Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

"I don’t know anything about Jiu Jitsu but my son expressed interest and so we set him up for the free trial lessons. When I say I have never seen a more welcoming group of instructional staff, I am not exaggerating. My son began in the Bullyproof program and I was very impressed by how the class was led. Not only do the children learn the basics of this martial art, but the instructors dedicate time to reinforce self-confidence and respectful behaviors. My son then transitioned to the Gracie Combatives program. At first we thought he was disadvantaged since the majority of this class comprised of adults. Both the staff and these students made my son feel comfortable and took the time to help him learn the techniques; there was ZERO judgment or frustration when they paired up with him. As someone who works alongside Instructional System Design teams and Human Performance Technology experts, I can truly say that Kenny and his team know exactly how to motivate a group and produce positive results. These results are not only learning the art of Jiu Jitsu, but also building an atmosphere of respect. As for the facility, it is very well maintained and provides a comfortable environment to read, work, and/or observe the class. The ONLY reason we left the school is because my job required us to move to a different state. Kenny is the epitome of a positive role model and we need more people in this world like him."

"I enjoyed and loved my experience at Bowie Jujitsu in Women Empowered and Combative classes. The instructors are welcoming, knowledgeable, skilled, and members make you feel like family. Lots of fun and great times on the mats. Highly recommend this jiiujitsu academy, you won't regret it."

"My daughter has been a member of Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy for two years. I have a background in the striking arts and wanted her to get an intro to ground defense. I was initially worried about her "rolling" on the mat as a teenage girl with men. I would come and watch to ensure she was comfortable and safe. My worries were soon alleviated. Kenny, the gym owner and lead instructor (and devoted father himself) ensured she was comfortable, often worked with her, and had his lead women's empowerment instructor work with her as well. I soon would drop her off and leave with no worries or concerns. My daughter began to gain confidence as well as controlled aggression on the mat as she developed and refined her skills. The Academy does an excellent job of balancing a fun and energetic environment for children to learn and a serious training center for adults wanting to grow in the art. I appreciate her time there as she is graduating and going away to college. Her experiences there has contributed to her development as a person and budding martial artist. Thanks Kenny!"

"We've been coming to Bowie Jiu-jitsu since my son was 4 years old & now he's 6. We love the atmosphere & the instructors are amazing. We're like family now & we love Mr. Kenny. And they have a Woman's Empowerment class too which unfortunately due to my job schedule I couldn't continue participating in but that was an amazing experience as well. They teach the kids & adults techniques to defend themselves. I feel confident that my child will know how to handle a bully in the future. I would recommend for anyone to join whether you're an adult or a child. This place is AMAZING!!!"