Bowie MMA Team Sergio Penha, Carlos Catania, and Charles Cherry

Bellicose Martial Arts
Aug 5, 2010
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Updated: Sep 16

Carlos Catania Mentor & Honored Visiting Instructor Sergio Penha – (March 2010) In 1977, when only 17 years old, Sergio Penha was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by his freind, Wagner Cardoso, a black belt in the sport, who invited him to see Professor OsWaldo Alves’ academy. Now, 30+ years later, during and after following a career as an airline pilot, Sergio never lost the affinity for the art, and continues to practice and teach Jiu-Jitsu. Currently living in Las Vegas, Sergio started his own business by opening the academy which carries his name, “Sérgio Penha & The Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”.
Carlos Catania – Resident Instructor at Bowie MMA in PG County, MarylandSome of Carlos’ accomplishments include:BJJ Black Belt (Sergio Penha) 2003 Grapplers Edge Absolute Champion2003 NAGA Expert Division Champion2001 BJJ World Championships Competitor2000 NAGA Absolute Division Champion1999 NAGA Advanced Division Champion1999 NY Grappling Challenge Champion1st Place Gracie United Tournament
Charles Cherry – Resident Instructor 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) Judo, holds ranks in Brazilian and Japanese jiu-jitsu, head Coach for Bowie Youth League Wrestling Team, 2 time U.S. Judo Senior Nationals, All American Bronze medalist 2000 U.S. Judo, Senior Nationals Eastern Open Judo Champion (Brown Belt), 2nd Place Am-Cam International Judo Challenge, Numerous Maryland Open Judo Championships, 2x N.A.G.A. (North American Grappling Association Champion) COPA NOVA BJJ Champion (Intermediate). Charles shows his dedication to Bowie and the surrounding Community by serving as the Head Wrestling Coach of the Bowie Boys and Girls Club.