Maryland hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 39 gyms across the state. Among them, ROLLSTAR Jiu Jitsu Academy, Foundation Jiu-Jitsu, and Guardian Baltimore stand out, each boasting perfect 5.0 ratings from over 50 reviews. These gyms contribute to a robust training environment for practitioners seeking quality instruction and community engagement.
Waldorf, MD
MMA and No-Gi are the explicit training-focus labels for American Martial Arts Gym in Waldorf, MA, USA. MMA is a broad mixed-martial-arts category, whereas No-Gi refers to grappling without the traditional gi, so the record identifies two complementary martial-arts areas. A beginner may use those labels to understand the difference between mixed martial arts and no-gi grappling at a high level, while a competitor can recognize them as broad discipline markers without any claim about a particular pathway. American Martial Arts Gym is also marked with the supplied $$ price-range symbol. Its exact Waldorf, MA, USA location, combined MMA and No-Gi categorization, name, and relative $$ designation provide all of the supported distinguishing detail for this record.
Sunderland, MD
MMA and No-Gi are the listed focus areas for Calvert MMA Academy - Lineage BJJ / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Sunderland, MA, USA. MMA denotes mixed martial arts at a broad level, and No-Gi denotes grappling without the traditional gi, providing two direct discipline labels for the record. The BJJ and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu wording is part of the supplied name, while the focus fields remain MMA and No-Gi; together they make this entry readily distinguishable by its exact identity. A beginner can use the labels to compare broad martial-arts categories, and a competitor can recognize the same categories without any assertion of a particular competitive offering. The record also has the supplied $$ price-range symbol, alongside its Sunderland, MA, USA location and stated MMA and No-Gi emphasis.
Finksburg, MD
Rising Tide Academy delivers Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts instruction at 2970 Dede Rd in Finksburg, Maryland. Operating across Carroll County, the school provides structured ground defense and combat sports training for youth and adult practitioners. The academy was co-founded by Jordan Stewart, who began training under Grandmaster Relson Gracie in 2010 and earned his black belt in 2020. Adult beginner training is directed by Kyle Spendiff, a Relson Gracie black belt with more than two decades of grappling and judo experience. The coaching roster includes Pedro Sauer black belt and 25-year law enforcement veteran Mike Johnson, John Gilbert, who received his black belt in 2018, and 6th-degree black belt Toney Waldecker, a United States Marine Corps veteran who conducts advanced jiu-jitsu classes. Academy coursework includes adult gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, foundational self-defense classes, and advanced technical instruction. Youth programming features a kids competition team and age-graded fundamentals. Prospective students can register online to schedule a complimentary trial class.
Gaithersburg, MD
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy operates at 220 Girard Street, Suite H in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Founded by Max Gimenis and Eric Philcox, the combat sports facility delivers Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, Muay Thai striking, and practical self-defense education for children, teens, and adults across Gaithersburg. Instruction at the academy is headed by black belt and IBJJF World Champion Max Gimenis, who earned his black belt on the podium and competes in the UFC heavyweight division. The instructional staff also includes jiu-jitsu professor Eric Philcox and jiu-jitsu professor Kristian Hernandez. The coaching team directs classes through foundational positioning, guard passing strategies, defensive framing, and controlled submissions. Coaches emphasize technical precision and student safety, creating a disciplined mat atmosphere suited for recreational practitioners and active tournament grapplers alike. The academy structures its schedule across distinct developmental tracks. Course offerings include adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu, youth jiu-jitsu programs, and Muay Thai striking instruction. Training sessions combine technical drilling, positional sparring, and cardiovascular conditioning to develop functional martial skill, physical strength, and practical self-defense competence.
Hanover, MD
Rising Tide Hi Tech Martial Arts in Hanover, Massachusetts, specializes in a blend of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA disciplines, creating a diverse training environment. The gym offers focused MMA and No-Gi training sessions for practitioners looking to develop comprehensive ground and striking skills. Situated in Hanover, Rising Tide serves those seeking a well-rounded martial arts program This facility places a strong emphasis on practical fighting techniques drawn from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lineage mixed with Muay Thai's striking methods. While its specific affiliation remains undisclosed, the gym's curriculum reflects a modern approach to mixed martial arts training. Pricing falls within the moderate $$ range, balancing accessibility with quality instruction; Rising Tide is a choice location for martial artists in the Massachusetts area aiming to sharpen both grappling and stand-up combat capabilities.
Salisbury, MD
MMA and No-Gi define the listed focus of SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY in Salisbury, Massachusetts, USA. MMA places the record within a broad mixed martial-arts context, while No-Gi identifies a grappling category without the traditional gi, giving the two labels a clear contrast between mixed-discipline and no-gi grappling emphasis. For someone comparing martial-arts categories, that combination can signal interest in both a wide MMA frame and a specific grappling format, without reducing the record to only one label. The supplied price range is $$, which situates SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY in that exact relative price category alongside its Salisbury, MA location and its MMA and No-Gi focus. Its full name also presents Southside BJJ Academy as part of the listed identity, while the supplied focus remains specifically MMA and No-Gi.
