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Top 10 jiu jitsu classes in Baltimore, MD

Students agree: these teachers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Advance Self Defense

Advance Self Defense

Serves Baltimore, MD
Welcome to Advance Self Defense, where your safety and empowerment are our top priorities. Located in Edgewater, MD, I offer comprehensive martial arts classes, personal training sessions, and gun and firearm training tailored to meet your unique needs. With personalized attention and a commitment to excellence, I am dedicated to helping you build confidence, strength, and self-defense skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your abilities, I provide expert guidance to ensure you achieve your goals. Join me and take the first step towards mastering self-defense today.
Three Dragons Karate

Three Dragons Karate

5.0(1)
1 hire on Lessons.com
2+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Seleta H. says, "I absolutely love it! He has the character, demeanor and patience. His instructions are always clear in talk and in action. He makes you feel comfortable, confident and reassures you that you can do anything! His energy is refreshing in times such as these and its appreciated ☯️" Read more
Arundel Aikikai, LLC

Arundel Aikikai, LLC

5.0Exceptional(5)
Top Pro
11+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Ari Z. says, "A fun and informative environment, paired with Christian's vast knowledge, welcoming and fun-loving attitude and superb scaling by ability makes for a thoroughly enjoyable time. " Read more
Kenwood Karate

Kenwood Karate

5.0(1)
2 hires on Lessons.com
8+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Joshua S. says, "Sensei Steve is a real pro. He takes a vested interest in making his students better and truly learn self defense. He is a genuine person and a bit on the comical side to boot, making for each lesson to be something I look forward to. " Read more
Goh's Kung Fu

Goh's Kung Fu

Serves Baltimore, MD
We have enthusiastic instructors who love doing Chinese martial arts with years of training an years of experience teaching.
Spencers Global Wing Chun Kungfu &Karate Academy

Spencers Global Wing Chun Kungfu &Karate Academy

24+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Sifu Gamel Spencer is a certied Master in Wing chun Kungfu, Tao Chuan Po Kungfu and Shirinjiryu Kenyukai Karate.Sifu Spencer is a numerous grand champion on tournament circuit and a professional fighter. He has been inducted into numerous martial arts halls of fames and halls of honors. He as trained over a thousand students across the world and is currently training both amateur and professional athletes. This is a authentic Shaolin Temple Certified kungfu school. He specializes in working with at risk children. Sifu Spencer has been studying martial arts for over 40 years and teaching for over 25 years. We teach martial arts the way it was...
Charm City Mixed Martial Arts

Charm City Mixed Martial Arts

3+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Founded in 2022, Charm City Mixed Martial Arts is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and services the surrounding areas. Their unique offering lies in their after-school and life enrichment programs, which not only teach self-defense, discipline, and respect but also promote financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Led by nationally and internationally recognized athletes, Joseph and Nyjah, the academy is committed to nurturing well-rounded athletes who are confident, disciplined, and enlightened. Charm City MMA is the sole martial arts academy in Baltimore providing such a comprehensive and beneficial program.
Tiger Paw Martial Arts

Tiger Paw Martial Arts

19+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Welcome! My name is Master Shelley, I'm a 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have over 30 years of experience and teaching. Tiger Paw Martial Arts has been in business since 2006. We would love for you to come in and try our Introductory Offer, 3 classes and a uniform for $29.95! Beginner children classes are every Tuesday and Thursday @ 6 pm and Saturdays @ 9 am. Call us today 410-248-0606
Blue Scorpion Dojo

Blue Scorpion Dojo

Serves Baltimore, MD
Blue Scorpion Dojo, located in Dundalk, Maryland, is a veteran-owned martial arts academy teaching American Kenpo Karate systems designed by Ed Parker Sr. Catering to students in the surrounding areas, the dojo provides a controlled environment for practice, competition preparation, and application of techniques with or without sparring gear. In addition to physical training, Blue Scorpion Dojo works on strengthening the mind, boosting confidence, and reducing social anxiety. The monthly tuition covers all these services, including academy and choir incentives, seminars, and tournaments.
Team Maryland BJJ Inc

Team Maryland BJJ Inc

1 hire on Lessons.com
15+ years in business
Serves Baltimore, MD
Judo and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes taught by authentic black belts and National Champions.

Your jiu jitsu questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do jiu-jitsu classes cost?

The average cost of jiu-jitsu classes is $50 to $200 per month, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, your commitment or contract length, and the instructor's expertise and reputation. Jiu-jitsu gyms and academies are more expensive if they have well-known instructors who are national champions on staff.

In addition to the monthly class or gym fee, you'll have extra costs for gis and belts. A jiu-jitsu gi costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $15 to $30. Some gyms also charge a fee for belt promotion. However, this is frowned upon by reputable academies and is often considered a warning sign of a low-quality gym.

What is jiu-jitsu?

Jiu-jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on grappling and ground control, focusing on the skill of taking your opponent to the ground and wrestling for a dominant position. jiu-jitsu uses the principles of leverage, pressure, grip, timing, and angles to subdue your opponent.

Jiu-Jitsu classes provide:

  • Self-defense skills
  • A fun and exciting way to improve your fitness
  • Increased focus and concentration

Where did jiu-jitsu originate?

Japanese martial arts expert Mitsuyo Maeda was the first to bring grappling and groundwork-focused jiu-do demonstrations to other countries. In 1914, Carlos Gracie became one of Maeda's first Brazilian students. Carlos and his brother Hélio Gracie, along with fellow students Luis França and Oswaldo Fadda, later went on to develop Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Is jiu-jitsu a good workout?

Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, conditioning, and endurance.

Is jiu-jitsu good for self-defense?

Jiu-jitsu is a highly effective self-defense martial art. Jiu-jitsu teaches you how to control a stronger and larger opponent, allowing smaller or weaker individuals to defend themselves and increasing their ability to escape dangerous confrontations.

Is jiu-jitsu dangerous?

Though jiu-jitsu is a contact sport, when practiced with proper technique and form it is safer than many other martial arts because it doesn't focus on striking your opponent with punches and kicks. In statewide competitions, jiu-jitsu resulted in fewer injuries than judo, Taekwondo, mixed martial arts, or traditional wrestling.

Is jiu-jitsu good for kids?

Jiu-jitsu can be extremely beneficial for kids, helping them to:

  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Improve discipline and focus
  • Increase strength and resilience
  • Develop respect for themselves and others
  • Foster new friendships
  • Improve coordination and body awareness

Where can I find the best jiu-jitsu classes near me?

Follow these tips to find jiu-jitsu academies and gyms near you:

  • Look for a reputable academy that focuses on jiu-jitsu rather than a mixed martial arts gym.
  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read academy and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the academy offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the academy in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free day or week-long trial membership to ensure the school is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask jiu-jitsu academies?

When researching new jiu-jitsu academies, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's lineage and competition record?
  • What kind of uniform is required? Do you offer no-gi classes?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • Do you charge for belt promotions?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for Baltimore jiu jitsu classes

Recent success stories from people in the Baltimore area.
Michael J.
Christian is an awesome instructor. He is entertaining and very patient teaching Aikido. Highly recommended
Arundel Aikikai, LLC
Hammad
Explains things clearly and has a logical progression to his lessons so they build on top of each other and create chains of movements instead of random pieces.
ROLLSTAR Jiu Jitsu Academy
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