Introduction

Welcome to ClinchAcademy.com!

 Frederick Maryland's Premier Mixed Martial Arts -Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Kickboxing - 
Wrestling & Submission Grappling  Academy.

Learn from the best! Our Academy is run by BJJ Black Belts and Pro MMA fighters. We currently have 5 BJJ Black Belts training or teaching all week long every week. Clinch Academy owner, Luke Rinehart is a certified 2nd Degree Black Belt and hosts 6 BJJ classes per week himself. Tom Ledwell is also a BJJ Black Belt who teaches 2 BJJ classes per week.   We also have a mix of  different pro and amateur MMA fighters. Two of our Pro MMA fighters have fought and won in the Bellator Fighting Championships! Why am I telling you this? Because a lot of BJJ and MMA schools do not have Black Belts teaching their classes. They do not have High level pro MMA fighters to train with and learn from. I want you to know that you can come to our Academy and be learning from Black Belts and or training with Top level MMA fighters all week long, every week.


We offer you World Class Instruction along with World Class Competitors and World Class people! For whatever reason you are viewing this site, I am sure we can help you.


Why are you viewing this site? Is it because:


You want to get in great shape?
You want gain confidence?
You want be around positive people?
You want to learn the most up to date proven martial arts techniques?
You want world class instruction and training partners?
You want to excel in your training?

Luke Rinehart
Certified 2nd Degree
BJJ Black Belt  

Hi. My name is Luke Rinehart. Thank you for your interest in our Academy. If any of those 6 descriptions fit you, than you have come to the right place. I am so excited for you because you are one step closer to a new exciting journey. Martial Arts has helped change and transform peoples lives for many years. Whether you are interested in competition, self-defense, health and fitness, confidence, having a team and family or just having a fun, safe and encouraging environment to be in, the Clinch Academy is the place for you! Not only will we help you reach your goals but YOU will even be a part of helping others reach theirs.

I am so confident that you will enjoy our Academy that

I want to give you a FREE Week Trial!

Sign Up For A full FREE Week of Training!

That is a value up to $50 for FREE!  

No catch. Just come try us out for absolutely FREE to experience it for yourself. That's right! Try any of our classes out absolutely FREE for one whole week! Just Click This Button

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And include your:

Full Name -- Contact Number -- Your experience level -- The reason why you want to train

Then receive a reply within 24 hrs. It's just that easy!

Think about it for a minute. The benefits of Martial Arts are endless. Martial Arts are sure to help you gain:

Incredible Physical Fitness

Confidence

Discipline

Awareness

Focus

Self-Control

Self-defense

Family and Friends

A healthy competitive spirit

Honor

Loyalty

Camaraderie

I could go on and on! What other gym or fitness gimmick can offer all of this? There isn't a gym or gimmick that can transform your life in such a positive way as training in Martial Arts can. One of the many things that makes The Clinch Academy stand out as a Martial Arts school is that not only do we have world class technique and instruction but we also focus on enhancing your everyday life. I have had people tell me time and time again that they feel like a new person after having trained at the Clinch Academy! Now don't misunderstand me. Martial Arts can not MAKE anyone change. We can not and do not force anyone to change, but if you are looking for something that can impact your life in such a positive way and you are looking for something that can offer transformation in so many ways than you WILL find it here! If you aren't looking to better your life than we are not the place for you.

Do you want to better your life?

Do you want to reap all the great benefits from training in Martial Arts?

Do you want to be a part of a winning team?

If so than you need to take advantage of our FREE TRIAL right now! There is no point in waiting.

"Change begins with a desire but only happens when we take action. Courage is the ability to know what is right and to take immediate action even in the face of fear."

If this great news has your attention, now is the time to act. Don't let the fear of the unknown stop you. I promise you will regret waiting! All you have to do is sign up below.

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To help make your decision even easier I also want to inform you of our 60 Day Full Money Back Guarantee!

Our 60 Day Full Money Back Guarantee is backed by these promises. If after 60 days you feel we can not fulfill these promises than we will give you all your money back! 

Promise #1 

If you are looking to feel welcome and to enjoy a professional family like environment, you will find that here.

Promise #2 

If you are looking for top notch BJJ Black Belt instruction, 

you will find it here in every BJJ class!

Promise #3

If you are looking for a school that has trained successful high level pro MMA champions, you will find them here!

Promise #4

If you are looking to get stronger, increase your endurance and feel healthy overall, We promise you that training here will do all of this. 

Promise #5

If you are looking to gain confidence, We are positive that you will.

You have nothing to lose and
Everything to gain!

What are you waiting for?

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Tell us you name, age, why you wish to train and if you have any past experience! 

In the mean time be sure to also check out the FREE booklet we have for you.

"What to expect and how to excel fast 
in our Martial Arts programs!"

You can download it for FREE at the top of this webpage.   

Still Not Convinced?
Look at what other people are saying!

Bradley Duruttya
MMA Judge and Referee
Mid Atlantic Combat Sports
 State Rep.

I walked into the Clinch Academy expecting to see Mixed Martial Arts Gym. What I saw was a traditional Martial Arts Dojo. The Dojo was neat and clean with a Feng Shui atmosphere. The students were quiet attentive and serious in their training. It was exactly the place that I would choose for myself and my family to train.

Luke Rinehart is the owner and head instructor and has been practicing martial arts since he was 5 yrs old. He started taking classes in Tang Soo Do from his father and continued on to study Kenpo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kick Boxing and Muay Thai. Luke competes in BJJ winning a number of NAGA championships.

