A Plus Taekwondo
“Not learners work their body, they learn discipline as well in a very friendly way.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Germantown, MD
15 gyms listed · 4 in Germantown · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Krav Oz
“Amazing leadership and a perfect class in order to feel more confident in your abilities to defend yourself.”
Strive Martial Arts
“Teaches the kids self confidence, challenges mental capacity and supports a clearer thought process!”
Ornexa Fitness
“Not having exercise for a long time I was apprehensive but when I met and got to know I knew that he is the perfect coach for me.”
Kicks Karate
“Iggi and others are great coaches, they are so friendly, nice and helpful (they teach kids not only karate, but also how to respect each other, behave and help).”
Grand Tiger Martial Arts
“My girl started with the after school care program here about 5 months ago and so far it's been an excellent experience for her.”
The 15 gyms listed for Germantown, MD teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Germantown, MD
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Germantown; the other 11 serve Germantown from towns including Rockville (9 mi), Sterling, VA (14 mi) and Gaithersburg (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,482 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Germantown?
4 of the 15 gyms sit inside Germantown. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Hard Work Martial Arts
“Master Charles and teams are very professional, knowledgeable, patient and great with the kids, and very flexible in accommodating any of our needs and questions.”
US Royal Martial Arts
“The instructors are all very patient and teach the students very well not only Taekwondo but also discipline.”
Chua Martial Arts
“Thank you so much for making my little guy's birthday party so unforgettable.”
Master Lee's Martial Arts
“Our kid has been in Master Lee's martial art for 4 years, Master Lee and the staffs are friendly, encouraging and inspiring, highly recommended.”
US White Tiger Martial Arts
“My young lady loves it here 🤩 & we are thankful for the wonderful staff here”
Evolve Academy
“They don't teach theory, and the curriculum evolves itself as new ideas and better solutions become available.”
Standard Jiu Jitsu
“Great place to train, great instruction, and a great team.”
TAG Muay Thai
“It's spacious to where you could do some of the more flashy tricks without having to worry about hitting another group.”
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Disciple MMA Academy
“The coaches and students alike foster strong values in discipline and motivation but also in kindness.”
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