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Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Forest Hill, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule belairbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (443) 903-4727
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 10–11 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“They even have kids classes, my son attends this gym and is in the processing of learning.”
“Reasonable size classes where I get enough one-on-one instructor time.”
“I’ve never had trouble finding good training partners, and the sparring is solid.”
“if you want to compete or just be active totally the best mma school out there”
“I regularly train at a different HarCo gym but Belair BJJ has always welcomed me to their open mats.”
Other martial arts here
“I started BJJ w/ Sergio a few weeks ago and I can tell you … this place is PERFECT if you are looking for a friendly, fun and high energetic Jiu Jitsu classes.”
“Professor Pimentel and Coach Nate have created the perfect atmosphere for anyone to learn BJJ/Muay Thai/MMA.”
What members say
“The atmosphere here is welcoming, making it easy to focus on improving.”
“I started BJJ w/ Sergio a few weeks ago and I can tell you … this place is PERFECT if you are looking for a friendly, fun and high energetic Jiu Jitsu classes.”
“We found that he (and my husband and I) craved the structure and discipline that is required when learning technique and the methodology behind MMA and BJJ.”
“I’ve never had trouble finding good training partners, and the sparring is solid.”
“The clean, state-of-the-art facility accommodates practitioners of all ages and skill levels, making it the perfect place for our father-son martial arts journey.”
“It may take a while to adjust to the change, but it's well worth it.”
From the reviews
My son started MMA three years ago when he was five. He attended a different location that unfortunately closed. However, he was introduced to Professor Sergio and learned from his for several months. After the facility closed, he took a six month hiatus so that he could enjoy being a child for a bit.
This gym is hands down one of the best places to train in Jiu-Jitsu. The community is supportive, and the coaches are experienced, always giving clear instruction. I’ve never had trouble finding good training partners, and the sparring is solid. The atmosphere here is welcoming, making it easy to focus on improving.
My 14-year-old son and I fell in love with the Muay Thai program at Belair BJJ in Maryland where Coaches Taylor and Dominick provide exceptional instruction in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
Having a great time and getting in better shape than I was ever expecting. I was a little intimidated at the prospect of doing BJJ and MMA training. I was already doing CrossFit and wanted to add in something different I am in my early 50's and working on getting into better condition.
New to muay thai? Start at Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai
Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Bel Air BJJ & Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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