BJJ in Bowie

Bowie carries one listing: **Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy** (5.0 stars, 79 reviews) — operating under the Cat5BJJ banner with a focus on real-world self-defense, leverage, and family culture. Founded by Kenny Nero, Jr. (brown belt; started BJJ in 2002 under Professor Maguilla, trained at Capital MMA 2015-2018, earned purple belt in Gracie University, brown belt under Cat5BJJ Professors Anthony Nelson and Alberto Da Silva). Coaching staff includes Mark Miller (purple belt under Ryron and Rener Gracie / Gracie University, lead Gracie Survival Tactics certified instructor), Izumi Kawakami (blue belt, leads the DefendHer program), and Jon Spiers (purple belt, retired Sailor). The academy publishes one of the most accessible family pricing structures in the metro at 7 tiers spanning $129–$189/mo. Programs include Mat Minis (3-5), Bully Blockers (5-12), Flow Foundations (13+), Advanced Jiu-Jitsu, DefendHer (women's, 13+), Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu, Striking Fundamentals, and Community Self-Defense Seminars — with no contracts and easy cancellations.