Clinch Academy offers classes for all ages. Children 3-5 can learn basic tumbling and increase their coordination. Older children are taught a complete Martial Arts system along with the responsibility on when to use it. Adults are taught the skills needed for self-defense and combat.

Competition is encouraged but not mandatory at Clinch Academy. Children and Adult compete monthly at area BJJ tournaments while adults compete in Mixed Martial Arts events. So no matter if you want to learn an art or get in the cage, Clinch Academy    should be your choice of training facilities.

Clinch Academy has a contingent of Mixed Martial Arts fighters that are terrorizing the Mid-Atlantic region. I was able to watch their MMA workout and I tell you their circuit training is sick. The philosophy of training harder than you fight is applied at every workout.








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Tom Ledwell

I trained Tang-So-Do during my college years for a while, but lost interest. I was approached by a coworker four years ago, who had started training BJJ and who talked me into trying it out with him. My initial goal was to take an occassional class to help supplement my defensive tactics training for police work. I took several BJJ classes, and loved it. I began training BJJ and vale tudo regularly at an academy that was over an hour from where I live. I entered a NAGA tournament several months into my training, where I was introduced to Luke. I watched Luke compete in that tournament, and was genuinely impressed with his skill and techniques. I learned that Luke instructed at the Clinch Academy in Frederick. I decided to try the Clinch Academy out, and have been training here since. Training at the Clinch, I was immediately impressed with the emphasis on technique and skill versus muscling out wins. I also thought that Luke had a great understanding of the details involved in jiu-jitsu and in the other aspects of MMA, and that his instruction passed these details on to his students. In addition, I thought that Luke was also a good person and the environment at the Clinch Academy was friendly. My current goals are to continue to learn and improve in the art of jiu-jitsu and MMA, and to teach effective defensive tactics as an instructor at our police academy. I would eventually like to earn a black belt and to be able to reflect and share with others the qualities that accompany attaining that level in the martial arts. 

~ Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
~ Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission certified General Instructor
~ Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission Instructor of the Year
~ Defensive Tactics Instructor for Police Recruits and Police Veterans


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Jacob "The Hunter" Kirwan
Professional MMA Fighter
Ring of Combat Champion

A few years back, I walked into the Clinch Academy having a very strong wrestling background with a high level coach. I was searching to find that same level of instruction in M.M.A. When I found Luke at the Clinch Academy, I found that and a lot more. Luke is the best teacher I have ever trained with. He can read where you are at in your game and knows just what to teach to bring you to the level you want to be. Through training at the Clinch I have realized that there are more levels to fighting than I realized. I have gone from wanting to just fight to establish a name for myself to learning to establish my name by being the best martial artist I can be in and out of the cage. That is the most valuable lesson I have learned through God and training with Luke Rinehart."

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Scott Ford
Owner of Cornerstone
 Wealth Management
Auther of
"Financial Jiu-Jitsu" 

I became interested in martial arts because of liking the physical aspect of the arts. In the early 90's I became interested in jiu-jitsu particilarly because of the U.F.C. and found a school in Baltimore to train. Because of the commute I only trained a few months. A couple of years ago I saw a friend, Eric Borher with a Clinch Jiu Jitsu shirt on at the gym and he suggested I check it out. My first experience at the Clinch was promising and rewarding due to the relaxed teaching style of Luke and the willingness to help from other members. The instruction and environment at the Clinch is laid back and nonthreatening yet I believe the best Jiu Jitsu and MMA instruction around, taught by an accomplished grappling athlete. Since I began training at the Clinch I have been in much better physical shape, met new people, and as a buisiness owner, I have been able to apply principals used in Jiu Jitsu training to business like ways to stay calm in stressful situations. I believe Jiu Jitsu correlates well with business in that you have to always continue to learn, adapt, be flexible in your approach, and look at it as a life long learning process not an end result or destination.








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"Stone" Cole Presley
Professional MMA Fighter 

"I entered the Clinch Academy a few years ago under the advice of a family friend and I was instantly impressed with the level of skill and instruction The Clinch Academy had to offer. Luke offers not just world class instruction but a world class attitude as well. Everybody is constantly learning at the Clinch while helping each other improve as true martial artists. When it comes to The Clinch Academy there are no strings attached and it is easy to acclimate yourself to any class in any discipline regardless of your skill level. Whether you’re looking to compete in MMA, become a competitive grappler or merely get in shape the Clinch Academy has what you need. So do yourself a favor and join the family!" 










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Adam McWilliams

I've trained at lots of BJJ studios around the world and the quality of the instruction, training partners, and respectful atmosphere makes the Clinch Academy hands down my favorite place to train. I've been fortunate enough to train with Luke Rinehart since 1996, and in that time I've developed a great respect for his technique and teaching style and he's also become a great friend. I've also had the opportunity to spread some of his tricks around the globe (watch for some sneaky submissions, sweeps, and guard passing if you visit Mancora Peru or Tonga!) Whether your after self defense, technical BJJ, Professional MMA, or just trying to get fit, you'll find what your looking for at the Clinch! Come check us out!








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Paul Mann
Professional MMA fighter

"I've trained in several places across the U.S. with a mix of great BJJ black belts, master Muay Thai instructors and elite wrestlers. Luke is the most advanced and dedicated martial artist I have ever trained with. He has a wonderful balance between technique, competition experience, personality and humor that not only makes him a world class martial artist but also a world class teacher and coach."

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