All of our classes are taught by 3rd Degree BJJ black belt Noel Smith. Noel Smith is the head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor at Glen Burnie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Glen Burnie, MD. He received a brown belt at the age of 13 in Shotokan Karate. Noel continued to study karate until he joined the military in 1992 in which then spent 4 years in the Navy as a Corpsman stationed at Camp Pendleton with 3rd
Battalion 1st Marines. In October of 1998 Noel met Roberto Marques DaSilva (AKA Maguilla). Maguilla at the time was a 4th degree Black Belt under Andre “Dede” Pederneiras in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Noel trained with Maguilla and received his Brown Belt in 2006. In 2007 Noel then was introduced to 5th Degree Black Belt Master Renato Tavares, where Noel fell in love with Renatos views and philosophy of teaching martial arts. Noel has studied under Master Tavares and received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2012. His introduction into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has changed Noel’s life forever. Glen Burnie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was established in 2009 and is made up of a staff of instructors that has the confidence and belief that anyone can succeed in accomplishing all of their goals while training here. Our martial arts school is committed to providing the highest quality training available and is proud to say that we will give a positive learning environment in which individuals of all ages can benefit from. No matter what abilities you are made of, we guarantee you that you will be treated with common courtesy and recognition. We strive for our student’s happiness and we do everything in our power to make sure our students are learning, building endurance, and having a great time. Our Glen Burnie, MD Martial Arts facility offers outstanding instruction and training for men, women, and children of all ages. Glen Burnie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu believes in always having a friendly mindset for both newcomers and those returning to the program. Whether you are a serious competitor or just in it for fun, we have something for you! Our staff here in Glen Burnie, MD is well qualified and students that become part of our training program will have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest masters in the field. About Glen Burnie
Glen Burnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and is a suburb of Baltimore. The population was 67,639 at the 2010 census. A Maryland District court building is located here. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.9 square miles (33 km2), of which, 12.2 square miles (32 km2) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it (5.49%) is water. Glen Burnie, MD, with surrounding areas in Baltimore, Pasadena, Millersville, Ft. Meade, Arnold, Columbia, Elkridge, Crofton, Odenton, Baltimore and Severna, is home to Glen Burnie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, offering programs to students in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing, and Wrestling.
