Lineage BJJ
Lineage BJJ®
Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in California, Maryland
Real self-defense. Real coaching. Real results.
Kids, teens, women, and adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Mary’s County and Southern Maryland.
10 Days Free – Unlimited Intro Pass
New Students Only. Must be used within 10 consecutive days.
This is one of the best offers we’ve ever run.
At Lineage BJJ®, we do not believe your first experience should be a random drop-in where you are left to figure things out on your own.
Our 10 Days Free Unlimited Intro Pass gives first-time students access to real classes, real coaching, and a real feel for the academy—so you can experience the difference the right way from day one.
Claim Your 10 Days Free Intro Pass
Most schools offer a free class.
We give you a real chance to experience the academy.
At Lineage BJJ®, you are not left alone to figure things out. This pass is designed to let you experience real classes and coaching with real results.
Why Families and Adults Choose Lineage BJJ®
If you are comparing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in Southern Maryland, here is what makes Lineage BJJ® different.
- Authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Rooted in direct Relson Gracie lineage and built on both real self-defense and sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Students learn what works under pressure—not just what works for points, rules, and time limits.
- The Only Direct Gracie Lineage in Southern Maryland: Ongoing access to the Gracie family. Relson Gracie, son of one of the founders of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a 9th-degree red belt, visits regularly.
- Black Belt Instruction Matters: All classes, including youth classes, are led by black belt instructors—unlike other schools where lower-ranked belts lead beginners or kids programs.
- Two Locations. One Membership. One Team: Train at Lineage BJJ® in California, MD and Calvert MMA Academy® in Sunderland, MD under one system, one curriculum, and one team culture.
- Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Training Options: Adults can train up to 7 days per week across both locations.
- Safe, Clean, and Professional: One of the cleanest and most professional training environments in the region.
Why Our Value Is Different
Many people compare schools by monthly price alone. That is the wrong way to do it.
What really matters is how often you can train, what you are getting for your money, and your cost per class.
At Lineage BJJ®, one membership gives access to both academies, a broader schedule, stronger coaching, and a deeper system of instruction.
Our most popular program is the Quarterly 15 Classes Per Month Membership, which comes out to about $13 per class.
At many flat-rate schools, students end up paying $20-$30 per class because they don’t train enough to get real value.
The cheapest monthly price is not always the best value. The better value is the academy you can actually use consistently—and that gets real results.
Programs for Every Stage of Life
Kids & Teens: Confidence, discipline, focus, anti-bullying skills, and real self-defense in a structured, family-friendly environment.
Adults: Beginner-friendly training for self-defense, fitness, stress relief, personal growth, and long-term progress—without ego or pressure.
Women: Supportive environment to build confidence, awareness, skill, and real-world self-defense ability.
Competitors: Optional competition. Students learn composure, control, and performance under pressure.
At Lineage BJJ®, people come in for different reasons: self-defense, fitness, confidence, discipline, stress relief, competition, community. What they usually find is something bigger: a place that helps them become stronger on and off the mat.
Visiting for open mat or college breaks? Please contact us before purchasing a guest pass. First-time visitors may get a one-day complimentary visit, and short-term prorated options may be available for extended stays.
We proudly serve students from California, Lexington Park, Great Mills, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Callaway, Mechanicsville, Charlotte Hall, and throughout Southern Maryland.
If you have been searching for: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near me, self-defense classes in St. Mary’s County, kids martial arts in California, MD, beginner BJJ in Southern Maryland, or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland—you are in the right place.
Lineage BJJ® — Where Greatness Begins®
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