Classes
Mixed Belts: Most of our classes mix ranks from white to black belt. Senior students (many with decades of experience) work closely with less experienced students to challenge them and help them advance. Every rank has a duty to help those below them. Classes may focus on fundamentals, conditioning, forms, sparring, or self defense. Unless otherwise noted, families are welcome to train together in these classes.
Juniors: We suggest these classes for students Kindergarten and up, but we will evaluate any child to see if they are ready. The classes largely work on the same curriculum as the adults, but with a skilled teacher experienced in getting the best out of younger martial artists. The classes focus on strong fundamentals and emphasize building character by stressing discipline, self restraint, patience, and responsibility. Topics such as self defense awareness and how to respond to bullying are also included.
Sparring: Friday night is fight night! Kim Studio has a long tradition of producing tournament champions in both forms and fighting. Come out on Friday to challenge yourself with a serious physical workout and get in the ring to test your sparring skills!
Weapons: Led by Master Nicodemus, this class supplements our core Karate training with techniques for coping with armed self defense and is built on the principles of Filipino Martial Arts. Weapons class is open to all students, but Juniors by appointment. Some restrictions apply, Read More...
Daito Ryu Study Group: Kim Studio hosts a Study Group for Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu under the instruction of Roy Goldberg Sensei. Free for Kim Studio students, non-Kim Studio students are welcome to train for a $15 mat fee, by appointment only. To request more information or permission to join the Study Group, please email daitoryudc@gmail.com.
SCHEDULE
Monday
4:25pm Doors Open, do not leave Juniors unattended before this time.
4:45pm to 6:00pm Juniors Mixed Belt—Master Christina Brackna
6:00pm to 7:30pm Adult Mixed Belt—Master Hank Nicodemus
7:30pm to 9:00pm Adults Weapons—Master Hank Nicodemus
NOTE SPECIAL FEES APPLY TO WEAPONS CLASS: MORE INFO
Tuesday
4:25pm Doors Open, do not leave Juniors unattended before this time.
4:45pm to 6:00pm Juniors Mixed Belt—Grandmaster Ann Roberts
6:00pm to 7:30pm Adult Mixed Belt—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
7:30pm to 9:00pm Adult Mixed Belt—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
Wednesday
4:25pm Doors Open, do not leave Juniors unattended before this time.
4:45pm to 6:00pm Juniors Mixed Belt—Hayden White
6:00pm to 7:30pm No Class
7:30pm to 9:00pm Adult Mixed Belt—Adam Steiner
Thursday
4:25pm Doors Open, do not leave Juniors unattended before this time.
4:45pm to 6:00pm Juniors Mixed Belt—Grandmaster Ann Roberts
6:00pm to 7:30pm Adult Mixed Belt—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
7:30pm to 9:00pm Adult Mixed Belt—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
Friday
4:25pm Doors Open, do not leave Juniors unattended before this time.
4:45pm to 6:00pm Juniors Mixed Belt—Master Paul Brackna
6:00pm to 7:30pm Sparring Mixed Belt—Andrew Han
7:30pm to 9:00pm Mixed Adult—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
Saturday
8:00am to 9:30am Daito Ryu Study Group—led by John Sorensen and Marc Zifcak. Contact DaitoRyuDC@gmail.com for information. Open to non-Kim Studio guests by appointment only. More...
9:30am to 11:00am Mixed Belts—Master Marc Zifcak
11:00am to 1:00pm Adult Mixed Belts—Grandmaster James Roberts, Jr.
1:00pm to 2:30pm Adult Mixed Belts—Grandmaster Clarence Smith, Jr.
Closings
Kim Studio is closed on all Federal Holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day (Observed), Columbus Day (Observed), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
For inclement weather, Kim Studio Juniors classes follow closings for Montgomery County Public Schools.