The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 155 vetted & reviewed in the Towson area.
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Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
Chung’s Martial Arts
Conquest Martial Arts & Fitness
Faith Fighters Martial Arts Academy
Form Jiu Jitsu Academy
Foundation Jiu-Jitsu
Global Martial Arts Academy
Golden Dragon Defense
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Maryland (Finksburg)
Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC
Ground Control
Ground Control Owings Mills
Illusion Karate Academy
Infinity Jiu-Jitsu Maryland
Japan Karate Center
Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Muscle Evolutions LLC
Nam’s Taekwondo USA
Practical M M A
Rising Tide Hi Tech: Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stanley Combatives
U.S. Martial Arts Academy
Victory Martial Arts
Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
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Muscle Evolutions LLC
(11)
Pain
“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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Ground Control Owings Mills
(30)
Students
Coaches
Shape
“Another popular gym in the area only allowed you to participate in 1 free lesson and after that, you are sat down where they go over their annual membership contract which included a hefty termination fee if you want to cancel.”
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Stanley Combatives
(30)
Students
Learn
Self Defense
“Stanley Combatives is just honestly a great martial arts gym the teachers and the people here are kind and they push you to your limits to the point when you are having so much fun and there are different classes you can take and they are all great b...”
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Victory Martial Arts
(9)
“After school program serving bellows spring”
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Baltimore Martial Arts Academy
(29)
Kettlebell
Confidence
Parents
“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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Zenyo Jiu Jitsu
(30)
Train
Learn
Mechanics
“For myself John's ability to break down fundamentals and his fun, challenging training approach has significantly improved my BJJ as well as my fitness level.”
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Form Jiu Jitsu Academy
(26)
Teach
Professors
Competition
“It is a great place for first timers/beginners or for those looking to continue their jiu jitsu journey to really hone their skills-- Whether you are looking to really perfect your practice or get a good sweat going, at From you'll get both!”
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Foundation Jiu-Jitsu
(30)
Area
Learn
Competitive
“Professor Jeff Mount is a knowledgeable and personable instructor that can help you achieve your goals in Jiu jitsu - whether it is getting on the podium at a tournament, gaining new skills and advancing your game, or learning a new hobby.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Maryland (Finksburg)
(30)
Passionate
Knowledge
Respect
“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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Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
(24)
Son
Self-Defense
Learn
“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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Practical M M A
(19)
Self Defense
MMA
Students
“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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Infinity Jiu-Jitsu Maryland
(14)
Professional
Students
Team
“He is extremely knowledgeable about BJJ and is constantly working on being better as a student and teacher of the game.”
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Ground Control
(24)
BJJ
MMA
Learn
“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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U.S. Martial Arts Academy
(13)
Self Defense, Children's Kung fu Classes Ages 4 & up, Family & Adult Kung fu Classes
“I love the flexibility with the class schedules, the fact that there are always SO many instructors in the classroom, and the culture of respect and care that the whole place has.”
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Chung's Martial Arts
(17)
Learn
Students
Self Defense
“Throughout covid it has been difficult for business of this nature to press on but this school and Master matt have done an exceptional job with online and in person classes and changing the way things are done to make things safe and keep the kids e...”
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Nam's Taekwondo USA
(9)
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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Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC
(11)
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Train
Workout
“I am not the strongest person in the world and I was afraid I wasn't going to be very good, but after a couple months, although I'm still learning, I have developed a confidence and an inner strength I never knew I had.”
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Faith Fighters Martial Arts Academy
(5)
“My grandson thoroughly enjoyed the caring, considerat attention and atmosphere.”
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Japan Karate Center
(4)
“All the instructors are really experienced and this is probably one of the only few schools in the whole US where they have so many senior Instructors.”
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Global Martial Arts Academy
(8)
Self Defense
Family
“ Master Borucki and his staff go above and beyond, not only teaching self defense, punching, and kicking, but building the self confidence, self awareness, and reinforcing the core values (dedication, determination, persistence, responsibility, etc....”
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Illusion Karate Academy
“Queen's Business Group (QBG) 501c3 organization, takes pride in helping you to bring out the best of who and what GOD made you by helping you to harness and cultivate the skills, talents, and attributes that you possess through an array of products a...”
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Rising Tide Hi Tech: Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Rising Tide Hi Techoffers authentic Muay Thai. Muay Thai translates into "Thai Boxing" and originated in Thailand and is a combat sport related to kickboxing and prevalent in mixed martial arts. The sport has gained notoriety over recent decades. Mua...”
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Golden Dragon Defense
(12)
TKD
Family
“They clean between classes, only allowing a limited number of people inside the building and have hand sanitizer all around the school and making everyone use it on their way in and out of classes.”
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Conquest Martial Arts & Fitness
(29)
Healthy
Goals
Weight
“Really like this place, everyones friendly and kind and make wrestling fun, and people really build each other up, and encourage each other, and I've made a few long term friends.”
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