Sherman's Martial Arts

Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Women's Self Defense

Jim Sherman

Aaron Lawrence

Morgan Phelps

*Rick is a Hapkido Instructor and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt. 

*Master Sherman is the founder of the martial art style called "Sun Do Kwan", and has been training in martial arts for over 30 years. He has lived on the Eastern Shore in the town of Centreville most of his entire life. He currently owns and operates Sherman's Martial Arts and holds the position of Maryland State Director for the International Combat Hapkido Federation (ICHF).

*Master Sherman is 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under the Independant Tae Kwon Do Federation, and  a 5th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido.

*He is a Certified Tactical Master Instructor in CDT, a Certified Instructive for Military Combatives, and a Certified Executive Protection Specialist under the International Training Commission (ITC). Jim has had a lengthy career in personal protection services. He was elected to the Budo International Magazine Hall of Fame, the World Karate Union Hall of Fame, and the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame..

*Youth BJJ Head Coach Morgan holds a 4th Degree Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 

*Morgan is a United States Marine Corps veteran with a wealth of combat experience and is a current Police Officer for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 

Chris Penley

*Chris is a Karate/Hapkido Instructor and holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt. 

Kyle Amos

Click here for more information about Professor Aaron Lawrence and Ronin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Sherman's Martial Arts.

*Professor Aaron Lawrence is a Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Blackbelt under Master Carlos Machado and Kru of Surakit Muay Thai under Master Pinkaew at the Surakit Gym in Phucket, Thailand.

*Professor Lawrence is also a former Professional Strength Athlete with a (2315lb Raw Powerlifing Total) and a Multi World and National Powerlifting Champion who has competed in many of the top contest across the USA. Professor Lawrence achieved a 5th Highest SHW All-Time World Record Total 2012, and has (2 Official Raw 600lb Plus Bench Presses, (605@290 and 630@338) which are part of the Bench Press All-Time List

*As a Professional Fighter, he holds a 4-1 record. By day, he is known as "Mr. Lawrence" and has been an Educator for over 23 years in the QACPS system. 

Wayne Penley

Rick Stucko

*Wayne is a Hapkido Instructor and holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt. 

Andy Keller

Youth Assistant Head Coach Andy holds a 1st Degree Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu