On The Mat

More Than a Membership Number: The Local MMA Gym Difference At a large franchise gym, it can be easy to feel like just another membership number. Between rotating instructors, crowded workout spaces, and fitness routines that follow the same formula for everyone, finding the motivation to keep showing up can be a challenge. A locally owned gym offers a different approach. At Shaddock MMA Fitness in Eldersburg, MD, training goes beyond traditional...

Living Out of Shape Is Far Scarier Than Day One Spooky season brings plenty of fun, fake frights, but the real scary stuff happens in everyday life. It's feeling completely winded after climbing a single flight of stairs, watching your energy crash before 2:00 PM, or feeling trapped in a routine where you just don't feel like yourself anymore. It's completely normal to feel intimidated by the thought of starting a new...

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Experience the All-New Shaddock MMA Gym Refresh in Eldersburg, MD If you haven't stepped foot on our training floor in a while, you are truly missing out! We've given Shaddock MMA a massive upgrade to elevate your training experience, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the very first time or returning to sharpen your skills. From our state-of-the-art facility improvements to our expanded schedule, there has never been a better...

The Misconception: "I Need to Get in Shape Before I Start" Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time can feel intimidating, especially if you haven't stepped foot in a gym in years. Most adults assume they need peak cardio or extreme flexibility just to survive day one, but nobody starts out in fighting shape-you get into shape by showing up and doing the work. At Shaddock MMA, every movement...

Help Your Child Start the School Year with Confidence As a new school year begins, many parents worry about how their child will handle new classmates, social situations, and the possibility of bullying. While you can't be with them every day, you can give them the tools they need to face challenges with confidence. Martial arts helps children develop self-esteem, discipline, and resilience so they can walk into school feeling stronger both...

Shaddock MMA Coach John Shaddock Earns Black Belt in Luta Livre! Shaddock MMA is proud to announce that Head Coach John Shaddock has been promoted to Black Belt in Luta Livre by Grand Master Hugo Duarte. This achievement represents years of dedication to the art of submission grappling and further strengthens the high-level instruction available to students at Shaddock MMA. Luta Livre is a Brazilian grappling system known for its emphasis on...

Why the First BJJ Gi Matters More Than Most Think What Is a Reasonable Price Range for a First BJJ Gi? What to Look for in a First BJJ Gi A Closer Look at the Elite Sports Core BJJ Gi BJJ Gis for Women and Kids: What to Expect to Spend Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a First BJJ Gi Final Thoughts: Spend Smart, Train Better Walking into a BJJ gym...

A New Era of Grappling is Coming to Shaddock MMA Something exciting is on the horizon at Shaddock MMA-and if you're serious about evolving your ground game, you'll want to pay attention. A brand-new discipline is making its way into the academy: Luta Livre. Known for its fast-paced, no-gi submission style, Luta Livre has long been one of Brazil's most effective-and underrated-grappling systems. And soon, it won't just be something you hear...

MMA Terminology 101: Common Terms You’ll Hear in Class MMA Terminology 101: Common Terms You’ll Hear in Class MMA Terminology 101: Common Terms You’ll Hear in Class MMA Terminology 101: Common Terms You’ll Hear in Class MMA Terminology 101: A Beginner's Guide Why MMA Has Its Own Language Walking into your first MMA class can feel like learning a new language. Between drills, techniques, and coaching cues, it's normal to feel overwhelmed...