The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 155 vetted & reviewed in the Towson area.
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Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
Cadet Martial Arts & Fitness
Fightcamp Thai Boxing
First Choice Child Care
Foundation Jiu-Jitsu
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Maryland (Finksburg)
Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC
Ground Control
Ground Control Owings Mills
Infinity Jiu-Jitsu Maryland
Interactive Fitness Gym & MMA
Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Kells Karate Academy
Krav Maga Maryland
Martin’s American Kenpo Karate
Muscle Evolutions LLC
Nam’s Taekwondo USA
No Limits Training Facility
Practical M M A
Rising Tide Hi Tech: Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stanley Combatives
Victory Martial Arts
Watchdog Krav Maga
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
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Muscle Evolutions LLC
(12)
Pain
Feel
Healing
“I have recommended him to many friends (mostly golfers since I'm a professional and that's what i do every day) and I've had nothing but positive feedback.”
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Stanley Combatives
(50)
Knowledge
Team
Goals
“I fell in love with the Combatives training, ,Filipino dirty boxing and the art of Mauy Thai from day one, coupled with Coach Brian's passion, knowledge and his humble warrior spirit.”
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Cadet Martial Arts & Fitness
(9)
Taekwondo
“Cadet martial arts is a traditional Taekwondo learning experience with the non traditional experience needed for children and adults in today's environment.”
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Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
(47)
“He has been taking classes in kung fu with Gary and Tariq, both wonderful with kids: very patient, encouraging, helping the kids very gently, without pressure or criticism.”
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Foundation Jiu-Jitsu
(50)
Competitive
Train
Black Belts
“Foundation Jui Jitsu is a great gym and welcoming to all belt levels, Coach Jeff is extremely professional and passionate for Jui Jitsu he is very thorough going over techniques, makes you feel apart of the team, the atmosphere of the gym is extremel...”
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Victory Martial Arts
(50)
Competitive
Discipline
Train
“If you want your children to learn to defend themselves, discipline and good values, this is the right place, with excellent, very respectful and dedicated teachers.”
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Krav Maga Maryland
(48)
Seminars
Self Defense
Period
“I trained in Jason's Strength and Conditioning classes and every single class he helped me push my physical and mental limitations, while still respecting those boundaries.”
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Rising Tide Hi Tech
(50)
Classes
BJJ
Mats
“As a mom, finding an outlet for my children to be active and learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment is like winning the lottery and Rising Tide Hi Tech is just that!”
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First Choice Child Care
(44)
Self Defense Skills, After School Program, Summer Program
“He goes to Kempo after school they do his homework with him then some sort of physical Activity or karate (depending on the day) Then the kids have some free play time.”
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No Limits Training Facility
(48)
Kickboxing, Fitness Classes, Martial Arts
“From midweek check in to see how your doing with workouts and nutrition to reminders of weigh-ins to even just text to say hey letting you know they care and your journey is just as important to them as it is to you.”
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Ground Control Owings Mills
(48)
Shape
Skills
Mat
“The outcome has been outstanding, as her confidence has drastically improved, she has developed strong friendships, and the coaches and staff have been nothing short of professional and kind.”
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Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
(37)
Mechanics
Learn
Know
“I've been learning jiu-jitsu here for 8 months now and this gym will make you progress fast in an inclusive, supportive, challenging, disciplined, and fun atmosphere.”
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Infinity Jiu-Jitsu and Strength Powered by Ballistics and Grinds
(36)
Principal
Students
Mats
“The head BJJ coach, Mark, has so much experience in coaching and competing at a high level and knows how to teach anything to anyone, no matter how you learn.”
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Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
(36)
Son
Self-Defense
Skills
“My son and I now have more than a year of classes/training in jiu jitsu, and we both still very much enjoy the activity and the challenge of learning new techniques.”
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Rising Tide Academy (Finksburg)
(50)
“No matter if you are looking to compete, go further on your path, or you are just getting started, you won't regret being part of the team culture at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Maryland in Finksburg/Columbia.”
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Watchdog Krav Maga
(30)
“It's been great watching Watchdog's growth over the past year, in moving to a bigger, better space, adding new instructors, and more students joining up.”
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Kells Karate Academy
(18)
Confidence
Classes
Shihan
“There is a time aspect to it as well, but knowing the skills is what drives the belt promotions so you can work hard to be ready when you could be up for promotion, or take it slower (especially if kids are involved in other activities) and wait for ...”
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Practical M M A
(26)
Kickboxing
Self Defense
Train
“You will have fun 'talking smack' and then you will either find yourself nearly puking depending on your Level of effort, refining your personal mental approach to self defense, or making micro-adjustments to particular techniques.”
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Interactive Fitness Gym & MMA
(8)
Floor
Equipment
“Only one shower in the locker room and it takes forever for the water to warm up after turning it on, but I've almost never had to wait for the shower because of another person.”
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Ground Control
(31)
MMA
Learn
Train
“She enjoys the other children playing learning and we're enjoying watching her learn growing mentally physically and confidence self-perseverance, and watching her become all she can be and knowing how to handle situations as they arise throughout he...”
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Fightcamp Thai Boxing
(20)
Shape
Skills
Self-Defense
“I've trained a lot of different disciplines, boxing, jiu jitsu, Muay Thai etc and I've been to more than a few gyms in this area and this is my favorite by far.”
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Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC
(18)
Cardio Kickboxing
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Adult
“Greg, the owner and head instructor, is a good guy who is passionate about martial arts, sharing his knowledge with his students, and recognizes that everyone coming in is an individual with their own goals and challenges.”
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Nam's Taekwondo USA
(11)
Learned
Discipline
Respect
“I am grateful to the Grand Master Nam and his family, including Master Matthew, Master Song, Master Stevenson and Master Will and expecting my son to grow into a wonderful man who knows etiquette in the future.”
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Martin's American Kenpo Karate
(7)
Self Defense
Skills
Lessons
“While I feel awkward doing these new moves with a body that isn't in shape, I've never felt embarrassed because the team at MAKK is so encouraging and helpful.”
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