Women get fit in Perry Hall with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

When you walk into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school, there are always a ton of men taking up mat space. It has been a very male dominated martial art and sport. When I opened Grapple Academy last August, I really wanted my wife to take class, but at 5’3” (maybe) and 105lbs, she was very intimidated, and I totally get it. Most women do not want to roll with sweaty guys who are not wearing rash guards! On top of that, women commonly feel out-muscled and outsized. While this is a typical situation that you would have to defend yourself against, it’s not a practical way to start off your journey, especially if you never wanted to try it in the first place.

Grapple Academy Martial Arts, in Perry Hall, has one of the largest women’s programs in Maryland for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. On top of that, we have THREE female instructors who help me teach the Women’s Only class. You are guaranteed A TON of personal attention.

The women’s class is offered once per week. Tuesday’s at 7PM, but it does not end there. Once you have learned enough techniques to feel confident, you are invited to take our mixed adult class of men and women, which is offered four nights per week at 8PM in addition to the women’s only class. Many women are now participating in these classes as well, and holding their own against the guys. Women will NEVER be required to partner with the men, no questions asked!... AND, women may attend the Cardio Kickboxing class at no additional charge.


Cardio Kickboxing at GAMA is a non-contact, one-hour class that is guaranteed to make you sweat and burn calories. Each class ends with a 10-minute Ab class dubbed “Ab-Buster,” and it hurts so good! It’s impossible not to lose weight.

Come GET FIT WITH GAMA this Spring!

-Coach Greg

For more information on Grapple Academy Martial Arts, visit www.perryhallmartialarts.com

4132 E Joppa Rd.

Perry Hall, MD (by Mission BBQ & Weis)

(410) 635-4327