Mixed Martial Arts
Train Like a Fighter. Get in the Best Shape of Your Life.
Crazy 88 MMA is Maryland’s premier martial arts school, offering expert instruction in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and more. With three locations across Central Maryland, we train everyone from complete beginners to dedicated athletes.
No experience needed. Just show up ready to work.
Elkridge, Owings Mills, and Severna Park, MD
World class community
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Maryland’s Martial Arts School — Where Everyone Trains
At Crazy 88, we believe martial arts is for everyone. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the very first time or you’ve been training for years, our Maryland programs are built to meet you where you are and push you further than you thought possible.
We’re not just a gym. We’re a community rooted in Howard County, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County with locations in Elkridge, Owings Mills, and Severna Park, MD. For nearly two decades, we’ve been helping Maryland residents get stronger, sharper, and more confident through world-class martial arts training.
From Muay Thai striking to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling, from boxing fundamentals to mixed martial arts, every class at Crazy 88 is designed to build real skills, real fitness, and a real sense of accomplishment.
Life-changing benefits
What Makes Crazy 88 Different
Expert Coaching at Every Level
Our instructors don’t just teach, they’ve trained, competed, and mastered the arts they coach. From your first class to your hundredth, you’ll always have a qualified coach in your corner guiding your growth, correcting your form, and keeping you motivated.
Programs for Every Goal
Looking to get fit without the monotony of a treadmill? Want to learn real self-defense skills? Trying to find a focused, screen-free activity for your child? We have a structured program for every goal. Our Intro Programs are the perfect entry point for adults, and our youth classes, including our Tiny Ninjas and teen programs, are built specifically for kids at every stage of development.
A Community That Pulls You In
The Crazy 88 community is one-of-a-kind, welcoming, encouraging, and full of people who show up for the same reason you do: to grow. That culture doesn’t happen by accident. We’ve been building it since 2005. Crazy 88 is an IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) affiliated school. Since 2005, we’ve been active participants in the Central Maryland community, sponsoring local events, partnering with schools and organizations, and putting down roots that run deep throughout Central Maryland.
Three Convenient Maryland Locations
Train close to home with locations in Elkridge (Howard County), Owings Mills (Baltimore County), and Severna Park (Anne Arundel County). Whether you’re commuting through Central Maryland or looking for a gym minutes from your neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.
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Martial Arts Classes for Every Age, Every Level
Crazy 88 offers a full range of martial arts programs across three Maryland locations. Here’s a look at what’s available:
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Strike with your fists, elbows, knees, and shins, Muay Thai is the most powerful striking art on the planet. Our Muay Thai kickboxing classes in Maryland are high-energy, technique-driven, and a phenomenal workout for your whole body. All levels welcome.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi)
BJJ is the art of leverage, strategy, and problem-solving on the mat. Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs in Central Maryland cover everything from fundamentals to advanced grappling, with separate tracks for Gi and No-Gi training. If you want a full-body workout that also makes you sharper mentally, BJJ is your discipline.
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Get fit and learn the fundamentals of the world’s most complete striking and grappling system. Our MMA classes are designed for beginners and developing athletes alike, building fitness, coordination, and technique in every session. This is where you train like a fighter and see what your body is truly capable of.
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Boxing
Crazy 88’s boxing program develops footwork, head movement, defensive skills, and punching power in a structured, beginner-friendly environment. Get fit like a fighter, no ring required to start.
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Kids Martial Arts
We offer dedicated programs for children at every age, from Tiny Ninjas (ages 3–4) and Little Ninjas (ages 6–8) to kids BJJ, kids Muay Thai, and junior/teen martial arts. Our youth programs build discipline, confidence, focus, and fitness in a safe, age-appropriate, and fun environment.
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Fitness Bootcamps & Kickboxing Bootcamp
Want a fighter’s conditioning without the full martial arts commitment? Our Fitness Bootcamp and Kickboxing Bootcamp classes deliver an intense, results-driven workout rooted in combat sports training. Burn calories, build endurance, and leave feeling accomplished.
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After School Program & Summer Camps
Keep your kids active, engaged, and learning all year. Our After School Program (available at Owings Mills) and annual Summer Camps offer structured martial arts training in a supervised, positive environment.
Private Training
Want one-on-one attention and a fully personalized training plan? Our private martial arts lessons in Maryland put you directly with a dedicated coach to accelerate your progress on your schedule.
Whether You’re a Beginner or a Dedicated Athlete — You Belong Here
New to Martial Arts?
We hear it all the time: “I’m not in shape enough yet” or “I don’t want to be the only beginner.” Here’s the truth, everyone at Crazy 88 started exactly where you are. Our Intro Programs are specifically designed to ease you in, build your confidence, and show you that you can do this. No experience, no problem.
A Busy Professional Looking for More Than a Gym?
Martial arts gives you something traditional gyms can’t: a reason to show up. Every class is different. Every session teaches you something new. And at Crazy 88, you’ll find your people, a community of adults across Howard County, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County who train hard, support each other, and have a great time doing it.
A Parent Looking for the Right Activity for Your Child?
Our youth programs are built on safety, structure, and encouragement. Instructors trained specifically in teaching children run every kids’ class and parents routinely tell us they’ve seen more growth in confidence and discipline in their child within the first few months than in anything else they’ve tried.
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Hundreds of Maryland residents across Elkridge, Owings Mills, and Severna Park have already made the decision to train. Now it’s your turn. Join the Crazy 88 community and discover what training like a fighter can do for your life.
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Our flagship location serving Howard County Maryland since 2005. Classes available in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Kids programs.
Serving Baltimore County Maryland with full martial arts programming including BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kids classes, and our After School Program.
Serving Anne Arundel County Maryland with classes in MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, and youth programs.
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Hundreds of Maryland residents across Elkridge, Owings Mills, and Severna Park have already made the decision to train. Now it's your turn. Join the Crazy 88 community and discover what training like a fighter can do for your life.