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Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs in Maryland

16 of the 730 martial arts schools we track in Maryland have fat loss programs. Full listings for every city are on the Maryland page.

16schools
12cities
730schools statewide

Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.

Millersville 3

  1. Bjj Conquest

    412 Headquarters Dr Ste 1, Millersville, MD 21108

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness

    412 Headquarters Dr, Millersville, MD 21108-2551

    Mon-Thu 5am-8:30pm, Fri 5am-7pm, Sat 8am-12:30pm, Sun 9am-1pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Conquest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu MMA & Fitness

    311 Serendipity Dr, Millersville, MD 21108-1964

    Sun 9am-1pm, Mon 5am-8:30pm, Tue 5am-8:30pm, Wed 5am-8:30pm, Thu 5am-8:30pm, Fri 5am-7pm, Sat 8am-12:30pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Millersville

Bethesda 2

  1. Master Lee's Martial Arts and Family TaeKwonDo Center

    4833 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5244

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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  2. Polander Academy of Martial Arts

    5017 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bethesda

Owings Mills 2

  1. Burning Tree Mixed Martial Arts

    10210 S Dolfield Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

    Sunday 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Owings Mills

  2. US Kuo Shu Academy

    10999 Red Run Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117-3249

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Owings Mills

Clarksville 1

  1. Tiger Chang's Martial Arts

    12165 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029-1562

    11am to 9pm, Monday to Friday

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Crofton 1

  1. Conquest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    2411 Crofton Ln, Crofton, MD 21114-1304

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Crofton

Frederick 1

  1. Bowerhouse MMA

    7311 Grove Rd, Frederick, MD 21704

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Frederick

Gaithersburg 1

  1. Evolve Academy

    18753 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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Glen Burnie 1

  1. Filipino Kali Academy

    300 Crain Hwy S, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3643

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Glen Burnie

Hagerstown 1

  1. Choi's Tae Kwon Do

    18728 N Pointe Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742-2996

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hagerstown

Marriottsville 1

  1. US Kuo Shu Academy

    2470 Longstone Ln, Marriottsville, MD 21104-1510

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Marriottsville

Riviera Beach 1

  1. Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness

    8579 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122

    Mon-Thu 5am-8:30pm, Fri 5am-7pm, Sat 8am-12:30pm, Sun 9am-1pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Riviera Beach

Sykesville 1

  1. Maryland Tang Soo Do

    Merritt Clubs Eldersburg, 1388 Progress Way, Sykesville, MD 21784-6463

    Free trial class
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Check facility requirements beforehand, as some high-intensity conditioning programs require a baseline physical evaluation or mandatory supportive gear like wraps and heart rate monitors.

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Good to know

How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?

Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.

Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?

Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.

How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?

Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Maryland can browse 16 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Maryland should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 16 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.