Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do
“Beyond teaching taekwondo, I love that the teachers emphasize respect, focus and hard work to the students.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Ellicott City, MD
15 gyms listed · 6 in Ellicott City · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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The Okinawan Karate Dojo
“We've been coming to the Catonsville location since they opened and it's been an incredible experience.”
K Martial Art
“GM Park has dedicated his martial art life to preserving the original art of Hapkido taught by the founder.”
Champions Sport Academy
“Great place for kids and young to learn wrestling skills!”
Blue Mountain Martial Arts
“Training was on point and she learned life skills to last a lifetime.”
Washington Kendo Dojo
“Most importantly, when my daughter became worthy to wear the bogu, I can't forget the smile and excitement she felt, so it's 100% worth the experience.”
The 15 gyms listed for Ellicott City, 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: Ellicott City, MD
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Ellicott City; the other 9 serve Ellicott City from towns including Columbia (5 mi), Laurel (13 mi) and Catonsville (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,122 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 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.
Which gyms listed for Ellicott City show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Stanley Combatives
“Stanley Combatives has given me the best training all around for Self Defense, Muy Thai, Brazilian Jujitsu, etc.”
Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness
“We really liked the private sessions since he was able to customize the training, and the skills that we were looking for.”
Wilde Lake Karate & Learning Center
“Our children have been attending after care and summer camps for many years there and they have flourished.”
Warriors of Grace Karate
“I consider myself incredibly blessed to have a place to learn martial arts AND discipline as it relates to karate and other life skills!”
Nabaiee's Family Martial Arts
“Nabaiee's Family Martial Arts are always professional and helpful and take the time to get to know my children as individuals”
Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
“All of time instructor's are great with kids (and adults from what I see), and the first instructor that I met, Junior, is excellent.”
Alpha & Omega Martial Arts
“The owner and staff are very personable and integral members in the growth and development of each students well-being.”
Coppermine Dragons Martial Arts
“My son, who typically doesn't like anything that's not on a screen, LOVES this class!”
2nd Gear Jiu Jitsu
“As a parent of a child that attends 2nd gear for the past three months, I am very pleased with the manner in which they conduct their classes.”
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