our story

A School of Leaders.

Synergy Martial Arts was founded in 2006 with one mission: use martial arts to help educate the young minds of today — creating a better America, one black belt at a time.

Our Story

A School of Leaders.

A School of Life.

Synergy Martial Arts was founded in 2006 with one clear mission: use martial arts to help educate the young minds of today, creating a better America one black belt at a time.

Our Odenton, MD location at 1360 Blair Dr, Suite E & F is home to a community of students and families who believe in showing up, doing the work, and becoming better versions of themselves every single day.

We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and educational environment — actively encouraging the personal growth of every student, and reinforcing the good habits taught at home.

2006

Year Founded

20+

years experience

250k+

student helped

OUR CORE VALUES

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Excellence

We pursue the highest standard in everything we teach and everything we do.

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Respect

Respect for instructors, fellow students, and self is the foundation of every class.

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Perseverance

We teach students that every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger.

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Community

We teach students that every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger.

ABOUT SYNERGY

What Is Synergy Martial Arts?

Our mission, our method, our community

PARENT STORY

A Family Transformation

How Synergy changed their family dynamic

ODENTON, MD

Demo Team in Action

Our Synergy Martial Arts students perform

our Synergy team

derek depaolis

owner & head instructor

michael depaolis

lead martial arts intructor

QUICK ANSWERS

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM odenton FAMILIES

Serving 1360 Blair Dr, Suite E & F Odenton, MD 21113

since 1983.

How long has Synergy Martial Arts been in Odenton, MD?

Synergy Martial Arts was founded in 1983 and has served 1360 Blair Dr, Suite E & F Odenton, MD 21113 community for over 30 years.

Who are the instructors at the Odenton location?

Our Synergy Martial Arts studio is led by Derek Depaolis (Owner & Head Instructor) and Michael Depaolis (Lead Martial Arts Instructor). Both are certified, background-checked, and deeply experienced in working with students of all ages from our 1360 Blair Dr, Suite E & F Odenton, MD 21113 area.

What martial art is taught at Synergy Martial Arts?

Our curriculum is rooted in traditional Tang Soo Do martial arts training, combining self-defense, discipline, fitness, confidence building, and character development in a fun and engaging learning environment.

COME MEET THE TEAM.

The best way to experience Synergy is to come in. Book your Trial Program and see for yourself what we're about.

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