I was in town for a conference. I contacted them ahead of time, they got back to me and told me…read moreabout their schedule. I ended up attending open mat. Everyone was in the gi but they accommodated my no-gi 10th Planet work. The black belts were super chill, the purple belts gave me fun rolls, and blue belts and I learned a lot together. Highly recommend the clean facilities, cool staff, and I even got a t-shirt! If I am in town again, I am training here.

Great Gym, I haven't met the owner John, but I have spoken with him over the phone, seems like…read moresuper cool dude. All of the coaches there from the jiu-jitsu coaches, boxing coach, Muay Thai coach they're all great and very helpful if you ask. I would highly recommend going here. It's $160 a month for unlimited classes. It's totally worth it in my opinion if you're a fan of mixed martial arts, gyms don't get much better than this. I really don't see what they could do much better than what they already have so John, good job, and I look forward to meeting you in the future.

Greg is at the top of his game as an instructor,coach, business man and grappler. He has the…read moreknowledge and background to teach Jiu Jitsu, wrestling and martial arts. The kids are always engaged and get a lot of rolling time on the mat. My son has been at GAMA for a year-and-a-half and will continue all the way through high school and beyond. A+

Excellent training environment. Great place to learn Jiu Jitsu, wrestling and self defense. My son…read moreloves his little ninjas class too.

Mr. Frederick is one of the best martial arts instructors in the country. I should know. I went…read morethrough my green belt with him and then moved out of state. After twenty years and four martial arts schools later, I come back to Baltimore to train with Mr. Jim. He's an eighth degree black belt (how many people can train with one so skilled?!) and is one of the nicest people I know. Go to his school. You won't be sorry. I'm just sorry I moved away!

From the owner: We teach American Kenpo Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Hapkido, and Wing Chun and have several Master…read morelevel instructors actively teaching classes. Drop by and check us out.

Finest instruction available in the tri state area. Head instructor professor Monroe Hall has roots…read moreall the way back to the very first real brazilian instruction that came to md. In that ninety's . It's a great gym in everyway with a killer yoga class and expert staff. With that and professor Halls authentic competition tested jiu jitsu you can not go wrong. Affordable as all hell. I just came from morning. Jiu jitsu taught by professor Hall and I feel great. Incredible energy. Extremely affordable private lessons available six days a week.

I went to a Saturday class, taught by Joshua Jones. Mind you I have never done Jiu Jitsu in my…read morelife! Only seen it but he was able to break it down for a newbie to understand some "basic" maneuvers which was super hard and my body was soar the next day for sure but it was awesome. The class is coed and I strongly suggest the women to try the class and if you can bring a friend so they can be your partner!

This gym is awesome. Great coaches. Practical training. Great environment. Cute dogs.read more

Great place for people who always wanted to try a martial art and for people hoping to fight…read moreprofessionally. Jesse is a great teacher and excellent giuy who creates a fun learning environment where everyone feels comfortable doing their best. No experience or athleticism required. For me it's been a few years of doing it; lost 100 pounds after a heart attack and it's my home for mental health too; I'm so grateful for it. Come join us; you'll never look back.

Guardian is a great place to learn and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The greatest part of the Guardian…read morestory is that it's a charity that lets kids train for free. They provide the kids with everything they might need for training, including snacks for after. There's also the mentorship element to consider for the kids. The adult Jiu-Jitsu is high-level however accommodating to skill level. There are separate fundamental classes and more advanced classes. The advanced classes have a relatively high concentration of colored belts for Baltimore. So it's very well rounded skill wise. Donate to the Guardian charity!

Amazing space, and the instructors are great with our 6 yr old son. There's a good community of…read moreparents and students, we feel very lucky to be a part of it!

Super fun open mat at GC Hunt Valley; great mats and heavy bags; they also have a cage which makes…read moreit more fun than similar places without these kind of wrestling opportunities.

From the owner: At Ground Control Hunt Valley, we believe everybody is a fighter…you just don’t know it yet!…read more Whether you want to be a pro MMA fighter one day, or if you’re just trying to learn a new fun and engaging hobby, our experienced instructors will work with you, your children, and your entire family. You will learn key aspects of self-defense, by taking our classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and more! All the while making lifelong friends, losing fat, building muscle, and becoming the best version of yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the mats!

Reasons Edwin Cihlar Is the man. 1. Soft skills, he's…read morealways engaged with people on the right level. Not what they want, just what they need. 2. Personally, he literally made sure my number was in your phone & that I had his # the instant I initiated for a personal training. 3. Dynamically, one of the things I wanted to learn, he immediately incorporated into that days group lesson, on the same day!! Which was amazing. 4. As far as a coach can go, he always knows when who needs what & most importantly who needs to problem solve for themselves before his assists.

