Bowie MMA Announces Move To Larger School & New Cage

Bowie MMA has completed our move to a brand new, bigger and better location in PG County centrally located in Bowie near Mitchellville.
The new address is 13711 Annapolis Road, Suite 104B, Bowie, MD 20720.

We’ve added a cage, more heavy bags and are setting up a completely revamped class schedule to give you more opportunity to learn from our world-class instructors of Team Sergio Penha.

For more information, call 240-286-5219 or email.

Bowie MMA’s Tom McDonnell Shows Striking and Grappling Prowess With 1st-Round Win by TKO

Tom McDonnell showed what it takes to be a fighter under Team Sergio Penha and Carlos Catania with a first-round win by TKO during June 23rd’s amateur fights in Severna Park, MD. Watch for the first leg kick from McDonnell that sends his opponent to the ground.

McDonnell eventually won by armbar submission within a minute of that awesome shot.

For more info on Bowie MMA, visit MMAofBowie.com or call 240-286-5219

 

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training in Bowie, Lanham, Seabrook: USMC Veteran Testimonial

A Bowie MMA personal testimonial by a Marine Corps veteran.

My name is Chris and I want to tell you why I’ve enrolled myself and my son at Bowie MMA to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a former active-duty Marine, I’ve learned that “tough guys” aren’t always what they appear, and my definition of “tough” has changed over the years.
I’ve seen more than one big guy crumble in the face of danger… or even the perception of danger.

I like to say – give me a pool full of water or an open door in a plane at 14,000 feet and we’ll see what you’re made of.
On Parris Island, I saw big guys cry, usually first. I’ve got to admit, though, we all shed a tear at one point or another because it was intensely tough. I made it out as Platoon Leader (Guide) and gave it all I had.
Why am I saying all this?
Because I’ve found a group that’s tough, but humble, fun and under-stated. The first time I met the head coaches, documented champions with skills to take on any challenger, I was surprised at their calm, assured approach to training.

They were very relaxed and in quiet control.

I started to learn more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai and submission grappling and began to understand just how talented they are, and why they let their skills do the talking.

It blew my mind.

Why? Because I thought I was reasonably tough:

• I came into the class able to swim a mile at a quick clip and run a few miles to top it off.
• I could climb a rope to the 20-foot ceiling hand-over-hand with no legs.
• Pullups were no problem and 10 reps of 25-30 dead-hang pullups were just a small part of my workout (thanks Stew!)
• I still had salty sparring gear in my closet from my days as a wannabe kick boxer studying Tae Kwon Do.
• I routinely jump out of planes for fun, and am not afraid of a mixed-gas scuba dive below 120 feet in the wide open, salty sea. Bring on the sharks!
  
• And I did what I was told (for the most part… my buddies know) in the Marine Corps and survived.

Nothing prepared me for the experience of having my own strength and reactions used against me. I was hooked from the first class, breathing like I’d just hiked 10 miles with a 70-lb ALICE pack. My son, then 10, loved it as well and told me never to take him back to karate/Taekwondo classes… ever! That smart kid caught Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fever faster than I did!

What am I trying to say?

If you want to learn what I believe to be the most amazingly practical and efficient martial art, get in the best shape of your life, learn self-control and discipline – then give them a call at 240-286-5219 or send an email to info@MMAofBowie.com

Semper Fi,

Chris Moline, LEED AP
Bowie, Maryland

Bowie MMA Coach, Charles Cherry, earns Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt from BJJ Red Belt Sergio Penha/Carlos Catania

Congratulations to Bowie MMA coach Charles Cherry on his promotion to BJJ Brown Belt by Sergio Penha/Carlos Catania. Coach Cherry holds a 2d degree black belt in Judo and has a list of accomplishments that is quite impressive.

Click here for his full bio.

MMA & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training In Bowie, Crofton, Maryland

Do you live near Bowie, Crofton, Lanham or Mitchelville and have you been watching UFC on Spike lately, wondering how you could learn some of the moves that so often win matches?

From a properly-executed guillotine choke, to how to hold your position and advance, come to a class any night of the week and you’ll have the chance to see how it’s done. Our coaches are professional champions with the skills and background to show you how to win… or just get healthy.

Some of our students have fought, and won, with no prior MMA experience. That’s right, everything they’ve learned came from our coaching team. We’ve got the resources at Bowie MMA to equip you to win, either in the cage or on the street.

Give us a call at 240-286-5219.

BJJ Black Belt Carlos Catania. Coach Carlos is a 5-time NAGA Absolute Champion (no weight restriction, all-in submission grappling) and has traveled around the world honing his skills.  We have an exclusive library of his training videos available only to Bowie MMA students. Coach Carlos’ world-class instruction is priceless, and it comes with your membership because you will have one-on-one time with him.

Head Coach – BJJ Black Belt, Carlos Catania

Email us at info@mmaofbowie.com or call 240-286-5219 to get started. You can try us for two weeks to see if MMA or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are for you. Go for it!