Waldorf Martial Arts
“You guys are the most wonderful martial arts I have been with this school for 4 years and the staff have helped me get to where I am right now”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Waldorf, MD
14 gyms listed · 9 in Waldorf · 10 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Black Belt Academy
“My daughter loves it she has been her for 3 years and she is testing next for her black belt.”
Keith Elkins Karate
“The best karate Institute Keith Elkins great teacher and mentor he's great with the kids he treats the kids like family his wife is also great if I could give them a ten star”
American Martial Arts Gym
“It's great fight team and I've learned so much already from such a short time🔥”
Tiger DO Jang Karate & Fitness
“Janice and all staff where always great friendly with my son and myself - they where very accommodating when needed as well.”
Royal Martial Arts LLC
“Highly recommend Royal Martial Arts as Mike is truly a great role model , mentor and instructor for my daughter .”
The 14 gyms listed for Waldorf, 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: Waldorf, MD
9 of the 14 gyms we list are based in Waldorf; the other 5 serve Waldorf from Temple Hills (13 mi), Alexandria, VA (17 mi) and Clinton (12 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 972 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 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 1998. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 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 Waldorf?
9 of the 14 gyms sit inside Waldorf. 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.
3D Self Defense
“I haven't been here long, but I can say for sure you get your money's worth.”
Southern Maryland Aikido Center
“Donna and Darrell are great instructors and wonderful people.”
Martial Artz Academy
Taekwondo Masters
“The masters and instructors are great at growing students' confidence while helping them with physical and mental discipline as well.”
Yong Sung Lee Hapmudo Martial Arts Studio
“All of the instructors are wonderful and patient and they all hold the students accountable outside of class.”
Grand Tiger Martial Arts
“Grand tiger is an amazing Dojo, since my brother started training there has been a tremendous change in his behavior & overall willingness.”
Yoo's Authentic Martial Arts
“My kids love coming to the studio every time they come and tell me how much fun every class was and show me all the things they learn”
Lloyd Irvin's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“I knew for sure in my mind that this place would help me reach my goals just off of a week of training there.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Waldorf
- “Atmosphere is awesome and friendly. The instructors care about your kids and teach them discipline while still being human.” — from a review of Royal Martial Arts LLC
- “The price is fair and my son put it perfectly when he said “Black Belt feels like a second home”.” — from a review of Black Belt Academy
- “The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. The classes are broken down in a way that even I can understand what we are drilling all the while the higher belts walk around and offer support and corrective insights after the initial demo.” — from a review of American Martial Arts Gym
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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