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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Maryland

14 of the 613 martial arts schools we track in Maryland have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Maryland page.

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This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Columbia 2

  1. Maharlika Martial Arts

    9180 Rumsey Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-1900

    8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Columbia

  2. Maryland Thai Boxing

    8975 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Columbia

Baltimore 1

  1. Baltimore Academy of Defence

    1530 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

    12:30pm - 5:30pm

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Baltimore

Beltsville 1

  1. Fitness Martial Arts

    10965 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705-2117

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Beltsville

Frederick 1

  1. American Karate Academy

    928 N East St, Frederick, MD 21701-4622

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Frederick

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. Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts

    367 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Hagerstown

Millersville 1

  1. Kick Connection Inc

    8531 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108-2651

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Millersville

Pasadena 1

  1. Kick Connection

    8120 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Pasadena

Rockville 1

  1. Pure Performance Martial Arts Center

    11711 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD 20852-2516

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Rockville

Savage 1

  1. Maryland Jeet Kune Do

    8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763-9507

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website

Silver Spring 1

  1. Pinakatay Arnis Sigidas

    719 Gist Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-5235

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Silver Spring

Thurmont 1

  1. Thurmont Academy of Self Defense

    202 E Main St, Thurmont, MD 21788-2060

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call

Upper Marlboro 1

  1. PINAKATAY

    16000 Trade Zone Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Upper Marlboro
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

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 14 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 14 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.