"Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.
Columbia 7
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Rising Tide Academy
9570 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1512
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Ground Control Columbia
9130 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-2006
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Watchdog Krav Maga
5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD 21044-2615
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Choe's HapKiDo of Columbia Karate Academy of Martial Arts
9458 Single Bird Ln, Columbia, MD 21046-2020
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Israeli Krav Maga
9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046-1542
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Nabaiee's Family Martial Arts
8924 McGaw Ct, Columbia, MD 21045-4721
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Gunn Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
9190 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
Bethesda 5
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Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2500
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Master Lee's Martial Arts and Family TaeKwonDo Center
4833 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5244
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Urban Boxing Bethesda
4834 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Mon 6am-7am, Tue 12am-1pm, Wed 6am-7am, Thu 12am-1pm, Fri 6am-7am, Sat-Sun 10am-11am
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TK Martial Arts
6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
1:45p.m. to 3:15p.m.
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Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5245
Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm
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Charm City Mixed Martial Arts
3735 Gough St, Baltimore, MD 21224-2538
Mon–Fri 10am–10pm
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Bioma
5721 Pimlico Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209-4315
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Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5710 Bellona Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212-3500
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Baltimore Academy of Defence
1530 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
12:30pm - 5:30pm
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Bjj Conquest
412 Headquarters Dr Ste 1, Millersville, MD 21108
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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
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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
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Underworld BJJ
301 Najoles Rd, Millersville, MD 21108-2512
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Method Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
95 Osborne Pkwy, Forest Hill, MD 21050-1700
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Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai
343 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050
Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30am, Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 10:30am-12pm
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Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA
12 Newport Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050-1758
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-11am, Sun 10am-12:30pm
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Bowerhouse MMA
7311 Grove Rd, Frederick, MD 21704
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Clinch Academy
500 Highland St, Frederick, MD 21701-6149
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Groundswell MMA
8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
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Bartman MMA, Relson Gracie Association
12357 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Mon 07:45 pm – 09:45 pm
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Beltway Martial Arts
921 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4619
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Kang's Mixed Martial Arts
14390 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-1909
Bel Air 2
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Bel Air BJJ & MMA
1301 Enterprise Ct Ste 102B, Bel Air, MD 21014
6:30AM to 7:30AM
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Tai Chuan Do, Oak Grove Dojo
2106 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-4908
Crofton 2
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Conquest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2411 Crofton Ln, Crofton, MD 21114-1304
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Bellicose Martial Arts
2146 Priest Bridge Ct, Crofton, MD 21114-2500
Damascus 2
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Royal Tiger Academy MMA Self Defense Martial Arts
1896 Urbana Pike, Suite 6, Damascus, MD 20871
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MMA & Sport
26123 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872
Essex 2
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Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness
1546 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
Tue: 4:30 – 8:30 PM
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Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
501 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
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301 MMA & Fitness
750 MD-3, Gambrills, MD 21054
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301 Reboot Fitness
750 State Route 3 S, Gambrills, MD 21054-1300
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Enlisted Nine Fight Company-Hagerstown
18725 N Pointe Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742-2419
Tue-Wed 10am-11am
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Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts
367 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Burning Tree Mixed Martial Arts
10210 S Dolfield Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Sunday 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts
11409 Cronhill Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117-6208
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Ground Control Owings Mills
12400 Owings Mills Blvd, Reisterstown, MD 21136-1749
Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 11am-1pm
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No Limits Training Facility
222 Business Center Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136
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SBY MMA and Fitness
600 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804-5255
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410 Academy of Martial Arts
2020 Windsor Dr, Salisbury, MD 21801
Tue 12am-1:30pm, Wed 6am-7:30am, Thu 12am-1:30pm, Fri 6am-7:30am
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Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts
836 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
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Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts
836 Ritchie Highway Unit 3, Severna Park, MD 21146
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Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness
6345 S Carroll Park Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784-6622
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Ground Control Sykesville
1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, MD 21784-6587
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Maryland Boxing & Kickboxing
6333 Old Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MD 20748-2601
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Lloyd Irvin's Mixed Martial Arts Academy
