Bams Martial Arts & Fitness

Fantastic experience: Family run with family values! Couldn’t get be run any better! Looking forward to my daughter growing and developing under their leadership!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been looking for a place like this for at least 10 yrs. A Dojo that is so much more than school, but a Family of True Honor & Respect & Learning. Day 1—u will leave in pain (this is a Good thing!!! And honorable!!) From the smallest child to the oldest adult…there’s respect shown, effort encouraged, and knowledge shared on so very many levels!!! Im not one for being at a loss for words, but….a hot bath w epsom salt & baking soda becomes familiar (im well over 40 & not in the best shape) and i Love it!! Although every class is different (there is Zero boredom here), you leave each day feeling proud of yourself and grateful for life. BAMS is pure Serotonin & Dopamine & Adrenaline expressed in a controlled respectful environment. And yet…..it’s! so! much! more! It is an honor to have found this school. Yes, it does appear that classes are taught in a traditional manner where younger students are allowed to see how the older students behave/perform in class. But this is a Good thing! It is honorable to have young black belts teaching my oldness new things!! It is….. not only honorable….it’s a vital part of learning. Ive read reviews below & id encourage people to understand that living in Md is not cheap. And as a family oriented facility in a family oriented art practice…..we’re supposed to care for one another. But aye….my experiences are mine. And im grateful. So….BAM! And no im not paid for this review. This isnt Amazon. In fact….i just left class a bit ago & im sitting in the tub soaking in epsom salt wishing the water were hotter because we learned a lot tonight.

Fantastic experience: Great place, the Sensei is nice with the kids and firm with the lesson. Great for the community. Thank you for all you do! B Williams

Positive experience: It's a small style family owned martial arts studio. They were offering classes via zoom due to covid and also in person following necessary protocols. My 15 yr old grandson attends. He's never taken any martial arts or self defense classes or sports classes before. He loves his karate class. At the time of this post he's beginning 3rd month.

Fantastic experience: This place is the best even thought I've only been there once I love this place so "F" you better regret saying what you said or I will use my skills on you.

Fantastic experience: Best Martial arts school. They really believe in a well-rounded child; and incorporate your child's performance at school and at home to determine if they can test for the next belt level.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful team, I love being there feels like a family, besides teaching the kids respect, self defense and feel confident. The instructors are super super. Thanks the Bambs.

Fantastic experience: The instructors here are the best. I love how they encourage the kids, teaching yhem never to give up, manners as well as discipline. My son loves going here.

Fantastic experience: A good day with fellow martial artist work on some PTK Stick Drills

Fantastic experience: My son attends Bams and he loves it. They teach great discipline and techniques. My son has made great strides in both respecting others and his fighting techniques. I would recommend anyone to send their kids here!!

Fantastic experience: I've been there for a couple years now and I've been through the ups and downs, and can I say that these people will change you for the better, mentally, physically, and spiritually. They prepare you how to deal with your emotions and any adversity that could come your way in life.

Fantastic experience: I found The BAMs four years ago in my search for an intense workout. From the moment I arrived I knew I was in the right place. It has been an awesome journey with both personal highs and lows. Martial Arts was something new for me coming from a ballet background. They actually helped me find ways to blend the two and feel comfortable in class. I would say this has been a great experience for me and I really appreciate all of the hard work and life lessons along the way. Excellent school for children and adults interested in martial arts.

Fantastic experience: My 6 year old son loves the Bams and is always excited to learn more. My son refers The Bams as his family, ( his brothers and his teachers). An only child never exposed to this type of environment, welcomed the first day. Self confidence, attitude, respect, and honor are important to him...Its amazing how a 6 year old respects and honor his Creed, his professor and Masters and his peers. I've seen my son blossom into an honorable respectable intelligent 6 year old boy destined for success and determined to do more, be more.

