Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Improve your physical well-being, increase confidence, and learn practical self-defense skills in a supportive and fun environment.
Park Heights Programs
Focusing on the most common attacks that women face, from being pinned to the ground, having your hair grabbed, or even striking attacks, you will learn how to set verbal and physical boundaries, manage distance to keep yourself safe from attacks, and get away to safety. You will learn basic concepts of self-defense through leverage-based techniques and build essential reflexes, to allow you to neutralize a larger opponent. Anyone can participate, regardless of age, athletic ability, or experience, and you can start at any time!
Master powerful strikes, solid blocks, and precise forms (kata) in a high-energy Shotokan Karate program designed for the serious practitioner for all fitness and experience levels. This dynamic traditional Japanese martial arts program builds physical strength, core stability, and agility while fostering life skills such as mental discipline, focus, and confidence. Come learn self-defense, improve your overall conditioning, and embark on a rewarding new martial arts journey.
Learn the basics of kickboxing in a supportive, high-energy environment. Focusing on proper technique, footwork, striking combinations, and conditioning drills while building strength, endurance, and confidence through structured, progressive training.
Class Schedule
View More ClassesJiu Jitsu Boys (Ages 4-6) | Tuesdays
Jiu Jitsu Boys (Ages 7-9) | Tuesdays
Karate for Teens & Men | Wednesday & Sunday
Jiu Jitsu Boys (Ages 4-6) | Tuesdays
Karate for Teens & Men | Wednesday & Sunday
Karate for Teens & Men | Wednesday & Sunday
Hours
All Hours & SchedulesMembership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Hours
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3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Membership & Guest Services Office Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Holiday Hours
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5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Welcome Desk: 410.500.5900
Member & Guest Services: 410.500.5910
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View our Guest Policy and Fees.
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