Jiu Jitsu Dojos in Arnold

Arnold, MD - 21012 | (443) 339-8130

Details: Ivey League MMA was founded in 2008 by Danny Ives as a place where people of all levels/genders/ages could join to learn real mixed martial arts (MMA). We started out with just 3 classes a week. These classes were held at a place called “Universal Gymnastics” right off of Best Gate Road, across the street from the Annapolis Mall. The classes/styles taught were Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian “Gracie” Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling. We combined these styles into our brand of Mixed Martial Arts. The goal was to offer a wide variety of martial arts styles in order for students to become as well rounded as possible. In the beginning we made due with what we had and got the most out of our training in that gymnastics studio. Over time We started to grow little by little and pretty soon Ivey League MMA needed it’s own building to call home. We moved Ivey League right up the street from Annapolis to Severna Park, behind the bowling alley on Ritchie Hwy. It was at that point when we moved to Severna Park we launched our children’s program which quickly grew into one of the biggest programs in all of Maryland. After a few years we ended up out growing that location too. From there we moved to our current location in Arnold, inside the YWCA building. We’ve been inside the YWCA for almost 3 years now. Many of the students who started with us back at the gymnastics center are still here today training with us. It’s crazy how far we’ve come and we’ve very appreciative for all the wonderful people we’ve been able to work with and help over the years. These days Ivey League MMA is known all over the United State and beyond for top level training in mix martial arts. That’s something we’re all very proud of.