I had a very disappointing experience with Ground Control. They increased the price unexpectedly…read moreand then charged me $179 for April even though I had already canceled my subscription on March 30. The training quality does not match the high fees they are charging. It feels unfair to bill students like this, especially when many of us are on tight budgets. Overall, this place feels like a trap -- easy to sign up, but very difficult to get out of without being charged extra. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for transparent pricing or quality training.

Great gym with a friendly staff and a good community. Really enjoyed training here despite 3 months…read moreof BJJ training. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering jiu jitsu!

This gym is amazing and has changed my life. Everyone is so polite and welcoming from the front…read moredesk to the coaches. I mainly attend the jiujitsu classes and have felt a difference both in my body and my mindset. Each month the class focuses on a position and what can be done in that position. It is hard work but if you put in the hard work it is really rewarding. All of these bad reviews seem unwarranted because they focus on individuals who seemingly try to break contracts. Contracts exist for a reason. If you are even slightly interested I would highly recommend attending. They also have classes for children. When my little one is old enough I hope to enroll him as well. The other day I was watching the advanced adult jiujitsu class and there was a moment the children's class came into the same area to get water. All of the advanced class stopped and clapped for a kid who had gotten a new belt. An mma coach was also making small talk with all the kids and you could tell how encouraged the kids felt. If you are patient, like to work hard and are a consistent person, join. If you are not sure, try their free trial. If you are wishy washy (which is fine if that works for you) then this gym probably is not for you. I have seen people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and experience levels in this gym. They all leave class with a smile on their face. Also shoutout to coach Chris and coach Southside!

Made this account just to leave this joke place a bad review…read more Went there about 2 months ago while visiting Maryland, and this place could not be more of a joke. Not only did they not allow me to open mat, they also have insane cancellation fees and prey on innocent people who just want to train. Quite frankly you would be better off training in an alleyway outside of a bar, because it would be more inclusive and less predatory, and at least then you probably wouldn't get robbed of 600$.

When I inquired about classes and pricing, the response was evasive, something to the effect of…read more"come on down for a class and we can talk about it." Also there is no schedule on their website. I had to ask them to send me one. Again, this may be a great school but the lack of transparency made me look elsewhere.

Update** Thank you to Noel and his instructors for…read moreprotecting my child!!! Today a child (now former student) who had been bullying my daughter assaulted her at the gym. He was pulled off of her and restrained by an instructor. The child then cussed at and hit the instructor in the face. He was restrained and removed from the training area to protect the other children. The parents, who see no problem with their "angel's" behavior, wrote a bad, and completely FALSE review just moments ago out of spite. Please disregard their lies and come check this place out for yourself. Thanks again to Noel and crew. This place is incredible. The instructors and students are extremely supportive and easy-going. They have students of all sizes and skill levels. The kids programs are awesome too with an after school program that helps the kids do their homework and then rolls them right into training. This is our new family!!

This is a stellar martial arts academy with a solid curriculum. Offering classes in Brazilian Jiu…read moreJitsu and Muay Thai, training at this academy will make you a well-rounded fighter. The instructors are highly skilled, knowledgeable and engaging. The students are dedicated and enthusiastic, providing a positive atmosphere for growth and the cameraderie of training. This spacious facility includes changing rooms, huge, built-in mats and padded flooring for kickboxing. This is a terrific modern martial arts academy and is ideal for all skill-levels, from beginners to experts and for people who have trained in the past who are looking to get back in to practice.

From the owner: Prem1er Combat Academy offers elite level training and instruction in Muay Thai, Self Defense and…read moreFitness for people of all genders and ages living in Baltimore, Catonsville, Arbutus, Halethorpe and the surrounding areas.

Excellent martial arts that teaches moves but discipline and values. Adaptable instruction style to…read moremeet individual needs and strengths.

We love 5 Peaks Martial Arts Academy!! The owner, Matt expects a lot out of the kids and their love…read morefor him is palpable and they do their best to deliver! He teaches them life lessons while teaching them karate! I suspect that he is able to teach them things that may be their parents have not been able to teach them. Especially picky eaters and kids who have types of ADHD OCD etc. etc. disabilities. The day that he asked them what they would do if they were invited over to someone's house for a meal - can't remember if it was lunch or dinner, but it doesn't really matter - and they don't like what's on the table. He asked the kids "what do you do??!" Matt, then answers " you eat it and say thank you." You really can't find people who care so much for children and others that they are willing to help them function in the world. He has a large cadre of teenagers of many ages, share his enthusiasm and are devoted to helping these kids. Our grandson is eight and he loves karate. Way to go, Matt!

