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Mission Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Arnold, 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 (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule missiontkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 410-432-2970
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have different classes, and even starting with no experience, they work with you even at a beginners level and help build your confidence and technique.”
“If you're looking for a place where your children can learn self-discipline, respect, and how to take care of themselves in a fight, this is the place for you.”
“Not only have I seen results from the workouts but I am also learning self defense techniques which are extremely useful in my line of work as a real estate agent.”
Other martial arts here
“In fact, it’s gone so well that our daughter, yes our daughter takes boxing there.”
“When we moved to Annapolis, we brought our daughter to a trial Taekwondo class at MMA so she could continue the lessons she started in our old town.”
What members say
“Master Colin Cook and Coach Dustin Groff are both excellent instructors, awesome with kids and just a pleasure to work with!”
“The gym environment is friendly and welcoming to everyone.”
“It also feels like a real community/family atmosphere with the events they hold and my son loves the ninja nights.”
“Not only have I seen results from the workouts but I am also learning self defense techniques which are extremely useful in my line of work as a real estate agent.”
“If you're looking for a place where your children can learn self-discipline, respect, and how to take care of themselves in a fight, this is the place for you.”
“If you're looking for a place where your children can learn self-discipline, respect, and how to take care of themselves in a fight, this is the place for you.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for yourself or your child(ren) to gain confidence, respect, physical fitness and self defense in a fun environment then look no further. Master Colin and coach Dustin will have you and your child(ren) learning everything needed to defend yourselves.
When we moved to Annapolis, we brought our daughter to a trial Taekwondo class at MMA so she could continue the lessons she started in our old town. We were all immediately impressed by the way Colin and Dustin run their gym - it's like a second home to us now.
This is an awesome martial arts studio serving children and adults, featuring Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Gym Ninjas (combined martial arts and gymnastics) and Fight Fit programs. My children are in the Tae Kwon Do program and I train Boxing, Muay Thai and Tae Kwon Do here as well.
Im sitting here watching my son's class and It is just amazing how good Colin is with them. He is a great teacher with a mix of tough love with true empathy. The children take him seriously but aren't scared of him. They respect him. He makes classes dynamic and fun. All the kids pay attention and have a great time.
New to muay thai? Start at Mission Martial Arts
Mission Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Mission Martial Arts
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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