Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Martial Arts Classes Near Annapolis MD
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling martial arts classes for kids, adults, and women in Annapolis—self defense training near 1989 West Street serving Edgewater, Arnold, Severna Park, Davidsonville, Millersville, Odenton, Riva, Highland Beach, and Cedarwood Cove.
Team Randori Martial Arts is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy serving Annapolis, MD and nearby communities including Edgewater, Davidsonville, Arnold, Severna Park, Millersville, Odenton, Riva, Highland Beach, and Cedarwood Cove. We offer a safe, structured, and family-friendly environment where students can develop practical self-defense skills, physical fitness, confidence, and discipline.
Our IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors guide students of every experience level, from complete beginners to seasoned athletes. Through carefully crafted training sessions and a proven progression path, our Martial Arts Classes support both technical development and personal growth, including Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and inclusive training for students seeking Ladies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
What makes Randori special is our supportive community and personalized approach. We intentionally keep membership limited so each student receives meaningful attention and guidance, without requiring long-term contracts. Whether you are searching for Jiu Jitsu Near Me, BJJ Near Me, or a welcoming place to grow in Annapolis, Team Randori Martial Arts is ready to support your journey on and off the mat.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes provide guided grappling training for students building technique, fitness, and confidence. Team Randori Martial Arts welcomes beginners and experienced students in the Annapolis area. It’s a practical way to train and learn self-defense.
Kids martial arts classes introduce children to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a structured school setting. Training can support focus, confidence, movement, and self-defense skills. A positive way for kids to learn and grow.
Self-defense classes teach practical martial arts skills for awareness, confidence, and personal safety. Train in a focused, supportive martial arts school setting.
Students travel to Team Randori Martial Arts from across the region. Here are the communities we serve.
Laurel
Severn
Crofton
Odenton
Annapolis
Edgewater
Fort Meade
Dorsey
Jessup
Severna Park
Hanover
Maryland City
Russett
Cape St Claire
Annapolis Junction
North Laurel
Anne Arundel County
Davidsonville
Macgills Common
Naval Academy
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Student Reviews
What Our Community Says
Pouya Mohammadi
★★★★★
October 6, 2026
Great place to bring your kids to learn Jiu-Jitsu. The instructors explain everything very well and make it easy for the kids to understand. Friendly environment and great coaching!
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Jon Herting
★★★★★
September 29, 2026
Exceptional! Quality instruction, great community and the instructors truly care about your growth as a practitioner.
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Ali Amirhooshmand
★★★★★
September 28, 2026
Team Randori Martial Arts is an outstanding academy. The instructors are highly knowledgeable, skilled, and professional, while also being genuinely caring and attentive. They are meticulous in teaching proper technique and create a welcoming, supportive environment. I highly recommend Team Randori to anyone looking for exceptional martial arts training.
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Yvonne Morken
★★★★★
September 25, 2026
I had the pleasure of dropping into this gym for a couple of sessions. The hospitality here is wonderful. Everyone, including the owner, was exceptionally friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They truly go above and beyond for guests—they even extended a class time for me when I got the schedule mixed up. It is a great academy with a lot of enthusiastic energy.
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Kim Drummond
★★★★★
September 25, 2026
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Kathryn Catamura
★★★★★
September 24, 2026
I love being part of the ladies team at team Randori! Really supportive community, clean facilities, great instructors. I don’t think I would have fallen in love with BJJ if it wasn’t for this place. Ladies, if you’re looking to build confidence, learn self defense, and be part of a community that empowers you on and off the mat - i highly recommend checking out Team Randori in Annapolis!
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Ariana Perez
★★★★★
September 24, 2026
Shout-out to the ladies team! The community is welcoming, encouraging and empowering (spoiler alert: it’s a lot of fun). It’s the kind of place that makes you want to keep coming back again and again - even if you’re a beginner. Highly recommend!
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Bri Gray
★★★★★
September 24, 2026
There are a lot of BJJ gyms out there, but Team Randori is something special.
They have standards and they hold you to them. They keep a safe environment.The expectation is that you work hard, keep learning, and continue to grow. But what makes that so meaningful is that the people here genuinely want to see you succeed.
The black belts aren't just names on a wall. They're on the mats, hands on, teaching, drilling, and rolling with students. They invest in you. They pay attention. They care about your progress.
And the community? That's probably one of my favorite things about this place. It's hard work, but it's hard work surrounded by really good people who want to see each other win. There is a place here for everyone. Hobbyists, competitors, beginners, experienced practitioners, young, old, big, small, and everything in between.
I also appreciate that Team Randori isn't stuck in the mindset of “this is how we've always done it.” They're willing to evolve with the times, continue learning, adapt techniques and training, and find better ways to help people improve.
For me, Jiu Jitsu has become about a lot more than learning how to fight. It's about challenging yourself, building confidence, finding your people, and becoming a better version of yourself along the way. Team Randori has created an environment where all of that can happen.
