Martial Arts Schools near Chevy Chase

“Master Moon and Master Leo are the best. They promote discipline, resilience, and integrity in a friendly and supportive environment.“

“Our experience at this Tae Kwon Do studio has been outstanding. The program truly builds character, confidence, and discipline. I’ve noticed a meaningful positive change in my daughter—not just in the dojo, but at school and at home as well. All while the kids are having a blast.

I really appreciate the emphasis they place on school performance and home life as essential components of succeeding in the dojo—an approach that truly sets this program apart and reinforces values that extend far beyond martial arts.

The flexible scheduling has been incredibly helpful in allowing our daughter to maintain a consistent twice-weekly routine. I’m also impressed that there are multiple instructors in every class. The student-to-instructor ratio ensures that each child receives the attention and guidance they need to learn and grow.

Most importantly, Master Shim and his staff genuinely care. You can tell they enjoy the process of building these kids up. My daughter has loved the experience so much that I’ve decided to start the adult classes myself. We’re grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this studio. You will not find a better Taekwondo studio in Montgomery County!“

“Lo recomiendo porque ayudado mucho a mi hija. le encanta estar compartiendo con los de mas niños y maestros!!!“

“My Kru recommended this gym and I’m so glad I went! Staff was super helpful and the coaches were clear and gave specific corrections. Highly recommend to anyone in town!“

“This is the best Taekwondo gym. All the instructor, especially Master Kim and Kelly, are nice and love the kids so much. My son really loves going the gum every time.“

“Being adopted from Russia as an infant, I decided to explore Russian history, and found Systema as a unique form of martial arts from the Slavic regions throughout history. Jim and my fellow students were incredible to learn with, the experience was fun, positive, and very close-knit. What I learned from Jim brought a whole new perspective on human movement, energy, and conditioning, he is an excellent instructor who excels at transferring the daunting and the complexity of Systema into an intuitive, easy to grasp simplicity. The fellow students I learned with were fun and great company, we helped each other out and challenged each other to do our best. Incredible experience, would love to return someday!“

“Best school in the area that teaches traditional Kung Fu. Both Shifu Chris and Weiwei are very friendly and experienced in the field. I miss the classes a lot, but had to give it a break due to other commitments.“

“This team continues to go above and beyond! You can see how much the whole team loves karate and the impact they have on the kids. Highly recommend!“

“I’ve had the pleasure of training with Sifu Michael, and I respect how seriously he takes his craft and how he shares his knowledge.

It is a serious environment with no goofing off, but it’s never to a point where one has to walk on eggshells.

It’s also a great community with enthusiastic people who all train for different reasons. I will say that it may be difficult to simultaneously train in another school, since the principles of wing chun are specific, although I’ve met people who’ve managed to make that work for themselves.

Highly recommended“

“I have three boys who take Kicks Karate. They all love it and and the instructors are amazing - patient, kind , encouraging, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this for your kids. They will not only learn self defense, but also discipline, teamwork, and focus.“

“Love this place. We are very happy to be the part of King Tiger Martial Arts School. My son is attending the School since 2023. All the Masters and instructors are very professional, passionate and friendly. Great place to learn discipline, confidence and self defense. Highly recommended for all ages.“

“Choosing Bethesda Martial Arts has been a wonderful and deeply positive change for our family compared to our previous school. They truly excel at teaching students of all ages the core values of respect for their opponents and general safety. Master Lee and his black belt instructors form an exceptional team, providing timely, individual support to every student during group classes right when they need it most. Their guidance is outstanding yet remarkably modest. Furthermore, the program offers incredible value, allowing students the privilege to attend classes five days a week for the same tuition“

“We’ve had a really positive experience here, and I especially want to recognize Mr. Josh. My son is on the spectrum, and Mr. Josh has shown him exceptional patience and understanding while working with him. He was able to help my son feel comfortable and be able to participate. It’s clear he genuinely cares about supporting each child’s growth at their own pace. We’re very grateful for him. Thank you!“

“Great place for training in the martial arts. Always personalized for individual's own challenges and potential. Reliable and trustworthy family run place that has successfully operated in Bethesda for more than 20 years.“

“Jen and Jay have built something truly special at Capital MMA Takoma — a culture that existed long before I walked through the door and will continue long after I’m gone.

Nick, in particular, has had a tremendous impact on my growth, pushing me to sharpen my technique and raise my level every time I train.

What really stands out is the community. Every round is a tough round, in the best possible way — and we have fun doing it. There’s an incredible depth and diversity of talent here: judo, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense — you name it. The coaches and training partners are constantly invested in making each other better, improving the space, dropping fun team rash guards, and creating an environment that people genuinely want to be part of.

If you’re looking for high-level training with a real sense of camaraderie and lasting culture, this is the place.“

“Love Love this school. The Sensei are firm but patient. The schools are CLEAN and they have a strong focus developing the kids at every level! Highly recommend“

“Great taekwondo studio in Tenleytown. My 6 year old has received personalized training to come up to speed with the rest of the students. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There is a strong message taught about confidence, discipline and community.“

“I've been training at Testudo for close to 3 years now and it's truly a hidden gem of a gym. Coach Ervin is extremely knowledgeable in the major grappling disciplines of BJJ, Judo and Wrestling; eager to share his knowledge with those who demonstrate a curiosity and passion for the grappling arts. His skill is matched only by his humility and sense of humor! The environment is very clean, safe and the community super welcoming and kind! I can't think of a better environment to learn and grow in your grappling journey! An excellent training spot for adults and kids alike with a well run competition classes, fundamentals classes and kids programs!“

“Both of my kids train here, and we are incredibly impressed with the quality of instruction. The teachers are warm, attentive, and amazingly skilled at connecting with each child—remembering their names and adapting lessons to meet them where they are. The individualized attention really helps them grow and stay motivated.

The entire studio is run with exceptional organization. Classes flow smoothly, the structure is consistent, and everything operates like a well-oiled machine. It’s clear the staff is dedicated to creating a positive, disciplined, and supportive environment.

My children look forward to every class, and we’ve seen such meaningful progress. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for top-tier martial arts training!“

“Top tier organization…for all folks…no matter there level or ability. I would add a 6 and 7 star if I could. #estrelapreta“

“Our 5 year old has been taking classes for the last 7 months and he loves them. The lil dragons classes are perfect for little ones with a good mix of technique and games. He gets such a sense of accomplishment when he gets the next stripe/belt. We love the smaller class sizes. We appreciate the flexible schedule as well. They offer classes 4 days a week and you pick 2 to attend. You can attend more if you need to make up classes.“

“We’ve been at this location for almost two years now and the experience has been great! Our son has enjoyed going, learning new skills and earning belts. The class schedule is easy to navigate especially for working parents. All the instructors are great.“

“My son absolutely loves going to Karate here. Ms. Nadia, and Ms. Angie are wonderful! All of the other instructors are great as well! We love it here!“

“My kids started their first Tae Kwon Do classes here about a year ago, and we couldn’t be happier! They’ve learned so much discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense. They always look forward to every class.
Master Sharma and Ms. Kate are incredible instructors. They know how to engage the kids, motivate them to do their best, and help them proudly show their skills to one another, which really builds confidence.
My kids also loved their summer camp. it’s fun, well-organized, and full of great activities that keep them active and learning.“

“Great place for your kids!!! They are always on time and very kind, but they are also taught and disciplined. They will not tolerate BS, which is what I really like. My kid has been with them for two years, and he is progressing.“

“I'm attending the capoeira classes and it's amazing. Very welcoming environment and great for building community and learning other cultures.“