About Lineage BJJ®

Our Story—From Calvert’s Start to St. Mary’s Strength

Your Journey Needs Roots—Here’s Ours

You’re up against it— bullies, uncertainty, or a drive to grow—and you need a team with a real story. Lineage BJJ is that team, born in 2007 when I, a Navy veteran who retired from the U.S. Secret Service, founded Calvert MMA Academy in Sunderland as Southern Maryland’s first certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school under Relson Gracie.

In 2009, I renamed the program Lineage BJJ to honor Helio Gracie’s legacy, and by February 2020, we expanded to St. Mary’s County with our California, MD location off St. Andrews Church Road near Wildewood.

From Calvert County to Pax River’s heart—ready to join us?

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A Legacy Built on Purpose

It began in ‘07— Calvert MMA launched with Relson Gracie’s blessing, bringing authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to Southern Maryland after years of training with masters like Royce, Rickson, Rolker, Rorion, and Helio across the U.S. and Brazil.

By 2009, Helio’s vision inspired me to rebrand as Lineage BJJ—a tribute to his self-defense system. Then, in 2020, we brought that legacy to St. Mary’s County, opening in California, MD—two locations, one mission—delivering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with precision and heart.

Built from a veteran’s grit, we’re St. Mary’s County’s martial arts cornerstone—steady, proven, Pax River proud.

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Why Our Story Stands Out

St. Mary’s County deserves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training that delivers—self-defense that holds, bully-proof resilience, or competition-ready skills. Here’s why our history leads the way:

✔ Gracie Foundation – Helio’s vision, Relson’s roots— authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since ‘07—self-defense and sports jiu-jitsu, refined and real.
✔ Dual Reach – Calvert MMA since 2007, Lineage BJJ in St. Mary’s since 2020—seven days a week, your schedule, your pace.
✔ Proven Excellence – 2024 Maryland State Champions at Good Fight— 1st place kids, youth, teens at Worlds— 2nd place adults and masters—St. Mary’s County’s gold standard.

Your Turn to Join In

This isn’t just our past— it’s your chance to thrive. Lineage BJJ’s St. Mary’s County team—built by a vet for Pax River’s Navy and Marine spirit—turns 2007’s roots into your strength today.

Visit us near Wildewood—see a space alive with 2024 champions, feel why we’re where greatness begins®.

Don’t miss out—step up now!

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Lineage BJJ – California, MD
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