Our Youth martial arts program is designed to improve your child's mental and physical health and well being. We focus on developing skills needed to succeed in life. Our newest program added to the roster is the Teen and Adult Self-Defense class. Students age 12 and up have the opportunity to cross train in the self-defense and kickboxing classes.
This class is for teenagers and adults to find their inner strength through martial arts and make positive decisions. Whether you want to train for Sport, Self-Defense, or just to get in shape, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu covers it all. It is a true Martial Art & Self-Defense system right here in Perry Hall that becomes addicting.
This class is for teenagers and adults to find their inner strength through martial arts and make positive decisions. Whether you want to train for Sport, Self-Defense, or just to get in shape, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu covers it all. It is a true Martial Art & Self-Defense system right here in Perry Hall that becomes addicting.
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Coach Greg currently holds a Black Belt in San Shou, and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu earned at Baltimore BJJ in Essex, MD. Coach Greg is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise as is an ACE Specialist in Sports Nutrition. He opened up Grapple Academy in Perry Hall because of his love for teaching and coaching.
We help your little ninja by reinforcing self-discipline, respect, honesty, hard work, focus and positivity. Class helps improve Focus, Concentration, and Listening Skills, along with Respect and Self-Discipline. As a self-defense system, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is seen as one of the most practical martial arts.
Lose Weight and get in Incredible Shape! I know, you've heard it all before - What's different about BJJ at GAMA (Grapple Academy Martial Arts) Perry Hall, is that you will lose the extra pounds without focusing on working out. Rather, your mind is focused on learning something completely new, fun and mentally challenging to yourself.
Grapple Academy Martial Arts is excited to launch our Self-Defense, San Shou Martial Arts class! This is a great program for anyone looking to learn practical self-defense techniques. Our curriculum covers a wide variety of typical attacks that one would encounter on the street, in an elevator, in a bar or even in school.
Upon entering, you will have your temperature checked with a No Touch Infrared Forehead Thermometer. If you have a temperature of 99.1 or higher, you will not be allowed in the building. If you need to use the restroom, please let an instructor know first (except for teens and adults who can go without asking) Please keep use limited to emergencies only.
Reviews (9)
Erin Deimel
May 13, 2021
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Dan Appleget
Aug 08, 2020
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Brian Tucker
Oct 30, 2018
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Scott Humphries
Dec 02, 2017
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GAMA is an awesome place to train! I had trained BJJ previously and left my previous gym, I joined Grapple Academy and got right back into it. The other students and instructors treated me great with being from another gym. There are plenty of different classes for all ages and levels of martial arts. Very friendly people. Coach Greg is a great instructor as well as the others who come and teach.
Mathew Edwards
Aug 19, 2016
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Joe Perreault
Oct 24, 2015
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Checked out all the local schools before settling on this one. Greg is an awesome teacher and is always enthusiastic about what he is doing. Can't recommend GAMA enough if you want to get in shape or want to seriously train jiujitsu. There is a range of experience from beginner to very high level. There is also a huge woman's program. I decided to join in January and now regularly attend 3-5 classes a week. You will absolutely love this place if you want a challenge and a great workout.
Candice Covahey
Jun 20, 2015
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I've been going to Grapple Academy since November 2014. I started out doing the Cardio Kickboxing classes which are fun, sweaty, and as a bonus, teaches you proper boxing technique. I then decided to be brave and take the women's only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class and it has been awesome! I am not the strongest person in the world and I was afraid I wasn't going to be very good, but after a couple months, although I'm still learning, I have developed a confidence and an inner strength I never knew I had. Coach Greg is amazing. You can tell he has passion and loves what he does, not to mention he is
Catharine H.
Dec 01, 2014
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I've been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Greg since my very first time trying the sport, two years ago. He helped get me comfortable with the sport initially, coached me in my first tournament, and has continued to help me develop my technique and passion for the sport from white belt to blue belt. I cannot recommend this gym enough, whether you've never tried BJJ or you're looking for a great place to develop your current training. Grapple Academy is an open, inviting environment where anyone can learn and enjoy the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (not to mention you won't get a better deal
Kathryn Frye
Jun 12, 2014
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My husband and I both attend Grapple Academy Martial Arts. My husband does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there and has gotten into great shape while learning new skills that help him out with wrestling, his other hobby. I go to the Cardio Kickboxing class and it is an excellent workout! It is easy to follow for someone that doesn't have any prior kickboxing experience and is actually a lot of fun. I recommend checking this place out!
