Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center
“My coach Master Navid trained me in two months to compete and I won my first gold metal against upper belts.”
Best Karate Classes near Upper Marlboro, MD
These schools serve Upper Marlboro from nearby bases in towns including Waldorf, Temple Hills and Hillcrest Heights.
10 schools listed · 9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Waldorf Martial Arts
“The outcome was all of us getting involved and gaining a family and lifelong friendships at this incredible facility.”
Keith Elkins Karate
“I've had one kickboxing class (not sure if it was cardio kickboxing or not) it was intense, but the best fitness class I've ever taken, bar none!”
Grand Tiger Martial Arts
“They are professional and they treat the children & parents with care and respect!!!”
Vuong's Martial Arts
“It is a very structured establishment, I am very happy for my son who has become disciplined.”
Lloyd Irvin's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“If you're looking for a place where your children will build confidence, learn real self-defense, develop lifelong character, and become part of an incredible family-oriented community, I can't recommend this academy highly enough.”
Karate schools listed for Upper Marlboro, MD fill the 10 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Upper Marlboro, MD
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 528 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Upper Marlboro first?
An email address is published by 7 of the 10 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
Krav Maga Capitol Hill
“The instructors are excellent - highly knowledgeable, take time to correct poor form, etc.”
Cecil Ryu Taekwondo Club
“My kids look forward to coming to class every Saturday”
Kim Studio College Park
“They give you a bunch of strategies, techniques, tips and lots of practice.”
Kidz Kick
“This dojo is awesome Master Romero has high standards and our children love meeting them.”
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