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Charm City Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Baltimore, Maryland
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
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–10) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule charmcitykidsmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (443) 241-8886
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I come to the kickboxing class once a week.”
“Our son started at Charm City MMA when he was just three years old in the Little Ninjas program, and from the very beginning, it felt like more than just an activity.”
“As a beginner, I feel more confident in my athletic ability and mental strength in the event of an attack.”
“I've nearly lost 25 pounds and I've gotten back in touch with athletics thanks to the two of them and the wonderful members whom I regularly spar/roll with.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter is taking boxing and Coach Joe is amazing.”
“Our son started at Charm City MMA when he was just three years old in the Little Ninjas program, and from the very beginning, it felt like more than just an activity.”
“Charm City MMA is a great place to learn technique and real self defense.”
What members say
“My daughter is taking boxing and Coach Joe is amazing.”
“As a beginner, I feel more confident in my athletic ability and mental strength in the event of an attack.”
“I've nearly lost 25 pounds and I've gotten back in touch with athletics thanks to the two of them and the wonderful members whom I regularly spar/roll with.”
“I saw my child grow and develop this summer. Her confidence grew and it’s all due to the care and attention of the staff and coaches.”
“it’s great for mental health and more most definitely if you wanna clean your mind and thoughts.”
“- MomMom Kathy (and PopPop Deck, too)”
From the reviews
Charm City MMA is absolutely amazing! I am one of the parents and leaders and I am getting fit and stronger each day. The encouragement and empowerment here is so needed for each person. Coach Joe & Coach Nyjah are so caring and challenging in fitness training and strengthening the core and mindset.
Such a great environment for youth and adults. My daughter is taking boxing and Coach Joe is amazing.
I just love this place so much! Coach Nyjah and coach Joe pour so much of their hearts into this gym and you can truly feel how much they care for the students, their employees and the community.
No exaggeration, best gym on planet earth. Started 3 weeks ago with no real martial arts background (except that random year we all did as a kid.) They’re very sweet, very attentive, very friendly, very supportive, very encouraging, very amazing.
New to kickboxing? Start at Charm City Mixed Martial Arts
Charm City Mixed Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Charm City Mixed Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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.
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