Whether training to learn to defend yourself or win a World Championship, our classes are based on a culture of understanding and family. No matter what your training goals are, there is a place for you in class! Our goal is to help you grow to reach your maximum potential physically and mentally!
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What are these Classes about?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
"BJJ" is a martial art and combat system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals (Japanese: Ne-waza). This martial art discipline became its own combat art through adaptations of Judo through Carlos and Helio Gracie - the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as we practice today.
BJJ promotes the combative fighting concept that a smaller and weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, and heavier opponent by using proper technique, leverage, and taking the fight to the ground to employ a system of joint-locks and chokes to defeat one's adversary.
Judo
Judo is primarily a throwing style of martial arts. One of the main characteristics that sets it apart is the practice of using an adversary’s force against them. The basic goal of a judoka is to take an opponent down by using his energy against them. From there, a judo practitioner will either gain a superior position on the ground or subdue an aggressor by employing a submission hold.
The Compound aims to rebuild the bridge between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in particular - as BJJ originated from Jigori Kano (Judo Founder). From Standing to Grappling (Newaza), Judo is the first step to the “Gentle” way of fighting on the ground.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a martial arts discipline that focuses on the stand-up striking environment of combat.
Also known as "Thai Boxing", this martial art combines the use of 2x fists, 2x elbows, 2x knees, 2x shins - giving this art its other nickname, "The Art of Eight Limbs".
Muay Thai employs 8 striking points in its overall concept of stand-up fighting. This art emphasizes control of position and physical balance using clinch techniques to place the striker in optimal distances to engage his/her opponent effectively.
Youth Wrestling
Advanced Wrestling (Travel Team) and Beginner’s Wrestling
After only 2 seasons, Coach Kenson Noel has led The Compound Wrestling Team’s Travel Team to SEVERAL Championships. Several of our Youth Wrestlers ranging from 8-16 years-old have excelled to win State, Regional, and National Championships at multiple leagues including MSWA, USA Wrestling Regionals, Northeast Regionals, Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Association (MAWA), and U.S. Youth National Championships! Our Wrestlers have gone on to not only win at USA Wrestling-sponsored Tournaments, but have also excelled in life as recipients of several NCAA Sports Scholarships!
Our Team competes in Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman Wrestling during their respective seasons.
Our approach is multi-faceted: Wrestlers are not just taught PURE wrestling. Instead, our Wrestlers are fluent primarily in Wrestling; however, train in Judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), incorporating all three techniques into a codified system of wrestling competition.
Travel Team will compete in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and anywhere else feasible. Generally, our circuits will be MSWA and Tyrant; however, we have competed (and will continue to consider) in MAWA tournaments.
While we DO have a B-Team, we keep ALL Wrestlers together to ensure that everyone can excel at their individual pace. Our multiple Coaches will separate skill levels accordingly. B Team will compete in County-level and Maryland Future Championship Series tournaments - as capability dictates.