OUR PROGRAMS

Master Mike Moses

Owner, Evolve Academy

Mike Moses is the Owner and Head Instructor of Evolve Academy of Martial
Arts in Gaithersburg, Maryland where he teaches over 450 students in
Personal Defense Systems, Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Primal Skills Fitness and Women’s Self Defense.  Mr. Moses holds five Black Belts in various martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Personal Defense Systems, Shotokon, Tae Kwon Do and Kempo.  Mike also provides bi-annual Functional Combat Training to Marine recruits and is nationally recognized for his specialized instruction in martial arts and self-defense training. 

Melissa Snider

"After watching my son train in Personal Defense Systems and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over a year, I decided to give it a try. What began as a personal challenge rapidly developed into a quiet obsession! This was back in 2006, and despite the fact that I had never trained in any other martial art (and had been completely inactive prior to beginning my schooling) I quickly fell in love with the training style, the mental and physical challenges and the overall conditioning that both of these disciplines had to offer me.

I feel passionately about what Evolve Academy has to offer their Students. When I was asked to become an Administrative Director and Part-time Instructor, I couldn't refuse. I truly believe that Evolve Academy is the most unique martial arts training facility in the area. Not only does Master Moses' PDS System offer our Students the most "cutting edge" Personal Defense and Muay Thai Training, but our BJJ program is one of the most sought after programs in our region. The level of instruction is unsurpassed and the focus of each class is, and always will be, on the Student."

Jason Light

"Martial Arts continue to shape and mold my life in a positive and constructive

manner every day, on and off the Mat.  Training in both Evolve Personal

Defense Systems and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, my martial arts journey has provided

me with improved physical health, mental growth and a sharpened focus that

could only be forged here at Evolve Academy.  It is now my greatest honor to

lead and assist others in their own pursuit of self-mastery, self-defense and a

fighting spirit that will enrich their everyday lives on the mat and on the street."