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Baltimore Academy of Defence

Xingyiquan & Baguazhang Kung fu, HEMA, American and Pirate Swordsmanship

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MMA for Street fighting & Self-Defense

Learn something proven to actually work!

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Our curriculum is focused on applying the fundamentals of modern MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) to self-defense scenarios on the street and out in the real world. Tested, proven, effective techniques that actually work in reality and not just on the mat.

  • Stance, footwork and defence
  • Punching / Striking
  • Stand up grappling
  • Falling down, and getting back up
  • Fighting on the ground
  • Escapes
  • Chokes
  • Joint locking / Submission grappling
  • Weapons and other real world concerns

Learn techniques from Boxing, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Jujitsu, Kung Fu and other martial arts styles, but more importantly, learn how to use them effectively together.

Our method focuses on realistic resistance training, pressure testing, and sparring, with an emphasis on teaching applications likely to be useful in real world self-defense situations.

Very beginner friendly, no previous experience required.

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The Baltimore Academy of Defence currently holds all group classes at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Conveniently located in the Baltimore neighborhood of Federal Hill / Riverside, next to the historic Fort McHenry.

1530 Battery Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Phone / Text: 410.929.6667
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