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Pandas Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Derwood, Maryland
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 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pandaskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-569-7433
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can tell they really enjoy working with the kids but also are firm with littles so they learn some discipline and better listening skills.”
“Daniel and Susan hosted a private women's self-defense class for our group.”
“Panda’s karate is a great program that focuses on anti-bullying and self defense.”
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“Panda’s karate is a great program that focuses on anti-bullying and self defense.”
What students say
“Master Daniel and Ms. Susan are amazing, as are all of the instructors!”
“The staff helps the children learn confidence and self-discipline while making you feel like family at the same time.”
“We've been taking my son here for almost two years and we love bringing him for the physical exercise, the discipline training and the fun and games.”
“We've been taking my son here for almost two years and we love bringing him for the physical exercise, the discipline training and the fun and games.”
From the reviews
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 Karate for almost a year, and the experience has been incredible! His confidence, discipline, and focus have grown so much. Mr.
We had our son’s birthday party at Panda’s karate with about 20 kids. Each kid left the party saying that it was the best party ever. Master Daniel had several fun activities ready at the karate studio for the kids and it required no prep for activities on our end.
Pandas Karate has helped my daughter with self confidence and good behavior. I found it hard to find a good karate place to take my daughter but when I walked by Pandas I noticed that it was different compared to others. The classes are small and they start at the age of 2!! They are excellent and very friendly.
Awesome team! Pandas Karate has helped keep our daughter healthy, mentally and physically, this past year of COVID. We’re super thankful for them and summer camp last week was a great! The summer camp team made sure the kids had activities indoors and outdoors, which included swim time!
New to Karate? Start at Pandas Karate
Pandas Karate 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 Pandas Karate
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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