Bowie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Bowie, Maryland is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym that focuses on teaching Gracie techniques in a safe, non-competitive environment. The academy offers programs for all ages including children's classes, adult training, women's empowerment groups, and homeschool sessions, with instructors who are praised for being patient and encouraging. Students consistently highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, clean facilities, reasonable pricing without contracts, and the gym's emphasis on building confidence and self-defense skills rather than competition.