Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in North Bethesda, MD

“The classes are structured to accommodate all skill levels, allowing beginners like myself to progress at our own pace while still challenging seasoned practitioners to push their limits.”

“I was worried she was starting too late, but they have let her progress quickly and naturally and she's developed great interpersonal and leadership skills in the process.”

“After doing online research and searching for the best dojos in Maryland we are so thankful to have chosen The Polander Academy.”

“I am really enjoying being part of the wonderful SMTO family.”

“Awesome!!”

“We offer a well rounded martial art with a focus on self defense, yet functional in your daily life. Our curriculum offers a balanced approach to martial training that covers standing joint locks, throws, chokes and submissions, weapon defense, and h...”

“The masters teaching the class are very helpful and cater towards each students with varying degrees of skills and age (I've worked out with ladies who are in their fourties as well as former taekwondo competitor in their 30s, not to mention highscho...”

“Working out here provides me with an amazing community of peers who aim to uplift and support each other, and the staff instruction is unmatched anywhere in the city.”

“The way they combine the proverbial lab and lecture with positional sparring, the way they present information in a way that's intuitive, the way they keep drama and egos out of the equation, all this stuff is great.”

“Luck being what it is, my youngest landed on a free month AND uniform (uniforms always make things cooler) - the owner, Master Charles, even gave us some flexibility on when to start the month (thank goodness!!”

“The staff is very friendly and inviting, the owner Emerson is the same way and Cesar Cabrera who is a Black belt under Renzo Gracie is a wealth of knowledge, his passionate approach to teaching BJJ creates the perfect learning environment.”

“Do the offer jeet kune do classes here as well I will be moving to fairfax Virginia this year and I've been trying to find a good jeet kune do school to join I have 9 years of martial arts experience in karate but my favorite martial art style is jee...”

“In addition, the facility itself is clean and well-maintained, and the traditional Japanese style/theme adds a layer of beauty and an incredible vibe to the training experience, making it a truly unique and special place.”