Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
Programs
Baltimore Martial Arts Academy has taught martial arts and fitness in Catonsville since 1995. We run programs for adults and kids — from complete beginner to competitor — in a relaxed, safe and ego-free room. Every program takes true beginners, and every new student starts with a free week trial.
Our leading programs
These four are where most new students start.
Takedowns, control and submissions. Our flagship program and the core of our competition team.
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The Art of Eight Limbs — punches, kicks, elbows and knees, on pads and bags.
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Striking and grappling combined, from your first class through competition.
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Burn fat and tone up on the bags, with Impact Wrap tracking every strike.
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Adult martial arts
Traditional Chinese martial arts — the program this academy was founded on.
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Blending with and redirecting an attacker’s force rather than meeting it head on.
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Tai chi as a martial art — structure, timing and power from the inside out.
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Practical self defense plus stick, blade and weapons work, including Arnis and real contact stick fighting.
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Adult fitness
No martial arts experience required. See all fitness programs.
Full-body strength and conditioning with kettlebells.
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Private one-on-one coaching built around your goals. First 45-minute session free.
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Kids & youth programs
Programs for children and teens. See all kids programs.
Grappling that builds confidence without striking. Our largest kids program.
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Pads, bags and footwork — striking taught safely and with control.
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Forms, focus and discipline in the traditional Chinese arts.
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Ages 7+, Wednesdays 5:30–6:30pm. Stances, forms, belts and controlled partner work.
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Throws and groundwork for young students, with a strong emphasis on respect.
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Full-day summer camp — martial arts, games and supervision.
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