Combat Principles MMA

Combat Principles MMA operates at 15220-B Dino Drive in Burtonsville, MD 20866. General inquiries can be directed to the academy by calling 301-246-0181. The school was founded by Joshua Peters, who serves as Owner and certified educator designing curriculum across adult and youth divisions. The coaching staff includes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor Mason Birckhead, Head Judo Sensei Gerard Cadet, who holds a 6th degree black belt in Judo, and Judo Sensei Brian Lopez. Striking and martial arts instruction is supported by Sergio Andrade, Sanda instructor Piankhi Zimmerman, Muay Thai instructor Michael "Q" Quarles, and Women's Coach Kim Blotner. Adult programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), MMA/Sanda/Muay Thai, Women's Only BJJ, Judo, and Wrestling. Youth programs feature Honey Bees for children ages 3-4, as well as Rumble Bees Judo, Youth Wrestling, Rumble Bees BJJ, and Rumble Bees Sanda/Muay Thai for kids ages 5-12. Prospective students can register online to start a free trial.