During a fight, nothing stands between you and your opponent but a pair of gloves and your training. That's where Maryland Combat Sports Academy comes in—the instructors here arm students of all ages and skill levels with the techniques and strength to take down any opponent during bouts. They lead a variety of styles, including traditional boxing, Burmese kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, each of which cater to different strengths. For instance, in Brazilian jiujitsu, smaller fighters can take down a larger opponent with joint-lock and choke-hold techniques combined with gravity and leverage—common names for a right and left fist. Whereas Burmese kickboxing employs the entire body, adding head butts and knuckle strikes to the kicks and knee strikes of Muay Thai kickboxing.