Tried it out for the kids due mil move to MD. Super basic stuff and feels like both couches and…read morekids are taking muscle relaxers. Not saying it bad, but no one pushes or challenges the kids. Very different from our last school.

This place rules. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and present techniques in various…read moreways that are easy to understand for all. The environment they have worked hard to build is family. It's friendly. It's competitive. It's awesome.

I've been going here for almost two years now and this place is like having another family. I am…read morecurrently taking the Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu adult classes and I love it. Coach James is pretty laid back but he's serious when he comes to instructing me and my teammates. I've seen not only my body become stronger and my stamina improve but my skills have definitely gotten better. I've really fallen in love with the sport and a great reason as to why is because of the continuous support from everyone in the gym including coach. We'll have family fight nights and watch the fights together and teammates bring their children along. We also do carpool arrangements to help get each other to different matches, to support the different teammates that are fighting. Coach James is a fair and reasonable guy. Very approachable. Any time I needed support or have had questions for him he has assisted me or partnered me with someone who could sharpen my skills. I'll be coming here for as long as I can. The familial support and the light-heartedness of the gym can't be beat. 1, 2, 3, AMAG!

My son did about 3/4 weeks at the summer camp and had his last day just before school started on…read moreaugust 25th. My son ABSOLUTELY LOVED HIS TIME THERE!! If you have kids (boys especially) that need to build their confidence and maybe need more time bonding with good men who coach, as well as other boys/ teens.... Well this group became like a family to my son. I highly recommend!!!

Took my 5- and 8-year-old to Six Blades Jiu Jitsu Nova for a free trial. The environment is…read moreno-nonsense and clearly built around serious training-- which as an Army veteran is something I personally respect and felt at home in, especially given the military-style banter. That said, I didn't find the tone ideal for younger kids. There was language and phrasing ("kick his ass!") that I didn't feel was appropriate for children, and I was disappointed by comments made toward boys being beaten by girls ("You'll walk home if you lose to a girl")--not exactly the message I want either of my kids internalizing. The instructors are absolutely skilled and committed, but they treat the kids like mini adults, which may work for some families, but not ours. We ended up going with another gym that's more youth-focused, closer to home, and offers more affordable memberships with military and family discounts. I think Six Blades would be great for adult students or older teens looking for high-level instruction, but it just wasn't the right fit for our young kids. Edited for further context: For further context, what the owner describes as "jovial" banter included quotes from coaches during the kids' training session: * "Kick his ass!" * "Whoop his ass!" * "You better not lose to a girl!" * "If you lose to a girl, you're walking home!" * "Pay attention, dammit!" "Banter" implies the kids could respond with witty comebacks--but what would they realistically say to grown men in a position of authority? They simply complied. That said, I truly appreciate the owner's openness to constructive feedback. It makes me feel more confident in my decision as a parent. For now, we'll stick with the more "budget" and kid-friendly option -- at least until my children are old enough to clap back at demeaning and misogynistic comments with confidence and humor that comes with maturity.

My son has been training at Six Blades three times a week for seven months. He's had the best…read moreexperience! The instructors are extremely skilled at jiu-jitsu and are natural teachers. The kids children's classes are full of super sweet kids and friendly parents. The community is very welcoming and I'm so grateful to have found it.

I've trained combative martial arts and sporadic trial BJJs in the local area and across the…read morecountry. Max and Heather at Shoreline offer, by far, the best instruction and environment I've encountered. The other belted students are also great teachers whether it's a class, open mat or regular roll. I joined Shoreline because they offered what I need that most gyms don't have; a purple belt female instructor with Muay Thai/competitive background, a black belt Gracie Barra bred instructor, an emphasis on mobility and understanding of deep fundamentals, and month-to-month contracts. What I didn't realize I'd also be getting was nearly private instruction, a view of Brazilian culture and traditional BJJ history, and a home/family feel at a gym that I've never had in the other many gyms I've been a part of (I move every year). If the gym size turns you away, your first step in becoming a better fighter is adjusting your priorities. There is plenty of space for great rolls and drills, you have the undivided attention of an instructor to clean up any slop in your movement, and you don't have a loud kickboxing class in the background competing for your ears. Your development is individualized on an actual program of building blocks, not a "let's learn a random sweep today" mentality. The cues and details in their brain are insanely helpful, and I've had massive breakthroughs in my jiu jitsu and overall athleticism. Bad habits I was always allowed to make that would've gotten me submitted or injured are getting drilled out of me and I'm gaining a LOT of advantage with subtle adjustments. Ladies, this is your sign to join. Heather offers insights from a really formidable background, and it's important to have the perspective in reference to a female physiology. You CAN toss around men who are stronger and heavier; she does it all the time! You'll learn momentum, mobility, speed and balance caveats that level the field. I started solely for self defense training. They're happy to teach to those parameters, but also are active in competing and refereeing, and I now am addicted to rolling and seeking comps. Your path will be respected. Finally, they're also just so much fun! Training can be frustrating when you're eager, but I've never left a class without a massive smile on my face.

Shoreline Jiu Jitsu is a super inclusive environment. They really embrace individuals of all ages,…read morephysical abilities, and levels of experience. They really have an a friendly and supportive staff who have helped mentor me on my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey. I also like how they show the prices right there on their website instead of bait/switch like other BJJ gyms in the Annapolis area have done.

