Kicks Karate
“My son is about 6 sessions in and he loves Kicks Karate Bethesda!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near North Bethesda, MD
1 of these gyms is based in North Bethesda; the others serve North Bethesda from towns including Bethesda (4 mi), Silver Spring (6 mi) and Rockville (4 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Classes have a great tempo and structure to help facilitate fast learning and retention.”
Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
“I started training at CDK in November and find the classes invigorating and practical!”
Native Jiu Jitsu
“They constantly have he higher belts train with the newer kids allowing the kids to learn and mentor each other”
Urban Boxing Bethesda
“Going to classes 3 days a week had me maxing out my PRT, and other friends I recommend passing their tape under short notice.”
Ascend Institute of Martial Arts
“He works to build a community for the kids and their families through other events at his facility.”
The 15 gyms listed for North Bethesda, 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: North Bethesda, MD
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,133 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "skills" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 4 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; 11 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for North Bethesda show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Bethesda Boxing & Kickboxing Academy
“It was my first time kickboxing and I enjoyed the class a lot!”
Flying Kick Fitness Center
“Thank you for creating virtual classes and stayed connected with kids through the pandemic.”
Polander Academy of Martial Arts
“I have been training in the martial arts for over 30 years and can say that Hanshi Polander provides the the best martial arts training!”
Sun & Moon Taiji (Tai Chi) One
“There is plenty of space in their studio and they offered an excellent introductory lesson to Tai Chi.”
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Academy
King Tiger Martial Arts MD
“The best school there is, there wasn't a moment where I had a problem.”
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N-Flux
“Due to joining N-Flux, I developed, for the first time in my life, an interest in fitness and exercise because N-Flux showed me the path of holistic mind-body thinking and helped me foster a goal of improvement.”
Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“My instructors are involved and keep me motivated!”
US Royal Martial Arts
“Separately, I also want to mention Abacus classes that help young students achieve impressive math skills.”
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