Here at Columbia BJJ we specialize in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts (MMA), and self-defense, located in Columbia, Maryland. Currently, we offer classes in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, no-gi/submission grappling, kid/parent BJJ, and women's self-defense.
We periodically offer a variety of additional classes including women's BJJ, kickbox fitness, street self-defense, Judo, and more! Click on the "CLASSES" link at the top for more information on our current classes and to place your name on a waiting list for the new/future classes.
Mr. Scott Naugle, head instructor, is also available for corporate workouts, one on one private lessons, and seminars. Whether you would like to get a good workout, learn to defend yourself, increase your confidence, or compete, there are different classes here to fit your interests and needs. New students are always welcome and no experience is necessary!
Mr. Naugle is the only official Rickson Gracie Representative on the East coast and currently holds the rank of Brown Belt. He has been training in the association since July of 1997. In addition to training with master Rickson Gracie, Mr. Naugle has also trained with the following Rickson Gracie black belts; Rickson's son-Kron Gracie, Rickson's first american black belt-Chris Saunders, Eric Silver, Joe Diamond, Brad Hatcher, Fabio Santos, Pedro Sauer, Rodrigo Vaghi, David Terry, Henry Akins, and more. He has also trained with other BJJ black belts including 6-time world champion Saulo Ribeiro, Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and others.