MMA Gyms in Maryland

93 of the 613 martial arts schools we track in Maryland have MMA training. "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. Full listings for every city are on the Maryland page.

Columbia 6

Choe's HapKiDo of Columbia Karate Academy of Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9458 Single Bird Ln, Columbia, MD 21046-2020

+14437411109 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Gunn Academy of Mixed Martial Arts MMA

9190 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

4109612174 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Israeli Krav Maga Kids classesMMA

9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046-1542

+16098463004 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Nabaiee's Family Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

8924 McGaw Ct, Columbia, MD 21045-4721

+14103125262 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Rising Tide Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9570 Berger Rd, Columbia, MD 21046-1512

+14438320904 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Watchdog Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia, MD 21044-2615

+14104426762 Website All Columbia martial arts schools

Baltimore 4

Baltimore Academy of Defence Karate / taekwondoMMA

1530 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

🕒 12:30pm - 5:30pm

+14109296667 Website All Baltimore martial arts schools

Bioma Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5721 Pimlico Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209-4315

+14435642202 Website All Baltimore martial arts schools

Charm City Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3735 Gough St, Baltimore, MD 21224-2538

+14432418886 Website All Baltimore martial arts schools

Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

5710 Bellona Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212-3500

+12407713903 Website All Baltimore martial arts schools

Bethesda 4

Groundworks Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

7920 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2500

+12409054300 Website All Bethesda martial arts schools

Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center MMA

4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5245

+12403945728 Website All Bethesda martial arts schools

Master Lee's Martial Arts and Family TaeKwonDo Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4833 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5244

+12408584112 Website All Bethesda martial arts schools

TK Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

6831 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

🕒 1:45p.m. to 3:15p.m.

(301) 657-7782 Website All Bethesda martial arts schools

Millersville 4

Bjj Conquest Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

412 Headquarters Dr Ste 1, Millersville, MD 21108

+14436689769 Website All Millersville martial arts schools

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

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

+14436689769 Website All Millersville martial arts schools

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

412 Headquarters Dr, Millersville, MD 21108-2551

+14437852859 Website All Millersville martial arts schools

Underworld BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

301 Najoles Rd, Millersville, MD 21108-2512

+13017489846 Website All Millersville martial arts schools

Forest Hill 3

Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

343 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050

+14439034727 Website All Forest Hill martial arts schools

Method Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

95 Osborne Pkwy, Forest Hill, MD 21050-1700

+14104203982 Website All Forest Hill martial arts schools

Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

12 Newport Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050-1758

+14108776442 Website All Forest Hill martial arts schools

Frederick 3

Bowerhouse MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7311 Grove Rd, Frederick, MD 21704

+13014017049 Website All Frederick martial arts schools

Clinch Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

500 Highland St, Frederick, MD 21701-6149

+13016828589 Website All Frederick martial arts schools

Groundswell MMA Kids classesFree trial classMMA

8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick, MD 21701

+12408155172 Website All Frederick martial arts schools

Silver Spring 3

Bartman MMA, Relson Gracie Association Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12357 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906

🕒 Mon 07:45 pm – 09:45 pm

(202) 203-9013 Website All Silver Spring martial arts schools

Beltway Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

921 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4619

+12403434199 Website All Silver Spring martial arts schools

Kang's Mixed Martial Arts MMA

14390 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-1909

+13015981221 Website All Silver Spring martial arts schools

Bel Air 2

Bel Air BJJ & MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1301 Enterprise Ct Ste 102B, Bel Air, MD 21014

🕒 6:30AM to 7:30AM

(410) 638-9380 Website All Bel Air martial arts schools

Tai Chuan Do, Oak Grove Dojo Karate / taekwondoMMA

2106 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-4908

Website All Bel Air martial arts schools

Crofton 2

Bellicose Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2146 Priest Bridge Ct, Crofton, MD 21114-2500

+12402865219 Website All Crofton martial arts schools

Conquest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2411 Crofton Ln, Crofton, MD 21114-1304

+14432928324 Website All Crofton martial arts schools

Essex 2

Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

501 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

Website All Essex martial arts schools

Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1546 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

