Meet Coach Seun

Jr. Grapplers Instructor • Adult Daytime Coach • Team LINEAGE®

Building Confidence. Developing Character. Changing Lives.

Some coaches teach techniques.

Coach Seun teaches people.

At Calvert MMA Academy®, Seun plays a key role in both our Jr. Grapplers program (ages 8–13) and our adult daytime classes, helping students grow not just in Jiu-Jitsu—but in confidence, discipline, and how they carry themselves in everyday life.

He has a natural ability to connect with people, meet them where they are, and help them improve—whether it’s a child stepping on the mat for the first time or an adult looking to build real skill and confidence.

A Journey That Built Perspective

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Seun spent part of his childhood in Roxbury, Massachusetts before returning to Maryland for his undergraduate and graduate studies.

His martial arts journey began with boxing, where he developed discipline, resilience, and work ethic—traits that still define how he trains and teaches today.

But it was Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that changed everything.

Over the past several years, Seun has committed himself to the art—developing not just technical skill, but a deeper understanding of what Jiu-Jitsu represents:

• adaptability
• problem-solving
• composure under pressure
• personal growth through challenge

For him, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just something you do.

It’s something that shapes who you become.

A Coach Who Connects

Seun’s greatest strength is his ability to connect with students.

In the Jr. Grapplers program, he creates an environment where kids feel:

• safe
• supported
• challenged in the right way

He blends structure with energy, helping kids stay engaged while building real skills and confidence.

Parents consistently notice the difference—not just in how their kids perform on the mat, but in how they carry themselves off of it.

In adult classes, Seun brings the same approach with a different level of depth—focusing on:

• practical application
• real self-defense concepts
• understanding how and why techniques work

He meets students at their level and helps them progress without ego or intimidation.

More Than Jiu-Jitsu

Every class with Coach Seun goes beyond technique.

Students learn:

• patience when things don’t work right away
• how to solve problems under pressure
• how to stay calm in difficult situations
• how to keep showing up and improving

Those lessons don’t stay on the mat.

They carry into school, work, and life.

Part of Something Bigger

At Calvert MMA Academy® and Lineage BJJ®, Seun is part of a coaching team built on:

• direct Relson Gracie lineage
• structured, proven curriculum
• a culture focused on growth, respect, and consistency

Students benefit from a system that is both:

welcoming for beginners and effective at the highest levels.

Train with Coach Seun

Whether you’re looking for a program for your child or ready to start your own journey, Coach Seun is someone you want guiding that process.

He’s patient. He’s real. And he genuinely cares about helping people improve.

Start your New Student Foundations Pass

Call: 410-257-5425

Step onto the mat. Learn something new. Build confidence.

That’s what we do at Team LINEAGE®.