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BJJ Classes in Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

7478 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Shonen Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

7389 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Glen Burnie

1 of the 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Shonen Jiu Jitsu.

Plan your first class

This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Glen Burnie

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Glen Burnie: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Glen Burnie?
Most Glen Burnie gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Glen Burnie gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Glen Burnie advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Shonen Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Glen Burnie?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Glen Burnie gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Glen Burnie?
Yes — 2 Glen Burnie gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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