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Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops in Maryland

49 of the 613 martial arts schools we track in Maryland have self-defense training. Full listings for every city are on the Maryland page.

49schools
37cities
613schools statewide

This section lists martial arts studios offering dedicated self-defense instruction for adults and specialized women's safety courses. Programs range from single-day weekend workshops covering practical escape tactics to ongoing weekly classes focused on situational awareness and physical response. Before booking, confirm whether the curriculum focuses on scenario-based real-world defense or standard sport martial arts techniques.

Columbia 4

  1. Israeli Krav Maga

    9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046-1542

    Kids classesMMA
    Call Website All Columbia

  2. Ju-Jitsu Dojo of Columbia

    9691 Gerwig Lane, Suite L, Columbia, MD 21046

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbia

  3. Krav Maga Maryland

    8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-4746

    Call Website All Columbia

  4. Wilde Lake Karate and Learning Center

    10451 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044-2332

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbia

Glen Burnie 3

  1. Filipino Kali Academy

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

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Glen Burnie

  2. Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    902 Crain Highway N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Glen Burnie

  3. Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    7478 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3542

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Glen Burnie

Millersville 3

  1. Bjj Conquest

    412 Headquarters Dr Ste 1, Millersville, MD 21108

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

  2. 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

  3. Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness

    412 Headquarters Dr, Millersville, MD 21108-2551

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

Baltimore 2

  1. Charm City Mixed Martial Arts

    3735 Gough St, Baltimore, MD 21224-2538

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

  2. Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

    5710 Bellona Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212-3500

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Baltimore

Bethesda 2

  1. Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center

    4825 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5245

    MMA
    Call Website All Bethesda

  2. Polander Academy of Martial Arts

    5017 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Bethesda

Rockville 2

  1. Native Jiu Jitsu

    12081 Nebel St, Rockville, MD 20852-2609

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Rockville

  2. Rising Tide MoCo

    5408 Randolph Rd Second Floor, Rockville, MD 20852

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

Severna Park 2

  1. Arundel Aikikai Aikido Martial Arts School

    623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Severna Park

  2. Kogen Dojo Self Defense Academy

    549 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146-3809

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Severna Park

Silver Spring 2

  1. Somos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1343 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Silver Spring

  2. The Compound

    12210 Plum Orchard Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904-7911

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Silver Spring

Abingdon 1

  1. Empire Dojo

    3101 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009-2090

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Abingdon

Annapolis 1

  1. Kogen Dojo Self Defense Academy

    1912 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401-4353

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Annapolis

Berwyn Heights 1

  1. Berwyn Heights Brazilian Jiu

    6106 Quebec Pl, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740-2742

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Boyds 1

  1. Zen Karate Academy

    14704 Bubbling Spring Rd, Boyds, MD 20841-5301

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website

California 1

  1. Lineage BJJ

    44723 St Andrews Church Rd, California, MD 20619

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All California

Chevy Chase Village 1

  1. Krav Maga CDK

    5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase Village, MD 20815

    MMA
    Call Website

Cockeysville 1

  1. US Martial Arts Academy

    10540 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2300

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cockeysville

College Park 1

  1. Berwyn Heights Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    7100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740-3627

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All College Park

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

Edmonston 1

  1. Hyattsville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | GF Team DC Hyattsville

    4616 Ingraham St, Edmonston, MD 20781-2314

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Elkridge 1

  1. MKC Karate

    7600 Hearthside Way, Elkridge, MD 21075-7364

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Elkridge

Gaithersburg 1

  1. Evolve Academy

    18753 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Gaithersburg

Germantown 1

  1. Krav Oz

    20300 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, Germantown, MD 20876-7001

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Germantown

Glenn Dale 1

  1. Martial Arts Academy

    10835 Lanham Severn Rd, Glenn Dale, MD 20769-9548

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Hagerstown 1

  1. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts

    12814 Shank Farm Ln, Hagerstown, MD 21742-2948

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hagerstown

La Plata 1

  1. Southern Maryland Martial Arts & Fitness

    140 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD 20646-4241

    Call Website All La Plata

Mt Airy 1

  1. Tristar Martial Arts

    202 Center St, Mt Airy, MD 21771-5444

    Kids classes
    Call Website All Mt Airy

New Carrollton 1

  1. Five Star Tae Kwon Do

    7009 Varnum St, New Carrollton, MD 20784

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Odenton 1

  1. Xtreme Mpact

    1202 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD 21113

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Odenton

Owings Mills 1

  1. Stanley Combatives

    11400 Cronridge Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117-2227

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Owings Mills

Pasadena 1

  1. Golden Dragon Defense

    8894 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122-7608

    Kids classesFree trial class
    Call Website All Pasadena

Phoenix 1

  1. Quest Martial Arts

    3459 Sweet Air Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131-1825

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Reisterstown 1

  1. American Kenpo Karate Studio

    220 Business Center Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136-1230

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Reisterstown

Riviera Beach 1

  1. Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness

    8579 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Sunderland 1

  1. Calvert MMA Academy - Lineage BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    25 Dalrymple Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website

Takoma Park 1

  1. Maryland Systema

    7117 Maple Ave 3, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Takoma Park

Upper Marlboro 1

  1. Johnson Martial Arts & Fitness Center

    601 Commerce Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8782

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Upper Marlboro

Waldorf 1

  1. American Martial Arts Gym

    11805 Pika Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602-3732

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Waldorf

Westminster 1

  1. Victory Taekwondo Academy

    400 N Center St, Westminster, MD 21157-0001

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Westminster
Check age and gender restrictions before registering, as many specialized women's or teen self-defense seminars have strict attendance requirements.

Also in Maryland

Good to know

How much do self-defense classes usually cost?

Single-day workshops typically cost between $25 and $75 per participant for a 2-to-4-hour session. Ongoing monthly membership programs range from $100 to $180 per month, often including access to regular martial arts classes.

Do I need prior martial arts experience to join?

No, beginner self-defense courses require zero prior martial arts or combat experience. Instructors teach simple, high-leverage movements and situational awareness concepts designed for people of all fitness levels.

What should I wear to my first self-defense class?

Wear flexible athletic clothing such as a t-shirt, athletic pants or leggings, and clean sneakers. Remove all jewelry, watches, and hair accessories with sharp edges before training to prevent injury during practical drills.

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 49 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 49 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.