Body & Soul Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

"I love training while on vacation, even though it can be hit or miss. Body & Soul BJJ is a destination in itself, and it’s a total home run! As I walked deeper down the driveway, my skeptical thoughts quickly gave way to excitement when I saw the river and then pure joy when I stepped inside the dedicated gym building and met Matt & Tiffany. I clicked with them immediately, which isn’t common for me, and the students they attract have a similar energy. The entire place is so peaceful. With your heels to the mat, you might be 50 feet from the water, separated only by a lovely beach and fire pit area. Everything I could see throughout the property was beautifully maintained, which only heightened the welcoming energy that fills this place. As Matt has identified with his gym’s name, Jiu Jitsu has both a body and a soul component to it, and the soul side can be difficult to get dialed in. Fortunately for us, Matt’s an expert in this area. I stayed for an hour or so after training just chatting with folks in the sun, and by the time I left I was relaxed, encouraged, and inspired. I cannot wait to come to one of their seminars, because it’s obvious you’ll get both great BJJ training and as well as the opportunity work on your inner self and build mental strength that gives you a boost both on and off the mats. If you’re looking for a place to train, skip the name brand gym in town and arrange to come here instead!"

"I tried a few gyms in the area and settled on Body and Soul with Matt. I’ve been wanting to join a BJJ gym for years, but like most people the pandemic put a stop to my sports activities and I got very out of shape. I have nothing against the other gyms I tried in SoMD but Matt’s more intimate setting and smaller classes were perfect for starting out. I’m proud to be a member of this gym and encourage more people to join in hopes to see body and Soul BJJ expand."

"My 13 year old son just started taking classes with other kids with Matt and his team and he loves it so much that I wanted to check it out myself. Matt and Tiffany have created such a welcoming space and you can feel the positive energy as you enter. They are incredibly talented and supportive teaching people of all levels and have really created a wonderful community. I highly encourage you to check it out if you’re looking for a holistic approach to Jiu Jitsu to engage the mind, body and spirit."

"Body & Soul BJJ offers its students and visitors a truly unique blend of outstanding Jiu Jitsu instruction, picturesque waterfront setting, and a welcoming staff. Body & Soul’s Jiu Jitsu curriculum is guided by its lead instructor, Matt, a brown belt under Master Fernando Yamasaki. Body & Soul is also managed by Tiffany, a blue belt under Master Yamasaki. Together, Matt and Tiffany provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment to train, reflect, and grown within the Jiu Jitsu community. The grappling mats and facilities are clean and new. There is ample parking and the training facility is adjacent to the beautiful Town Creek feeding into the Patuxent River. I have trained Jiu Jitsu for eight years all over the Eastern shore and I have never seen a place quite like Body & Soul. All of these features and amenities enable Body & Soul BJJ to offer a quiet and private Jiu Jitsu training and the opportunity to reconnect with nature in a truly zen-like experience. I highly recommend Body & Soul BJJ."