Master Method Karate – Gaithersburg Claimed

Master Method Karate is a positive, family-centered environment built on the principle of helping people create happy, balanced and healthy lives.

Our martial arts school offers exciting, energetic and fun-filled programs for the entire family, with leadership, martial arts and fitness classes from TWO YEARS TO ADULTS! Every class is designed for each group’s age and abilities. From our karate classes for Kids, to our Adult programs, to our Fitness Kickboxing classes, Self-Defense and Success Seminars we are a martial arts school that offers a positive, life-building experience for people of all ages.

At Master Method Karate, when practicing martial arts we believe a student’s greatest accomplishment is creating balance, harmony and achievement in all aspects of life. The martial arts philosophies we use to develop physical abilities are also tools to be applied as life lessons and character development. Attitude, self-discipline, perseverance, humility, kindness, respect, and self-confidence are just a few of the important lessons we share. We teach concepts such as: “If you BELIEVE, you will ACHIEVE.” More importantly, we show you HOW to achieve. Our martial arts principles of positivity are taught throughout the academy programs to students of all ages — how to create your own success and live the best life possible.

Grandmaster Marco Sies, founder of The Master Method Academy and his award winning Leadership and Martial Arts Classes and Programs, Uchudo International Martial Arts Federation and the World Champion Success Systems, is a 7-time world champion, 10th degree black belt martial arts grandmaster, author of the book – The Master Method, host of the television program The Master Method, business owner, educator, and entrepreneur. He has developed award-winning educational programs, volunteers his time to public school partnerships, and currently continues to manage his businesses and advise organizations internationally.

Grandmaster Marco Sies’ diverse professional martial arts career has spanned over 30 years, and in addition to his seven world championships he has master rankings, grandmaster rankings, and intensive training in disciplines including Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido, Tang Soo Do, Goju Ryu, Shotokan, Kyokushin, Aido, professional kickboxing and Thai boxing, and professional boxing. In addition, Master Marco has been honored with three-time Hall of Fame inductions:

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2002: Legend in Kickboxing Hall of Fame award, presented by Karate World Ratings

2008: Master Instructor of the Year award, presented by Grandmaster Aaron Banks and the World Professional Martial Arts Association at Madison Square Garden

2013: International Hall of Fame Outstanding Martial Arts Leader Award presented by Grandmaster Y.K. Kim and Martial Arts World in Orlando, Florida.