Martial Arts Schools near Elkridge

“I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for nearly 15 years, and after visiting many gyms in the DMV area, Crazy 88 stands out. The instruction is technical and well structured, and the culture on the mats is focused but respectful. The coaching staff has strong competitive experience, and that shows in the details they emphasize in class. Whether you are a beginner or preparing for competition, you are pushed to improve in a positive environment.

They also have a great after school kids program. My own children train there recreationally and have had a very positive experience, while more serious students have access to competition focused classes. The facility is clean, well run, and professional. After trying several gyms in the area, this is the one I would confidently recommend.

They even provide convenient amenities like towels, showers, shampoo, and soap, which makes it easy to train before or after work.“

“First class doing Catch Wrestling, everyone was incredibly helpful and easy to work with and guided when needed“

“Been here for two months and man.. all I can say is that this place is great all around. Wes is great at teaching Muay Thai, Deon is awesome and fun to be around and very great at demonstration and teaching, and coach Gary… the boss.. the sensei is very knowledgeable about jui jitsu and all around everything. Very smart and patient with everyone and really
knows how to teach anyone.. I love this place. It’s more than a gym or fighting academy to me. This place is home❤️‍?“

“Great gym with great people, hard rolls, and high quality instruction!! Highly recommend for beginners and upper belts alike, for both hobbyists and competitors. Donations go to their non-profit youth program which is a great cause. Extremely happy to call this place my home gym for the past 3 years!“

“We cannot say enough positive things about this Tae Kwon Do school and its instructors. Master Chong, Shin and Daniel consistently lead with compassion and respect, modeling these values in everything they do. We have been with this Tae kwon do family for 4 years now!

Their motto to always “try your best” goes far beyond the Tae Kwon Do mat. It has become something we repeat at home, at school, and in other sports, and we’ve seen firsthand how it helps build confidence, discipline, and perseverance.

One of the most impressive aspects of this program is how they involve their middle and high school athletes in mentoring the younger students. The benefits for both groups are amazing to see. Over the last four years, our son has grown in confidence and formed meaningful friendships.

The impact these masters have on their students reaches well beyond martial arts. They truly make a difference in young lives, and we are incredibly grateful for their dedication and mentorship.“

“We are so pleased with the progress our children have made at Warrior of Grace karate.
The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, fostering a positive learning environment. It's wonderful to see their confidence grow with each lesson they master. The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of martial arts principles. We highly recommend this institute for any child looking to develop discipline and self-esteem.“

“Baltimore Taekwondo ? is the place to train if you want more than an after school program. If you are looking for your child to have an environment of discipline, respect, perseverance, learn self defense and train to be a champion, Dan DeArmas and Baltimore Taekwondo is the best in the area.“

“Awesome teacher master K. Looks out for youth in fighting back. Very friendly environment.“

“This place is a wonderful organization to build character and skill. Well run. We highly recommend.“

“All of the staff care a great deal about their students and spend so much of their time thinking about each one's journey and how to help them reach their goals. Whether you're an adult or a parent, this is a phenomenal place for martial arts training. Master Huang is a professional. This place is an investment that pays ten-fold for self-confidence, manners, and physical fitness. It's hard to find a community as supportive and encouraging as this one.“

“Our son attends the after school program at Parks and we have had a great experience. They even offer day care on days when school is closed. My son enjoys going and has made great friends there. He enjoys the martial arts classes and looks forward to gaining higher belts. The staff is friendly, organized, and communicates well with parents. 100% recommend.“

“We had my son’s 8th birthday party here and it was amazing! The instructors, Christian and Sophia, were full of energy, kept every kid engaged (even with the huge age gap of 3 y/o to 10), and made the whole experience so much fun. The company handled everything — from leading the activities to providing the food — which made the day completely stress-free for me. Highly recommend for a great, high-energy and well-organized party experience!“

“The place is so much fun I do lion dancing and kung Fu. going everywhere for lion dances is the best you get to see and taste many new things while making other people happy.Highly recommend if you’re being bullied or just want to learn self defense.“

“Great team full of fighters that really compete, great place to go if you actually want to learn how to defend yourself in real life“