6333 Old Branch Ave #302, Temple Hills, MD 20748
Waldorf 2
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American Martial Arts Gym
11805 Pika Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602-3732
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Royal Martial Arts LLC
52 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602-2707
Aberdeen 1
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Top Flight MMA Academy
690 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Team Randori Martial Arts
1989 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Hero MMA Academy
114 National Business Pkwy, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Arnold 1
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Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts
1517 Ritchie Hwy #1, Arnold, MD 21012
Belcamp 1
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Top Flight Mixed Martial Arts
1371 Brass Mill Rd, Belcamp, MD 21017-1239
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College Park MMA
11890 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, MD 20705
Berlin 1
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Infinity Martial Arts LLC
416 West St, Berlin, MD 21811-8900
Mon-Fri 10am-12:30pm, Sat 7am-1pm, Sun 10am-1pm
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Southern Maryland Martial Arts and Fitness
3047 Marshall Hall Rd, Bryans Road, MD 20616-3240
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Combat Principles MMA
15220 Dino Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866-1172
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Lineage BJJ
44723 St Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619
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No Limits MMA
5203 Poplar Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613
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Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
6565 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228-3906
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Krav Maga CDK
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815
Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm
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FightCamp Thai Boxing
153 Church Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030-4970
Dundalk 1
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Practical MMA
1113 North Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222
Dunkirk 1
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Calvert MMA Academy
10406 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754
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Mad House Boxing Club
1213 Liberty Rd Ste B2, Eldersburg, MD 21784
Mon,Wed,Fri 7am-8pm, Tue,Thu 4pm-8pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Elkridge 1
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Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts
7024 Troy Hill Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075-7053
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Spartan Mixed Martial Arts
10039 Baltimore National Pike Ste J, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Rising Tide Academy (Finksburg)
2970 Dede Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048-2340
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Fort Washington United
11050 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744-5053
Monday - Friday: 2:30PM
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Ryoma Academy of Martial Arts
11046 New Georges Creek Rd SW, Frostburg, MD 21532-1448
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Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy
220 Girard St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3467
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Shonen Jiu Jitsu
7389 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3228
Hanover 1
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Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA
7030 Hi Tech Dr, Hanover, MD 21076-2274
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The Mount BJJ and MMA
9639 Doctor Perry Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754-8758
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Bartman MMA and Self-Defense
10417 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
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EMA Family Karate
1010 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220-5005
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Choe's Hapkido Academy of Mt Airy
3 Ridgeside Ct Ste 201, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Mt Airy 1
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The Mount BJJ & MMA
1502 S Main St, Mt Airy, MD 21771-5325
Oakland 1
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Nomad Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
265 Glass Dr, Oakland, MD 21550-3901
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Gracie Ocean City - Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing & MMA
412 S Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-4202
Olney 1
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Cochabamba Jiu Jitsu and MMA
16650 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832-2418
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Potomac 1
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Potomac MMA
8400 Postoak Rd, Potomac, MD 20854-3480
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Royce Gracie Academy
3535 Brenbrook Dr, Randallstown, MD 21133-4901
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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
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Rising Tide MoCo
5408 Randolph Rd Second Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
Mon-Fri 6:30am-9pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm, Sun 9am-12pm
Rosedale 1
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Ground Control
8303 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237-2962
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Practical MMA
2909 Sparrows Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219-1334
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Calvert MMA Academy - Lineage BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
25 Dalrymple Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689
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Capital MMA and Elite Fitness
6836 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912-4817
Towson 1
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Mid Atlantic Mixed Martial Arts
8641 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD 21286-2308
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Mad House Boxing Club Westminster
400 N Center St uite 185, Westminster, MD 21157
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The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland
4474 White Plains Ln, White Plains, MD 20695-3019
Also in Maryland
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools286
- Kids Martial Arts Classes268
- Boxing Gyms186
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools155
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops49
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults29
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults26
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults22
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs16
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools14
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies11
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes8
Good to know
Do I need experience to start training MMA?
No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.
How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.
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 99 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 99 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.