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Welcome
Jiu-Jitsu Baltimore stands alone in its ability to empower anyone - regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability - using the time-tested techniques and teaching methods perfected over the last century. The 7,500+ sq. ft facility is located in southwest Baltimore, just outside of the city, with two full-size mats, and a parking lot on premises.
About
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® is a martial art based on the principles of leverage and timing, in order to defeat larger opponents. We train our students in practical self-defense techniques that allow efficient use of one's energy in defending themselves, while forcing attackers to waste energy. Students are trained to end fights through achieving control of an attacker and applying a joint lock, choke hold, or escaping the attack.
Instructors
With a combined 60+ years of martial arts experience, our instructors are dedicated to providing the highest quality of instruction. You will receive the highest quality of instruction, with highly trained instructors dedicated to excellence. Receive personalized attention to address each individual's skills and needs.
Youth
Jiu-Jitsu

Our youth and teens jiu-jitsu programs focus on teaching self-defense techniques to help students develop strength, improve coordination, and build confidence. Our fun and structured learning environment helps students improve their listening and attention skills while becoming more comfortable in social situations.
Our program teaches students how to react in a potentially confrontational situation, how to manage distance, escape the situation, and if necessary how to defend themselves and control an aggressor through leverage-based techniques.
Adult
Fundamentals

Adult Fundamentals is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn core principles and techniques in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. This class focuses on basic concepts of self-defense as well as fundamental grappling techniques.
Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience.
Advanced
Adults

After you have a good understanding of the fundamentals, there are of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum.
This class is designed to give students the ability to combine techniques to be able to better understand how to connect the most common movements in jiu-jitsu. Includes a mix of standing and ground techniques, positional transitions, and movement drills.
Women's
Self-Defense

Learn how to neutralize the most common attacks on women ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground.
Beyond the physical techniques, our program reinforces awareness principles, risk assessment, and verbal and psychological strategies a woman can use to set safe boundaries.