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.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ★ Lead program

Takedowns, control and submissions. Our flagship program and the core of our competition team.

Muay Thai Kickboxing ★ Lead program

The Art of Eight Limbs — punches, kicks, elbows and knees, on pads and bags.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) ★ Lead program

Striking and grappling combined, from your first class through competition.

Kickboxing Fitness ★ Lead program

Burn fat and tone up on the bags, with Impact Wrap tracking every strike.

Adult martial arts

Kung Fu

Traditional Chinese martial arts — the program this academy was founded on.

Aikido

Blending with and redirecting an attacker’s force rather than meeting it head on.

Kendo & Kenjitsu

Japanese swordsmanship, in armor and in form.

Taiji Boxing

Tai chi as a martial art — structure, timing and power from the inside out.

Weapons & Self Defense

Practical self defense plus stick, blade and weapons work, including Arnis and real contact stick fighting.

Adult fitness

No martial arts experience required. See all fitness programs.

Kettlebells

Full-body strength and conditioning with kettlebells.

Personal Training

Private one-on-one coaching built around your goals. First 45-minute session free.

Kids & youth programs

Programs for children and teens. See all kids programs.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Grappling that builds confidence without striking. Our largest kids program.

Kids Muay Thai Kickboxing

Pads, bags and footwork — striking taught safely and with control.

Kids Kung Fu

Forms, focus and discipline in the traditional Chinese arts.

Kids Karate

Ages 7+, Wednesdays 5:30–6:30pm. Stances, forms, belts and controlled partner work.

Kids Judo

Throws and groundwork for young students, with a strong emphasis on respect.

Karate Summer Camp

Full-day summer camp — martial arts, games and supervision.

Karate Birthday Parties

We run the party. You bring the cake.

Start with a free week

Your first week is free — up to three classes within one week. No contract, no experience needed, and we’ll help you pick the right program.

Claim Your Free Week

Or go straight to a schedule:

Adult Martial Arts class times · Adult Fitness class times · Kids Martial Arts class times

Prefer to talk first? Call 410-465-7799.

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