
Learn something proven to actually work!
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.

Private Seminars Available
You can book an instructor from the Baltimore Academy of Defence to teach a private self-defense seminar for your group or organization. We specialize in teaching beginners, and are happy to host your group in our space, or to travel and teach you at your location.
What would you do when confronted by violence?
Don’t get hurt by what you don’t know.
When something happens, know what to do.
Learn to protect yourself. Our “MMA for Self-Defense” seminar is designed to teach you what you don’t know about protecting yourself, or the people you love from violence.
This program is beginner friendly and intended for people of all abilities, who may not be interested in studying traditional martial arts full time, but still want to feel confident that they have an appropriate response in a bad situation.
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