I just started here after a free introductory lesson with the instructor and owner, Jon Garfield. I…read morewas very impressed with his background and level of expertise, as well as his easy-going personality. I felt comfortable right away. After this, I met a couple of other students there around my own age (47), some teenagers, young adults, male and female. There is also a great program here for younger kids. There is no pressure here and lots of patient encouragement, but make no mistake, these guys know what they're doing! Don't let the laid back atmosphere fool you. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is no joke. You WILL become a confident "badass" by sticking with it, which is what I hope to do. I highly recommend Jon Garfield and his school to anyone of any age.

My son has been coming to Okinawan Karate Dojo for almost a full year. Sensei Stan and the rest of…read morehis team do a really wonderful job teaching the kids! This school is very family oriented and maintains an educational yet fun environment. The pricing here is very fair for the classes as well as their branded merchandise. The class schedule is also very easy to follow. The daily class schedule for each level of students is different for every day of the week. However, this schedule is the same every week. Once you input the dates into your calendar you can put them on repeat and you'll never miss a beat. The belt testing here is also done well in my opinion. The testing dates are announced well in advance and I've also seen them posted throughout the Dojo. As long as the students attend, participate and learn the different blocks, punches, etc then they should pass their tests each time. My son has moved up to the next belt each time he has a belt test. The new location is really cool too! They now have two floors which allows them to accommodate more classes as well. I really am glad that my son attends Okinawan Karate Dojo! I'm lookong forward to him earning his black belt here one day.

A young family member attended the summer camp program. This was his 3rd year. He looks forward to…read moreattending every year. Although the kids were not able to get to the pool this year, the camp was able to make up for the temporary change. The price was reasonable and manageable. The program included valuable karate lessons taught by certified instructors. This has always been a great service. The diversity of the program has always been reflective of the county. Overall, the Okinawa Dojo summer camp program met and exceeded expectations by providing my little family member with a fun, healthy and safe environment.

I loved it, my child was bullied at school, she was so shy when she first started attending the…read moreprogram, I did see a big change in her after a couple months she became more outgoing. She would cry every morning when I dropped her off at school, all that stopped after attending the program. She stood up for herself and was not afraid to speak up when bullied. US Martial Arts helped her build up her confidence. Thanks! US Martial Arts.

I sent my 4 year old son to this establishment for Summer Camp starting in June 2019. He was born…read morein January 2015, so he will not be 5 until next year. Before registering I had a phone conversation with one of the staff members. I specifically asked if they were sure that they accept preschool age children for camp. He reassured me that they have in the past. I explained that my son was in preschool at a center but would start pre-k at a private school in the Fall and was told that was fine. I visited the place twice without my son to obtain paperwork and to drop off the paperwork and immunization records and still was told that all was well. His age and school information was included in writing as requested on their forms. Fast forward to my son starting camp. The first week was fine and he seemed happy. I did not receive any complaints from the staff or my son. A couple of weeks later, my husband picked my son up and the female staff person asked about my son's academic abilities. She seemed surprised that a 4 year old child could not write numbers independently. That was strange to me as I assumed that staff working with children would receive some sort of training on developmentally appropriate activities. I chose not to make too much of the issue. The next week I received complaints about the need to redirect my son from approaching the deep end at the pool during a field trip and again about them taking his play time away because he was not writing his numbers. Any parent or individual properly trained to work with children would know that four year old children often require redirection. They also should be able to recognize numbers and letters but might not be writing independently yet. My son can write letters of the alphabet, his name, count to 100 and more but that was not enough for them. I was appalled at the fact that his play time was used as punishment since play is the most important form of learning for a child at that age. The straw that broke the camel's back was that a staff person called my son "stubborn". My family is not perfect but we definitely are not tolerant of name calling. We do not call our child names and would never allow anyone else to do so. US Martial Arts is not a bad place for elementary age kids but parents of preschoolers beware. I would NOT recommend sending your child under six years old to summer camp at this establishment. Expectations are unrealistic and trust me when I say you will notice a difference in your child. My happy go-lucky boy who has always been rated as above average and is very well liked by teachers was in tears when I reminded him on Sunday that he would go to camp on Monday. Needless to say, I pulled him out and made other arrangements for him to be in a loving environment with folks who understand how to work with children his age. I would have appreciated a denial when I inquired about signing him up for camp if they are inexperienced with his age group. I would have also appreciated feedback daily about his play time being revoked instead of finding out the way I did. When I called to inform them that he would not return, no questions were asked. That is less than ideal customer service since I have already spent almost $1,000 with them. All is well as the happiness of my child is all that matters.