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Shihan Marc's Karate Academy
5 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Timonium, Maryland
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shihanmarc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (410) 560-3498
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He has a remarkable ability to connect with and teach a wide range of children, meeting each of them where they are while still encouraging growth and discipline.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to advance your training, this is the perfect place to grow.”
“My almost six year old son Leo took his Little Ninjas class for more than one year.”
“My children learned self defense techniques that they will carry with them for a lifetime.”
Other martial arts here
“My children learned self defense techniques that they will carry with them for a lifetime.”
What students say
“Shihan Marc is an excellent instructor and I feel confident knowing that my child is receiving professional and qualified instruction.”
“The new dojo is beautiful, clean, and welcoming, creating an amazing environment for learning and community.”
“What really stands out is the supportive atmosphere—everyone encourages each other, and the respect and discipline they teach carry far beyond the dojo.”
“Marc has an established track record of Karate technique and teaching that engages students at any level.”
“Since starting last summer, we’ve seen meaningful improvements in our son’s attention, focus, coordination, and overall confidence.”
“I am so glad to see his improvement in showing respect and gratitude to the teachers and classmates, and also his ability and willingness to focus and control himself.”
From the reviews
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 classmates, and also his ability and willingness to focus and control himself. Mrs.
Shihan Marc’s Karate Academy is a phenomenal place to start and continue you or your child’s karate career! Our son has been attending classes here for the last eight months and we love it. It’s been a major game changer for his self confidence and his behavior at home.
Sensai Marc is amazing with the way that he works with the children. My children learned self defense techniques that they will carry with them for a lifetime. If you are trying to join, but no one is answering the phone, it’s best to just go up to the building and wait for one of the classes to end and speak with…
Shihan Marc’s is amazing. Our son has been taking classes for a year and not only has his strength and skill dramatically improved but he has also developed his focus, self-discipline, confidence and responsibility.
New to Karate? Start at Shihan Marc's Karate Academy
Shihan Marc's Karate Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Shihan Marc's Karate Academy
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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