“Amazing people. Took my daughter when she was younger. She loved it. Training was on point and she learned life skills to last a lifetime. Thank you for those wonderful memories.“

“I like Aikido because it does not emphasize the use of force or violence, but rather focuses on how to use your opponent strength and momentum to your advantage. this means that even if you are small or not very strong, that you can still do this Marshall art well. it is also a great way to develop your body awareness and practice mindfulness. As someone who has been working from home for the past two years, the Dojo has also served as a great source for community for me. everyone here is very friendly and welcoming to students of all levels of experience. The membership is very affordable, and I believe your first two classes are free. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in martial art or is looking for a community to come check it out.“

“Awesome place for people of all ages and skill levels to learn martial arts and join an awesome community!“

“Being a single mom is tough but having my son attend martial arts has greatly enhanced our life and relationships. My son is a much healthier and respectful child that I am very proud of thanks to Sabumnim (Master) Law's dedication to teaching and helping others.“

“Our daughter has been attending classes here for about 6 months. And I have thus far been very impressed! The Instructor & Master there is patient,friendly and very knowledgeable.I don’t know how,but he remembers all the kids names, never forgets!“

“Kick Xplosion is the best thing that has happened to my son. We are very fortunate to have found them. Their after school program is wonderful and my son is so happy. Most days, he doesn't want to go home! He gets the opportunity to play in the gymnasium after being in school all day, which he adores. He also takes Taekwondo class 2x a week, which has been an amazing experience. It's the perfect balance.

Master Curtis and Mrs. Brittany are wonderful people. They genuine love what they do and it shows. My son has grown in many ways. He has gained so much confidence over the past few years, and much of this I attribute to Master Curtis and Mrs. Brittany.

I HIGHLY recommend Kick Xplosion for aftercare and/or Taekwondo. You wouldn't regret it.“

“Great class, great teacher, he’s methodical and practices form very well and thoroughly, as well as sword and staff, and elements of qigong within the style. Which qigong is very important for actual body health and dynamics. Ba Gua and Tai Chi are both internal style martial arts, if there is no qigong then it’s not internal. And true strength comes from that not just muscle. Sadly those that don’t know, just don’t know.
Tai Chi- great class , mostly older folks (men and more so women), that have been in class for over 12 years. Myself included, great form and technique. One should definitely stop in for a class.
Ba Gua- excellent class great form and technique, great with weapons, qigong mixed into the class not every class but throughout the year does segments on qigong, because again, this is an internal art. Again most of his students we’ve been here for over a decade or so. He is thoughtful and patient to show proper technique and form. And classmates are great to support this. Not sure about that 1 star. I studied Aikido for 25 years prior, still do on occasion and I’ve never had anyone here make fun of me or push me out because of it. Not sure who that was, but that may be a perception issue with that individual. Many of us here have studied other martial arts before coming to Ba Gua.

Anyways I cannot recommend. Sifu Greg enough. Very friendly, very knowable, great form and technique. Good seminars throughout the year too! I’ve always thought, what better way to get a good workout and learn to defend yourself!!“

“My Son has been attending Alpha for almost a year now. Mostly all of the instructors are AWESOME! We’ve never had any real issues. I enjoy the class sizes, not to small not to big. They do follow the school systems schedule like most places and has after care for locals. Pricing is fair as well.“

“My personal and honest opinion.. At beginning I thought it would not last for long for me but I was wrong.. Scott is a professional teacher and a leader more than a instructor.. He communicates with every single person in the class and tries to make the process right - even if you fail at first, he pushes you up and teaches you the way it needs to be..

If you want to start Thai Box you dont need to research and waste your time, this is the place you need to enroll the program..

It would be perfect if we had heavy bags, it is the only reason a star had cut off..“

“My son has been training at Synergy Dojang for over two year now, and I couldn't be happier with his experience. The instructor, Ms Lacy, is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about teaching Tang Soo Do. The classes are well-structured, challenging yet accessible to all skill levels. The sense of community here is amazing; his fellow students are supportive and encouraging. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, Synergy Dojang is a fantastic place to learn and grow in the art of Tang Soo Do.“