About
Kicks Karate offers Tiny Tigers for ages 3-4, Little Ninjas for ages 5-7, Children for ages 8-12, and Family Class for ages 12 and up. Classes are listed Monday through Friday, with Saturday classes also listed, and times vary by day and level.
Programs
- Tiny Tigers — 3-4 · Mon-Fri, with Saturday classes listed; times vary by day
- Little Ninjas — 5-7 · Mon-Fri, with Saturday classes listed; times vary by belt level and day
- Children — 8-12 · Mon-Fri, with Saturday classes listed; times vary by level and day
- Family Class — 12+ · Mon-Fri, with Saturday listed; 8:00 pm on weekdays
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri: 11am to 9pm; Sat: 9 am to 1pm; Sun: Closed
About the provider
Kicks Karate was founded in 1994 and has over 2,000 active students. It was founded by Master John Bussard, an 8th Degree Black Belt. Master Bussard began training in 1979, studied under Grandmaster Ki Whang Kim, captured 18 Grand Championships, and won hundreds of trophies. The program states that students are grouped by age for the best quality of instruction, and that there are no bench warmers in classes.
Offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Students are grouped by age for the best quality of instruction. There are no bench warmers in classes. Trial class mentioned: in-person, outside, or online.
What families say
“This is a great karate school – the instructors make it so much fun for little ones, and everyone is really friendly. My daughters have been students at Kicks Karate Bethesda for over four years – through the Tiny Tiger program, then Little Ninja, and now Children. I’ve also participated in the adult Kickboxing program, which is a great workout! Highly recommend for the entire family!” — Mimi S. | Bethesda, Maryland
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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