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TESTIMONIALS
Chuck Saunders
40, Telecommunications
“I started training January 2009. I started training here because honestly I don’t like lifting weights, I don’t like to run, I’ve been working a lot and I figure this would be a good, fun way to get in shape. I like the camaraderie with the guys. I’ve met a lot of good guys here. It’s just a really good atmosphere to train, everyone makes you feel welcome. No one’s trying to hurt anybody, which I can appreciate, and that’s a big reason why I like it here. Training has absolutely benefited me in my day to day life. Before I started training I was having back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pains. A lot of that derived from sports when I was younger and lifting weights. I was a little skeptical about coming in here, being afraid I’d make my injuries worse. But just the opposite happened, everything got better it was like a miracle. Due to stretching and training, I’ve never felt better. I would say come in here and give it a go. You can come in here and try it out. There’s no pressure, Lee doesn’t put pressure on anybody to sign up, and you can go at your own speed. I’d suggest it to anybody, and I have. I wish I could get in here more. I feel better when I do. I just want to keep it going even though I’ve hit the big 4-0.”
Matt Morrison
27, Construction
“I just like the intensity and the brotherhood. There’s no egos whatsoever. Everybody is on the same level as soon as you step through that door the belt color drops and everybody comes together. I’m ex military, little twisted, and it really gets me back down and focused, it just helps me day to day through everything. I’d say go for it. The hardest thing for everybody to do is put their foot in the pool, and once you get it you’ve got to jump in head first and just go from there. It’s a matter of getting thru that door; once you do you won’t turn back. It’s just great, good brotherhood; I enjoy everything and have a good time.”
Shaun Boyle
23, CPA
“I started training two years ago. I wrestled in high school and I missed wrestling and I wanted to get back into it after college, I figured jiu jitsu was probably the best way to do that. It’s a really relaxed environment, it’s good for learning, Lee is always willing to walk you through moves and you get to practice them in a live situation. Training keeps me in shape, its kept me from putting a little extra weight after college, and it teaches you discipline. If you want to start training but you are not sure go for it, the best thing you can do is come here try it out and see if you like it. Baltimore BJJ is a great place to train, and a great place to learn.”
Eric Anderson
24, Aerospace Engineer
“Training is a great stress relief. Mentally, it makes you tougher. I love it here, I wouldn’t trade it.”
Damon Hauser
38, Software Engineer
“I’m getting in great physical shape and I’m learning a skill. I learn new skills every single time I come, and I get better every single time I come. It makes me happier and I’m in much better physical condition than I was before. It’s enjoyable, it’s fun to accomplish something every day to learn something every day, and to know you are getting better at something. Definitely come and show up, you really don’t have to be in great shape, you don’t have to be a bodybuilder, marathoner or college wrestle, you can really be just anybody, and you will get better, you will get a lot better, better fast, faster than you would think is possible. It’s been great, everybody is super cool here, super nice, nobody tries to act like a badass, everybody helps everybody. It’s really awesome especially if you are a beginner, everybody will help you. Teachers are great all the students are great, it’s awesome!”
Craig Machado
27, Security Professional
“When I was younger I said I wanted to be a ninja when I grew up, or Patrick Swayze from Roadhouse, so this was pretty much the best route, to learn the martial arts. I love competing, I love the level of physical fitness it demands of you, and keeps you in. Training has helped me in my job as a bouncer and it gives me discipline and keeps me focused and gives me a goal. You never know until you try. Not everyone is going to complete it, but everyone can at least start it. Come in give it shot, and stick it out, you’re not going to regret it.”
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Now it’s YOUR TURN to learn REAL MARTIAL ARTS!
Have you always desired the benefits of martial arts, but never got the chance to try it? Maybe you trained before but had to stop, and you are looking to get back to it. Have you heard of the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through the UFC, and always wanted to try it out? Perhaps you are looking to get in great shape, and you are sick of the boring gym routine. Maybe you miss playing a sport like you did as a kid, and now you are looking to be part of a team again.