California, MD
Gi and No-Gi are the supplied training-focus labels for Lineage BJJ in California, Massachusetts, USA. Gi refers broadly to Brazilian jiu-jitsu practiced with the traditional uniform context, whereas No-Gi identifies its no-gi grappling counterpart, making the pair a direct comparison of two recognizable jiu-jitsu categories. For a beginner or competitor, those labels can clarify the distinction between gi-based and no-gi approaches at a conceptual level, without supporting claims about techniques, instruction, or competition activity. Lineage BJJ is listed with a $$ price range, an exact relative category that accompanies its California, MA location and its Gi and No-Gi focus. The BJJ wording in the name is consistent with the two supplied grappling labels, while the record contains no additional affiliation, amenity, achievement, or verification detail to add.
Sykesville, MD
Shaddock Mixed Martial Arts Fitness provides combat sports conditioning and martial arts instruction at 6345 South Carroll Park Drive in Eldersburg, Maryland. The facility delivers structured technical training across boxing, wrestling, and submission grappling for adult and youth students. The academy is directed by coach John Shaddock, who has worked in the fitness industry for over 25 years and has competed in combat sports since 1971. A Diamond Belt Boxing Championships winner and two-time Vermont State Golden Gloves finalist, Shaddock holds training background in boxing, wrestling, catch-wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Aikido, and karate. Adult programming serves students ages 13 and up through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, schoolboy wrestling, boxing, FitBox non-contact fitness conditioning, and open sparring sessions. Youth instruction starts at age 4 through Lil Ninjas and Junior Warriors classes, including kids MMA sessions. Prospective students can register for a complimentary trial class online.
Rockville, MD
Rising Tide MoCo provides combat sports instruction and martial arts training at 5408 Randolph Rd, Second Floor in Rockville, Maryland. Operating six days a week, the academy offers morning, midday, and evening training sessions for novices, hobbyists, and competitive athletes across Rockville and neighboring Maryland communities. The instructional staff includes coach Liam, delivering structured technique in wrestling, striking, and submission grappling within an ego-free training environment. The training space features daily sanitized mat space, spacious locker rooms, filtered water stations, and on-site shower amenities designed for student convenience before and after workouts. Course offerings encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling fundamentals, Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, adult mixed martial arts, a women's only jiu-jitsu class, yoga sessions, and youth martial arts programs designed for children ages 5 to 15.
Gambrills, MD
301 MMA & Fitness is categorized under MMA and No-Gi in Gambrills, Massachusetts, USA. MMA establishes a broad mixed martial arts focus, connecting striking and grappling within the general meaning of the discipline, while No-Gi means grappling without the traditional gi uniform. This pairing gives the record a defined combat-sport identity and offers a straightforward way to distinguish it from listings marked only by a single martial art. Its location is Gambrills in Massachusetts, and the supplied price range is $$. For someone comparing broad martial arts categories, 301 MMA & Fitness is specifically described by the MMA and No-Gi labels, which communicate mixed martial arts breadth alongside a No-Gi grappling emphasis without implying any unlisted details.
North Bethesda, MD
Native Jiu Jitsu delivers martial arts education and ground fighting instruction at 12081 Nebel St in Rockville, Maryland. The academy conducts daily classes for practitioners of all experience levels across Rockville and North Bethesda. The academy is owned and directed by head coach Carlos, who was born and raised in Brasilia, Brazil, and began studying jiu-jitsu in 2004. The instructional staff includes Manuel Farfan, a black belt under Gonzalo Otero representing Movement Art who has competed at the international level in gi competition, and Filipe Virtuoso Valentim, an active competitor on the IBJJF and regional circuit. The coaching team also features Gabriel Garcia, Andrew, and Kassius. Programs encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kids martial arts, women-only BJJ, competition training, private sessions, and seasonal camps. Classes concentrate on positional escapes, control mechanics, and live sparring, with introductory class reservations available online.
Windsor Mill, MD
ROLLSTAR Jiu Jitsu Academy operates a martial arts training facility at 1728 N. Rolling Road in Windsor Mill, Maryland. The academy provides grappling and striking education seven days a week with flexible morning, evening, and weekend options. The Maryland academy is owned and led by head instructor Dr. Hernán Guadalupe, a first-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt awarded his rank in 2020 by Professor Ataide Rafael. Guadalupe contributes more than 15 years of jiu-jitsu competition experience as a multiple-time IBJJF medalist in both gi and no-gi divisions. Technical leadership includes head jiu-jitsu and competition instructor Professor Manuel Farfán Arias, a black belt under Professor Gonzalo Otero, alongside coach Darnell Davis, coach Bay Toopet, and judo coach Sensei Fadlullah Firman. Instruction spans adult gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competition drilling, Muay Thai fundamentals, judo takedowns, and youth programs. Prospective students can request a free pass to evaluate classes.
