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Karate for Self-Defense in Maryland

Maryland has 15 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 10 cities — Baltimore, Frederick, Laurel, Darnestown and 6 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate for Self-Defense in Baltimore, MD

Kells Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

1220 E Joppa Rd #315, Baltimore, MD

Ages 4–13

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

Blue Scorpion Dojo Baltimore

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team strong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Baltimore Karate Club Inc

4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

707 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD

Karate dojo Competition team Affiliated strong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate for Self-Defense in Frederick, MD

Kicks Karate - Urbana

4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

3531 John Simmons St Ste D09a, Frederick, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–14

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojogreat workout & fitnessstrong kids program

Kreimer's Karate Institute Inc

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

1460 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

American Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

928 N East St, Frederick, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

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Karate for Self-Defense in Laurel, MD

Bams Martial Arts & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

8101 Sandy Spring Rd #107, Laurel, MD

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

D & S Karate Inc

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

11200 Scaggsville Rd, Laurel, MD

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team builds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Darnestown, MD

Challenge Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

14120 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD

Karate dojo Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate for Self-Defense in Derwood, MD

Pandas Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

7222 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–13

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

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Karate for Self-Defense in Gaithersburg, MD

Kicks Karate - Gaithersburg

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

18236 Flower Hill Way #5300, Gaithersburg, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

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Karate for Self-Defense in Montgomery Village, MD

Senshi Karate - Gaithersburg

5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

9995 Stedwick Rd, Montgomery Village, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

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Karate for Self-Defense in Potomac, MD

Positive Impact Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate for Self-Defense in Rockville, MD

WARRIOR3 - Karate, Kickboxing, & Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

9737 Traville Gateway Dr, Rockville, MD

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

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Karate for Self-Defense in Timonium, MD

Shihan Marc's Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

2135A York Rd, Timonium, MD

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

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