HomeMarylandCatonsville › Baltimore Taekwon-Do

Baltimore Taekwon-Do

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Catonsville, Maryland

Taekwondo school ITF Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule baltimoretkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 443-220-8762

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30–9:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 8:30–9:30 am, 4–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Baltimore Taekwon-Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 11 mentions

“This has been a wonderful experience for my son who has gained confidence, strength, and really enjoys going to class and participating in tournaments.”

All schools that run kids taekwondo →

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughters and I went to the Self Defense class for women here.”

All schools that run self-defense →

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Baltimore Taekwon-Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughters and I went to the Self Defense class for women here.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Great instructors that really care about developing children into great people through in depth Martial arts training!”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Our family has had a great experience here.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“This has been a wonderful experience for my son who has gained confidence, strength, and really enjoys going to class and participating in tournaments.”

competition & tournament success 4 mentions

“This has been a wonderful experience for my son who has gained confidence, strength, and really enjoys going to class and participating in tournaments.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“This has been a wonderful experience for my son who has gained confidence, strength, and really enjoys going to class and participating in tournaments.”

From the reviews

Baltimore Taekwon-Do is the number 1 Taekwon-Do place in Catonsville. Looking for ITF? Look no further. Mr. Dan and Ms. Patricia teach a comprehensive program here. They believe in bringing all aspects of the art into each and every class. Looking for tournament training or just to get better?

★★★★★ — Michael, Oct 2019

Mr. Dan De Armas and his staff are very strong educators. They take the time to make the children and students feel good about their accomplishments but, never lose focus on greater plan. They push for an open mind and diligence.

★★★★★ — Luke, Oct 2021

My daughters and I went to the Self Defense class for women here. Absolutely wonderful. Dan was an incredible coach and the entire class was well paced and incredibly informative. I would recommend to anyone!

★★★★★ — Kara, Jun 2024

Our family has had a great experience here. Excellent instructors and fun community! My son has grown so much physically and emotionally through his experiences here!

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Baltimore Taekwon-Do

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Baltimore Taekwon-Do

721 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD21228

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

More taekwondo schools near Catonsville

Baltimore Martial Arts Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

6565 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Competition team friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programcompetition & tournament success

2.0 miles away

Arbutus Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

4613 Leeds Ave, Baltimore, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersgreat workout & conditioning

2.4 miles away

JS Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

8492 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated competition & tournament successcertified & recognized schoolbuilds confidence & discipline

4.2 miles away

All taekwondo schools in Catonsville, MD →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this school? Claim your listing — it's free.