Bowerhouse MMA

7311 Grove Rd Unit C & D, Frederick, MD 21704, USA

4.9 (326 reviews)

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Our Kids Martial Arts, Kids Boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs are excellent choices for self defense, discipline and fitness. Learn more about our martial arts classes in Frederick now!

Class Schedule

Monday 6 classes

06:00 – 07:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

11:00 – 12:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

17:30 – 18:30 Youth BJJ (5-13)

18:30 – 19:30 Gi BJJ All Levels

18:30 – 19:30 Teens Gi BJJ 13-17

19:30 – 20:30 Gi BJJ Marathon Roll

Tuesday 4 classes

17:30 – 18:30 Ladies Only BJJ

18:30 – 19:30 No Gi BJJ All levels

18:30 – 19:30 Teens No-Gi BJJ 13-17

19:30 – 20:30 No Gi BJJ Marathon Roll

Wednesday 6 classes

06:00 – 07:00 Gi BJJ All Levels

11:00 – 12:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

17:30 – 18:30 Youth BJJ (5-13)

18:30 – 19:30 Gi BJJ All Levels

18:30 – 19:30 Teens Gi BJJ 13-17

19:30 – 20:30 Gi BJJ Marathon Roll

Thursday 5 classes

11:00 – 12:00 Gi BJJ All Levels

17:30 – 18:30 Ladies Only BJJ

18:30 – 19:30 No Gi BJJ All levels

18:30 – 19:30 Teens No-Gi BJJ 13-17

19:30 – 20:30 No Gi BJJ Marathon Roll

Friday 4 classes

06:00 – 07:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

11:00 – 12:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

16:30 – 17:30 Gi BJJ All Levels

17:30 – 18:30 Youth BJJ (5-13)

Saturday 2 classes

09:30 – 10:30 KIDS NO GI BJJ

11:00 – 12:00 No Gi BJJ All levels

Sunday 1 classes

11:00 – 12:30 BJJ Open Mat

Coaches

Chris Bower Head Coach Owner

3rd Degree Black Belt

Owner, Lead BJJ Instructor, 3rd Degree Black Belt under Professor Vicente Junior, BS Exercise Science. The page says Chris Bower was ranked #1 Overall Master 4 (Gi) in the 2024 AJP Tour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Rankings, is an IBJJF Black Belt World No Gi Medalist, 2x Pan American No Gi Champion, American National No Gi Champion, and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Champion.

Colin Bower Head Coach

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt

Colin Bower was promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Nov 2025. He achieved the #1 Ranking at Purple Belt Middleweight in the IBJJF World Rankings and was ranked as the #1 Blue Belt in the 2023 IBJJF World No Gi Rankings (Lightweight), and #3 Overall.

Ann Dempsey

Black Belt

Ann Dempsey was promoted to Black Belt December 2022 by Professor Vicente Junior & Chris Bower. Ann is 2X IBJJF Masters World Champion. The page says she started training Brazilian jiu jitsu March 2016 at age 39 and started training No Gi first, then Gi in June 2016.

Jeff Wright

1st Degree Black Belt

Jeff is a 1st Degree Black Belt, U.S. Army Veteran, and founder of Grapple or Die. His journey started with Karate and Judo, moved through wrestling, and led him to Jiu-Jitsu in 2004 via the Modern Army Combatives Program. He earned his black belt in 2022 and his first degree in 2025.

Noah Kiszka

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt

Noah “Ace” Kiszka was a 3x West Virginia State Wrestling Place Winner and wrestled as the starter for Fairmont State before pursuing MMA. Noah is currently a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt under Chris Bower and holds a 5-1 record in MMA.

Terry Bartholomew

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Professional MMA Fighter. Terry Bartholomew is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist and Prize fighter. Terry also holds the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under World Champion Professor Vicente Junior.

Vicente Junior

5th Degree BJJ Black Belt

5th Degree BJJ Black Belt, World Gi and No Gi Champion, 5x Pan American Champion. Professor Vicente Junior is a 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt under the legendary Ricardo De La Riva.

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Michael Zeno Jr

I trained here for two weeks while visiting, and the experience was amazing. The coaches were welcoming, the students were friendly, and the level of instruction was top-notch. Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for great Jiu Jitsu!
Posted 10 months ago
Harold Ramirez Jr

I recently visited Fredrick for a family vacation and I must say, the gym exceeded my expectations. It’s an outstanding facility with top-notch mats and a fantastic array of free weight options. I had an incredible time training and rolling with everyone. Thank you for the amazing experience! I’ll definitely be back to this gym the next time I’m in town.
Posted 1 year ago
Kayla Rademacher

Bowerhouse truly has it all. From the facility and equipment, the community and culture, to the coaches who can walk the talk. The Kickboxing classes with Coach Rob are great and he does a wonderful job of scaling the drills to the varying skill levels of the people present. The BJJ classes are taught by some of the best in the industry, who are incredibly patient and happy to help each individual in their pursuit of becoming better. Bowerhouse fosters an environment for growth and excellence in all capacities while remaining incredibly welcoming. I can’t recommend this gym enough.
Posted 1 year ago
ahmet kayretli

Coach Rob is truly the godfather of fighters an incredible coach and martial arts mentor. I’ve known him for many years, and his dedication to his students and the sport is unmatched. Bower House has one of the best martial arts programs in the area, with great coaches who care deeply about their students’ growth. The facility is large, clean, and welcoming, making it a perfect place for training at any level. Whatever your goal is, if you’re looking for top-tier coaching and a positive training environment, Bower House is the place to be.
Posted 1 year ago
Tony Pontious

Been coming here for over a year and a half now. Such a great gym and love the environment here. Jiu jitsu is world class and they also have weights which is great for getting it all done! The Bowers are awesome too and treat everyone like family! 🙌🏻💪🏻
Posted 1 year ago