🕒 Tue: 4:30 – 8:30 PM

+14102271089 Website All Essex martial arts schools

Hagerstown 2

Enlisted Nine Fight Company-Hagerstown Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

18725 N Pointe Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742-2419

+16366753804 Website All Hagerstown martial arts schools

Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

367 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

+13017901123 Website All Hagerstown martial arts schools

Owings Mills 2

Burning Tree Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10210 S Dolfield Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

🕒 Sunday 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2023684395 Website All Owings Mills martial arts schools

Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11409 Cronhill Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117-6208

+14109991064 Website All Owings Mills martial arts schools

Salisbury 2

410 Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2020 Windsor Dr, Salisbury, MD 21801

+14436141138 Website All Salisbury martial arts schools

SBY MMA and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

600 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804-5255

+13023620246 Website All Salisbury martial arts schools

Severna Park 2

Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

836 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146

+14433398130 Website All Severna Park martial arts schools

Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

836 Ritchie Highway Unit 3, Severna Park, MD 21146

4433398130 All Severna Park martial arts schools

Sykesville 2

Ground Control Sykesville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, MD 21784-6587

+14104030234 Website All Sykesville martial arts schools

Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6345 S Carroll Park Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784-6622

+14432800812 Website All Sykesville martial arts schools

Temple Hills 2

Lloyd Irvin's Mixed Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMMA

6333 Old Branch Ave #302, Temple Hills, MD 20748

(301) 449-5425 Website All Temple Hills martial arts schools

Maryland Boxing & Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6333 Old Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MD 20748-2601

+13014495425 Website All Temple Hills martial arts schools

Waldorf 2

American Martial Arts Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11805 Pika Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602-3732

+13015353501 Website All Waldorf martial arts schools

Royal Martial Arts LLC Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

52 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602-2707

+13019329888 Website All Waldorf martial arts schools

Aberdeen 1

Top Flight MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

690 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001

(410) 272-3799 Website All Aberdeen martial arts schools

Annapolis 1

Team Randori Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMMA

1989 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401

+14432499318 Website All Annapolis martial arts schools

Annapolis Junction 1

Hero MMA Academy MMA

114 National Business Pkwy, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

+12406052955 Website

Arnold 1

Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1517 Ritchie Hwy #1, Arnold, MD 21012

(443) 949-7208 Website All Arnold martial arts schools

Belcamp 1

Top Flight Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1371 Brass Mill Rd, Belcamp, MD 21017-1239

+14102723799 Website

Beltsville 1

College Park MMA MMA

11890 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, MD 20705

(301) 246-0181 Website All Beltsville martial arts schools

Berlin 1

Infinity Martial Arts LLC BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

416 West St, Berlin, MD 21811-8900

+14433063344 Website All Berlin martial arts schools

Bryans Road 1

Southern Maryland Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3047 Marshall Hall Rd, Bryans Road, MD 20616-3240

+13013759409 Website All Bryans Road martial arts schools

Burtonsville 1

Combat Principles MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

15220 Dino Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866-1172

+13012460181 Website All Burtonsville martial arts schools

California 1

Lineage BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

44723 St Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619

+13013778773 Website All California martial arts schools

Cambridge 1

No Limits MMA MMA

5203 Poplar Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613

(443) 754-5012 Website

Catonsville 1

Baltimore Martial Arts Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6565 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228-3906

+14104657799 Website All Catonsville martial arts schools

Chevy Chase Village 1

Krav Maga CDK MMA

5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815

(240) 394-5728 Website

Cockeysville 1

FightCamp Thai Boxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

153 Church Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030-4970

+14439099996 Website All Cockeysville martial arts schools

Damascus 1

Royal Tiger Academy MMA Self Defense Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1896 Urbana Pike, Suite 6, Damascus, MD 20871

+12406658788 Website All Damascus martial arts schools

Dundalk 1

Practical MMA MMA

1113 North Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222

(443) 503-6465 Website All Dundalk martial arts schools

Dunkirk 1

Calvert MMA Academy MMA

10406 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754

4439754206 All Dunkirk martial arts schools

Eldersburg 1

Mad House Boxing Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1213 Liberty Rd Ste B2, Eldersburg, MD 21784