If you've been thinking about trying BJJ but keep telling yourself you're too old, too out of shape, too inexperienced, too nervous, or that you won't fit in, come try it.
You don't have to know what you're doing. You just have to be willing to show up.
The rest, you can learn here.
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Baz Williams
★★★★★
September 15, 2026
Amazing BJJ Academy for kids. The instructors know exactly what to do to help build confidence in young children. I would give them 6 stars if I could!
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Thomas
★★★★★
September 1, 2026
I trained for a summer with Team Randori and had an exceptional experience. The coaches were incredibly welcoming and supportive of all skill levels, while still providing challenging and high-quality instruction. Most importantly, they’ve built a fantastic community with a strong, positive culture where everyone wants to see each other improve. Also - they have clean mats. I highly recommend Team Randori to anyone looking to train BJJ.
Seeing students work grappling techniques on the mat is what real training looks like—no shortcuts, just focused drilling, great coaching, and steady progress.
At Team Randori Martial Arts, every grappling class is led by IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors who teach each technique step by step. We offer adult, kids, and ladies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, clean, structured, family-friendly environment.
• Black Belt instructors every class
• Beginner-friendly BJJ with a clear progression path
• No long-term contracts, limited memberships
Fall is a great time to start, and families around Annapolis are joining us now.
“At Team Randori we don’t sell memberships—we build results.”
✅ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Annapolis (No Contracts)
✅ Train the right way – Black Belt instructors
✅ Safe beginner BJJ classes – Annapolis
Try BJJ for 30 days and get a FREE uniform. We’re the only IBJJF-registered academy in Annapolis with Black Belts teaching every class.
👉 Claim your 30-Day Trial Membership: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
Great technique starts from the ground up. That low, balanced base is the foundation of every sweep, takedown, and self-defense move you’ll learn here—taught step by step by IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors.
Whether you join our adult, kids, or ladies Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program, every class follows a clear progression path.
Safe, structured, and family-friendly • Beginner-friendly • No long-term contracts
Families from Annapolis, Severna Park, and Odenton choose us because we keep memberships limited so every student gets real attention on the mat.
Try BJJ this fall with a 30-Day Trial and get a FREE BJJ uniform. Team Randori is the only IBJJF-registered academy in Annapolis with Black Belts teaching every class.
Claim your 30-Day Trial now: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
Nothing beats hearing our training helps people level up. One member wrote: “Awesome gym! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their jiu jitsu!” That’s what we work for every day at Team Randori Martial Arts.
Our adult and kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs are structured, safe, and beginner-friendly—built for real progress whether you’re new or returning. We proudly serve students from Annapolis, Edgewater, Davidsonville, Arnold, Severna Park, Millersville, Odenton, Riva, Highland Beach, and Cedarwood Cove.
Ready to start this fall? Come try a class and join the Jiu Jitsu Annapolis community.
“At Team Randori we don’t sell memberships—we build results.”
✅ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Annapolis (No Contracts)
✅ Black Belt Instructors
✅ Safe Beginner BJJ Classes
Try for 30 days + get a FREE BJJ uniform.
Team Randori is the only IBJJF-registered academy in Annapolis with Black Belts teaching—clean, proven, and contract-free.
👉 Claim your 30-Day Trial now: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
Most athletes spend hours every week training their bodies—but almost no time deliberately training their minds.
That creates a Mental Performance Gap.
In this video, Professor Al Hogan breaks down the Law of Attraction and explains how your dominant thoughts can influence the people, situations, behaviors, and opportunities you notice and respond to.
The principle is simple:
You tend to move toward what you consistently think about.
For athletes, that means what you repeatedly focus on matters.
If your mind is constantly focused on failure, mistakes, losing, or what might go wrong, those thoughts can affect how you approach training and competition.
But when you deliberately focus on your goals, preparation, improvement, confidence, and the athlete you are working to become, you begin creating a different mental pattern.
Mental performance isn't about ignoring problems or pretending Mental performance isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is positive.
It's about learning to discipline your thinking and intentionally focus your attention on the thoughts that support the performance you want.
Your body needs training.
So does your mind.
Train the physical.
Train the technical.
Train the mental.
Fill the Mental Performance Gap.
🥋 Team Randori Martial Arts
🧠 Identity Forge™ Mental Performance System
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All ages, all levels—one team 🥋
Tuesday nights at our academy: kids and adults training side by side in a safe, structured, family-friendly space. Whether it’s self-defense, fitness, or a new fall challenge, our BJJ classes meet you where you are.
Families from Edgewater, Arnold, and Annapolis train with us because every kids, adult, and ladies class is taught by IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors—no shortcuts, no contracts, just steady progress.
• Black Belt instructors every class
• Beginner-friendly for all ages
• Limited memberships for personal attention
Try BJJ for 30 days + get a FREE uniform.
