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King Tiger Martial Arts MD
“I don't have to worry about picking him up after school because they have a bus that pick the kids up after school to their facility and the parents pick them up after.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Silver Spring, MD
24 gyms listed · 13 in Silver Spring · 20 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Dennis Brown Shaolin Wu-Shu Center
“Literally the best cardio kickboxing class you could take!”
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Musa Martial Arts
“They have taught my son not only the art and respect of Tae Kwon Do, but also strong life values that have been an essential part to him being a wonderful human.”
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Legacy Martial Arts
- Respect
- Learn
- Knows
“The quality of his instruction is more than I could have hoped for in a teacher, and he consistently makes a tremendous effort to make his school run as efficiently as possible.”
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Wing Chun MD
- Decision
- Knowledge
- Understanding
“I recently re-took the 3 week intro classes, which I had done 4 years ago (but couldn't commit to the full membership at the time), and it's still just as impactful as I had remembered it.”
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Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu Academy & Psbjja Headquarters
- Feel
- Professor
- Gracie Family
“Professor Mike Horihan runs the academy during Master Sauer's absence and Professor Horihan is an excellent black belt and teacher of Gracie Jiu Jitsu.”
The 24 gyms listed for Silver Spring, 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: Silver Spring, MD
13 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Silver Spring; the other 11 serve Silver Spring from towns including Bethesda (5 mi), Herndon, VA (20 mi) and Washington, DC (7 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,251 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (83%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "confidence" and "skills". 20 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 offers online lessons and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 7 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 Silver Spring?
13 of the 24 gyms sit inside Silver Spring. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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.
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Dark Lotus Martial Arts
- Practice
- Kung fu
- Classes
“He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Martial Arts which can be seen through each and every class by his ability to teach the different forms, weapons and techniques.”
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Beltway Martial Arts
- Artist
- BJJ
- Kick Boxing
“I've worked as a trainer for over 4 years but his approach to the variations of bio mechanical movement in exercises far exceed some of the basic personal trainers in the industry.”
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Gentle East Taekwondo
- Teaching
- Belt
- Price
“My son has been coming her for almost 3 years hands down the best taekwondo teaching he's ever had Master Em, Master Holloway, Dr Price and other are great teachers !”
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Victory Karate
- Kids
- Kickboxing
- Adults
“Very good with kids.”
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Bams Martial Arts & Fitness
- Life
- Learn
- Adult
“Professor Bam and Master K don't just have the credentials on paper, you can tell by the way they conduct themselves, that they love what they do and care about you getting the most out of every time you go.”
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Heaven and Earth Aikido Center
- Practice
- Feel
- Sensei
“More than just self-defense and an awesome workout (it is both), it has given me a great community filled with patient teachers and students and a stronger sense of discipline and compassion.”
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Brazu Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Learn
- Environment
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Coming from 10th planet under Eddie Bravo in Los Angeles, I am very lucky to stumble in a school with great people, and awesome environment, and a professional, attentive teacher.”
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Roda Movements
- Art
“He is an energetic, patient, and kind teacher who loves the art, and loves teaching others.”
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AngÁ Capoeira Maryland & Washington DC
“Words in a Google review cannot completely express the feeling of fun workout in a supportive and energetic environment all while learning our beloved Afro- Brazilian art!”
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Dragon Martial Art
- Taekwondo
- Learn
- Self Defense
“Instructor is very helpful along with his assistant and has assited my kids with the improvement of what they have learned at Double Dragon Martial Arts thus far.”
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True Tai Chi
“Steph's martial arts expertise , his lineage of training with the founding family of Tai Chi and his natural ability as a teacher create a rich environment where everyone benefits tremendously.”
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Zen Karate
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Kicks Karate
“If you are looking for an activity for your 3-5 year old that will help him/her grow and mature both physically and emotionally, Kicks Karate Bethesda is one of the best options out there!”
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Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center
“I can't thank Kims Karate enough for being an awesome before and after care and summer camp provider and for being a positive influence in all of my children's lives.”
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Nova Fencing and Archery Club
- Machines
- Competition
- Price
“I joined the archery club 2 months back as a beginner and it has been an amazing experience learning the skill under the tutelage of Coach Raymond along with other coaches.”
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N-Flux
- Jiu Jitsu
- Classes
- Fitness
“My experiences thus far have reaffirmed this observation, as the instructors seem keen on keeping mental notes of individual student's progress and giving personalized tips as they advance.”
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Incourage Martial Arts
“We'd absolutely recommend In Courage to anyone looking for a great program for their kids - there are options ranging from a few classes a week to a full after-school program.”
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Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
- Weights
- Skills
- Classes
“I am still enjoying my Krav experience and continuing to learn - strongly encourage you to give it a try and enjoy the mental and physical gains it can help you achieve.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Silver Spring, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$85
Maximum cost
$431
National Average
$136
Avg Per Hour Rates
$57
$114
$170
Average price range is based on 482 cost profiles
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