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ABOUT UNDERWORLD BJJ
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DEDICATED TO TEACHING YOU BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (BJJ) IS A MARTIAL ART THAT UTILIZES TECHNIQUE, LEVERAGE, AND STRATEGY TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST A LARGER AND STRONGER OPPONENT.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art based on ground fighting and grappling while utilizing submission holds. BJJ approaches self-defense by emphasizing taking an opponent to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was initially developed in 1925 by Brazilian brothers Carlos, Oswaldo, Gastão Jr., George, and Hélio Gracie, after Carlos was taught jiu-jitsu by Mitsuyo Maeda, a traveling Japanese judoka, who himself mastered his ground fighting while interacting with catch wrestlers in Europe.
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CARLOS CATANIA
A native New Yorker and athlete, Carlos was introduced to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts through the esteemed Royler Gracie in 1997. A dedicated training regime with Royler Gracie in Basking Ridge, NJ. Carlos dedicated himself to the mats, competing in regional, national and international competitions, including the IBJJF World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Carlos is an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Certified 4th Degree Black Belt and Instructor at Underworld BJJ in Severna Park, Maryland.
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AARON CLEVENGER
Aaron started his martial arts career at a young age. Aaron studied American and Dutch Style kickboxing under the legendary Tom Fox. He was awarded his black belt in Tang Soo Do by Tom Fox at age 16. Aaron was a high school and club wrestler and started his grappling career in 2003. Aaron was an amature boxer in his early life. He was awarded his Brazilian Jiu Jistu black belt in 2018 under Carlos Catania. Aaron has been coaching Striking, BJJ, and MMA since 2008.
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Aaron Clevenger
Aaron started his martial arts career at a young age. Aaron studied American and Dutch Style kickboxing under the legendary Tom Fox. He was awarded his black belt in Tang Soo Do by Tom Fox at age 16. Aaron was a high school and club wrestler and started his grappling career in 2003. Aaron was an amature boxer in his early life. He was awarded his Brazilian Jiu Jistu black belt in 2018 under Carlos Catania. Aaron has been coaching Striking, BJJ, and MMA since 2008.
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ROBERT WHITMIRE
Robert began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey under the tutelage of Todd Wheeler of Raleigh, NC in 2010. In late 2012, Robert relocated to Maryland and continued his training at various schools within the area to expand his grappling knowledge. Robert is also an avid student of Boxing and Muay Thai, having trained in martial arts for over 15 years. On May 22nd, 2023, Robert was awarded his black belt by Carlos Catania and Aaron Clevenger. His focus is now on educating students on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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