Best Karate Classes in Wheaton, MD

“Where many martial arts studios limit you to what you can learn in a certain amount of time, the instruction here at the Ascend is designed to teach as much as you can learn in as little or as much time as you need.”

“Master Moji is so dynamic and adaptive for his students that his adult classes are tailored much differently and being a beginner I didn't feel intimidated and felt very welcome to the practice of martial arts.”

“As our five year old put it today “I'd rather stay at the dojo than watch cartoons” Urban Kempo has fantastic teachers (we especially adore Sensei Soraya), a wonderful community, and just a really fun vibe!”

“My youngest daughter is very difficult to get into any type of group class, but Coach Chris has a positive energy that has helped her feel welcomed and definitely not intimidated.”

“I've been there for a couple years now and I've been through the ups and downs, and can I say that these people will change you for the better, mentally, physically, and spiritually.”

“A wonderful team, with a healthy environment that teaches the discipline and art of karate with great excellence, I am grateful for all the teaching to my daughter.”

“Saw the one star review and could not let that be the only opinion voiced.”

“We were very impressed how quickly Monique Washington (the Sensei here) & here team adapted to Covid.”

“Good workout in the adult class and the kids classes are fun.”

“P is amazing with children--he inspires them to work hard, while instilling values like good attitude, discipline, focus, listening, leadership, and teamwork.”

“I train together with children, women and men of various backgrounds and levels of fighting proficiency, but at the end of the day we are all equally exhausted and thankful to our Sempai Roumen, a very, very skillful and wise instructor who finds a k...”

“His confidence has grown, he has more self control, they're absolutely amazing here!”

“I find it laughable that people who have been burned because they don't meet the standards or are of such weak character that they were turned away, take to the internet to write anonymous and cowardly nonsense.”