the traveling dojo overview
We are a traveling martial arts school that offers private and small group martial arts and practical self-defense instruction. We focus on serving the neurodivergent sociocultural, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. We will come to your home, school, office, community center, etc., or we can train in our Chief instructor’s home dojo.
We also work with partner schools where we can train in locations throughout northern Montgomery County. Wherever you are, will make it convenient for you and we don’t lock you into months-long or year long contracts!
Watch our video to learn more about who we are and our unique approach!
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We offer private and group instruction, school & youth center programs, and train-at-work programs. We can also create a custom program if one of our standard programs doesn’t fit your schedule!
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traditional martial arts
The core of our traditional martial arts curriculum practices the Uchudo style where students will learn formal stances, strikes and katas (forms). In addition, we practice techniques from Master Mark’s training in Jukaido Kan Karate, Judo, and Krav Maga to provide a broad martial arts experience, integrating components of our practical self-defense program with our martial arts program.
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practical self-defense
Don’t We don’t just teach you how to physically defend yourself in
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train at work
Don’t want to sit in traffic after work and wind up training late at night? Do you lose motivation to train after getting home? This program is a great way to manage your time and have fun with your colleagues!
We offer instruction at your place of work and will bring all necessary equipment to your workplace.
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free school & youth center programs!
Our School & Youth Center program offers opportunities for elementary, middle and high school students to participate in an after-school program at their school or local youth center.
This program is offered as an introductory program to allow students to experience martial arts. Ask about summer camps!
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college bound?
Are you going off to college and interested in learning some basic, practical self-defense without committing to a long term contract? We will show you very practical & effective techniques to help you stay safe and we will even come to your home or college campus!
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traveling?
Are you nervous about traveling abroad and want to feel safe? We will show you how you can prepare before your trip and teach you ways to feel safe, beyond just self-defense techniques! We don’t require long term contracts, we’re here to make sure you feel safe on your terms.
the traveling dojo
We focus on serving the neurodivergent sociocultural, LGBTQIA+, and other under-represented communities.
We will come to your home, school, office, community center, etc., or you can train in the home dojo of our Chief Instructor, Master Mark.
We also work with partner schools where we can train in locations throughout northern Montgomery County, Maryland. Wherever you are, we will make it convenient for you and we won’t lock you into any long-term contracts!
If The Traveling Dojo is not the right fit for you, for whatever reason, we’ll work with you to find the right place .
We don’t just use martial arts training to build your confidence. Our training includes confidence clinics, conversations about you and role playing to build your self-confidence.
Finally, we baseline your performance on DAY ONE, and have periodic check-ins so you can observe your progress.
our mission
Our mission is to help you to build unshakable confidence, strengthen your belief in yourself, and develop a fearless existence!
Our goal is to make martial arts accessible to EVERYONE and to train you to develop the control and discipline needed to protect yourself in a peaceful yet confident manner.
We want you to have the opportunity to learn martial arts and self-defense without worrying about how to get to a dojo and we want to make sure you are in a learning environment that is best suited for you!
the traveling dojo difference
What separates us from other similar programs?
- We are genuinely invested in providing both support and training to members of typically under-represented or marginalized communities.
- We are committed to being inclusive and accommodating to neurodivergent students, those who may be dealing with issues of inclusion or bullying, and those who want to build confidence.
- We don’t just use martial arts training to build your strength. We also provide confidence clinics, conversations to discover what you most wish to improve or accomplish and how we can best help you succeed, and role-playing to help you practice and grow more confident in using the skills you’ve learned.
