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Claim this gymCombat Principles MMA in Burtonsville, Maryland, is led by head coach and owner Joshua Peters, a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Randy Malacas with roots in the famed Chute Boxe academy. Peters began his martial arts journey in 1988 with Shaolin Wushu, later earning a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo and amassing decades of experience across BJJ, Muay Thai, Sanda, Sambo, and mixed martial arts, both as a competitor and as a coach. He has built the academy into a place where serious martial artists and newcomers alike can study under instructors with deep competitive and coaching backgrounds. The jiu-jitsu program features a team of accomplished black belts including Teddy Bisrat, Anthony Chin Loy, and Mason Birckhead, each bringing their own style and experience to the mats. Bisrat, a 2nd degree black belt under Gracie Jiu Jitsu, is a decorated competitor with a background in both striking and grappling. Chin Loy, a physician, is known for his academic approach and pressure-based jiu-jitsu, while Birckhead draws on his military background and professional MMA experience. Judo is led by Sensei Gerard Cadet, a 6th degree black belt and former Olympic alternate, and Brian Lopez, a second-degree black belt and national veteran champion, ensuring high-level instruction for both stand-up and ground grappling. Combat Principles MMA offers a full schedule for adults and kids, with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Sanda, MMA, and strength and conditioning. The youth programs start with Honey Bees and Rumble Bees classes for younger students, progressing into specialized training as they grow. Women’s-only BJJ classes, open mat sessions, and private lessons are also available, with instructors who have proven records both on the competition circuit and as teachers. The academy’s coaching staff is unified by hands-on experience and a shared commitment to developing skill, discipline, and confidence at every level.
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