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Shonen Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shonenjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (443) 304-8884
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere here is very welcoming and all the other adults are very helpful and considerate with my son who has just started adult classes since he's 13.”
“There are multiple rest rooms, private changing rooms, excellent mat space and world class instruction from an AOJ Black Belt with multiple IBJJF wins.”
“If you are looking for a safe and welcoming place to learn from beginners to experts Shonen Jiu Jitsu is the place for you and your family!”
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What members say
“There are multiple rest rooms, private changing rooms, excellent mat space and world class instruction from an AOJ Black Belt with multiple IBJJF wins.”
“The atmosphere here is very welcoming and all the other adults are very helpful and considerate with my son who has just started adult classes since he's 13.”
“The atmosphere here is very welcoming and all the other adults are very helpful and considerate with my son who has just started adult classes since he's 13.”
“Lee runs an excellent jiu jitsu class and teaches details that blow my mind even after 11 years of doing jiu jitsu.”
“There are multiple rest rooms, private changing rooms, excellent mat space and world class instruction from an AOJ Black Belt with multiple IBJJF wins.”
“Beyond expertise, the community at Shonen is characterized by remarkable kindness and a warm welcome including an amazing girls group, alongside a clean and well kept environment.”
From the reviews
Shonen Jiu-jitsu is truly a world-class academy! The community of members and Professors at the gym are super friendly - both seasoned competitors and complete novices will feel at home here. Moreover, Professor Lee has countless years of experience competing and coaching at the highest level and it really shows.
Professor Lee is a mad scientist and a true practitioner of his craft. He is detailed and thoughtful in his lessons making sure everyone understands. Welcome to all levels of students and even travelers such as myself.
We love coming to Shonen every week. Thank you so much Instructor Lee for this experience for my daughter! It’s not easy working with a 6 year old but you keep her motivated, I love everything she’s learning, and loves to see you!
Shonen offers a friendly and welcoming environment. Professor Lee is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to all his members. This is an incredible place to train for all levels. Shonen makes you feel right at home from the start and provides a variety of training packages available at extremely affordable prices!
New to BJJ? Start at Shonen Jiu Jitsu
Shonen Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Shonen Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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