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Youth Competition Team Class

Elite Training for Dedicated Youth Athletes Ages 5–13 in St. Mary’s County

The Lineage BJJ® Youth Competition Team is an invite-only program for motivated students ages 5–13 who have demonstrated focus, discipline, and a strong work ethic in our regular kids programs.

This team is not a requirement—and not every child should be on it.
It exists for students who want more, can handle added responsibility, and are ready for structured competition training.

What Sets the Youth Competition Team Apart

This program is intentionally selective and development-focused.

  • Invitation Only
    Students are nominated by coaches based on attitude, consistency, maturity, and technical readiness—not medals alone.

  • Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu First
    Competition training is built on the same Gracie Jiu-Jitsu foundations taught throughout Lineage BJJ®—control, awareness, and intelligent decision-making.

  • Gi and No-Gi Experience
    Students train in both formats, developing adaptability while maintaining strong fundamentals.

  • Structured Competition Preparation
    Training includes positional strategy, rules awareness, pacing, and safe, age-appropriate sparring.

  • Character Before Podiums
    Discipline, respect, teamwork, and accountability are required. Competition is a tool for growth, not ego.

Training Access & Locations

Competition team members may train at both academies:

  • Lineage BJJ® – California, MD

  • Calvert MMA® – Sunderland, MD

With access available up to 7 days per week, depending on age, schedule, and coach approval.

Proven Development, Responsible Results

Our youth athletes have earned consistent success in submission-only competition formats at the state and world level.

More importantly, they develop:

  • Confidence under pressure

  • Emotional control in competitive settings

  • Respect for teammates, opponents, and coaches

  • Resilience that carries into school and life

Competition success is a byproduct of preparation, not the sole objective.

Who This Program Is For

The Youth Competition Team is appropriate for students who:

  • Train consistently in Little Sharks or Junior Grapplers

  • Can follow instruction and manage emotions

  • Demonstrate respect and coachability

  • Want to challenge themselves beyond regular classes

This program is not required for advancement and is never pushed.

A Safe, Clean, Professional Training Environment

Lineage BJJ® maintains high standards across all youth programs.

  • Mats and training areas are cleaned daily

  • Child-safe, all-natural cleaning products are used

  • Coaches are experienced with youth athletes and competition preparation

  • Parent observation areas are available

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.

Interested in the Competition Path?

The first step is not competition team tryouts.

All students begin in our regular kids programs to ensure a strong foundation.

Start with our FREE One-Week Intro , where your child can attend two coached classes and get comfortable with our environment and instructors.

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

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

 

Want to learn more before getting started?
We’ve put together a helpful guide for parents explaining what to expect from our Jiu-Jitsu classes, how our kids programs are structured, and how we keep training safe and age-appropriate.
Parents: What You Need to Know About Our Jiu-Jitsu Classes