Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Charles Cherry

Details: Bellicose Martial Arts came into existence in 2010 as Bowie Mixed Martial Arts. Carlos Catania, Charles Cherry, Rob Tipton, and Matthew Brannon all met while training at another Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) school in the area. ​​Carlos Catania was the head BJJ instructor who received his black belt in BJJ from Sergio Penha. Charles Cherry incorporated his backgrounds in wrestling and Judo to the BJJ mix. Eventually, Matthew Brannon would become the first MMA fighter from Bowie MMA to turn Pro. Bowie MMA became a respected competition MMA and BJJ team under the tutelage of Carlos and Charles. While instructing at Bowie MMA, Charles obtained his black belt in BJJ from Carlos Catania with the approval of Sergio Penha. In 2018, Carlos and Charles ventured into different business avenues but the two friends will forever remain brothers. Bowie MMA officially changed its name to Bellicose Martial Arts in 2020 to reflect a move to its current location in Crofton, Maryland. Bellicose, defined as "demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight," was an effort to shed the image of mixed martial artist fighting in a cage and to focus on a more family friendly and holistic martial arts environment. As part of the move, Bellicose joined the Evolution Fight Team headed by 5th degree BJJ black belt, Carlos David Oliveira. Bellicose Martial Arts teaches a mix of martial arts which include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Thai Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, and Krav Maga. Today, Bellicose Martial Arts is run by Charles Cherry and Quenton "Coach Q" King. Coach Q is a certified Krav Maga instructor under Jaime Lee who is also certified by the Wingate Institute in Israel for Krav Maga. Coach Q is a certified personal trainer, and a former professional football player who brings a wealth of knowledge in fitness and training. Together, Coach Charles and Coach Q strive to create a family oriented environment of fun, fitness, and self-defense! We thank you for your years of support and we look forward to continuing to serve the communities of Bowie and Crofton!

Kids Program Url: https://www.mmaofbowie.com/programs

Kids Program Detail: Our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes consist primarily of the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, we teach techniques from other disciplines to include Judo, wrestling, and occasionally boxing for a complete kids self-defense system. BJJ is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling and submission holds. It focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, controlling the opponent, gaining a dominant position and using a number of techniques for submission by either joint locks or chokeholds. BJJ revolves around the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier opponent by using leverage and weight distribution, taking the fight to the ground and using a number of holds and submissions to defeat them. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling and in self-defense situations.

Woman Only Program Url: https://www.mmaofbowie.com/programs

Woman Only Program Detail: Bellicose Martial Arts is excited to announce a special Women's Only Self-Defense Seminar taught by Professor Charles Cherry. Professor Charles Cherry has over 40 years experience in various martial arts. He is a former member of the U.S. Judo roster, a former mixed martial arts competitor, a respected local wrestling coach, a black belt in multiple martial arts disciplines, and a certified firearms instructor. Professor Cherry will impart his unique approach for teaching people with no prior self-defense concepts be delivering a radical approach to encountering and overcoming violence. His methods are grounded in both evidence-based teaching principles and his extensive practical experience. We cordially invite all mothers, daughters, and sisters to attend our empowering seminar. This event promises to be unlike any other, blending fun and education into an unforgettable experience.

Other Programs Available: Thai Kickboxing, Strikingly Fit Cardio Kickboxing, Body Fit Boot Camp, Self-Defense, After School Martial Arts Program, Kids Summer Camp Martial Arts Program

Schedule Url: https://www.mmaofbowie.com/weeklyschedule

Email: info@bellicosemartialarts.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/Bellicosemartialarts

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bellicosemartialarts3955/

Video Url: https://youtu.be/T6HCwu11nC8

Country: United States