Greg Bartman - Head Instructor/Owner Professor Greg is a certified Instructor of Black Belt rank with Second Degree (2018) under Grand Master Relson Gracie, who is recognized as the world's best self-defense instructor. Relson's core technique was handed down directly from Helio Gracie. Greg is known for his technical understanding of the important details underlying the Gracie self-defense techniques as well as the broader concepts. He is past due to test for his Third Degree because of pandemic restrictions. Greg has a strong interest in the practical application of self-defense, and recognizes the positive impact that conquering physical and mental challenges can have on increasing an individual's self-confidence and in turn the ability to defend themselves. His training has also involved Judo, Wrestling, Aikido, Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and Kendo. His students have included state and county police, FBI, CIA, US military, bouncers, correctional officers, cage fighters, doctors, attorneys, stay-at-home parents, girl scouts, kids, teens, and adults of all ages, fitness levels, and professions. Greg teaches or co-teaches all group classes and is also available for private lessons. His instructional specialties include:
Greg has cleared background checks through the US Army for working with children, and is AED & CPR certified. Additionally Greg is a graduate of Haverford College.
Tori Garten - Instructor Tori co-instructs the KickAss Women's Class, self-defense seminars and workshops, the Kids' class, and assists new students in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes as they become acclimated to the art. She is also available for private lessons. She is active in the national women's jiu-jitsu community, and feels everyone, regardless of age, strength or athletic ability should have the opportunity to learn to defend themselves in a safe and welcoming environment while learning the beautiful art of Jiu-Jitsu. She has a strong interest in the practical application of self-defense, and recognizes the positive impact that conquering physical, mental and at times emotional challenges can have on increasing a woman's self-confidence. She has also seen the positive impact the Kid's class has on kids who come in shy and unsure of themselves, and leave with greater confidence and gumption.
Her instructional specialties include:
Tori also has cleared background checks through the US Army for working with children. She is certified in Advanced First Aid, AED and CPR, as well as trained for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Additionally, Tori is a graduate of Bowdoin College. If you are not sure if self-defense training is for you, read Tori's article "In-defense of Self" on the impact Brazilian jiu-jitsu self-defense can have on several aspects of life.
Sometimes walking in the door the first time is the toughest step on the journey. The return on that first step is you'll know more, feel stronger, more in control and more powerful when you walk out after class.
Our TeamOur friendly team is a great group who trains together with Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense, Thai Kickboxing, KickAss Women's Self-Defense Class, and Kid's Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense Martial Arts Class at our locations in Silver Spring (Glenmont) and Bethesda. Students come from around the area including Rockville, Olney, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensignton, Bethesda and Potomac. We always have fun in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere while training with the most practical techniques available for personal self-defense. It is great exercise, and the high quality of training at our price cannot be beat anywhere.
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Phone: 202-203-9013 Email: BartmanMMA@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bartmanmma Visit the Contact Us page for our contact form as well as location information.
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