Kicks Karate - Bethesda Glen Echo

We are loving our KICKS Karate experience. We have our very young son in Tiny Tigers. While my son loves soccer and other sports, my husband and I feel that martial arts has done so much for him, more than any other sports activity. We are noticing his discipline, focus and listening improving. Karate involves a lot of focus for these little ones, but the instructors are kind, encouraging, and patient. We have watched his instructors become genuinely excited when our son learns a new skill, or finally overcomes one of the obstacles in the drills that they do. Our son looks forward to karate, always asks to go- and is full of joy during class. It has been fun to see what our son is capable of, even at so young. We've been happy with our experience and especially would recommend it for any active toddler or kid who needs to burn off some energy! :)

Our daughter has loved Kicks Karate; it’s a highlight of the week she always looks forward to!

My son has been doing Karate here for last last year and a half (since he was about 3.5). It has been incredible for him. His attention, strength and coordination have all been positively affected. He has a speech delay and the instructors have been so kind and supportive. We truly love Kicks Karate Glen Echo!

Our four year old has been with Kicks for about a month and she absolutely loves it. Mr. Iggy and Mr. Davis are great lead instructors, and have an awesome group of assistants backing them up. The staff is kind, funny, and attentive to the kids, even in some of the bigger class sessions. This is a wonderful after school activity for young kids!

Our kids have been training at Kicks Karate for five+ years and have earned their black and brown belts. The instructors are amazing, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where our children have learned discipline, respect, and when to use force. We've also noticed a boost in their confidence since they started training. It's been one of the best parenting decisions we ever made. Hands down.

My son has been in the Tiny Tigers class for the last 6 months and absolutely loves it! The class is well structured and the teachers are very enthusiastic. In the short amount of time that he’s gone, my son has gained so much confidence in class! He’s also learning the valuable skills of respect, focus, self-control and listening. Highly recommend!

Our kids have been with Kicks Karate for eight years and we love it. My son was diagnosed with ADHD a few years back and has worked hard at Kicks to build his skills in paying attention, following direction and focusing on his actions - he is now a black belt helping the instructors train younger classes. My daughter began as soon as they let us and she is able to mix her experience with karate with her passion for gymnastics. We have really enjoyed working with all of the team members at Kicks, we have benefitted from their diverse staffing and approachable nature. They are always at hand to help out, whether this is providing individual classes at times or just helping us with the online app to purchase suits and register for classes. Kicks is part of our children's weekly exercise and sport routine and we highly recommend them to all families.

Our son has loved these karate classes. The instructors are knowledgeable, disciplined and really invest in the children. The flexibility of the class schedule has been great. We’re so happy to have found this program!

Our kid has essentially grown up here, they started in 4th grade and since then have gone twice a week every week! From white belt to now second degree black belt, the instructors here have taught confidence, leadership, and lots of very cool karate!

The coaches are excellent - their enthusiasm and focus are really exceptional. It’s a great balance of fun, discipline, athleticism, and community building.