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Infinity Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
“Our son has grown by leaps and bounds, not only as an athlete but also as a man.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Timonium, MD
3 of these schools are based in Timonium; the others serve Timonium from towns including Baltimore (10 mi), Cockeysville (3 mi) and Nottingham (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Unboxed Boxing and Fitness
“JD and Troy are phenomenal coaches who truly work to give you personalized training to help you progress in every class.”
Interactive Fitness Gym & MMA
“With multiple floors of equipment and workout spaces, I can easily squeeze in workouts whenever my schedule allows.”
Stanley Combatives
“The Intro to Muay Thai class is organized so that new students are paired with experienced ones and given one-on-one instruction.”
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Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
“Great school great sensee great atmosphere and the kids really learn my son joined 4 months ago and he love it.”
Defense 360
“I would highly recommend this class because it offers a comprehensive training on the 2nd amendment, real life simulations and solid instructions to help everyone in their communities.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Timonium, MD are spread across the 15 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Timonium, MD
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,077 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do the schools on this page travel out to Timonium?
Many do. 3 of the 15 listed here sit in Timonium and the others are within 15 mi, which matters less in this category because the instructor usually comes to your room. Ask about travel before you rule out a school on the address alone.
Ground Control MMA Owings Mills
“Their approach to teaching is unparalleled, seamlessly transitioning from broad concepts to individualized attention, ensuring every student grasps the techniques regardless of body type or flexibility.”
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
“I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to get started in jiu jitsu or someone who has been training a while and looking for something new”
Kells Karate Academy
“I'd recommend to anyone looking to get a kid into something structured and engaging.”
Ground Control Hunt Valley
“I began my Mix Martial Arts journey at this school back in May of this year when it initially opened and I am so happy that I didn't start anywhere else.”
Fightcamp Thai Boxing
“Fightcamp is the only Muay Thai gym I've been to that combines a full body work out with intense cardio, body weight exercises, and technical pad work.”
Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC
“We love Grapple – my daughter has learned so much in her class and the team at Grapple are professional, down-to-earth and good people.”
Ground Control
“I trained at Ground Control last night and it was a fantastic experience.”
New Wave Martial Arts Perry Hall
“You guys are so patient and kind, I am so happy we found this business.”
U.S. Martial Arts Academy
“The instructors imparted important lessons in the time that they had while still making it fun and provided such a welcoming, friendly, and disciplined environment that emphasized safety and respect.”
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