Kicks Karate
“If you are looking for an activity for your 3-5 year old that will help him/her grow and mature both physically and emotionally, Kicks Karate Bethesda is one of the best options out there!”
Best Karate Classes near Wheaton, MD
These schools serve Wheaton from nearby bases in towns including Silver Spring, Bethesda and Rockville.
24 schools listed · 21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
King Tiger Martial Arts MD
“The teachers are professional , smart and guide the students toward meeting high expectations.”
Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center
“As an adult student, I'm genuinely appreciative of his incredible patience and dedication to ensuring that I perfect my technique.”
Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
“They'll push you to your limits and help you consistently expand those limits, if you're willing to meet them there.”
Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“Literally the best cardio kickboxing class you could take!”
Champion Boxing & Fitness
“A pretty no nonsense gym, if you are serious about getting a workout, work on your boxing, kickboxing, mma, etc, this is the right place to be.”
Karate schools listed for Wheaton, MD fill the 24 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: Wheaton, MD
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,715 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (78%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 21 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 11 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 Wheaton first?
An email address is published by 19 of the 24 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.
US White Tiger Martial Arts
“My son has been going to classes here for a few months now - we came in on the free class offer and he felt instantly welcome and had a lot of fun!”
Evolveall
“After a year of hearing our friends gush about how great Evolve All is, we went to a birthday party at the center and discovered for ourselves how great it is.”
Beta Academy
“Most friendly staff and an amazing community”
US Royal Martial Arts
“Excellent place where student can learn TKD and also the dedication of their very professional teachers ....”
Evolve Academy
“I started taking classes after I signed my kids up, now I'm in better shape pushing 50 than I was in my early 30s!”
Senshi Karate
“He recently passed his first belt test and I was pleasantly surprised when he started counting in Japanese and saying/understanding the various Japanese words/phrases for the routine!”
Wilde Lake Karate & Learning Center
“They'll teach your child to listen /focus and more importantly RESPECT AND SELF CONFIDENCE!”
Legacy Martial Arts
“A great school with an amazing Master who cares about each and every student!”
Alpha & Omega Martial Arts
“Hours and flexibility is great for any working parent and this location allows the students to build new bonds and relationships with other children in Laurel from different schools 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾”
Black Belt Martial Arts Center
“The instructors are excellent and the people who attend are a truly cohesive team.”
Master Kicks Martial Arts
“Thank you so much for all of you,my kids loved the place and they enjoyed it,they learned a lot,I recommend this place for everyone thanks again”
Wing Chun MD
“Better than the gym or running for exercise, but all focused towards a larger and deeper effort.”
U.s.tae Kwon Do in Fairfax/Taekwondo School/모든 영광 하나님께!
“He is showing leadership among his peers, better discipline in and out of his classrooms, and better self confidence and self esteem.”
Ascend Institute of Martial Arts
“Uriel and his staff have created a great community made of beginners through experts.”
Pandas Karate
“He has grown into a self-assured, confident young man who has learned the importance of persistence and commitment through his training at PK.”
Dark Lotus Martial Arts
“Master ken has patience and strives to make every student do their best and achieve their potential to the fullest!”
Kenzen-Do Karate & Foxhall Wellness
“Ricky and his team have changed my children's lives for the better, teaching respect and discipline from the moment they walk in the door.”
Zanshin Fitness Club LLC
“Wonderful, highly prepared and comprehensive professionals, with a high sense of ethics and commitment.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Wheaton
- “This school teaches karate but it also instructs on so much more than that - self discipline, will power, respect, confidence.” — from a review of Kenzen-Do Karate & Foxhall Wellness
- “Over the course of the year training at Kicks Karate our child has gained so much confidence in what their body can do and feels so much pride in their karate accomplishments.” — from a review of Kicks Karate
- “We love it at Pandas Karate! The teachers are knowledgeable and make the classes fun.” — from a review of Pandas Karate
- “Overall, I highly recommend Kicks Karate to anyone looking for an exceptional program for their child.” — from a review of Kicks Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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