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Arbutus Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Baltimore, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule arbutusmartialartstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 410-536-5366
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Mike is the professional trainer I recommend him for everyone to bring their kids to be trained well and professional.”
“I have learned so much in my years there, not only how to protect myself, but how to be a better person.”
Other martial arts here
“I recommend everyone take self-defense classes, and Arbutus Martial Arts is one of the best, most reputable places you will find!”
What students say
“The Instructor & Master there is patient,friendly and very knowledgeable.”
“He's a great teacher for all ages and genders!”
“I think about this man often and still have a $30 sweatshirt 20 yrs later!”
“The Instructor & Master there is patient,friendly and very knowledgeable.”
“Maturity, respect, self control are taught from the beginning and I see so many people flourishing there.”
From the reviews
This man is Iconic! His father trained with Bruce Lee! M.O. is a beast! He was my instructor so very long ago and he has impacted my life more than he knows! His wife is a beast too! I was someone with a lot of power and skill and he saw great things in me!
Our daughter has been attending classes here for about 6 months. And I have thus far been very impressed! The Instructor & Master there is patient,friendly and very knowledgeable.I don’t know how,but he remembers all the kids names, never forgets!
Arbutus Martial Arts is a fantastic place to learn and grow. I started when I was 9, got my first-degree black belt at 12, second-degree black belt at 15. I'm 25 now, and just started going back after moving away for college and coming back to the area.
MR.Mike is the professional trainer I recommend him for everyone to bring their kids to be trained well and professional.
New to taekwondo? Start at Arbutus Martial Arts
Arbutus Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Arbutus Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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