Jim Thrift (3rd Degree Black Belt Professor) Professor Jim Thrift (3rd Degree Black Belt) is the founder and owner of Calvert MMA Academy in Sunderland Maryland (Calvert County) and Lineage BJJ in California Maryland (St. Mary’s County). A favorite among students of all ages and levels, Professor Jim blends a deep respect for self-defense and […]
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Martial arts classes benefit growing children far beyond the dojo and in many real-world scenarios. Our structured classes are meant to help develop coordination, physical fitness, mental strength, as well as gain valuable social skills. Through positive reinforcement, we can bring out the best in your children to help them succeed in life.
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RECENT BLOG POSTS
The popularity of martial arts training, particularly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is continually increasing in the U.S. No one is more thrilled than we are; at Lineage BJJ, we dedicate our lives to sharing our practice and helping our members. As a new school in St. Mary’s County, we frequently interact with new students and have a […]
BJJ For your Body When new students have reservations about their physical conditioning, age, or imagine every one of our classes looks like a MMA tournament for men in their 20s, they naturally hesitate to give BJJ a try. We understand those barriers exist. While some of our students do train hard (and […]