Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

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.