Berwyn Heights Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels interested in martial arts. Located in College Park, MD, Berwyn Heights Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a premier martial arts school.
With a focus on self-defense, anti-bullying, fitness, and competition, the academy caters to a diverse range of interests and experience levels. Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, Berwyn Heights BJJ is dedicated to helping students achieve their martial arts goals.
What We Offer
We specialize in teaching practical self-defense to all ages and abilities. Whether you are looking for anti-bullying programs for children, self-defense for adults, or a women‘s safety seminar, we have something to offer you!
Learn how to get fit, build confidence, and stay safe in a clean, welcoming, team-oriented environment.
Beginners Welcome!
Walking into a martial arts school for the first time can be scary. You may think “Can I do it?”, “Will they be nice?”, “Will my training partners try to hurt me?”. Relax, everything’s going to go great! I promise you will probably do better than you think, our vibe is very open and friendly, and safety in training and instruction is of paramount importance.
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Curriculum-Based Instruction
It can be frustrating to be taught a technique, and then never see it again for a year or more. By then you’ve forgotten everything you learned! Our curriculum ensures that you are being exposed to the MOST EFFECTIVE self-defense techniques we have to offer, and on a regular and consistent basis. Repetition is the key to success. If you come to class ready to learn, we’ll take care of the rest!
Their experienced instructors provide individual attention and follow a curriculum-based instruction to ensure that students are exposed to the most effective self-defense techniques on a regular basis.
No Long-Term Contracts Required
Unlike most large schools, we don’t force you to sign a long-term contract. If after the trial period, you aren’t convinced that our classes are the most practical and fun self-defense instruction around, sign up for a single month and give it a try with no additional commitment. We don’t force you to sign a contract because we think students should have the choice.
The Benefits of BJJ
For those of us who are already drinking the BJJ Kool-Aid, Jiu Jitsu is A-MA-ZING, and it’s hard to understand why the rest of the planet isn’t already pursuing this awesome, incredibly fulfilling, life-long activity! The truth is, there’s some science behind why so many people who start doing Jiu Jitsu end up finding it rather addicting. But before I go into that I should probably say, to be clear, all addictions aren’t necessarily bad- particularly if what you are addicted to makes you a healthier, happier, and more well-balanced human being!
You may have tried Jiu Jitsu before and for some reason is just wasn’t enjoyable for you, but that may have been because of the particular academy or environment that you were training in. I can tell you from experience that all Jiu Jitsu schools and teachers are not the same, so you may just need to find one that works for you.
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So if you tried it once and didn’t like it, or you used to train but have fallen away… give it another shot, try another school, and see if you can’t find some 100% Organic All-Natural human based “therapy” for yourself. You won’t regret it! And by the way if you’re interested, I know a place that gives you a 10-day risk free trial just to check it out!
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The Significance of Training Partners
When it comes to training in a martial art like Jiu Jitsu, so much of the learning comes from cooperation and collaboration between training partners. In a good training environment, you value your partners above all else, because they are the ones who can help you the most. You are the ticket to each other’s success.
So, for today at least, they become very significant to your progress, and you are extremely significant to their progress. This also applies in sparring. If someone is trying to submit you, you better believe they are the most significant thing in your world for the next 10 seconds until you tap or manage to escape!
Additional Information
Everyone likes to come to BJJ happy and healthy and leave the same way! We do as much as we can to help ensure that happens every day, for every student. Additionally, it’s also important to be aware about some best practices surrounding some potential skin conditions that may be trying to creep up on you from time to time. It’s self-defense… at the microscopic level!
Classes are designed to accommodate various schedules, with options available throughout the week and on weekends. Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, Berwyn Heights BJJ welcomes everyone and guarantees a positive and empowering training experience.
Joe Lilly is the head instructor and owner of Berwyn Heights BJJ. He has been involved in grappling and the martial arts for over 20 years, training and competing in several disciplines including Brazilian and Japanese Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing and wrestling.
Locations
- Berwyn Heights: 6106 Quebec Pl, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
- College Park: 7100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Risk-Free Trial
Our free trial period offers you the chance to see the great classes we have to offer, without the pressure of having to sign up on the spot. Shop around, look at other programs, and then come see if we have something different to offer.
Working out has never been the hard part of fitness for me. 5 days a week, 7 days a week, weights, cardio, martial arts training- I enjoyed it so it was easy to build positive habits that stuck around. Diet was always the elusive part… I kind of figured that I could out-work my diet in the gym, but that’s never the case. Spoiler alert- abs are made in the kitchen more than the gym… The biggest problem I encountered was that whenever I would cut weight or try to eat really clean I would get hungry. Neigh- ‘hangry’. And that wasn’t fun for anybody involved.