27912 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659, USA
My son wanted to join and after 1 practice he was hooked! His growth physically and mentally has been amazing to see. After a few months of my son joining, I ended up going to an adult class and was welcomed like family. It is truly an amazing experience. Professor Jonna is awesome.
Posted 8 months ago
I've been coming to AMAG over a year. It's been a journey of self discovery, which I was not expecting. When I joined, I wanted to find a fun form of exercise and perhaps make a few friends along the way. What I ended up finding was AMAG is a family and if you are willing to commit to doing your best, then you are accepted without hesitation. I have continually grown and reflection of where I started to where I am now still amazes me. For reference, when I joined I went to the women's only classes and now I do both the women's only & co-ed classes. In general, I find the women's only classes a little more challenging because there is an extra element of cardio, but I can always expect to sweat from a good workout from any class. Everyone on this team has their own personal goals, from training for a fight to having a bit of fun with a side of exercise. All I can say is, come in with a goal in mind of what you want from this experience, commit, and you will see a difference.
Been training here for about a year now. Absolutely great place to train and the new gym is awesome.
Professor Jonna, Coach Rufus and the entire team in Leonardstown were absolutely amazing! My son was nervous and shy and the coaches really took the time to help him along and slowed it down for him. I can’t say enough awesome things about this place. If you're brand new or looking to learn this is the place to go!
Great instructors and great environment. 100% would recommend to anyone who wants a challenge.
Great professors and community. Came in on my first day and felt included immediately. Highly recommend
I’m new to the gym but they welcomed me with open arms. I love the intensity and discipline of this team. It really is a great group of guys and girls. The coaching staff are experts and really know how to explain practical moves that help you the more you practice them.
It’s an amazing gym with great instructors and team and I’m very happy to say 10/10 experience
Coaches were very kind. They treat everyone equally and with absolute respect. Highly recommend.
Great coaches, would recommend to anyone trying to learn martial arts in the area.
Coming here was great! They had a good atmosphere, the coach was really nice, and I had a good time. They do throw you right into classes, so be prepared to exercise and learn fast! Highly recommend coming here.
AMAG HAS THE BEST ATMOSPHERE TO GET BETTER AND LEARN FAST! Very organized and just better than any other gym around here.
Amazing people and coaches 👏🏼!!! They won’t baby you and they’ll break you down just to build you back up.
Great Gym, Amazing Coaches and atmosphere, beginner friendly as well, extremely welcoming.
Best Jiu Jitsu/MMA gym in SoMd! My two kids and I have been coming here for almost a year and we absolutely love it! Kids’ class is the perfect balance between learning skills and having fun, which is important to keep kids engaged. For me, I love both the women’s only class and the co-ed class! We are a tight team and I can’t imagine training anywhere else!
Professor and coaches are knowledgeable, determined, and inspirational. Great atmosphere for learning and pushing yourself!
The place is great. It’s like a family and. they push you to be better.
Great place to train at. Allows you to progress on and off the mat. Highly recommend to anyone interested.
Joined the gym to learn self defense. Has been a great experience with team atmosphere and coaching.
Ladies! If you enjoy kicking butt and having a good time this is the place for you. I have been attending for almost 2 months now and it’s been amazing. Not only is AMAG a good workout, but it’s great for your mental health. Come check it out! They have womens only nights or co-ed, pick whatever your heart desires!
Best local MMA gym
Amazing gym, professor James is a fantastic coach, his teaching is amazing. The atmosphere is next level, it’s challenging but totally worth it.
Ive Never Seen A Place Full Of Fight Hungry And Ambitious Individuals. Determined To Win. An Amazing Sight Too See. 👍🏽
If you want to learn be a good Jiu-jitsu player, or MMA fighter this is the place for you. Great coaches, great atmosphere, and the best fight team in Maryland.
We met Coach James by chance a couple weeks ago and he let us know about the free trial offered at AMAG. My son has been begging to start MMA for months however, I’ve been hesitant because I was unsure where to go. I took the chance and took my kiddo for the free trial this week. To say I was blown away is an understatement. All of the coaches have been amazing with my son. His self confidence is lacking but just a couple nights there and I can already see a change. The encouragement & support from the coaches is amazing. It puts my mama heart at ease for sure. I’m beyond grateful we ran into coach James and have been given the opportunity to start a new journey. 10/10 would recommend this place to any and everyone! 😊
I love it! It’s like being apart of a family. They push you to be great and better yourself.
Amag classes and atmosphere is next level. It's challenging but truly rewarding in a way you can't get anywhere else. The best teacher who makes you feel welcome and provides a guidance and passion to what your learning. Glad I joined
It’s a great gym very honest professor but will push you to give it your all wrestled for 12 years by far best professor I have had. Great environment and people
Head coach is a real pro and the instructors are awesome. They are attentive to their students and make sure you get the most out of each class. Great place to learn MMA and be part of hardworking team.
Great coaches! Patient with children of all ages & skills. They take the time to teach the kids the skills and moves needed to perform with confidence! I have noticed improvement in my son’s confidence & attitude in just the 2 months we’ve been here!
Great gym for all levels of experience. Passionate staff when providing instructions. Highly recommend.
My kids love going to the classes and learning how to defend themselves properly. The coaches are great with instructing the whole group and individually. Between move refinement during instructional time and highlighting some improvement points after class, the coaches are top notch and truly portray their love for the discipline and ensure a safe training environment while inspiring others to do the same.
