FAQs

Traveling Dojo Martial Arts focuses on small group instruction, personalized coaching, beginner-friendly and advanced training, practical self-defense, inclusion, and supportive learning rather than large crowded noisy classes or high-pressure competition.

Yes. We strive to provide supportive martial arts instruction that accommodates different learning styles, communication needs, and comfort levels whenever possible. Many students appreciate our smaller class sizes, lower-pressure environment and access to private lessons.

Yes. The Traveling Dojo Martial Arts specializes in beginner-friendly martial arts and self-defense instruction for children, teens, adults, and families. Our supportive environment and small class sizes help new students feel comfortable and successful from the very beginning.

Our small group martial arts instruction allows students to receive more individualized coaching, stronger safety oversight, and more personalized feedback than large traditional martial arts schools. We limit class sizes to 10 students and always have at least two instructors per class.

The Traveling Dojo Martial Arts teaches practical martial arts and realistic self-defense focused on confidence, awareness, personal safety, discipline, fitness, and personal growth. Training emphasizes real-world application in a supportive and inclusive environment, while incorporating traditional martial arts values. Our teachings are based on self-defense centric styles, including Jukaido Kan Karate, Judo, Hapkido, Krav Maga, Uchudo and Kempo.

No. Most students begin with no prior martial arts experience. Our programs are designed to help beginners learn safely and progressively regardless of athletic background or fitness level. We also welcome students with prior experience and will make you feel comfortable regardless of your level of experience.

We offer martial arts programs for children 6 and older, teens, adults, families, and seniors. While our martial arts program incorporates our self-defense curriculum, we also offer practical self-defense specific programs for women (16+) and seniors. Programs are adapted to the needs, goals, and experience level of each student and group.

Yes. Our self-defense training focuses on realistic personal safety skills, situational awareness, de-escalation strategies, boundary setting, and practical defensive techniques for everyday situations. We have developed our own personal safety framework that incorporates best practices principles with real-world defense techniques.

The Traveling Dojo Martial Arts offers programs in Damascus, Gaithersburg, and surrounding Montgomery County communities. We also provide mobile instruction for in-home lessons, schools, workplaces, organizations, and community groups.

Yes. We offer private martial arts and self-defense instruction customized to the student’s goals, experience level, schedule, and comfort level. We will come to your home or place of work, or you have the option of training in our private dojo in Gaithersburg.

Yes. Traveling Dojo Martial Arts is committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students of diverse identities, backgrounds, experience levels, and learning styles, including the LGBTQ+ and under-represented communities.

Many students find martial arts training helpful for improving confidence, focus, resilience, discipline, stress management, and overall mental wellness in addition to physical fitness and self-defense skills.

First classes are designed to be welcoming, beginner friendly, and low pressure. Students are introduced to basic movements, safety expectations, and foundational skills at a comfortable pace. You will be working very closely with an instructor during your first several classes to ensure you are getting the attention you need as a beginner.

Yes. Th Traveling Dojo Martial Arts offers mobile martial arts and self-defense programs for schools, workplaces, community organizations, youth centers, wellness initiatives, and special events.

You can contact The Traveling Dojo Martial Arts through the website’s contact form, email, or phone to learn about any of our programs, class availability, private lessons, self-defense workshops, and upcoming training opportunities.