Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

We train Jiu-Jitsu world champions, right in Baltimore!

Life-changing benefits

Why train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Get In Amazing Shape

Jiu-Jitsu is a fun and challenging life-long activity. Everyone from children to seniors can enjoy top-level fitness.

Superior Self-Defense

Defend yourself on the ground as well as in close range with chokes, armlocks, and other submission holds.

Enjoy The STrategy

Jiu-Jitsu is often called ‘human chess’! Have fun mastering sequences and strategies to make you a champion.

Become A Pro

Train in this “must-know” style for any professional mixed martial artist, such as UFC fighters!

Best Training In Baltimore

The Crazy 88 Difference

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Beginner-Friendly Structured Learning

Nobody wants to have their first experience with Jiu-Jitsu by getting easily defeated and humiliated by more advanced students. This is why our all our Baltimore BJJ programs are designed to take you at your current fitness and skill level and gradually build you up to get you into your best fighting shape. You don’t need to be in shape already, or have previous grappling or martial arts experience.

We build your martial arts foundation using our Fundamentals and Intermediate curriculum – the same way we built up our professional fight team. We’re very proud of our ability to turn the average student into a skilled Jiu-Jitsu practitioner almost without them noticing.

All classes are divided into levels that allow you to learn at the pace that best fits your current experience and fitness level. You’ll start in the BASICS program where you will learn Jiu-Jitsu techniques. As you keep improving, you’ll start training in the Advanced and maybe even the Competition Team level classes. And at each step of the way, you’ll be getting stronger, losing weight, and having fun.

Need to Gain Skills Fast?

Personal Jiu-Jitsu Training Available

Private Jiu-Jitsu training is available. If you are under a strict schedule or would just like to supplement your group classes, personal lessons are a great option.

Our trainers will provide a customized session for you – that will match your experience and fitness level. These lessons are popular for busy executives, children who aren’t ready for the adult Jiu-Jitsu classes, as well as those with special concerns such as religious or health restrictions.

Meet your goals head-on with best-in-class personal training at Crazy 88 Mixed Martial Arts.

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Join The Winning Team

World-Class, Proven Results in Jiu-Jitsu and No-Gi Grappling

Not just a few favored students — our instructors believe in the potential of every student to join the ranks of our champions!

In the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world, there are 4 major tournaments that comprise the “Grand Slam” of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. These competitions are:
• The European Championship
• The Pan-American
• The Brazilian Nationals
• The World Championships

The fighters who come out on top at these tournaments are considered the best of the best. In the Baltimore area, no school has produced a world champion except Crazy 88. Not one other. We get students all the time who have left other training facilities after they realize the ‘World Championship’ promises made by other instructors were run by other, minor organizations. No school except Crazy 88 has even produced a medalist at one of the 4 major tournaments, much less all of them. See a full list of our Crazy 88 Medalists→

Students involved in our program have consistently found success at the highest levels of Jiu-Jitsu competition, year after year!

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Ready to train hard and win?

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Get Our Free Starter Kit

The Crazy 88 Starter Kit has everything you need to know about our programs.

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Rave Reviews from Other Baltimore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students

“I think some women might be hesitant to come into classes, especially co-ed ones. Sometimes I’m the only woman there and I never feel weird about it. It’s never been an issue.”
Aubrey B.
Software Engineer
Aubrey B.
“I’ve gotten more visibly in shape. I’ve lost some weight. I’ve toned up a lot more and I’ve also gained the self confidence that you can only gain here because the coaches push you. ”
Christine G.
Actress
Christine Guerra
“If you want to be great at something, we have the facilities and we have the personnel that can make your dreams come true as far as martial arts. ”
Tim Spriggs
Jiu-Jitsu World Medalist - Black Belt level
Tim Spriggs
“It’s just so much fun to be with people who love doing what they’re doing. If you’re willing to work and put that effort in, you’ll have one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. ”
Dan A.
Software Engineer
Dan Abretske
“Being an Olympic athlete, it is very hard to impress me and I can say that Crazy 88 blows my mind every time I walk through the door. The classes are so good that I use Crazy 88 personally to mix up my workouts during my Olympic training. ”
Nick Delpopolo
2X Olympian - Judo
Nick Delpopolo
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