Claim your 30 Day Trial now: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
What do you expect from yourself when things don’t go your way?
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we often walk onto the mat already carrying expectations.
“He’s probably going to smash me.”
“I always struggle against this guy.”
“What if I get taken down?”
The problem is that those expectations can change the way we perform before the match or round even begins. We become tense. We hesitate. We stop trusting our technique. And sometimes, we actually contribute to creating the outcome we were worried about.
In this video, I break down The Law of Expectations and how it applies to BJJ, competition, and mental performance.
Positive expectations aren’t about telling yourself, “I’m definitely going to win.”
Instead, develop expectations around what you can control:
🥋 I expect myself to be prepared.
🥋 I expect myself to stay composed.
🥋 I expect myself to compete hard.
🥋 I expect myself to make adjustments when something goes wrong.
🥋 I expect myself to keep working.
Because in Jiu-Jitsu, something eventually WILL go wrong. Your takedown might fail. You may get tired. You may end up underneath a tough opponent.
The real question is:
What do you expect from yourself when that happens?
Here’s your mental performance challenge for the week:
Before every training session, ask yourself:
“What do I expect from myself today?”
Then step onto the mat and practice living up to that expectation.
Train your technique.
Train your body.
Train your mind.
The best BJJ lessons come from watching your instructor break down a technique and then drilling it yourself—and that’s how we teach every class in Annapolis.
Our IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors demonstrate, coach, and train alongside students, so you understand the “why” behind each move. Our classes work for beginners and experienced athletes alike, including adult, ladies, and kids BJJ in a safe, structured, family-friendly room.
• Black Belt instructors every class
• Beginner-friendly Annapolis BJJ
• Supportive, growth-focused community
No long-term contracts.
Try BJJ for 30 days and get a free uniform.
Claim your 30-Day Trial now: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
Big energy, little belts, and a whole lot of confidence on the mat 🥋
This crew is what kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about: laughing, learning, and building real self defense skills in a safe, structured room. Our martial arts classes mix fun with focus, so beginners feel welcome while returning students keep leveling up through grappling classes that actually make sense.
Families around Annapolis and nearby Severna Park come to us for beginner-friendly coaching, clear progress, and Black Belt instruction. If you have been searching for Jiu Jitsu Annapolis programs for kids, adults, or ladies, fall is a great season to get started.
Come meet the team and see how BJJ can help your child grow stronger, calmer, and more confident.
“At Team Randori we don’t sell memberships—we build results.”
✅Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Annapolis (No Contracts)
✅Train BJJ the Right Way – Black Belt Instructors
✅Safe Beginner BJJ Classes – Annapolis
Try For 30 Days and get a A Free BJJ Uniform🥋
We are the only academy in Annapolis that is IBJJF registered and where Black Belts are the instructors. So come learn BJJ at a structured, beginner-friendly academy, where there are no unnecessary membership contracts. Team Randori is Safe, Clean, and Proven.
👉 Claim you 30 Day Trial Membership NOW!!! Click here to start 👉https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
Training is better with the right people beside you.
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes build real friendships and a supportive team that pushes you to improve—whether you’re here for self defense, fitness, or the mental challenge. This fall is a great time to start training around Annapolis, Highland Beach, and Cedarwood Cove.
We offer kids, adult, and ladies BJJ, taught by IBJJF-registered Black Belt instructors in a safe, clean, family-friendly academy.
✔ Beginner-friendly for all levels
✔ No long-term contracts—ever
✔ A community that feels like family
Try BJJ for 30 days and get a free uniform. Claim your 30-Day Trial now: https://kick.site/ddjwvexi
What do you really believe about yourself as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?
“I’m not athletic.”
“I’m terrible at takedowns.”
“I can’t compete.”
“I’m too old to get good at this.”
When we repeat these thoughts often enough, we can begin treating them as facts—and then start training and performing in ways that reinforce them.
In this episode of the Team Randori Mental Performance series, we explore Brian Tracy’s Law of Belief and how the beliefs you hold about yourself can influence the way you approach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
This isn’t about pretending you’re better than you are or using empty positive thinking. It’s about recognizing the difference between your current ability and your potential to improve.
Instead of saying:
❌ “I’m bad at takedowns.”
Try:
✅ “My takedowns need work, so I’m going to work on them.”
Instead of:
❌ “I can’t do this.”
Try:
✅ “I haven’t learned how to do this yet.”
That simple shift can change how you approach mistakes, difficult positions, competition, and the entire learning process.
At Team Randori, we believe real confidence is built through preparation, experience, persistence, and evidence.
Train. Make mistakes. Ask questions. Make corrections. Keep showing up.
Your beliefs don’t need to tell you that you’re already great.
They need to allow you to believe that you can become better.
🥋 That’s the Law of Belief.
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