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Kicks Karate - Martial Arts school Rockville
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rockville, Maryland
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kickskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-869-4300
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In the 2 years plus that we have been with Kicks Karate - Rockville, the kids have developed balance and motor skills, confidence, and mental sharpness.”
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What students say
“Grey is an amazing teacher and a patient role model.”
“The instructors are friendly and help to reinforce the importance of good listening skills and being respectful.”
“The Rockville team has also adapted to the current state by ensuring a safe and socially distanced locations for teaching.”
“Excited to keep bringing my kids here, great way to get them in a sport while also providing them with discipline and defense skills.”
“The impact that Kicks Karate has made on my children can be seen in their self-control, discipline, persistence and “never give up” attitude.”
“I am also impress on how awesime the instructors run the class and how clean and neat the facility is, keep up the good work.”
From the reviews
Master Grey & instructors went above & beyond to help my shy four year old participate. Initially, he just wanted to watch for months. Master Grey encouraged us that it took another student 14 lessons before he wanted to join and now that student is a black belt. I think we took 15 lessons..
Our twins have been part of Kicks Karate for years, are now 10-year-old black belts, and love Master Nick and the student assistants!
We love kicks karate! My two boys(8 & 4) began a few weeks ago and throughly enjoy going twice a week. The instructors are amazing!! Mr. Nick is so great! He is patient and kind with all the children. He has this gift to instruct the children in a way they can understand no matter the age.
In the 2 years plus that we have been with Kicks Karate - Rockville, the kids have developed balance and motor skills, confidence, and mental sharpness. Mr. Matthew Gray has assembled a diverse, smart, and very patient group of instructors to provide our children with skills to cope in today's environment.
New to Karate? Start at Kicks Karate - Martial Arts school Rockville
Kicks Karate - Martial Arts school Rockville comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Kicks Karate - Martial Arts school Rockville
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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