About Us

The Baltimore Martial Arts Academy was founded by owner and instructor Gary Berger in November 1994. In the beginning, Mr. Berger’s dojo resided inside the Baltimore Judo Club in Catonsville, Maryland, where he taught classes in adult Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Arnis, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and children’s Kung Fu.

In time, Mr. Berger met other professional martial artists, each with unique talents in their respective fields, and he invited many of these instructors to become full-time and part-time instructors at the academy. Currently the Baltimore Martial Arts Academy has 19 programs, 20 primary instructors, and numerous assistant instructors. We know of no other school in the Baltimore Washington area that offers as many different programs or has such a wide array of staff and instructors.

At BMAA we offer professional martial-arts instruction in a relaxed, safe, and fun atmosphere. While we do observe tradition, we are not drill sergeants. We treat each person with utmost respect. In our classes for adults and children, we hope to instill a love and respect for the martial arts that will lead to confidence and personal growth — both physically and mentally. Our work ethic and our enthusiasm for teaching martial arts leaves no room for inflated egos or harsh criticism.

The Baltimore Martial Arts Academy offers a schedule to fit everyone’s busy lifestyle. We offer classes seven days a week, both in the day and evening.

BMAA Location

The Academy is located just minutes from the Baltimore Beltway (exit 15B) on Route 40 in Catonsville.

Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
6565 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
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Phone: 410-465-7799
Email: baltimoremartialarts@yahoo.com

Walk in M-F, 4:30-9 pm Saturday, 9 am – 1:30 pm & Sunday 3-4 pm

Take a walk through tour of the Baltimore Martial Arts & Fitness with owner Gary Berger. Video was filmed on a Friday evening in September 2011 around 7PM. Tour includes audio.

Gary Berger, owner of Baltimore Martial Arts and Fitness in Catonsville presents a walk through tour of his facility.


Another walk through tour of the Baltimore Martial Arts & Fitness. Video was filmed on a Thursday evening in November 2010 around 7:30PM. Video does not include commentary.

Take a visual tour of the Baltimore Martial Arts Academy. There is no commentary.

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Alerts & Closing Status

There will be no Women's Boot Camp classes on Tuesday May 1st and Thursday May 3rd.

Muay Thai Kickboxing has moved to Mondays and Wednesdays 8-9:30PM. Brandon Cherry - New Instructor.

New Children's and Adult Wrestling classes are now offered. See our schedule

For our school closing status, please call 410-465-7799. We typically follow Baltimore County's public school closing policies, but reserve any final decisions which will be posted on this message board and on on our phone messaging.

We are looking for baby sitters. If you are interested in a position or would like to receive free or discounted training in exchange for a few hours of baby sitting, please contact us.

Sunday Zumba classes have been canceled.

Pilates, Yoga & Belly Dancing classes have been discontinued. For more information please call.

Thursday Zumba classes are now 7:30-8:30PM

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