I went and trained jiu jitsu here for the first time this week. The owners and all the students…read morewere very friendly and welcoming from the second I walked in. They have classes for all levels, from brand new beginners to high level black belts. I can't wait to start training here and become part of the Method martial arts family! Highly recommend!

Strongest competition gym in the Lancaster area. Deep pool of experienced, competitive training…read morepartners.

High level training with very good instructors and kind, helpful men and women who love to help…read morerookies and see them develop. My son, daughter and I were treated like friends the first day we got there.

As a beginner in his late 50s, I was worried this would be too much of a task for me. But the…read morepeople here are super nice and understanding, my bad back notwithstanding. Sifu Tim and Sifu Wayne and everyone else made us feel welcome from the start. You can more or less learn at your own pace, and the teachers and their assistants (Andrew, Alec, Ian, etc) are all very nice folks. I and my wife are really enjoying it. We go in for something different to do, and for physical wellbeing, and we are very happy we did. The school is easy to find, right off Harford Road. Parking is easy, and the facilities are clean and first rate. We've only just started, and we are thoroughly enoying ourselves. Give it a try!

I hate to make this an issue, but the neighborhood is sketchy, and I kind of value my life and…read morelimbs -- can't punch and kick without those, you know? The sifus do make sure someone walks me to my car when my husband doesn't come to class with me, and Sifu Wayne likes to show women some self-defense moves early on. However, I get to class by myself, and because another school shares the building, I have to park farther and walk when they have class. Entry also requires a key card (which I don't have), so I've had to wait... and been approached by undesirable elements. Everything else about this place is great, if it's what you're looking for. What it's not: (1) A traditional martial arts studio with all of the formality, decorum, and strict discipline. Nobody cares if you come late, leave early, or check your phone because everybody knows everybody else has lives. There's also a lot of laughing. It may be jarring for those coming from more traditional backgrounds. (2) Large. Class size is small and varies on a daily basis (about 2-15 people). You'll get individual attention from a sifu / assistant, but there are fewer different people to practice with, and it's an adjustment if you prefer big classes. However, those who come do so because they enjoy it, and they won't let you slack. (3) Aggressive. If you mistake a lack of chest-pounding for being weak, I think you'll be missing out if you don't at least give this place a chance. (4) Cardio-intensive; I still maintain a gym membership for that reason. Instead, they work on strength, via drills of actual techniques (as opposed to push-ups and suicides, which never helped anybody in a fight). Between shoulder workouts (to maintain your guard) and chain punches (I counted 675 punches during a typical warm-up... on one side), you will get some awesome arms. Kicks, stances, and shuffles will work on your legs. Why I like it: (1) This is the 5th martial arts school I've trained with (including a very good and well-respected one), but the first to actively encourage taking notes. Whereas others focused on techniques and dominating your opponent through sheer speed and strength, this place emphasizes -- from day 1 -- the principles behind why things are the way they are. They also welcome questions, and constantly ask if you have any. Nitpick: They talk about the science of wing chun as if it's unique; I don't think it is. By definition, all martial arts were originally about physically confronting another person, and they all had to work, i.e., science. The sports emphasis of many martial arts these days often results in individuals who miss key things about self-defense, but if you find someone who knows what they're doing, you'll be fine. With that said, I think these people know what they're doing, and they make a point of communicating it. The eye training fills a gap for me that the vague "Watch your opponent" or only slightly better "Watch your opponent's shoulders" never did. They do this frequently (and actively check that you're watching what you're supposed to be watching), so a month in, I was better able to identify the strikes being thrown at me. (2) The sifus work with my husband in class, then give us exercises to practice at home since he can't come regularly. They don't withhold martial arts "secrets"; they want you to learn, and they work within your limitations. (3) The instructors push you with good humor, not by yelling or punishment. However, they want you to train safely and leave it up to you to decide if you need to sit out. They also lighten up their strikes as your body is still adapting, and you're welcome to use their arm guards. (4) Sifu Wayne fights with you at your level. He'll push you enough to expose holes in your guard or understanding so that you think about what you're doing, rather than mindlessly perform techniques. (5) I'm laughing at the review comparing this place to the United Nations. While there is more diversity here than on the street, for a while, I thought I was the first of my kind, and I have only seen 2 other women at practice. I don't mind so long as the guys use deodorant and aren't testosterone-y, but I know some women like a higher ratio of their own. I do think they try to make this a comfortable environment for girls, though. A guy checking this place out used some crass language (he called it "being blunt," but it was misogynstic). The sifu politely asked him to watch his language in mixed company. (6) Sifu Wayne and Alec also teach the kung fu club at JHU. Alec said it's a legacy from Sifu Wayne's instructor. I've met people with a lack of respect for the culture from which their martial art derives, who thought they were self-made martial artists, or were just plain arrogant, so this nod to his roots is refreshing. Students at the Harford studio are welcome here.