Team Randori Martial Arts
“Team Randori has all the elements of what I was looking for in the area of martial arts for my two sons.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Annapolis, MD
15 gyms listed · 5 in Annapolis · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Annapolis Boxing
“The people here are also very welcoming and eager to help others.”
East Coast Martial Arts
“Through COVID Master Erik took time for Zoom calls for the class, which for a majority were only 1 or 2 students participating”
Kogen Dojo Self Defense Academy
“Their Muay Thai and jiu jitsu combo make it great easy for the kids to enjoy back to back classes maximizing the membership.”
Lee's Taekwondo Martial Arts
“My family has had two generations of children attend Lee's Taekwando and I feel incredibly blessed to have found such amazing caregivers to watch after my son.”
Balanced Life Skills
“This studio completely lives up to its name.”
The 15 gyms listed for Annapolis, MD teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Annapolis, MD
5 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Annapolis; the other 10 serve Annapolis from towns including Severna Park (7 mi), Gambrills (10 mi) and Millersville (11 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,374 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Annapolis?
5 of the 15 gyms sit inside Annapolis. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Axé Capoeira Maryland
“Graduado Catatau is a great teacher and leads a great program!”
Arundel Aikikai Aikido Martial Arts School
“The teacher here Christian, he is the most happy and enjoyable person you will ever meet, he makes sure that every single class is really fun.”
301 MMA & Fitness
“The kids program is awesome and the entire staff and people develop a family type bond with each other”
Bellicose Martial Arts
“The staff here are incredibly friendly and strive to know you on a first name basis.”
Vuong's Martial Arts
“I love that the students must earn their white belt & that the classes are diverse.”
Smartfit Kids
“Bixia is very involved in running Smart Fit Kids each day and truly cares about the children.”
Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness
“The programs they have for adults as well as kids are really well done and like I saidnthe trainers and instructors there really do know their stuff but also take the time to get to know you!!”
Agoge Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The culture Professor Joao Paulo (JP) Ferreira creates is a family atmosphere and it makes it easier to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
Kick Connection Inc
“Master Carlos makes each child feel like they are cared for and extremely important to him, and to the 'Kick Connection' family.”
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