HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Aaron Lawrence is a First Degree Black Belt under Eighth Degree Coral Belt Carlos Machado and a Kru of Surakit Muay Thai under Master Sawirin Jay Pinkaew at the Surakit Gym in Phucket, Thailand. Professor Lawrence is also a former professional strength athlete with a 2315 lb raw power lifting total and a multi-World and National Powerlifting Champion who has competed in many of the top contest across the USA. Professor Lawrence set the fifth highest SHW All-Time World Record Total in 2012 and has two official raw 600 lb-plus bench presses (605@290 and 630@338), which are part of the Bench Press All-Time List. He holds a 4-1 record as a professional fighter. By day, he is known as “Mr. Lawrence” as an educator for over 20 years in the Queen Anne’s County Public School system. 

ADULT BJJ INSTRUCTOR

Kyle Amos is a Brown Belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence with competition experience in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai.

Favorite submission: Darce choke.

YOUTH BJJ

Morgan Phelps is a Purple Belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He currently serves as a police officer for the Maryland Natural Resources Police.

Favorite submission: Arm triangle.

ADULT BJJ + MMA

Brandon is a Purple Belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence.

YOUTH BJJ

Andy is a Blue Belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence.

Favorite submission: Armbar.

YOUTH BJJ

Alec is a Blue Belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence and a veteran of the US Marine Corp.

Favorite submission: Outside heel hook.

YOUTH BJJ

Sarah is a white belt under Prof. Aaron Lawrence.

Favorite submission: Omoplata