Zenyo Jiu Jitsu in Baltimore, Maryland

“Training at Zenyo is a must!. Athletes at any level of experience will come to appreciate and greatly benefit from coach John's unique approach to teaching Jiu Jitsu. You'll have tons of fun, feel safe, and progress quickly. John has done a truly impressive job studying, synthesizing, and implementing the most up to date research on how our brains and bodies learn and adapt. Come and try it out- you won't be disappoi”

— John C. · ★★★★★

“I can't say enough about how wonderful Zenyo has been for our boys (9 and almost 6). John is a natural with kids - a calming, encouraging and positive presence who brings a genuine joy to his classes and to their open mat time. He is an absolute pro and his authority is serious and silly in turn (you can learn, be challenged AND have fun!)...but the kids always know who's boss. Zenyo is a friendly welcoming, challeng”

— Kate S. · ★★★★★

“I am grateful that I have been able to train despite all that is happening in the world right now. My time on the mats (and Zoom) has had a tremendous impact on my fitness, self-confidence, and mindset. It is incredible to think about how much I have grown since I first started at Zenyo in October 2019. I truly believe you can gain a lot from training with John and the Zenyo team. You will most definitely learn great”

— Courtney M. · ★★★★★

“My 6-year old son and I both train with John David Emmett at Zenyo Jiu Jutsu and have benefited immeasurably from our training. My son is noticeably more confident, coordinated and able to stay focused after a year of training. For myself Johnu2019s ability to break down fundamentals and his fun, challenging training approach has significantly improved my BJJ as well as my fitness level. Because of the warm and friendly ”

— Kritis D. · ★★★★★

“Zenyo is in a class of its own. From the approach to the sport to how welcoming the gym is, John's efforts in revolutionizing the sport are visible. I have trained at various gyms before moving to Baltimore from New York and I have never felt more comfortable at a gym. Dropping in on some of my old gyms when I visit NYC has made me appreciate the environment at Zenyo even more. Whether you are looking to join or drop”

— Fabian M. · ★★★★★

“10/10 recommend this gym. I've been learning jiu-jitsu here for 8 months now and this gym will make you progress fast in an inclusive, supportive, challenging, disciplined, and fun atmosphere. John knows how students learn in the most effective ways and is always incorporating new techniques into our training to challenge our bodies and minds to learn. I have to move on to Indiana now, but I owe so much of my growth ”

— Ben P. · ★★★★★

“Here's the short version: if you're looking for a great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, come and join us here. Here's the longer version: Whether you're new to BJJ, or you've been training for years, there are things about this school that you'll love. John is a really good teacher. If you're experienced, he going to challenge you and you will improve. If you're new, you're going to find out that Jiu Jitsu is rea”

— Robin C. · ★★★★★

“John is a very talented instructor who focuses on the principles of movement and flow. He also incorporates elements of other martial arts to provide a well rounded Jiu Jitsu experience. I had the chance to attend a seminar at Zenyo Jiu Jitsu and had a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the introduction to Aikido as well. Give this a try.”

— Vollie H. · ★★★★★