Martial Arts Schools in California, MD
3 schools in and around California, Maryland — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.
Lineage BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
44723 St Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619
🥋 BJJ, Judo, MMA
Master Shim's Black Belt Academy
23415 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619-4017
More schools within 30 miles of California
Only 3 schools listed in California itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from California.
Deans Okinawan Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.2 mi · 23725 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636-3004
🥋 Karate
River Dragon Dojo Karate / taekwondo
📍 4.8 mi · 21600 Great Mills Rd. Suite 23 , Lexington Park, MD 20653
🕒 Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Master Chan Sung's Black Belt Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 5.3 mi · 22640 Gregory Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650-4723
🥋 Taekwondo
Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 16.2 mi · 285 Merrimac Ct, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing, Taekwondo
Tolson's Okinawan Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 18.1 mi · 29770 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3191
🥋 Karate, Taekwondo
Black Belt School of Martial Arts
📍 24.3 mi · 5900 Cherry Hill Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639-3407
Calvert MMA Academy - Lineage BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 25.3 mi · 25 Dalrymple Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689
🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA
Maryland statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Maryland139
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Maryland238
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Maryland278
- MMA Gyms in Maryland93
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Maryland10
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Maryland37
Nearby in Maryland
- Silver Spring24
- Gaithersburg23
- White Plains2
- La Plata3
- Waldorf13
- Dunkirk3
- Churchton2
- Bryans Road2
- Columbia30
- Baltimore28
Good to know about martial arts schools in California
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 3 martial arts facilities in California, Maryland, with 2 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.