After-School Karate Program in Waldorf, MD
Waldorf Martial Arts’ After-School Karate Program teaches manners, respect, and goal setting while instilling discipline and focus. It is great for fitness and exercise, channeling your child’s excess energy.
Waldorf’s First and Longest-Running After-School Karate Program!
Transportation is provided from your child’s school to our martial arts training center.
The Number One Program in Southern Maryland For Elementary-Aged Children!
[Click Here to Register for Our After-School Karate Program Online!]
Unsolicited letter excerpt from mother of an after-school student:
“Your program is phenomenal and it gave Myles the opportunity to enhance his self-esteem, courage and confidence. You gave him skills, experience, knowledge, trust and constant reassurance and encouragement that is absolutely priceless. You have left an incredible impression on Myles and you have planted a seed that I continue to see grow and shine as Myles embarks on these new Chapters in his life. Thank you for giving him this invaluable gift that will stay with him forever. You are truly a God sent.”
– Sue S., Mother
See more unsolicited letters we’ve received on our Testimonials page.
Parents: Don’t let your child waste precious after-school time surfing the net or hanging out. Instead, keep them learning and growing with our after-school karate classes!
Our after-school karate classes:
- Teach manners and respect while instilling discipline and focus.
- Are great for fitness and exercise, channeling your child’s excess energy.
- Teach your child to learn about goal setting by earning his/her martial arts belts.
You won’t find another activity that does this!
- Our teachers are certified Black Belt Master instructors with many years of experience teaching kids.
- Our classes are divided by age groups to optimize learning processes needed at various ages.
- Our classes inspire kids to do their best.
- We give recognition based on earned achievement. We give out special academic achievement awards for children who get on the honor roll (A’s and B’s) at school. We give out another award for straight “A’s”. These awards will always be given in front of the whole student body with applause. In addition, we teach traditional Taekwondo; as such, we are NOT a belt factory. We will not put a rank belt on anyone who hasn’t earned it.
- We provide FREE transportation from your child’s school to our martial arts school as a courtesy.
- Our drivers have been vetted via Maryland criminal background checks. They have also been vetted via the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for a clean driving record. They are CPR/First Aid-certified through the Red Cross.
- Our school has been family owned and operated since 1987. As parents ourselves, we know what you want for your kids.
Our after-school martial arts course is NOT daycare, and we do not intend it to be. Our sole purpose and intent are to teach quality martial arts. This is NOT the program for your child if all you want is after-school care. However, it is a constructive alternative for kids who are interested in martial arts. Students in this program will learn valuable leadership skills, sportsmanship, and they will get in excellent physical condition through daily training. We are a true martial arts school, not a daycare, and as such, we are not in the supervision and care business but rather, the talent and skill business. We pick up from most Waldorf-Area Public Elementary Schools and Saint Peter’s Catholic School.
We are NOT in the Supervision and Care Business!
Once the children get to our school, they stow their book bags and lunch boxes, go to the bathroom, and get changed into their taekwondo suits. They then wait in the lobby for class to start. While they are waiting, they can talk among themselves, do their homework, and eat a snack they brought with them (or buy a pre-packaged snack from a vending machine). We do NOT provide snacks or dairy products (milk before a Taekwondo workout is not a good idea anyway). We DO provide a quiet room to do their homework, but our staff is NOT qualified to give homework help. We do NOT provide tutoring. In addition, students do NOT need to go outside for exercise. They get their exercise in class. Once the children have taken their karate lesson, they get changed back into their school clothes and wait for their parents to pick them up. We provide activities and games they can play while waiting to be picked up. Electronics are NOT allowed while they wait to be picked up. We do NOT offer before-school karate.
We ARE in the Talent and Skill Business!
