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BJJ Academies in Maryland.

Maryland's BJJ scene is anchored by Baltimore. Yamasaki Academy — the network founded by Master Mario and Master Fernando Yamasaki — has multiple Maryland locations and is described as offering world-class training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai. Baltimore Martial Arts Academy in Catonsville has been teaching BJJ and MMA since 1995, making it one of the state's longest-running BJJ rooms.

Other Baltimore-area academies include Baltimore BJJ in Essex, Ground Control (with a women's BJJ program), Rollstar Jiu Jitsu, Charm City Mixed Martial Arts, The Compound BJJ, Form Jiu Jitsu Academy, and Zenyo Jiu Jitsu.

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Tournaments and seminars in Maryland.

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CompetitionNAGA Baltimore Grappling Championship 2026

Baltimore Convention Center - Hall D · Baltimore, Maryland

North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with divisions for all ages, belt ranks, and skill levels, at Baltimore Convention Center - Hall D in Baltimore, Maryland.

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CompetitionGrappling Industries Maryland December 2026

Hagerstown Field House · Hagerstown, Maryland

Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Hagerstown Field House in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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