Excellent BJJ school! A true gem in King George. I have trained at many other schools in Virginia…read moreand around the country over the last decade. Coach Eric is as legit as any instructor I have trained under, hence the gem in King George. He is a first degree black belt under Chris Haueter (one of the dirty dozen) and he is a former Division 1 college wrestler: hence the motivation of the Takedown Nation name. Great instructor overall and I have learned a ton of stand up from him. Great vibe at school with friendly training partners who want to learn.

This place has a really supportive and welcoming community. Both coaches and students are very…read moreaccepting and focused on everyone succeeding at their own pace.

Amazing instruction, the staff is very supportive and knowledgeable, the camaraderie is…read moreexceptional! Fantastic place to train!

I was in town for business and recently started BJJ. I called and asked to pay a day fee to roll…read morefor a session. I was told not to worry about it and to just swing by. Attended the class learned 3 new moves. Instruction was clear well articulated and shown until thorough understanding. I was about 2 mins late given I didn't know exactly where the gym was but I was immediately rotated in. They mentioned they are moving to a new larger gym which is exciting for them as they have a great group of folks training

I've been going here for almost a year now and this place is like having another family. I am…read morecurrently taking the Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu adult classes and I love it. Coach James is pretty laid back but he's serious when he comes to instructing me and my teammates. I've seen not only my body become stronger and my stamina improve but my skills have definitely gotten better. I've really fallen in love with the sport and a great reason as to why is because of the continuous support from everyone in the gym including coach. We'll have family fight nights and watch the fights together and teammates bring their children along. We also do carpool arrangements to help get each other to different matches, to support the different teammates that are fighting. Coach James is a fair and reasonable guy. Very approachable. Any time I needed support or have had questions for him he has assisted me or partnered me with someone who could sharpen my skills. I'll be coming here for as long as I can. The familial support and the light-heartedness of the gym can't be beat. 1, 2, 3, AMAG!

This gym was such a cool vibe. I'm from out of town and called a couple of gyms in the area to try…read moreto get in a quick workout. The owner was super nice on the phone and said I could stop by. When I got there, he was very welcoming and invited me to join the others upstairs that were training. Since I wanted to get a solo workout, he let me work out on the 1st floor (variety of bags & mat space). he put some music on and let me get my workout in. There were variety of folks here from fighters that were training for upcoming fights to people of all ages, men & women getting their training in. Everyone was super nice & welcoming. Next time I'm in town I'm definitely stopping by for a workout! Also, since I didn't bring any gear from home, they had everything available for purchase, gloves & wraps at very good prices and great quality. This gym is truly a gem. I travel across the country & have visited many gyms. This gym is definitely a special vibe. Thank you to all the coaches & athletes for welcoming me!

Our 5 y/o takes Muay Thai classes here and couldn't be happier. Kamil, Master Dan, and other…read moremaster-level instructors teach the course and are very patient and attentive. Class size is small 2-4 kids during the week. We were thinking of karate, however, sticking with MT because we love the instructors. Most classes are for adults, so it's not just for kids.

Training here has been such an unbelievable experience , this gym is great for anyone from a day…read moreone beginner up to a professional fighter. The Muay Thai coaching is some of the best I've experienced in many years between instructors who have fought at the highest levels , won national titles and local champions etc .. facilities and equipment are clean and plentiful. Robust kids program and grappling as well. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and train here as soon as you can ! Edit : And to be clear , I'm from out of town on business , didn't know anyone here and the front staff , coaches , and members did a fantastic job making me feel welcomed and invited in a new place.

I love this place. I…read moremoved here from Denver for a job and the first thing I did was look for a Muay Thai gym recommendation, and this was the gym that was recommended. It was so important to me that I even chose my house to be close to this gym. When I got here it did not disappoint. Almost immediately I met kru Jom who has since taken my Muay Thai to the best level. To be completely honest, I move with a lot of Ego. I thought I had to be fast , strong, and impressive in order to be "good at martial arts" and kru Jom called me out immediately. "Sahira, I need you move more. Too tense" and "Sahira, I need you play more". In the 5 month I've been working with Kru Jom I've become more playful and relaxed in my motion, which is also translating into my regular life. Anger issues have noticeable decreased and I find myself applying Kru Jom's life philosophy into my healing practice as well (I'm a chiropractor). Kru Jom is my guy, and the entire gym holds excellent standards and requires high levels of discipline from me, which is the environment I thrive best in. "Train. Win. Repeat." is our motto, and it holds true both in the gym and outside of the gym. If you want friends to sweat with, play with, and get better with, this is the place for you. Oh, and we have a cold plunge and sauna as well as an entire boxing ring. The amenities are great, and the community is better.

Well I came all the way from California to try this class out. I absolutely loved it. Every single…read moreminute that I was there the instructor was on point. Very detailed on his training, as you can see it on the faces from his students. If you're interested in jujitsu training and you live in the area please stop by to try this class. This is one spot on the map you definitely do not want to miss! Thank you Professor for your time and knowledge. I'll be coming back tomorrow for round two. Thank you and God bless

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to provide their child structure, discipline, and…read morean enjoyable time. My four year old is always upset when he realizes there is no class at night, he looks forward to it every day. Mike and Jamie are excellent instructors and are extremely patient, entertaining and kind to children in the 4-7 age range. The instructors ensure all participants are practicing good hygiene and space in-between exercises and activities. Hand sanitizer and in depth cleaning is done to the mats and equipment prior to each class.