Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

Essex Day 2026 🟥

We kicked things off with Family BJJ, one of our favorite opportunities for our kids to share the mats with their parents. They get to show off the skills and confidence they’ve built through all their hard work, while their parents get to experience BJJ through their eyes. It’s always a fun and special time for our families and instructors.

Then we rolled into an open mat before heading outside for Essex Day, celebrating the neighborhood we’re proud to call home. Matt Haines was once again defeated in the blueberry pie-eating contest, though an official inquiry into the hardness of this year’s pies has been requested.

This weekend also marked one year since we opened the doors to our new location. In that year, we’ve watched it grow into a real home for our community. A place to train, grow, compete, make friends and be part of something bigger.

Celebrating that milestone alongside the Essex community felt pretty fitting. We’re proud to be here and our doors are always open. Come train and be part of what’s next for Baltimore BJJ.

09/18/2026

Tomorrow during Essex Day...

All Shirts that aren't rashguards
(short, long, with or w/o sleeves) are $10

Donation bin shirts are FREE!

Rashguards and Shorts are $45 (as low as we can go!)

All of this is for 9/19 ONLY!

As for sign up deals...
If you sign up on 9/19 it's 50% off your first two months.

See Rob for details.

09/18/2026

9/19

09/17/2026

Congratulations to Perryn Rico Publíco he is now an officer of the Maryland State Transportation Authority.

Perryn was a 2020 graduate alongside Coach Matt. He was a team captain, 2020 county champion, and multiple time state qualifier while at Eastern Tech. He also has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Coach Sullivan and a Towson University graduate where he helped lead their BJJ Club.

Great job Perryn!

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Quirk for taking gold IBJJF Masters Worlds in the Masters 3 Ultra Heavy division.
He has been putting in serious work since falling short a year ago. Way to come back big! First one down.

09/04/2026

We have a new fighter representing Team Balance - Baltimore. Pick Josie Bessard when buying tickets.
Sept 26th - Tall Cedars of Lebanon
Right in our back yard.
Shogun Fights Ricardo Migliarese GRAPPLE ACADEMY MARTIAL ARTS kaiji

08/23/2026

A big thanks to Mexican On The Run for catering our annual Summer Party.

Jimmy Longoria is always looking out and even brought the food truck when the weather report became concerning.

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Baltimore's Authentic Mexican Food Truck via Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí Mexico and Los Angeles, Cal

08/23/2026

Congratulations to everyone who was promoted yesterday!

This crop of blue belts have been consistently working hard for years. For some this first promotion was a long time coming but it was filled with the typical set backs. Some stepped away for years and some just had to get out of their own way. In the end they all showed determination and grit to keep putting in the work. Congratulations to Betsy, Jaden, Josh, Kyle, and Nick!

Our lone purple belt came to us with several years of experience already. He just needed a little bit of time sharpening his teeth on our mats. He also happens to be a dentist so that came pretty easy. Congrats to Rich!

Lastly, our new brown belts. They have have been with the gym a few years shy of a decade. Both have put their time in competing and both have taken on rolls as instructors. They continue to exemplify the culture at Baltimore BJJ. Congrats Tim and Nicole!