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East Coast Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Annapolis, Maryland

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Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule eastcoastmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 410-268-1508

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at East Coast Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 34 mentions

“My son has been attending for about 2 years, and without a doubt this is the best place in the county to have your child learn Taekwondo.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“We are all on their AAU Competition Team and have so much fun training and competing together as an awesome National Championship team.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“If that occurs we may either opt to do some private lessons and/or go to a testing workshop camp where we can get class credits.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“A great mix of grappling and self defense as well as some games to keep them upbeat.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at East Coast Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I joined the kickboxing class at East Coast Martial Arts in Annapolis, MD, in July 2013.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Mike, also a instructor is great with the kids, my 3 year old daughter that hasn't even started loves him, oh and she will be going.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“From the initial tour, try-out classes in various disciplines, to actually enrolling and taking classes, to questions for the front desk -- welcoming experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“From the initial tour, try-out classes in various disciplines, to actually enrolling and taking classes, to questions for the front desk -- welcoming experience.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Our son has improved in confidence, self-discipline, and even appreciates the importance of homework and a clean-room -- the lessons are beyond just martial arts.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“We are all on their AAU Competition Team and have so much fun training and competing together as an awesome National Championship team.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“From the initial tour, try-out classes in various disciplines, to actually enrolling and taking classes, to questions for the front desk -- welcoming experience.”

From the reviews

A wonderful place. Full of great teachers who are encouraging yet firm for instruction. From the initial tour, try-out classes in various disciplines, to actually enrolling and taking classes, to questions for the front desk -- welcoming experience.

★★★★★ — M, Jan 2018

Our son (5yo) is enrolled in the BullyProof Jiu-Jitsu program and loves it. A great mix of grappling and self defense as well as some games to keep them upbeat. The staff has been wonderful to work with and the lead instructor Master Erik is awesome with the children.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jun 2020

I have been training at East Coast Martial Arts for seven years and I have loved every second of it. The instructors are amazing and have many years of experience. They make classes so fun that you can’t wait to come back for the next class.

★★★★★ — Jazlyn, Jan 2018

My son has been attending for about 2 years, and without a doubt this is the best place in the county to have your child learn Taekwondo. The instructors are phenomenal and the owner has got to be the nicest person I have ever met.

★★★★★ — Cinko, Apr 2022

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Your first BJJ class at East Coast Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find East Coast Martial Arts

81c Forest Plaza, Annapolis, MD21401

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