The Calvert MMA Academy is the home of Relson Gracie's Maryland Training Academy, offering instruction in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Self-Defense, and Law Enforcement Control Tactics.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been considered by many to be the most complete and effective martial art in the world. Unlike other disciplines which rely heavily on physical strength and speed, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu relies on superior technique and leverage. Whether you want to learn self-defense or have aspirations of competing in the "Octagon"; Calvert MMA Academy is for you.
Start training today in Southern Maryland's only certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt School!
News and Events:
We are open for business in our new location and now offer the best martial arts training facility in Calvert County. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Self-Defense; Calvert MMA Academy is the number one school in Calvert. Stop by today for a free class and see for yourself why we are Calvert County's best martial arts school. In addition to a free class, we are offering low introductory rates in celebration of the opening of our new academy. Take advantage of this offer before it's too late!
We will be open for training on Labor Day!
Yoga Training:
September 11, 2010 - Masters Class - 10AM-12:30PM
September 15, 2010 - Yoga for Fighters - 7PM-8PM
September 19, 2010 - Sunrise Yoga - 6:45AM North Beach Boardwalk Pavilion
Relson Gracie Seminars:
September 14 - Fightworks - Sterling, VA. 7PM-9PM
September 15 - Calvert MMA Academy - Sunderland, MD. 8PM-10PM
September 16 - In-Base Jiu-Jitsu, Farfaix, VA. 8PM-10PM
September 25, 2010 - NAGA Maryland
October 9, 2010 - COPA NOVA - Ashburn VA.
Consumer Warning:
When choosing a Martial Arts School beware of fraudulent claims made by some local schools offering Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs. Instructors should be able to easily prove without a doubt their experience and belt rank, from a credible source. Also, don't sell yourself short by being conned into signing up for just a "no-gi" program. Every top level jiu-jitsu fighter in MMA has mastered the "gi game". The school you chose should offer you training in both gi and no-gi fighting.
“The Jiu-Jitsu that I created was designed to give the weak ones a chance to face the heavy and strong."
-Grand Master Helio Gracie (October 1, 1913 – January 29, 2009)
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