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Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Baltimore, Maryland

Kids & teens Private lessons Competition

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (410) 710-8699

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-mat times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Judo classes on the schedule at Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Judo 15 mentions

“This is the best and most practical and effective instruction you can receive in Baltimore City for children and adults.”

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🏆 Competition (Shiai) 2 mentions

“Wayne Hargrove is not only an outstanding Jiu Jitsu competitor, but he’s an even better teacher.”

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🥇 Olympic Judo

“Professor Wayne is a highly competitive black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo with international competition experience.”

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🤸 Throws (Nage-waza)

“Back in the day Wayne helped me a lot with my judo throws and was an incredible training partner in preparation for competition.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He worked with me one-on-one.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“And if you just looking to start he’ll teach you the basics needed for the future be it in competition or self defense or just working out to get in shape!”

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Other martial arts here

Judo dojos are often multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 31 mentions

“Sensei Wayne Hargrove is one of the best teachers I’ve had — and I’ve been in this sport (judo and BJJ) for more than two decades, and been to clubs across the country.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Professor Wayne has decades of experience in real martial arts, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts and judo.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“And if you just looking to start he’ll teach you the basics needed for the future be it in competition or self defense or just working out to get in shape!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, wrestling, or sambo alongside your judo, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 51 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Sensei Wayne Hargrove is one of the best teachers I’ve had — and I’ve been in this sport (judo and BJJ) for more than two decades, and been to clubs across the country.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I just dropped into my first class with Professor Wayne today.”

🤝 respectful, no-ego dojo 15 mentions

“Great family oriented environment to be in, conducive to learning with friendly people and even better instruction.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 15 mentions

“It is the combination of competition experience, exceptional technique, and an educational background that make Wayne one of the best martial arts instructors in the DMV.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Professor Wayne introduced my son to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his confidence has grown tremendously.”

🏆 active competition team 12 mentions

“And if you just looking to start he’ll teach you the basics needed for the future be it in competition or self defense or just working out to get in shape!”

From the reviews

Love Love Love! My son has become so much more self confident. He takes a lot of pride in how his appearance is in class. He looks forward to going to each class. My son has learned so much more than Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Sensei Wayne also teaches them life lessons that he uses daily.

★★★★★ — Leslie, Jul 2025

I have taken classes with professor Wayne for a few months now and I have really enjoyed my time. I love how he switches up the warm ups and makes us do challenging Jiu Jitsu inspired games. He has taught me great and useful techniques and he makes the classes fun.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Nov 2023

Before we bow out of class, our instructor, Professor Wayne Hargrove says, “Practice makes...” Then, in unison, we respond, “Progress.” He taught us that, “Practice Makes Progress.” If you learn from him, you will progress to heights you never imagined. You can feel something special about his academy, Team ConneXions.

★★★★★ — Emmanuel, Jun 2024

Team ConneXions has been and incredible blessing to myself and my son. Admin is extremely polite . The environment is family friendly and inviting. My son started tutoring with Professor Wayne over the summer and was dealing with having some anxiety in his 4th grade classroom .

★★★★★ — Ministrymom, Nov 2023

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Your first judo class at Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Judo is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your sensei, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Team ConneXions Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5721 Pimlico Rd, Baltimore, MD21209

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