Lineage BJJ
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Pricing & Getting Started at Lineage BJJ®
A clear, structured way to start—and one of the best values in Southern Maryland.
Choosing a martial arts school can feel overwhelming. Every academy says they’re the best. Every program sounds similar at first.
But the truth is simple: not all schools offer the same coaching, structure, safety, schedule, or long-term value.
At Lineage BJJ®, we offer month-to-month, quarterly, and annual membership options so you can choose the commitment level that fits you or your family best—without sacrificing quality.
We proudly serve adults, kids, and families throughout Southern Maryland, with locations in California, MD and Sunderland, MD. One membership gives you access to both academies.
10-Day Free Unlimited Intro Pass
New Students Only. Must be used within 10 consecutive days.
This is one of the best offers we’ve ever run. It’s not a watered-down trial or random drop-in class. It’s 10 full days of unlimited access to the academy so you can experience our coaching, structure, culture, and class environment the right way from day one.
Why Families and Serious Students Choose Lineage BJJ®
Many schools are heavily sport-focused. Others lack real structure. At Lineage BJJ®, we teach both sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and real self-defense.
That matters because a lot of techniques taught at other schools depend on rules, points, time limits, and weight classes. We believe students should learn how to perform under those settings and how to apply Jiu-Jitsu in real-life situations.
Our program is built on the teachings of Relson Gracie, son of one of the founders of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a 9th-degree red belt, and one of the true living legends of the art.
We are the only academy in Southern Maryland with direct lineage and direct access to the Gracie family. Professor Jim Thrift has been connected to the Gracie family for over 30 years, which matters when it comes to teaching what actually works—not just what scores points in a tournament.
Black Belt Instruction Matters
At Lineage BJJ®, classes—including youth classes—are led by black belt instructors. This ensures better technique, safer training, and improved long-term results for all students.
At many schools, beginner and youth classes are often led primarily by lower-ranked belts. We take a different approach because higher-level instruction from day one leads to superior outcomes.
Why Value Beats Price
Many people compare schools by looking only at the monthly number. That’s the wrong way to evaluate a program.
The real question is: how often can you actually train, and what are you paying per class?
At Lineage BJJ®, one membership gives you access to both academies, with morning, afternoon, and evening classes designed around real adult schedules. Depending on your program, students can train up to 7 days per week. That flexibility matters for shift workers, busy parents, and anyone trying to stay consistent.
Our most popular program is the Quarterly 15 Classes Per Month Membership, which comes out to about $13 per class across both locations.
The cheapest monthly price is not always the best value. At Lineage BJJ®, you are not just paying for mat time—you’re getting two academies, structured scheduling, real coaching, direct lineage, and training that covers both sport and self-defense.
More Than a Gym. A Place You’ll Grow.
At Lineage BJJ®, the goal is not just to teach techniques.
It is to help you become stronger, more confident, more capable, and harder to break—on and off the mat.
That is why people do not just train here. They stay.
Built for Real People. Backed by Real Instruction.
Our programs are built for real people—beginners, professionals, parents, competitors, and families—who want authentic training in a structured, supportive, and professional environment.
Lineage BJJ® is led by Professor Jim Thrift, a 5th-degree black belt under Grandmaster Relson Gracie, with decades of martial arts experience and over 30 years of direct connection to the Gracie family.
That matters. In a world full of watered-down programs and shallow credentials, real lineage, real standards, and real coaching still mean something.
One Membership. Two Academies. More Opportunity to Train.
When you join Lineage BJJ®, you are not limited to a single room with a narrow schedule.
One membership gives you access to both academy locations, with morning, afternoon, and evening class options designed around real life. Depending on your program and approval level, students may train up to 7 days per week.
That flexibility helps busy adults stay consistent, gives families better options, and makes it easier to actually use the membership you are paying for.
One of the Strongest Teams in Southern Maryland
Lineage BJJ® is one of the most successful and established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams in Southern Maryland.
Our students include beginners, hobbyists, parents, professionals, and serious competitors. Some train for confidence and self-defense. Others train to test themselves in competition. Many train for both.
What brings them together is a culture of high standards, mutual respect, and consistent coaching. People want to be part of something real—and they know the difference when they feel it.
Real Jiu-Jitsu. Not Just Points and Rules.
A lot of schools today are heavily sport-focused. There is nothing wrong with sport training—we value it too—but if everything depends on points, time limits, and rule sets, that leaves a gap.
At Lineage BJJ®, students learn both sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defense. That means better problem-solving, better control, and better carryover to real life.
You should not have to choose between training for competition and learning what actually works. Here, you get both.
Clean. Safe. Professional.
Our academy is known for being one of the cleanest and most professional training environments in the area.
We invest heavily in cleanliness, sanitation, and facility standards because safety matters. Parents notice it. New students notice it. Visitors notice it.
We do not cut corners when it comes to creating a clean, safe, and respectful place to train.
No Ego. No Chaos. Just Real Training.
Walking into something new can be intimidating. We understand that.
That is why we have worked hard to build an environment where beginners feel welcome, families feel comfortable, and experienced students still feel challenged.
You do not need to be in shape. You do not need prior experience. You do not need to prove anything. You just need to start.
Your Next Step
The hardest part is showing up the first time.
After that, everything gets easier.
If you want better coaching, better structure, better value, and a team you can actually grow with, Lineage BJJ® is the place to start.
Scroll back up, choose the option that fits you best, and reserve your spot.
