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

“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.”

“I was so inspired by Master Coles' story That I knew I had found a great teacher and my life has changed for the better in ways that I would've never imagined.”

“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.”

“I highly recommend it to everyone who would like to make an attempt at Kendo for the first time, or who is looking to practice at a highly advance level.”

“Always a great place to train”

“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...”

“My son has been training for above two years and I highly recommend this place for your children because my son is enjoying it very much and at the same time learning new skills which will serve him throughout his life.”

“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.”

“I took the Guerrera Women and Femme Self-Defense course and walked away in only one weekend feeling more empowered and safer taking up space in the world.”

“The coaches here are highly skilled, patient, good-hearted, fun, respectful, and diligent hard workers who are addicted to the sport and art of BJJ and as someone who is just now learning the martial art I can say this is one of my favorite places to...”

“Master Kim, his assurance and the older black belt students have a great balance between being funny and encouraging yet setting a standard for discipline, hard work and high expectations.”

“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...”

“Training with Luis has been a great experience - the environment is welcoming and relaxed, with a strong community of students who are happy and able to support others in their training, at whatever experience and intensity levels best fit them.”

“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.”

“I had the pleasure of collaborating with their lion dance troupe & class for a performance, and the level of knowledge, discipline, and skills are impressive.”