The environment here is both welcoming and challenging, whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient and passionate about teaching BJJ and Self Defense.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gi and no-gi grappling for ages 14 and up. Learn to control bigger, stronger opponents with leverage, timing and position, in a room where advanced belts are glad to work with beginners.
Ages 14+Gi + No-GiJudo + WrestlingBeginners welcome
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Technique beats size
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art focused on control, leverage, positioning and submissions. It teaches you to defend yourself against larger or stronger opponents while improving strength, flexibility, endurance and problem-solving under pressure.
Our classes include gi and no-gi training and draw on Judo and Wrestling to build a complete grappling foundation. Professor Cherry is an IBJJF 3rd degree black belt, a 2nd degree Kodokan Judo black belt and a former college and Army wrestler, and Coach Akaash and Coach DJ both earned their black belts under him in 2024.
In class
Why people train BJJ here
- Practical self-defense that works against size and strength
- A complete grappling base: guard, passing, takedowns and pins
- Balance, coordination and conditioning
- Confidence and discipline that carry off the mat
- A supportive team that is law enforcement and military friendly
01
Gi
Grips, collars and sleeves reward precise technique, and make the fundamentals stick.
02
No-Gi
Faster scrambles and wrestling-heavy positions that translate directly to self-defense.
03
Lineage
Professor Cherry earned his black belt under Carlos Catania of Team Sergio Penha in 2013.
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One of the best well rounded BJJ gyms I have been to. LE/Military friendly with a good group of people to train with including advanced belts willing to work with beginners.
I’ve been training at Bellicose MMA since I was 13 years old in 2015, and now at 23 I’m still proud to be a part of this amazing community! I currently train in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai, and the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about what they do.
FAQ
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: your questions
Anything else, call (240) 286-5219 and a coach will help.
I am out of shape. Should I get fit first?
No. Start where you are. Jiu jitsu builds conditioning as you learn, and coaches scale every drill to your level.
Do I need a gi?
Ask us when you book your free class and we will tell you what to bring. No-gi classes are trained in athletic clothes.
Is this good for law enforcement and military?
Yes. Professor Cherry spent over 28 years in federal law enforcement and teaches defensive tactics to federal agents, and members describe the room as LE and military friendly.
Can I compete?
Professor Cherry has trained Wrestling, BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA competitors, and Bowie MMA teams brought home medals from NAGA and the Good Fight Thanksgiving Throwdown. Talk to your coach about competing.
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Try Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu free
Come see the room for yourself. Beginners are welcome at any time, and a coach will walk you through everything in your first class.
- Real instructors, led by a US Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee
- Classes for ages 3 and up, from first-timers to competitors
- Near the Crofton bowling alley, with plenty of parking
Your first class is free
Tell us who’s training and we’ll save you a spot on the mat.