About Crazy 88 MMA
Train Like a Champion, Belong Like Family
Crazy 88 MMA has been Marylandβs most respected martial arts academy for nearly two decades. Ready to join us? Read on to learn more.
Battle-tested & Proven
Our Story
Founded in 2005 by Julius Park, Crazy 88 has grown from a small BJJ gym into a nationally recognized martial arts academy. With over 19 years of experience, weβve trained UFC fighters, Grand Slam medalists, and thousands of everyday people seeking discipline, confidence, and community.
Today, weβre proud to be coaching the children of our earliest athletes, a true generational academy where everyone feels welcome, whether youβre 18 or 40, a beginner or aspiring pro.
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Life-changing benefits
Why Students Choose Crazy 88
Structured Training
Our curriculum-based programs and performance reviews keep you progressing with purpose.
Elite Instructors
Every coach competes, trains, and learns, because mastery requires experience and mentorship.
Welcoming Culture
Train alongside athletes, parents, teens, professionals, and first-timers all united by mutual respect.
Proven Track Record
Home to Grand Slam medalists, UFC athletes, and thousands of transformed students.
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How Crazy 88 Compares
| Benefits | Crazy 88 | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | ||
| Professionally Cleaned | β Yes | π No |
| Professionally Maintained | β Yes | π No |
| Dressing Rooms | β Yes | β Some |
| Private Training Room | β Yes | β Some |
| Gear Available on Site | β Yes | β Some |
| Rental Equipment & Uniforms | β Yes | β Some |
| Instructors | ||
| Full-Time Professional Instructors | β Yes | π No |
| Instructors with Competitive Experience & Coaching | β Yes | β Limited |
| All Instructors First Aid Certified | β Yes | π No |
| All Instructors Background Checked | β Yes | π No |
| All Instructors Consistently Training & Learning | β Yes | π No |
| Student Experience | ||
| Ample Students In All Disciplines | β Yes | π No |
| Group Travel To Competitions | β Yes | β Some |
| Coaches Present At Tournaments | β Yes | β Some |
| Men & Women on all teams | β Yes | π No |
| Easy To Find A Training Partner At Your Level | β Yes | π No |
| Classes for Various Experience & Intensity Levels | β Yes | β Limited |
| Training System | ||
| Competition Oriented | β Yes | π Hobby Oriented |
| Regularly Scheduled Structured Practices | β Yes | π No |
| Training with a Curriculum & Syllabus | β Yes | π No |
| Structured Lesson Plans | β Yes | β Some |
| Regular Scheduled Performance Reviews | β Yes | π No |
| Programs Offered | ||
| Classes 7 Days Per Week | β Yes | π No |
| Multiple Locations | β Yes | π No |
| Morning, Afternoon, & Evening Classes | β Yes | β Some |
| Muay Thai | β Yes | β Some |
| MMA | β Yes | β Yes |
| BJJ | β Yes | β Yes |
| Kickboxing | β Yes | β Yes |
| Boxing | β Yes | β Yes |
| Culture & Values | ||
| Results Oriented | β Yes | β Only for top students |
| Authentic | β Yes | β Limited |
| Focused On Progress | β Yes | β Limited |
| Desire To See Students Improve | β Yes | β Only for top students |
| Family / Respect / Camaraderie | β Yes | β Limited |
| Recognition | ||
| Grand Slam Tournament Medalists | β 97% | π 3% |
| Active UFC Members | β Yes | π No |
| Roster of Professional Athletes | β Yes | β Limited |
| Years of Experience | β 20+ | β Limited |
| Extras | ||
| Strength & Conditioning Services | β Yes | β Limited |
| Meal Replacement Services | β Yes | π No |
| Day Care & Summer Camps | β Yes | π No |
Discover the Difference
More Than a Gym β A Legacy
At Crazy 88, weβve built more than just an elite martial arts academy β weβve created a place where individuals from all backgrounds can grow, connect, and thrive. With nearly two decades of experience, weβre now training the children of our earliest athletes. Thatβs not just longevity, itβs legacy.
What sets us apart isnβt just our competition record, itβs our culture. Students stay with us for years because of the structure, the progress, and the people. From beginners to seasoned fighters, everyone at Crazy 88 finds purpose in the process.
- Generational membership β parents and kids train together
- Students include aspiring pros, career professionals, and absolute beginners
- Respectful, inclusive culture where people like each other
- Curriculum-driven programs with measurable progress
- Supportive coaching that meets you where you are
When you step onto the mats at Crazy 88, youβre not just signing up for classes. Youβre becoming part of something bigger, a team with a shared commitment to hard work, progress, and mutual respect.
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