No matter why you are interested in training, Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is here for you. We want you to train with us, learn real martial arts, get in the best shape of your life, and have a blast doing it. That is what we are all about.
Ok, so you have seen the countless other martial arts sites and schools, so I don't want to bore you, but I do want to tell you all of the reasons why we are different:
After a seminar with Team Balance head Phil MIgliarese
Why not tae kwon do, karate, kung fu, aikido, etc?
First off, why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, why not the other styles tae kwon do, karate, kung fu, aikido, etc?
Here is the BIG problem. Please bear with me because I am going to explain something that was UNKNOWN to many martial artists for decades:
You HAVE TO train your skills against a resisting opponent to be able to reliably use them in a real situation. That’s right, you HAVE TO.
Let’s take a look at the way traditional martial arts are taught. I am going by experience here because I have a Black Belt in Karate, and I spent countless hours on the tasks below.
Step 1: Learn a movement in the air, possibly practice striking a pad or target
Step 2: Incorporate that move into a “kata” or “form”, which is just a sequence of moves practiced in the air
Step 3: Practice that movement on a partner who is totally compliant, sometimes even encouraged to “be a good dummy”
Step 4: Participate in “point sparring” where the artificially imposed rules have so closed off what is possible that the sparring resembles a game of tag, rather than an actual confrontation.
The class learning techniques
Is YOUR training a WASTE OF TIME?
This type of training DOES NOT prepare you for an actual encounter! In fact, it gives you a FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY because you are lead to think your techniques will always work on the first try.
I trained like this for years, thinking I would be ready for anything, totally convinced my skills were legit. One day in 1993 I witnessed the event that shocked the martial arts world here in the US. It was the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championships(UFC), and a skinny Brazilian named Royce Gracie who crushed the competition, made up mostly of karate, kung fu, and other traditional styles. Gracie used techniques that were foreign to most of the American martial artists, who had been raised on a steady diet of Bruce Lee movies and Kung Fu Theater. I thought it was fluke at first, but Gracie went on to win 3 of the following UFC events, proving that the Brazilian style of Jiu Jitsu was essential for martial arts success.
What was ultimately most revealing about the victory of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the UFC was learning HOW THEY TRAINED to achieve such results. Gone were the flashy kicks in the air and kata, and in its place was a lot of time spent grappling with other opponents, spending time working on moves that looked a lot less like the movies, and a lot more like an actual confrontation. Even MORE amazing was that there were literally THOUSANDS of people, of all ages and abilities, who had been learning jiu jitsu in this way in Brazil. The training was not “too brutal”, as some traditionalists claimed, but rather exactly what was necessary to develop real skill. Jiu Jitsu was in no way limited to the Gracie family, but instead it was a large movement, started by the Gracies, that originated in Brazil. Finally, having reached America, it spread like wildfire!
Instructor Nick Bohli successful in competition.
It’s time for YOU to get good!
Now that you know something about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I would like to tell you why our program gets results. The first thing is the removal of ego in the training area. We simply cannot have any kind of "tough guy" attitude or behavior in the gym. Anyone who has been involved in combat sports for any length of time knows that you must have humility in order to progress. We are committed to a friendly atmosphere for training where you are made to feel welcome.
The second reason is the structure of our program. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in itself is a HUGE area of study. But then Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one piece of the total combat puzzle. So how do we get anywhere considering the size of our objective? The answer is a solid curriculum that covers the fundamental skills of each area. You will build a rock solid foundation of fundamental skills that will be the basis for your growth. At the highest levels of sport, it always comes down to fundamentals.
Our program is designed like no other, with specific goals to reach during each step of your training. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students all have their own classes and goals. As a beginner, you will not be thrown into a shark tank before you can swim. You go through a progression that allows you to learn the fundamentals and build on them in an organized fashion. To see videos of our classes in action, please enroll in our email course mentioned throughout the page.
The whole team helps make a champion.
Is Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for YOU?
