2nd Gear Jiu Jitsu

2nd Gear Jiu Jitsu delivers martial arts education, grappling instruction, and striking classes at 8730 Cherry Ln Ste 14 in Laurel, Maryland. Designed specifically for working adults, parents, and beginners starting their martial arts journey, the academy provides an inclusive, structured environment where members train consistently to build real-world skills, physical strength, and mental focus. Instruction is led by Coach Ken, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt dedicated to technical clarity and student development. Coaching emphasizes teaching why movements work rather than merely showing what to do, ensuring practitioners understand leverage, timing, and positional transitions while developing practical self-defense capabilities in a safe, ego-free atmosphere. Programs run six days a week, featuring adult classes scheduled Monday through Saturday and youth classes on weekdays. Offerings encompass adult jiu-jitsu, no-gi grappling sessions, Women's Only Jiu Jitsu, open mat practice, and kids martial arts spanning jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai for ages 5 to 13. Interested students can begin through an introductory trial class without upfront gear requirements.