I’m honored to be apart of this team and community! Leonardtown has not disappointed with the amazing kids that walk through the door for training! It is a privilege to be a Coach here and have James Hardeman as a Black Belt. He shares his experience as a combat veteran and professional fighter in ways no other Professor in the area can! He can turn anyone into a fighter 💪
really enjoy this gym! The coaches are amazing and you’ll learn a lot!
If you're dedicated to learning a martial art, this is the place to go. Between the coaches, more seasoned students, or even newer students, you have a strong support team to help you learn. Youll feel like family from day 1, and will always have somebody to push you to achieve more
Knowledgeable and friendly staff dedicated to excellence in martial arts and fitness. If you want to learn ju jitsu or just get in shape this is one of the best ways to do that whole learning a valuable skill. I highly recommend this gym
I never knew I'd come to practice jiu jitsu, and LOVE it, until I came to AMAG in Leonardtown. I was invited to attend a class a few months ago and I loved the physical and mental challenge. After my 5yo daughter tried the kid's class, we both signed up and currently practice twice a week. We've both grown in coordination, strength, perseverance and discipline and jiu jitsu has given us a stronger bond as mother and daughter. There's nothing more beautiful than seeing your child grow in confidence and the sessions we work bring life-changing perspective. AMAG has given a new meaning to the word "excellence" in my experience and the coaches, James and Jonna, train their students to win. These coaches teach us to be better than what we were the last time we step foot in the gym. My training sessions have been high quality, challenging and rewarding. Come join us. Don't hesitate to discover your own potential. Who knows... You may come to love jiu jitsu as much as I do!
American Martial Arts Gym is a place where any person can come and learn proven martial arts techniques. The coach, coach James is very professional , and cares about all his students getting better everyday. I recommend this gym to anyone who wants to get a great workout in, while learning to defend themselves.
We joined this gym a few months ago. I have 3 kids enrolled, a 13 yo boy, a 9 yo girl and a 7 yo girl. They all love this sport and especially love their coaches. It has been fun watching them start with no skills and progress and become very passionate about their sport in such a short time. I can’t say enough about the dedication of these coaches. The kids are learning to defend themselves, getting a great workout, and having a lot of fun in the process! If you’re looking for an outlet for your kids I highly recommend AMAG!
All three of my kids are in the class together. The coaches are tough, but fair with the kids. My kids love the them and are really enjoying jujitsu. Highly recommend them!
It is one of the most welcoming places in Leonardtown. I don't have any prior experiences or knowledge of jiu jitsu and my first class the instructors and other students helped a lot.
This gym is great and is ran by a coach who is as good of a teacher as a fighter. I came to the gym nervous because I have no experience in jujitsu ( or sports) but quickly realized that was all mental. Even though You need to learn technique to get good you won’t be drowned in it because open mat is part of each class and is not forced on anyone to be part of but is SO MUCH FUN. This gym teaches you how to fight in the most effective way And with proper techniques you can take down someone twice your size. I would recommend it to any type of person who wants a hobby or confidence boost, or workout. this gym is the place to go. It’s also not all just men which is nice for my girlfriend who was nervous about fighting men with no experience. The team is very supportive of new comers even though I had no experience, everyone worked with me and made me feel like I’m part of the team.
Awesome gym! This gym has such a wonderful family atmosphere with coaches who actually care about the individual students!
The best place on this side of the nation to get strong and better fortified
The best training around with a great coach
This place is perfect for people trying to get their Jiu Jitsu to another level. I saw immediate improvements in my game. Coach James WORKED us to the core. It’s real deal Jiu Jitsu. TIE YOUR BELT AND TRAIN!
AMAG is by far the best gym in Southern MD. It is a place where you can train daily with excellent coaches and training partners that will push you to be your best. Everyone at AMAG will help you grown and develop the skills you learn while treating you with respect. The bond the students have is un-matched, which is important for learning. Whether you want to be a grappling champion, a kickboxing, cage fighting phenom, a jujitsu gold medal winner or just get in shape, you can accomplish your goals in an uplifting, friendly environment under the supervision of qualified coaches. AMAG is more than just a gym, it’s a family.
This is the #1 place to train Martial Arts hands down and I’m loving this new location out Leonardtown it’s a whole different vibe and new group of people to work with everybody should come check it out
I'm so glad a place like this came to our area. I take my 7 year old son and he has as much fun as the adults. Great instructior and a great atmosphere to train. I have told anyone that will listen about this place.
You won’t find another coach like James! This man truly cares about each one of his students on a personal level!! Great gym
Really awesome group of guys! Coach James is the best fight/jiu jitsu coach I could’ve asked for. This school has a great kids program and overall is a very comfortable yet competitive environment where you can learn self-defense and make friends! I encourage everyone I know to try this gym.
I've trained with this team for years, come join us. You'll love it, there's not better place to learn raw and indepth jiu jitsu.
Best place I've trained at ever
Great place to train Brazilian jiu jitsu, kick boxing, or mma in general. The instructors have a ton of experience both teaching and in competition as well. I cant reccomend this gym enough to anyone interested in martial arts or self defense. They have a great group there and I suggest anyone interested to come down and try it themselves.
Amazing place to train martial arts, great jujitsu and coach james is amazing and is hands down the best👍
This is a gym that I proudly attend and would recommend to anyone who is interested in martial arts. The instructors and the team members really do a great job of creating a family like atmosphere that is unmatched by any other gym that I have been to. I've had a decent amount of coaches from Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and Wrestling, but Coach James tops them all with his engaging and meticulous style of teaching, I could not have asked for a better program.
Great place, Training is exceptional! The classes are well organized. The training has helped me become a better person/ fighter.
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