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So we made the first step easy. Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing and more for adults and kids — with beginner-friendly classes and no experience needed.
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Every program moves you forward at your own pace — from your very first day on the mats to advanced, competition-ready training.
Flagship Program
Our flagship since 1995 — GFTeam Maryland under Professor Denilson Pimenta. A structured ladder from your first day to advanced competition. Train gi, no-gi, or both.
Begin on the bag with Fitness Kickboxing, then level up to Muay Thai.
Beginners1New to striking? Start here. Heavy-bag cardio with Impact Wrap punch tracking — no sparring, no pressure, all fitness levels.
Intermediate & Advanced2The next level of striking: pads, clinch and controlled sparring with a partner.
Ages 3+About 150 kids train here. Age-grouped classes, stripes and belts, confidence that shows up at school.
Explore Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Ages 7+Structured striking with Coach Deon Jackson — pads, footwork, discipline and respect.
Explore Kids Muay Thai
Ages 7+Karate and Tae Kwon Do together — stances, forms, board breaks and belts.
Explore Kids Karate & TKD
Ages 7+Traditional Kung Fu with Sifu Gary Berger — forms, focus and earned weapons training.
Explore Kids Kung FuReal classes, real coaches, real people who started exactly where you are.
Pick a program and a class time. It takes about 30 seconds and costs nothing.
Come 15 minutes early. We handle the rest — gear, intros, where to stand.
Up to three classes in one week, free. Then decide — no pressure.
A real school with a 30-year track record — structured so a total beginner and a competitor can both train here and belong.
Training Marylanders for three decades — the area's first and longest-running academy.
BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, Kung Fu, Judo, Karate, kettlebell and more.
Adults and kids training with us every week — one of the region’s biggest martial arts communities.
Two training floors of mats, bags and strength equipment on Route 40 in Catonsville.
Evenings Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings — built around work and school.
Collected over decades — not a launch-week batch.
6565 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228 — two miles west of the Beltway, with free parking at the door. Families drive in from Ellicott City, Arbutus, Halethorpe and Woodlawn.
★★★★★ 4.7 on Google · 328 reviews
Pick a program and grab a time. We'll take care of the rest.
Book Your Free Week★★★★★ 4.7 on Google · 328 reviews · No experience needed