Resolve Martial Arts

Resolve MMA is an excellent academy to learn jiu jitsu for kids and adults.

This is the seventh place that I have trained in the last fifteen years, so I have a decent idea of what makes a good gym and what doesn’t.

The team is full of great guys and gals. Everyone is here to help - the ego is left at the door. Nobody that I’ve seen is trying to prove how macho they are at your expense, which is critical for safety (after needing to take three+ years off due to some guy who cranked an arm bar on me, I’m especially sensitive to this).

Gerry is a terrific instructor and leader. He creates an environment that is casual, but also full of discipline. He does not put himself above anyone else and is happy to answer questions. At least for me, his teaching style is as good as it comes: pick a position, and drill the fundamentals. I don’t mean first day basics - he doesn’t try to get into fancy things that someone saw on a YouTube video once. He focused on key, position based techniques that have been tried and tested. He shows a move, then explains the different scenarios that could come up, and shows different ways around each. Then drill, and drill some more. This is as effective as any approach as I’ve ever seen.

Lastly, Gerry is marvelous with the kids. As a new “jiu jitsu dad” , it’s stressful watching my kid get on the mat for the first time. Gerry is calm, patient, clear, and once again forces discipline where necessary. I trained kids in martial arts before and it is DIFFICULT - but Gerry hits the perfect balance of teaching, fun, discipline, and technique. I did not expect my 4 year old to want to go back - after the second lesson he couldn’t stop talked about wanting to see Gerry!

Highest recommendation for anyone looking to get into the great sport of bjj.

Gerry is fantastic! my daughter has been training with him going on two years now and I have not one single complaint about Resolve Martial Arts. Great place for both children and adults to learn and grow in a variety of ways. I have nothing but good things to say about this place.

I can't say enough about Gerry and Resolve martial Arts! My daughter who is 9 has loved going to class and has made some friends along the way. Gerry is an awesome instructor and the kids love class and learning with him. The structure and discipline is just an added bonus!

My son has been doing BJJ here with Gerry since the end of September and he absolutely loves it! In fact he can't get enough!! Gerry does an amazing job with the kids, he knows how to control a large group with the right amount of fun and structure to keep them safe and learning.

I tried every school within the 15 mile radius of Lowell, and I couldn't find a place where I found myself comfortable training until Resolve was established. Gerry is very knowledgeable and patient. He has seriously helped me identify my strengths and capitalize on them as well as helping me improve my weaknesses. Great price, no contract, amazing instructor, it has it all.