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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Baltimore, MD

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 28 verified gyms

Baltimore has 28 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, MMA.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Charm City Mixed Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (103 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3735 Gough St, Baltimore, MD 21224 · (443) 241-8886

    Charm City Mixed Martial Arts offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (102 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5710 Bellona Ave #201, Baltimore, MD 21212 · (240) 771-3903

    Kanjizai Academy of Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Guardian Baltimore

    5.0 / 5 (60 reviews)

    MMA · BJJ · Martial Arts

    2227 Huntingdon Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211

    Guardian Baltimore offers mma, bjj, martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Baltimore BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (60 reviews)

    Baltimore, MD

    Baltimore BJJ is one of Baltimore's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (50 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5721 Pimlico Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209 · (410) 710-8699

    Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Zenyo Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (47 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3000 Chestnut Ave Suite 104, Baltimore, MD 21211 · (443) 301-7679

    Zenyo Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Ring Dragon Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4210 Heckel Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206 · (443) 762-1514

    Ring Dragon Martial Arts offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Adam’s Jiujitsu - Baltimore

    5.0 / 5 (15 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1400 Federal St, Baltimore, MD 21213 · (443) 990-1072

    Adam’s Jiujitsu - Baltimore offers martial arts in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Hot Box

    5.0 / 5 (9 reviews)

    Boxing

    1203 Bush St, Baltimore, MD 21230 · (410) 508-6364

    Hot Box offers boxing in Baltimore. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Bee More Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

    410 Fitness, 3601 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 3, Baltimore, MD 21211 · (410) 952-7304

    Bee More Boxing is one of Baltimore's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Baltimore

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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