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Open Mat Training

Open Mat Training at Lineage BJJ®

Structured Open Training for Adults in St. Mary’s County

Open Mat at Lineage BJJ® is dedicated time for live training, drilling, and problem-solving—within a professional, respectful environment.

This is where students sharpen timing, test ideas, and build real experience against resisting partners—without chaos or ego.

Open Mat is an important part of how we develop confident, capable grapplers.

What Makes Lineage BJJ® Open Mat Different

Not all open mats are created equal.

At Lineage BJJ®, open mat training is designed to be productive, safe, and welcoming to serious students.

  • Structured Freedom
    Open mat allows freedom to drill, experiment, and roll—but always within clear expectations of safety and respect.

  • Consistent Availability
    Open mats are offered regularly at both academies, providing more mat time than most schools in the area.

  • Gi & No-Gi Friendly
    Train in the gi or no-gi depending on the session and your goals.

  • Instructor-Led Open Mat (Fridays at 6:30 PM)
    Weekly instructor-led open mat at the California, MD location adds structure, feedback, and guidance when needed.

  • A Serious but Supportive Training Room
    Our open mats attract students who value learning, pressure-testing, and mutual respect—not reckless behavior.

Who Open Mat Is For

Open Mat is open to adult members and visiting grapplers with prior training.

  • Newer Students
    You’re welcome to drill, ask questions, and roll when you’re ready—no pressure to jump into live rounds before you’re comfortable.

  • Experienced Practitioners
    Test your game, sharpen transitions, and get meaningful rounds with skilled partners.

  • Everyone
    Open mat is about shared learning, controlled intensity, and building a strong team culture.

Safety and awareness always come first.

Two Locations. One Standard.

Open Mat is available at both academies:

  • Lineage BJJ® – California, MD

  • Calvert MMA® – Sunderland, MD

Members may train up to 7 days per week, depending on schedule and availability.

Both locations maintain the same standards for cleanliness, supervision, and conduct.

A Professional Training Environment

Lineage BJJ® is not a drop-in warehouse gym.

  • Mats and training areas are cleaned daily

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

  • Open mat sessions are supervised

  • Respect for training partners is non-negotiable

We are 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.

How to Join Open Mat

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

This ensures:

  • You understand our culture and expectations

  • You train safely and confidently

  • You’re a good fit for open mat participation

Open mat is earned through understanding—not rushed.

Ready to Roll?

Start with our FREE One-Week Intro , which includes two coached classes so you can experience our training environment and culture before joining open mat.

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 to Learn More About Our Open Mat Standards?

We’ve put together a guide explaining how our open mat sessions work, expectations for training partners, and how we keep the room safe, productive, and respectful.

👉 Click here to read our Open Mat guidelines