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.
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!
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.
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Grappling & Ground Game: Roll and drill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Catch Wrestling, and traditional Schoolboy wrestling.
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Striking Disciplines: Sharpen your timing, footwork, and combinations in Boxing and Kickboxing sparring.
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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.
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.
Shaddock MMA Martial Arts Training Student Reviews
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I’ve been training with coach Shaddock over 6 months, he is a great coach! The environment is great, everyone is so nice and the classes are amazing, always fun! He is really patient and I Always learn something new! I started Just doing Boxing and get really Interesting in Jiu Jitsu classes! I highly recommend the classes!
Eymi
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My daughter is having a fun time gaining confidence, friends and body contol! She always asks when her next Jui jitsu class is, this is a great addition to our homeschool journey! Coach Shaddock is great with kids and knows his stuff!
April
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Excellent class for all levels. The coach really cares about his students. My son struggles socially and the coach has gone above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and to encourage him to keep going. His classes are fun yet informative. He demands respect in an age appropriate manner and touches on a lot of anti bullying principles. Homeschool classes during the day are now offered! We also like the relaxed make up policy so we know if we are sick or on vacation that we can make up extra days to get the full amount of time we pay for! Highly Recommend!
Lindsay
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Highly recommend. Such a great workout every time.
Kelly
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Great teacher, very reasonably priced.
Dave
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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
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We've had an incredible experience at Shaddock MMA! Coach Shaddock is not only skilled in martial arts but also truly invested in helping kids grow both mentally and physically. My child has gained so much confidence, strength, and discipline since joining the program. He creates a positive and encouraging environment, which makes learning fun and engaging. It's not just about fighting techniques; he focus on life skills that my child can carry with them in and out of the gym. Highly recommend this gym for any parents looking to help their kids develop into strong, confident individuals.
Steven
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Great martial arts dojo for kids, smaller sized classes.
Amber
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Amazing gym!
Ross
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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
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