Martial Arts Schools near Ellicott City

“Amazing people. Took my daughter when she was younger. She loved it. Training was on point and she learned life skills to last a lifetime. Thank you for those wonderful memories.“

“My son Loves this place very much!!! Master Chong and Master Shin are awesome!!! Everyone is super friendly!! Keep up the good work!!!“

“The fantastic staff makes Warriors of Grace the best. The youth program has become a really important part of my son's life. Their model teaches karate and self defense, but the impact extends to the whole person both at the dojo and at home. I liked what they were doing so much I decided to start training too... I've made good friends, learned a lot, and can't recommend this martial arts school enough.“

“Baltimore Taekwondo ? is the place to train if you want more than an after school program. If you are looking for your child to have an environment of discipline, respect, perseverance, learn self defense and train to be a champion, Dan DeArmas and Baltimore Taekwondo is the best in the area.“

“Been here for two months and man.. all I can say is that this place is great all around. Wes is great at teaching Muay Thai, Deon is awesome and fun to be around and very great at demonstration and teaching, and coach Gary… the boss.. the sensei is very knowledgeable about jui jitsu and all around everything. Very smart and patient with everyone and really
knows how to teach anyone.. I love this place. It’s more than a gym or fighting academy to me. This place is home❤️‍?“

“The place is so much fun I do lion dancing and kung Fu. going everywhere for lion dances is the best you get to see and taste many new things while making other people happy.Highly recommend if you’re being bullied or just want to learn self defense.“

“I started training here a few months ago and it's a great place, good trainers, who are skilled, and knowledgeable. They have a variety of classes for all ages and different programs as well. I definitely recommend coming here to train.“

“Our daughter has been attending classes here for about 6 months. And I have thus far been very impressed! The Instructor & Master there is patient,friendly and very knowledgeable.I don’t know how,but he remembers all the kids names, never forgets!“

“Awesome place for people of all ages and skill levels to learn martial arts and join an awesome community!“

“This is a great welcoming club. Through exceptional instruction and trainings students learn Shotokan karate embracing tradition and proper technique. Definitely the place to be if you want to learn and enjoy practicing this martial art.“

“Modern kinesiology has only just scratched the surface of the depth and wealth of information that this art provides. When I started I could neither breathe nor strike properly. Now having trained for a couple years my physiology is changing for the better, impacting all areas of my life. Dont be fooled by the humble appearance of this school. Shifu Hatza is knowledgeable and attentive, and teaches the art with a strong emphasis on pragmatic self defense.“

“My Son has been attending Alpha for almost a year now. Mostly all of the instructors are AWESOME! We’ve never had any real issues. I enjoy the class sizes, not to small not to big. They do follow the school systems schedule like most places and has after care for locals. Pricing is fair as well.“

“Great instructor and safe environment. The classes are centered around performing good technique while still providing good exercise. Great for all levels.“

“All of the staff care a great deal about their students and spend so much of their time thinking about each one's journey and how to help them reach their goals. Whether you're an adult or a parent, this is a phenomenal place for martial arts training. Master Huang is a professional. This place is an investment that pays ten-fold for self-confidence, manners, and physical fitness. It's hard to find a community as supportive and encouraging as this one.“

“I've been coming to Crazy 88 MMA Elkridge since July of 2018, and I don't think I will ever leave. Not only do I love the gym, but the members and coaching staff have become family. I met Coach Southside when I was living in Baltimore years ago. He informed me that he was a boxing instructor at the Elkridge location, and encouraged me to stop in for a Saturday morning Boxing class. After my first class, I never left!

Over the years, I have primarily focused on boxing; however, I have taken Muay Thai, Gi Jiu-Jitsu and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu classes, all of which I found fascinating, as I was always a football player and was never into martial arts growing up. Early on, I realized that Crazy 88 MMA was an absolute powerhouse, breeding several BJJ World Champions and UFC fighters. I still recall a friend of mine, who had been taking Jiu-Jitsu his entire life, making the statement after his first class that "the blue belts at Crazy 88 MMA were more advanced than the black belts at all of the other gyms he had attended nationwide."

The owner and coaches at Crazy 88 MMA are all amazing! They each have decades of knowledge and experience, and you will notice that each class builds into the next, giving you a strong foundation and understanding of the discipline. I appreciate the fact that the coaches act the way a "real coach" should. They are encouraging and firm, they want you to succeed and will push you to become better, and they do not reward mediocrity. There are no participation trophies, and if you want to advance to the next level, you must earn it.

Regardless of whether you are looking to compete in the sport of MMA, become more self-aware, or simply get an incredible workout, I strongly recommend Crazy 88 MMA. Your physique will change drastically from all of the calisthenic exercises which are incorporated into each class, and your mental health will skyrocket!“

“It's under new management husband and wife duo.Master Keith has been in Taekwondo for 32 years and 4 degree blackbelt.“