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Shaddock MMA gym has a Martial Arts Class for Every Fitness Level!

Shaddock MMA Fitness offers martial arts classes for students as young as 4 years old.  It is never too early or too late to start a Martial Art like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Boxing.  Choose the best class for your fitness goals.  If you are looking for a different discipline, please contact us.

Adult Classes start at Age 13 and Up.  Browse our selection of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and Wrestling Classes. Whatever you level of fitness is currently, we can help you improve your overall health.

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Children's Martial Arts Classes start at Age 4.  We offer Lil' Ninjas classes, Jr. Junior Warriors and more.  Get your little one excited about exercise, discipline and build their confidence. And make your kid bully-proof!

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John Shaddock offers personal training sessions with him one-on-one.  Coach Shaddock comes with decades of experience training himself and others.  Speak with him about your personal fitness goals.

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Looking for Open Mat Time?

Get extra mat time and take your skills further at Shaddock MMA Fitness in Eldersburg, MD. Our Open Mat & Open Sparring sessions are open for practitioners looking to log extra rounds and hone their craft outside of structured classes.

  • Grappling & Ground Game: Roll and drill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Catch Wrestling, and traditional Schoolboy wrestling.

  • Striking Disciplines: Sharpen your timing, footwork, and combinations in Boxing and Kickboxing sparring.

  • Open Flow: Focus on what you need most—whether it's light technical sparring, hard rounds, or positional drilling.

Come get your work in, link up with local training partners, and elevate your game.

Open Mat & Open Sparring

Coach John Shaddock

Coach John Shaddock founded Shaddock MMA Fitness to give people a dynamic, real-world alternative to boring weight rooms and traditional exercise classes. With over 50 years in combat sports and 25 years in fitness, Coach John brings unmatched experience in Boxing, Catch Wrestling, Kickboxing, and Submission Grappling directly to the mat.

He is a dual Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre—trained under legendary lineages like Noel Smith, Renato Tavares, and Grand Master Hugo Duarte. John’s career spans every level of combat sports.

Whether you want to train BJJ, learn gi or no-gi grappling, or get into the best shape of your life, Coach John provides world-class instruction for every fitness and skill level.

About Coach John Shaddock

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes, Boxing Classes in Maryland for Everyone!

Whether you are looking to get healthy, lose weight, general fitness, build stamina, build confidence or just try something new, Shaddock MMA Fitness in Eldersburg, MD can be the right choice for you or your child.  We offer many levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes, Boxing Classes, Open Mat, DDP Yoga and more.  Train at a LOCAL GYM - don't just be another dollar in a coporate chain's pocket!

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Shaddock MMA Martial Arts Training Student Reviews

  • I have been training at Shaddock's for almost two years. It is a wonderful place with great people. I have learned a lot and really increased my fitness while having fun. My son who is in middle school has also been training and having a blast. The classes have really helped my son and would for any kid. It is a great way to workout and get confidence. I don't have to worry about my son at school.

    Andrew Hardick Avatar Andrew

  • Amazing gym!

    Ross Adams Avatar Ross

  • Great environment to start learning, would recommend

    JP Galvin Avatar JP

  • We signed my kindergartener up after they were threatened while riding the school bus home. This place is perfect for teaching your kid real-life self defense. Not only do they learn the moves, but they practice drills on what to do if someone starts bullying you. The classes are a great balance of learning the moves and fun games. 3 years later, I’m confident that my child has the skills to defend themselves if they need to.

    Megan Pattee Avatar Megan

  • Great place for kids of all ages and skill level. Both my kids go there and love it. Very affordable and no set schedules, come at your convenience.

    Tim Stuples Avatar Tim

  • This gym has been very good to me. Coach Shaddock has a great way of explaining and teaching things, in my case BJJ. The culture and community at this gym are also things I really enjoy. I highly recommend!

    Ron Chiu Avatar Ron

  • My 2 sons are loving their Homeschool Jiu Jitsu class! Coach is great with the kids- very patient and they're learning so much!

    Kathryn Heise Avatar Kathryn

  • Best mma gym in the area. Coach shaddock is constantly updating and improving the gym. I’ve never attended a class and regretted going, and have met a ton of good friends at the gym. This is a perfect place to train no matter what experience level you will make big improvements.

    Larson Cerch Avatar Larson

  • My family loves Coach Shaddock amazing and patient. My daughter loves the homeschool class learning new skills and playing the games.

    Darleta Cadena Avatar Darleta

  • Highly recommend. Such a great workout every time.

    Kelly Stankus Avatar Kelly

Shaddock MMA Gym Eldersburg, MD – Licenses and Certifications

Coach Rick's Mittology Training
DDPY Certified
American Sports & Fitness Association