Kanjizai Jiu-Jitsu

Yes. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the original form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), developed by the Gracie family around leverage and technique rather than size. Many BJJ schools today focus on sport competition, while Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at Kanjizai keeps the focus on real-world self-defense for kids and adults.

Yes! We offer one-on-one private lessons for all ages. 30-minute lessons are $55 for 1 (use within 30 days), $200 for 4 (use within 60 days), or $450 for 10 (use within 90 days). 60-minute lessons are $100 for 1 (use within 30 days), $350 for 4 (use within 60 days), or $800 for 10 (use within 90 days). To reschedule a booked lesson, cancel at least 24 hours before its start time.

We keep tuition simple, and there are no contracts — ever. Individual memberships are $125/month for 4 classes per month, $175/month for 8 classes per month, or $195/month for unlimited classes. Family memberships cover the whole family: $225/month for 4 classes per month, $325/month for 8 classes per month, or $365/month for unlimited classes. The best way to start is our free intro plus 10 days of classes.

There are many great martial art schools in our community and each has a unique benefit. However, we pride ourselves on teaching students to be well-rounded martial artists inside and outside of our studio. We focus on safety and fun as our two pillars of education, and we're an award-winning academy recognized by the Baltimore Sun Readers' Choice and rated 5.0★ by our families on Google. Apart from the physical, our members are a close-knit, supportive community. We pride ourselves in being a martial arts family.

Head Instructor Kevin Lockett opened Kanjizai in 2012. He has over 25 years experience in martial arts, and has trained with some of the top instructors in the world. He received his first instructor certification in Ise, Japan in 2007, under Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura, then expanded his credentials in 2015 by becoming a Certified Gracie Trainer under Grandmaster Rorion Gracie.

Our classes are on-going, and use a rotating curriculum. New members can begin their journey anytime. The first step is the toughest, and there is no cost or obligation to get started. So we recommend you start training as soon as possible!

Safety is our #1 priority at Kanjizai. With beginner-level classes, and an atmosphere of positivity, students help each other to grow and progress safely. Senior students take on roles as leaders, not enforcers. Kanjizai students learn early that the best way to progress quickly is to help their classmates progress along with them.

Yes, although we highly recommend parents to stay and watch their child's first class. This helps in their confidence and comfort level, but more importantly, we want you to see firsthand what makes our academy such a great place for your child to train.

Our belt testing fees are $50. For adults in our Gracie University program, there may be other testing fees due to the Gracie organization.

No. Training in jiu-jitsu teaches the opposite of violence and aggression. The focus is on staying calm, maintaining self-control, and behaving honorably in all scenarios, in and out of the academy. Jiu-Jitsu translates to "the gentle art," and emphasizes a defensive mindset.