I know many people go through life always wanting to get into martial arts, but for whatever reason, they never do. If you are reading this, maybe we can keep you from becoming one of those people. Here is the goal for YOU, the new student:
If you have a feeling that martial arts might be right for you, I hope you act on it and at come in and enroll in our month free trial. It doesn’t matter if you think you are not in good enough shape, your family thinks you can’t do it, you feel too old, etc. Jiu Jitsu is accessible to a wide range of people, and we will be happy to have you give it a try.
I know when you do come in, you will be a little nervous about what to expect (this is normal). We will work to make you feel welcome in the training environment. It is likely that the class will be challenging in a way you are not used to, but you will get through it and have a blast.
After you decide that you would like to train here, you start regularly attending to class, and although you are not the best fighter around, you make improvements each class. In a short while, you will be amazed at how far you come, and how much more you know about fighting than ever before. Eventually you develop the confidence, increased physical fitness, and whole new group of friends that comes from learning real martial arts. I hope you are able to take the satisfaction and enjoyment from this accomplishment.
Don't take my word for it, be sure to check out the many testimonials of others who are loving training at Baltimore BJJ throughout the site.
Jeff finds the zone
No Risk Month Free Trial
Since I'm serious about giving you a chance to see what we are all about, we do offer a month free trial. I don't think one class is enough to fully evaluate the program, so we offer you a month to really get to know our school.
The Warrior Competition team shows off their hardware.
Free Video Course
I'm sure you've seen the video course we have mentioned all over our pages. We do that for a reason. The number one question we get since we've been open is "Can I have some more information about your programs?" We’ve put together a whole series of videos to explain what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about, and what it is like to train at Baltimore BJJ. We have included videos of our kid’s classes and the kids in action as well. Put your name and email in any of the boxes, and confirm your subscription to get the inside scoop. Of course, the best way to experience it is first hand, so at some point you will want to come in and try our month free trial for yourself.
In between rounds
How Do I Get Started?
As a new student you will begin in our Fundamentals Program. Check out the schedule and let us know what works for you.
If you have bjj experience or other martial arts experience, just let us know how much and we will find the right classes for you.
Going for the finish
Please Email Us with Questions
If you do have questions or would like to set up a time to come in, please email us at info@baltimorebjj.com. Over the years we have learned that the best way for us to get back with you is via email. We could hire a receptionist and play phone tag trying to get in touch with you, but that is inefficient, and will add to your overall cost of training. It is much simpler and more cost effective to answer your questions via email. You can get a lot of information about the school from our videos as well. You are also welcome to come in to observe any scheduled class and we can answer your questions in person
Please be sure to submit your questions with an accurate return email address. Your return message will come from info@baltimorebjj.com, so please check your junk mail folder.
Thank You!
Thank you for your interest in Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I look forward to meeting you on the mats.
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In this free course you will learn:
* How to pick the right martial arts style for you. Don't get stuck wasting YEARS doing something you later regret!
* The modern training methods used by the superstars of the UFC and how YOU can use them safely.
* How to keep progressing while having fun and looking forward to every class.
* The best way to "lock information" into your mind so that you retain everything you learn.
* The "Un-Written Rules" from any martial arts gym. Violate them and GOOD LUCK finding training partners.
* And TOO MANY more tips, techniques, and videos to list here..
If you have ever wanted to learn martial arts, this is the place to start. As a beginner, you have so many questions that you are not really sure where to start. I've answered every question I've heard in my 20+ years in martial arts and put it together into one course. There is so much confusing information out there in movies, online, and on TV, but you never see how real people are able to learn REAL skills.
Of course you can just go to class and learn, but there is a world of information that there isn't time to cover during the classes. Proper prepartaion and understanding will make a WORLD of difference for you, the new student. It could mean the difference between martial arts being another hobby you got frustrated with, or you going on to becoming a black belt expert.
Just enter your name and email address into the boxes on the right and click the Get Instant Access button... and you can start the course immediately! Even if you are not a prospective student of Baltimore Brazilian Jiu JItsu, or you are already experienced, you will enjoy this FREE course!
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A message from the owner...
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412 Eastern Boulevard
Essex, MD 21221
info@baltimorebjj.com
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