Adult BJJ - Intermediate / Advanced Program

Advanced Training for Experienced Practitioners Ages 14+ in St. Mary’s County

The Adult Intermediate / Advanced program at Lineage BJJ® is designed for students who already understand the basics and are ready to train with greater depth, intensity, and responsibility.

This program is not about collecting techniques.
It’s about pressure-tested skill, decision-making, and control—under realistic conditions.

Built for Students Who Want More

Lineage BJJ® was founded by a Navy veteran and retired U.S. Secret Service professional with decades of experience training for real-world pressure.

That mindset shapes this program.

Intermediate / Advanced training is for students who:

• Have a solid foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

• Can train safely and responsibly with resisting partners

• Want to sharpen timing, transitions, and problem-solving

• Value structure, coaching, and accountability

This is where training becomes intentional.

What Makes This Program Different

Advanced training at Lineage BJJ® is structured, not chaotic.

• Authentic Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  Training remains rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu principles—control, leverage, awareness, and adaptability—across both Gi and No-Gi.

• Pressure-Based Training
  Live resistance, positional sparring, and scenario-based rounds are used to refine timing and decision-making.

• Expanded Skill Sets
  As appropriate, training may incorporate:

  • Advanced positional strategy

  • Takedowns and clinch work (judo & wrestling influence)

  • Self-defense concepts and situational awareness

• Open Mats with Purpose
  Open training is structured and supervised—never reckless, never unsupervised chaos.

Access & Scheduling

Students in the Intermediate / Advanced program may train at both academies:

• Lineage BJJ® – California, MD

• Calvert MMA® – Sunderland, MD

With access available up to 7 days per week, depending on schedule and class availability.

Morning, afternoon, and evening classes support:

• Shift work

• Pax River schedules

• Busy professional lives

A Professional Training Environment

Lineage BJJ® is a professionally run academy, not a hobby gym.

• Mats and training areas are cleaned daily

• We use all-natural, athlete-safe cleaning products

• Classes are supervised by experienced coaches

• Safety and longevity matter as much as intensity

Located just off St. Andrews Church Road in California, MD, near Wildewood—next to Ballet Caliente and about half a mile south of Harris Teeter.

Who This Program Is For

This program is appropriate for:

• 2-stripe white belts and above (or equivalent experience)

• Visiting grapplers with prior training

• Students approved by coaches based on experience and readiness

If you’re unsure where you fit, we’ll guide you.

How to Get Started

All new students begin with our FREE One-Week Intro, which includes two coached classes.

This allows you to:

• Train in a fundamentals-appropriate environment

• Meet the coaching staff

• Confirm readiness for intermediate / advanced training

Progression is guided—not rushed.

Ready to Train With Purpose?

Start with our FREE One-Week Intro , which includes two coached classes so you can experience our structure, coaching, and training environment.

Call or text: 301-377-8773
Or reach out through our online contact form to get started.

Lineage BJJ® – California, MD
Calvert MMA® – Sunderland, MD

Want a deeper look before you start?
Learn what to expect in our Adult Intermediate & Advanced program, how progression works, and why structure matters.

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