🕒 Mon,Wed,Fri 7am-8pm, Tue,Thu 4pm-8pm, Sat 8am-2pm

4432896835 Website

Elkridge 1

Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7024 Troy Hill Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075-7053

+14432831450 Website All Elkridge martial arts schools

Ellicott City 1

Spartan Mixed Martial Arts MMA

10039 Baltimore National Pike Ste J, Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 750-8000 All Ellicott City martial arts schools

Finksburg 1

Rising Tide Academy (Finksburg) Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2970 Dede Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048-2340

+16123882426 Website All Finksburg martial arts schools

Fort Washington 1

Fort Washington United Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

11050 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744-5053

🕒 Monday - Friday: 2:30PM

+13018594551 Website All Fort Washington martial arts schools

Gaithersburg 1

Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

220 Girard St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3467

+14106953400 Website All Gaithersburg martial arts schools

Gambrills 1

301 MMA & Fitness Free trial classMMA

750 MD-3, Gambrills, MD 21054

+13014676329 Website All Gambrills martial arts schools

Glen Burnie 1

Shonen Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

7389 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3228

+14433048884 Website All Glen Burnie martial arts schools

Hanover 1

Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7030 Hi Tech Dr, Hanover, MD 21076-2274

+14109538492 Website

Ijamsville 1

The Mount BJJ and MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

9639 Doctor Perry Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754-8758

+13018857609

Kensington 1

Bartman MMA and Self-Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

10417 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895

+12022039013 Website All Kensington martial arts schools

Middle River 1

EMA Family Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1010 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, MD 21220-5005

+14434221111 Website All Middle River martial arts schools

Mount Airy 1

Choe's Hapkido Academy of Mt Airy Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3 Ridgeside Ct Ste 201, Mount Airy, MD 21771

3018299469 Website

Mt Airy 1

The Mount BJJ & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

1502 S Main St, Mt Airy, MD 21771-5325

+13018857609 All Mt Airy martial arts schools

Oakland 1

Nomad Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

265 Glass Dr, Oakland, MD 21550-3901

+13016165202

Ocean City 1

Gracie Ocean City - Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing & MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

412 S Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-4202

+14102895489 Website

Olney 1

Cochabamba Jiu Jitsu and MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

16650 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832-2418

+12403553452 Website All Olney martial arts schools

Potomac 1

Potomac MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8400 Postoak Rd, Potomac, MD 20854-3480

+13013678500 Website All Potomac martial arts schools

Randallstown 1

Royce Gracie Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3535 Brenbrook Dr, Randallstown, MD 21133-4901

+14348252734 Website All Randallstown martial arts schools

Reisterstown 1

Ground Control Owings Mills Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12400 Owings Mills Blvd, Reisterstown, MD 21136-1749

+14432733719 Website All Reisterstown martial arts schools

Riviera Beach 1

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

8579 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122

+14437852859 Website

Rockville 1

Rising Tide MoCo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5408 Randolph Rd Second Floor, Rockville, MD 20852

+14436043861 Website All Rockville martial arts schools

Rosedale 1

Ground Control Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8303 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237-2962

+14103405925 Website

Sparrows Point 1

Practical MMA MMA

2909 Sparrows Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219-1334

+14435036465 Website

Sunderland 1

Calvert MMA Academy - Lineage BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

25 Dalrymple Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689

+14102575425 Website

Takoma Park 1

Capital MMA and Elite Fitness MMA

6836 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912-4817

+13013885020 Website All Takoma Park martial arts schools

Towson 1

Mid Atlantic Mixed Martial Arts MMA

8641 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD 21286-2308

+14438426621 All Towson martial arts schools

Westminster 1

Mad House Boxing Club Westminster Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

400 N Center St uite 185, Westminster, MD 21157

4432896589 Website All Westminster martial arts schools

White Plains 1

The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4474 White Plains Ln, White Plains, MD 20695-3019

+13015031799 Website All White Plains martial arts schools

Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.

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Good to know about mma gyms

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 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.

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.