I started Judo at the Compound about a year ago. The gym is great, the instructor is top-notch,…read moreand the whole experience is low-pressure and fun. Everyone is nice-- there's a range of ages and skill levels and we're all having fun learning together.

Great atmosphere. Friendly instructors and students. Really appreciate how clean the space is as…read morewell.

Greetings, During my…read more7 years of training the art of jiu-Jitsu I've been to many gyms. 301 MMA is by far one of the most technical, friendly, humble gymns I've had the privilege to train in. If you find that your gym ostracizes you, is unkind to you, uses vulgar language in your presence, hurt you with out repercussion and filled with haughty individuals who hurt you to impress their girlfriend, then please leave you're jiu-Jitsu academy and attend 301 MMA.

My 4 kids and I did the free trial and immediately became hooked. The gym vibe here is so…read moreunbelievably welcoming. Coach Dave and Jill are both very knowledgable and do a great job keeping the gym friendly and clean. If you are looking for a fun challenging place to train this is the spot.

We can't say enough good things about our experience trying Kenny's classes. He makes the kids feel…read moreextremely comfortable and instills confidence in them which will carry over to other aspects of their life. They also get a nice workout too!

I highly recommend Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. I appreciate the balance the kids experience between…read moreexercising discipline and having a lot of fun. My five year old looks forward to attending class every week. We joined BJJ, because my five year old did not have the confidence to speak up for herself. After the first class, she showed an immediate confidence boost and verbally defended herself when someone crossed her boundary. I also cannot say enough positive things about Coach Kenny. He knows how to encourage people of all ages to perfect their craft, safely and effectively. Give Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy a try and you will not be disappointed.

kelly Watkins is a joke! More worried about harassing the males in class when they are not…read moreinterested In her then actually providing any type of training. she loves to gossip and make up false statements about the gym members. I cannot believe any gym would have an employee like her. shame on you Conquest

This is a phenomenal gym. It's what I would call a total package to get you on track or to the next…read morelevel. The coaches and staff care about the members. They take the time to get to know you and find how to batter you and make your goals a reality. What an amazing place to workout.

Team Randori is a special place. The coaching staff has a lot of great experience and more…read moreimportantly is great at actually teaching and sharing it. They've also made a point of curating an academy roster full of respectful and safe training partners. Professor Al is always looking for ways to improve the experience for students, and also just happens to be a real good guy. Whether you've never tried BJJ before or are a grizzled vet new to the area and looking for a gym, you won't find better.

Great school! Great atmosphere! Great people! A very pleasant welcoming family minded environment…read more Everyone is all smiles. The professors, coaches and instructors could not have been more of a pleasure. I really think everyone should try this wonderful school. So happy I found them :)

Should start off with admitting that I'm a Jiu-Jitsu addict. Further, I'm a small framed…read more30-something male. So visiting other academies can be intimidating. When traveling to Gaithersburg for work, I saw there was an academy reasonably close to where I was staying. Professor Noel was incredibly hospitable and encouraging for me to attend the classes. The academy itself is very clean throughout. The drilling or fundamentals classes were great in that they're both a good working and emphasizing drilling technique to perfection (drillers make killers as the saying goes). The advanced class that I attended immediately applied to something I've struggled with. With the requisite rolling, I found the students calm and technical with their sparring habits. Finally, the students themselves - across the belts - were friendly and inviting. I would definitely visit again as well as recommend Foundry Jiu-Jitsu as a place to train if you live in the area.

One of the very few places I miss in Montgomery County, MD. I have practiced judo and Brazilian jiu…read morejitsu in my teens before coming to the US, but since my skills were getting rusty, I tried several schools and The Foundry was the best fit for my skill level. I was not trying on to getting back to competing again, but to feel that empowerment and camaraderie among who practice this martial art. Perfect for every skill level. Great and knowledgeable instructors. Wonderful introduction for children to teach them discipline, respect, and being gentle with self and others. I highly recommend this for everyone who wants to be in tournaments, self-defense and fitness.

I've been traveling out of town and this is one of the best BJJ gyms I've visited so far. There's a…read morevery healthy culture and community at Groundworks. The instructors (Chris and the two Seans) teach a very modern approach to BJJ. Instead of just showing a position, practicing it a few times, and then sparring, they have us play games to really drill in the position and how it connects to the overall picture. I have found this style to be extremely beneficial as a beginner who is still trying to understand the fundamentals. One of my favorite things about the gym is the strong sense of community. On Thursdays we go out to a Mexican restaurant after class and travel to other gyms. Whether you are new to BJJ or have been practicing for a while you'll be sure to find an awesome community and phenomenal training here at Groundworks. OSS!

This is an excellent place to train. I dropped in for an open mat and met a lot of people across…read moreall belt levels. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming and more than willing to teach me some new tricks. The gym owners themselves were very warm-hearted people and offered to roll with me as well which was tremendously helpful. Facilities were super clean and plenty of mat space for a bit crew to roll. Would give this place an 11 out of 10 and recommend to anyone looking for a place to train while visiting DC or even begin their jiu jitsu journey.

I've trained combative martial arts and sporadic trial BJJs in the local area and across the…read morecountry. Max and Heather at Shoreline offer, by far, the best instruction and environment I've encountered. The other belted students are also great teachers whether it's a class, open mat or regular roll. I joined Shoreline because they offered what I need that most gyms don't have; a purple belt female instructor with Muay Thai/competitive background, a black belt Gracie Barra bred instructor, an emphasis on mobility and understanding of deep fundamentals, and month-to-month contracts. What I didn't realize I'd also be getting was nearly private instruction, a view of Brazilian culture and traditional BJJ history, and a home/family feel at a gym that I've never had in the other many gyms I've been a part of (I move every year). If the gym size turns you away, your first step in becoming a better fighter is adjusting your priorities. There is plenty of space for great rolls and drills, you have the undivided attention of an instructor to clean up any slop in your movement, and you don't have a loud kickboxing class in the background competing for your ears. Your development is individualized on an actual program of building blocks, not a "let's learn a random sweep today" mentality. The cues and details in their brain are insanely helpful, and I've had massive breakthroughs in my jiu jitsu and overall athleticism. Bad habits I was always allowed to make that would've gotten me submitted or injured are getting drilled out of me and I'm gaining a LOT of advantage with subtle adjustments. Ladies, this is your sign to join. Heather offers insights from a really formidable background, and it's important to have the perspective in reference to a female physiology. You CAN toss around men who are stronger and heavier; she does it all the time! You'll learn momentum, mobility, speed and balance caveats that level the field. I started solely for self defense training. They're happy to teach to those parameters, but also are active in competing and refereeing, and I now am addicted to rolling and seeking comps. Your path will be respected. Finally, they're also just so much fun! Training can be frustrating when you're eager, but I've never left a class without a massive smile on my face.

Shoreline Jiu Jitsu is a super inclusive environment. They really embrace individuals of all ages,…read morephysical abilities, and levels of experience. They really have an a friendly and supportive staff who have helped mentor me on my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. I also like how they show the prices right there on their website instead of bait/switch like other BJJ gyms in the Annapolis area have done.