The only reason to use our program is to learn the martial arts and its tenets that we teach: exercise, discipline, respect, manners, self-defense, and self-esteem through earning belt ranks found nowhere else. Some of the benefits students can expect include awesome cross-training, building self-confidence, enhancing balance, honing agility, developing flexibility, sharpening reactions, improving speed, perfecting coordination skills, and more!
The Waldorf Martial Arts Transported After-School Karate Program is modeled after the original After-School Karate Program by Master Jim King in South Florida, with free transportation provided, a constructive alternative to daycare, extended day, and babysitting.
This is a week-to-week program. This is not a daycare! Our sole purpose and intent are to provide karate instruction.
- Free transportation provided from Waldorf-area elementary schools to our martial arts school.
- Students will get daily exercise, learn discipline, manners, respect for teachers and parents, as well as for other students and themselves. They will learn self-defense and temper management (how to win and lose gracefully). Most importantly, they will learn self-esteem through competition and earning belt ranks found nowhere else, which carries over into school and sports.
- The After-School Karate Program is a year-round program that includes Summer Sport and Karate Camp (additional fees).
Call (301) 645-1650 today to register!
Schools We Currently Pick Up From
- Arthur Middleton Elementary School
- Berry Elementary School
- Billingsley Elementary School
- C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
- Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
- Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
- Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
- Eva Turner Elementary School
- J.P. Ryon Elementary School
- Mary B. Neal Elementary School
- William A. Diggs Elementary School
- William B. Wade Elementary School
- St. Peter’s Catholic Church
- Margaret J. Thornton Elementary School (New School!)
Camp Registration Fee
- New students: $180 (or five monthly payments of $40).
- Family of two or more students: $150 each (or seven payments of $45).
- Returning students: $90 for primary child.
- $55 for each additional child (does not include outgrown gear, which must be purchased separately).
- Registration fee includes uniform and sparring gear package (protective gear for head, hands, feet, mouthpiece, and mesh carrying bag).
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
Weekly Tuition Payment and Additional Fees
- Auto debit ONLY (checking acct or credit card): $99.00
- Family auto debit (two/three children): $180/$255
- First week tuition must be paid at enrollment to secure your child’s spot.
- Weekly Tuition must be paid one week in advance (payments are due on Friday for the following week).
- Discounted family memberships are also available.
Additional Fees
- Late pickup (after 6:35-6:45): $10
- No call/no show or return pick up fee: $30
- Pickups for extra after-school academics: $30/week
Closures
- No charge for early dismissal days or teacher in-service days.
- Closed for federal holidays and bad inclement weather.
- Open for teacher in-service days from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- School routes will be determined by registration.
Register Here for the 2025-26 Waldorf Martial Arts After-School Karate Program
Complete the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form NOW.
To register online, you must first read the 2025-26 After-School Karate Parent Handbook. Click here to download a copy of the After-School Karate Handbook to print or read later.
Once you have read the 2025-26 After-School Karate Parent Handbook, you can open the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form in an easy-to-complete Adobe web form. Click here to complete the registration form.
Once you have completed the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form, you will receive an email asking to “confirm your signature.” You must open this message and confirm your email in order to complete your registration.
The last step is to call (301) 645-1650 to finalize your registration by making an appointment to complete the “Financial Section” of the registration form, or you can pick up a registration form at our school.
Register Here for the 2025-26 Waldorf Martial Arts After-School Karate Program
Complete the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form NOW.
To register online, you must first read the 2025-26 After-School Karate Parent Handbook.
Click here to download a copy of the After-School Karate Handbook to print or read later.
Once you have read the 2025-26 After-School Karate Parent Handbook, you can open the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form in an easy-to-complete Adobe web form.
Click here to complete the registration form.
Once you have completed the 2025-26 After-School Karate Student Registration Form, you will receive an email asking to “confirm your signature.” You must open this message and confirm your email in order to complete your registration.
The last step is to call (301) 645-1650 to finalize your registration by making an appointment to complete the “Financial Section” of the registration form, or you can pick up a registration form at our school.
