Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC

Grapple Academy Martial Arts LLC in Nottingham, Maryland, centers its curriculum on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and integrated martial arts under the guidance of Coach Greg Lew, a black belt with lineage tracing through Helio Gracie to Relson Gracie and Phil Migliarese III. Since earning his black belt in 2021, Greg has focused on coaching and community leadership, emphasizing confidence-building for youth and personal development for adults. The academy has evolved from a small space in 2014 to its current location in the Rossville Center, reflecting steady growth alongside its local business neighbors. The academy offers a structured progression through gi and no-gi classes tailored to different age groups and skill levels. Youth programs include gi-based classes for ages 3 to 15, with separate sessions for little ninjas (3-5), beginner youth (5-7), and intermediate youth (8-10), as well as teen classes (11-16). Self-defense courses for youth and teens are also part of the schedule. Adults train in both gi and no-gi formats, with fundamentals, all-level sessions, women’s-only classes, and integrated martial arts that blend BJJ with other disciplines. Wrestling for BJJ is offered for youth and teens in no-gi sessions, supporting grappling development. Competition training is available by invitation for youth and teens, combining gi and no-gi formats. Open mat sessions led by Coach Rachael Dolloff, who also leads the youth BJJ program, provide additional training opportunities. The academy’s approach balances technical instruction with practical application, aiming to serve a diverse student base from children to adults while maintaining close ties to the local community around Nottingham and Perry Hall.

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