Fantastic experience: My son started Kung Fu with the BAMS in 2017 and he loves it! The professor and Master K are professional, organized, and thorough. They are truly committed to the program and wanting the best out of the kids that attend. Master K is great with my son and she doesn't play around. Allowing my son to learn, discipline, focus , and respect. I am happy I found this program. My son is bi-racial and the group is very diverse which is also what attracted me. They are also very experienced and the best at what they do. Great program for ALL ages.

Fantastic experience: My son has been a part of this Academy for almost five years. The way they’ve treated us and him has been nothing short of perfection! He started once a week at Lifetime Fitness and soon enough we moved him to their base academy, where he’s been til this day. We can’t thank them enough for the work they’ve put on for these kids, it’s been a pleasure being prt of this academy!

Fantastic experience: We found BAMS during a difficult season of our family's life. We knew we wanted to have something that was productive for our daughter, but we never expected to find a place that almost immediately felt like a second home. From the very first class, we felt welcomed and supported. The owners, Kimber and Bam, as well as the fellow student leaders in the school work hard to make sure that they are not only cultivating exceptional martial arts instruction, but also a strong community. They encourage a lifestyle of total self mastery. Every class is more than simply learning forms and drills, but is also full of wisdom and life lessons on confidence, success, focus, and respect. We were so impressed with this school and community that my husband and I joined a month after my daughter. I went from being almost completely sedentary to working out four times a week (and loving it) at five months pregnant. They modified the workout for me so that I could participate with my physical limitations during pregnancy and every class is full of positive energy, lots of sweat, and pushes everyone in class to really dig past what they think they are capable of. In the short time we have been here, our daughter has shown so much progress not only in her skill, but also confidence and focus and we have found that doing this as a family has been a source of strength and comfort. I am infinitely grateful to have found this place and look forward to growing in my own self mastery with these teachers as a guide and support for years to come. I recommend this school to anyone who not only wants an awesome workout, but a space to uplevel their lives through the development of personal strength, positivity, focus, and mindset mastery.

Fantastic experience: This school is really great for young children. I was told by a few other martial arts centers that my son was to young to be in a kung fu class. But not at the BAMS center! This is a family owned and operated business with world champion black belt, vetted individuals that teach not just martial arts but true values to youth and adults. My son, now 4 years old has learned a lot about respect, unity, and has gained knowledge that I am sure he will take with him many years to come! Thank you Master K and Master Bam for reinforcing the values I teach my son at home at your center and making my son a little ninja.

Fantastic experience: Bams Martial Arts and Fitness is a great place for children ages 2 and up to learn martial arts. My daughter Trinity has improved in being assertive, student helper overall skilled in class. It's truly amazing to see how much Trinity has bloomed over the years with Ms. Kimber and Professor Bam. We are excited to be apart of this winning team. Kudos to my daughter Trinity for never giving up and always pushing forward.

Fantastic experience: This is an amazing martial arts school. The instructors are top world competitors and they are amazing teachers. I never thought I would fall in love with Kung Fu until got into my first class. The women's self defensive classes are effective and a great way to burn calories. Try it. You will love it.

Fantastic experience: I became interested in Martial Arts after taking a Tai Chi class with the county recreation department. As an adult beginner I was looking for dedicated adult class at a time I could attend. This is what initially attracted me to The BAMs because they had twice a week classes at 8:20 pm. They were very welcoming and attentive at my first session and just the right amount of intimidating. You immediately knew they expected you to work hard but that you would get better. Professor Bam and Master K don't just have the credentials on paper, you can tell by the way they conduct themselves, that they love what they do and care about you getting the most out of every time you go. It's obvious they have spent years improving themselves and improving their techniques for teaching and motivating people. They also have built a great support staff with Master Green, Ms. Brittany, and all the senior students. I am happy to have found the school and would definitely recommend it to others. For me, each time I go, sweat and pain are a given but so are improvement and a sense of accomplishment.

Fantastic experience: The Bams impressive team can take any individual (beginner, like myself, or blackbelt) to a whole new level in their martial arts/self defense skills/fitness/attitude. Thanks to this amazing Dojo I am stronger in every way.