At Forge Dojo, we take pride in teaching karate as an art and a path to personal development. Located in Gaithersburg, MD, our Dojo offers training that promotes self-defense skills, discipline, and confidence for students of all ages. Led by Sensei Bob, a Branch Chief in an international organization, Forge Dojo’s programs are crafted to provide a challenging yet supportive environment that builds physical strength and mental resilience.
Combining traditional martial arts practices with science-backed methodologies, Forge Dojo provides an innovative approach to karate training. Sensei Bob’s decades of experience ensure that students gain practical skills, improve physical fitness, and build mental focus. Our Dojo emphasizes self-defense skills, confidence, and perseverance—qualities that benefit students in every part of their lives.
Training at Forge Dojo goes beyond learning physical techniques. Our karate programs teach students life skills such as goal setting, self-discipline, and handling conflicts calmly. Whether you’re interested in traditional weapon training, developing self-defense techniques, or simply enhancing your fitness, Forge Dojo is the perfect place to begin or advance your martial arts journey.
Our well-rounded approach to martial arts training has seen countless success stories. We teach kids practical, effective self defense skills along with a full character development program. Our classes increase their physical and mental skills, making them more confident, safer, and less likely to become targets of bullying or other predators.
There are a lot of challenges that our kids have to navigate in life. As parents and guardians, there's so much to cover as we teach them to be safe, how to handle conflicts, how to set goals...all while teaching them the importance of excelling academically!
It's completely normal to feel anxious about your child's future and it's ok to have help. We understand that every child is unique and grows at different rates. We've seen it all, and whatever your concern might be, we've got a plan for it.
Using creative teaching methods sprinkled with the perfect amount of fun, we teach our Juniors physical skills and life skills that will benefit them now, and as they grow up.
Our curriculum has been created to ensure that every student is prepared-mentally, physically, and emotionally- to handle the wide range of challenges that life presents.
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Improved Focus
- Self Defense
- Respect
- Goal Setting
- Power Through
- Self Control
- Self Discipline
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Improved Focus
- Self Defense
- Respect
- Goal Setting
- Power Through
- Self Control
- Self Discipline
Our Teen and Adult program addresses the challenges of everyday life. Students learn to focus and persevere which leads to confidence in the classroom and in the workplace.
Our students learn how to handle conflicts quickly, focusing on non-violent resolution as the first option. Our training program provides cross training which benefits students in other athletic pursuits by strengthening and balancing the entire body.
Take control of your mind, body, and spirit Never be a victim, physically or emotionally. Learn highly effective and powerful self-defense skills in a friendly environment.
In the business world martial artists pays huge dividends. It strengthens your focus and perseverance for competitive advantage.
Parenting, self modeling, and discipline helps develops these attributes. Additionally, the mental balance the of martial arts mindset helps to be better equipped to deal with the challenges and stresses of life.
You can get in the best shape of your life, while training with a purpose. At Forge Dojo, you will experience the latest methods and most current exercise physiology, in addition to outstanding cardiovascular conditioning all at an individualized pace to match your fitness level.
Our training benefits your body by increasing strength, endurance, and flexibility. You will also experience noticeable improvements in focus, perseverance, mental balance, and self-discipline.
You can get in the best shape of your life, while training with a purpose. At Forge Dojo, you will experience the latest methods and most current exercise physiology, in addition to outstanding cardiovascular conditioning all at an individualized pace to match your fitness level.
Our training benefits your body by increasing strength, endurance, and flexibility. You will also experience noticeable improvements in focus, perseverance, mental balance, and self-discipline.
Our Teen and Adult program addresses the challenges of everyday life. Students learn to focus and persevere which leads to confidence in the classroom and in the workplace.
Our students learn how to handle conflicts quickly, focusing on non-violent resolution as the first option. Our training program provides cross training which benefits students in other athletic pursuits by strengthening and balancing the entire body.
Take control of your mind, body, and spirit Never be a victim, physically or emotionally. Learn highly effective and powerful self-defense skills in a friendly environment.
In the business world martial artists pays huge dividends. It strengthens your focus and perseverance for competitive advantage.
Parenting, self modeling, and discipline helps develops these attributes. Additionally, the mental balance the of martial arts mindset helps to be better equipped to deal with the challenges and stresses of life.
You can get in the best shape of your life, while training with a purpose. At Forge Dojo, you will experience the latest methods and most current exercise physiology, in addition to outstanding cardiovascular conditioning all at an individualized pace to match your fitness level.
Our training benefits your body by increasing strength, endurance, and flexibility. You will also experience noticeable improvements in focus, perseverance, mental balance, and self-discipline.
You can get in the best shape of your life, while training with a purpose. At Forge Dojo, you will experience the latest methods and most current exercise physiology, in addition to outstanding cardiovascular conditioning all at an individualized pace to match your fitness level.
Our training benefits your body by increasing strength, endurance, and flexibility. You will also experience noticeable improvements in focus, perseverance, mental balance, and self-discipline.
The dojo benefits. Families benefit. Kids have an opportunity to learn something WITH mom or dad. One parent per enrolled child can train FOR FREE at The Forge Dojo, provided that parent attends a minimum of 5 classes per month. Parents benefiting from the Free Parent Plan DO pay the 1-month rate for any month they fail to attend the class minimum, and there are no excused absences for this policy. Sign up for 6 months “free” classes, therefore, and it’s likely that you will pay for one or more of those months because interruptions do arise for work, vacation, illness, etc. If you’re disciplined, however, and dedicated, this can be a VERY affordable way for your family to join.
This is a new, unique element of training at The Forge Dojo. As a parent, there is a priority to find an activity for your child, but that makes it difficult for you to afford your own workout? Here’s your chance! In the future, I foresee some of our stronger adult students will be free parents in this category; also because $110 is a good incentive to keep training regularly. You might even consider taking this on purely BECAUSE it will keep your practices regular and get you into shape. Don’t make this decision lightly, but if you take it with eyes wide open it can be the best decision you make this year.
Note: Parents taking advantage of this opportunity should plan on training in the Adult
Kyokushin class or, with approval from the head instructor, the Teen Kyokushin class.
The dojo benefits. Families benefit. Kids have an opportunity to learn something WITH mom or dad. One parent per enrolled child can train FOR FREE at The Forge Dojo, provided that parent attends a minimum of 5 classes per month. Parents benefiting from the Free Parent Plan DO pay the 1-month rate for any month they fail to attend the class minimum, and there are no excused absences for this policy. Sign up for 6 months “free” classes, therefore, and it’s likely that you will pay for one or more of those months because interruptions do arise for work, vacation, illness, etc. If you’re disciplined, however, and dedicated, this can be a VERY affordable way for your family to join.
This is a new, unique element of training at The Forge Dojo. As a parent, there is a priority to find an activity for your child, but that makes it difficult for you to afford your own workout? Here’s your chance! In the future, I foresee some of our stronger adult students will be free parents in this category; also because $110 is a good incentive to keep training regularly. You might even consider taking this on purely BECAUSE it will keep your practices regular and get you into shape. Don’t make this decision lightly, but if you take it with eyes wide open it can be the best decision you make this year.
Note: Parents taking advantage of this opportunity should plan on training in the Adult
Kyokushin class or, with approval from the head instructor, the Teen Kyokushin class.
Experience karate training that’s more than just physical. Call (240) 899-3517 to schedule your first class at Forge Dojo and discover a community dedicated to growth and empowerment.
Class Hours
Monday and Thursday:
Juniors Program 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teen Program 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult Program 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Contact Information
Phone: (240) 899-3517
Email: SenseiBob@forgemd.com
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