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Stanley Combatives
- 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.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Towson, MD
These schools serve Towson from nearby bases in towns including Baltimore, Timonium and Nottingham.
24 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Cadet Martial Arts & Fitness
- 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
“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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Victory Martial Arts
- 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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First Choice Child Care
- Summer Program
- Karate
- Homework
“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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Krav Maga Maryland
- 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.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Towson, MD are spread across the 24 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: Towson, MD
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,578 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (80%) and value (64%). 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; 18 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Which course providers listed for Towson describe their courses online?
23 of the 24 cards carry a website link. Look for a real outline, who teaches, and who the course is for. Stock photography of a woman throwing a man in a white studio is not an outline, and schools that keep their content vague are often selling the same session to every audience.
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Rising Tide Hi Tech
- 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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Ground Control Owings Mills
- 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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No Limits Training Facility
“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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Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
- 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
- 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
- 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)
“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
“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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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New Wave Martial Arts Perry Hall
- Parents
- Environment
- Son
“I've had nothing but positive experiences at New Wave, I was introduced through a friend who is an instructor at the facility and asked to assist with a jiu-jitsu class.”
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Martin's American Kenpo Karate
- 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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Unboxed Boxing and Fitness
“Unboxed is a great place for anyone and everyone - I have seen them do great work with children, seniors, newbies, experienced boxers, and people with disabilities.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Towson, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$159
Maximum cost
$477
National Average
$244
Avg Per Hour Rates
$64
$212
$329
Fair price range is based on 313 cost profiles
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