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The best karate dojos in Maryland

Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 1,563 reviews of Maryland dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Shihan Marc's Karate Academy, karate dojo in Timonium, MD

#1 Shihan Marc's Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews · Timonium, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

“My almost six year old son Leo took his Little Ninjas class for more than one year. I am so glad to see his improvement in showing respect and gratitude to the teachers and classma…” — Hong

Senshi Karate - Gaithersburg, karate dojo in Montgomery Village, MD

#2 Senshi Karate - Gaithersburg

5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews · Montgomery Village, MD

Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

“David is an amazing teacher with so much experience under his belt. He has a wonderful rapport both with children and adults. He always has the best interests of the children at he…” — Vicki

Master Method Karate, karate dojo in Rockville, MD

#3 Master Method Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews · Rockville, MD

Free trial Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

“Master Method Karate has been for my kids and I a home away from home for almost a decade . The owners and the staff are always so helpful and welcoming to us at all times. The sta…” — Yvonne

Kicks Karate - North Potomac, karate dojo in Gaithersburg, MD

#4 Kicks Karate - North Potomac

4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews · Gaithersburg, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

“My 4 year-old son has been going to Kicks Karate North Potomac for about 9 months. It's been an amazing experience! The instructors are excellent--they break things down in an age-…” — Anna

Pandas Karate, karate dojo in Derwood, MD

#5 Pandas Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews · Derwood, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

“If you’re looking for a karate school that truly cares about your child’s growth both on and off the mat, Pandas Karate is the place to be! 🐼🥋 My son has been attending Pandas Ka…” — Gina

Kick Masters Karate LLC, karate dojo in Frostburg, MD

#6 Kick Masters Karate LLC

5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews · Frostburg, MD

Kells Karate Academy, karate dojo in Baltimore, MD

#7 Kells Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews · Baltimore, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

“My son just started a few months ago. He will be four next week. Ms. Karen runs an outstanding program. My son loves class. The independence, discipline, confidence, and core skill…” — April

Kim Karate Taekwondo And Learning Center, karate dojo in Lanham, MD

#8 Kim Karate Taekwondo And Learning Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews · Lanham, MD

Kreimer's Karate Institute Inc, karate dojo in Frederick, MD

#9 Kreimer's Karate Institute Inc

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews · Frederick, MD

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programgood value / fair pricing

“This is a really awesome Karate institute that teaches real karate and has a great respect for the martial art. This is a family owned and operated business. They show how importan…” — James

WARRIOR3 - Karate, Kickboxing, & Jiu-Jitsu, karate dojo in Rockville, MD

#10 WARRIOR3 - Karate, Kickboxing, & Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews · Rockville, MD

Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

“My son always has a great time at Warrior 3! Coach Russell keeps the kids going. At the same time they’re learning discipline and Martial Arts! My son not only is learning Karate b…” — Douglas

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