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Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Forest Hill, Maryland

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule teampimentelbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (410) 877-6442

Hours

Monday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 10 AM–12:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“From having patience to incorporating exercises that will lay the foundation for the fundamentals, the hour is dedicated and tailored to make BJJ fun.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“This is definitely the place you want to go for BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, and becoming a competitor.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“This is definitely the place you want to go for BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, and becoming a competitor.”

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🏟️ MMA

“This is definitely the place you want to go for BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, and becoming a competitor.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Sergio is an excellent instructor and is always available to help and guide you to improve your Jiu Jitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 4 mentions

“Coach Pimentel is a great instructor and everyone who trains here is welcoming and friendly.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“From having patience to incorporating exercises that will lay the foundation for the fundamentals, the hour is dedicated and tailored to make BJJ fun.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great facility, amazing coaches, positive culture.”

From the reviews

Professor Pimentel is THE BEST. He truly cares about each student's journey and the progress they make. He is unbelievably kind, compassionate, and a great mentor. This is definitely the place you want to go for BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, and becoming a competitor.

★★★★★ — Sydney, Mar 2025

Best BJJ in Harford County. Sergio is an excellent instructor and is always available to help and guide you to improve your Jiu Jitsu. Can’t recommend a better place to roll and have fun. All the guys there are friendly and respectful.

★★★★★ — Gustavo, May 2025

My go to gym when I’m visiting Aberdeen/Edgewood area. Coach Pimentel is a great instructor and everyone who trains here is welcoming and friendly.

★★★★★ — Darrien, May 2025

Anthony taught some great Brazilian jiu jitsu, awesome layout of the gym. And great vibes. Definitely signing up for membership when I can!

★★★★★ — Jake, Oct 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Team Pimentel BJJ & MMA

12 Newport Dr # B, Forest Hill, MD21050

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