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Ladies Self-Defense Seminar Provides Help for the Hungry

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Amanda Peterson

Ladies Self-Defense Seminar Provides Help for the Hungry in Calvert County. Calvert MMA – Lineage BJJ host charity seminar to benefit End Hunger in Calvert

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage, Lineage BJJ, Lineage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Lotus Thai Boxing, Team Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

The Lotus Patching System

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Amanda Peterson

Kru Carlos Lopez and his mentors choose to train and advance students in their Muay Thai classes using the Lotus Patching System. Calvert MMA Academy also uses the Lotus system to advance students in their Muay Thai practice. You might…

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Carlos Lopez - White Lotus Thai Boxing, Disciple MMA, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Patch Testing, Thai Boxing
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie, Uncategorized, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Kru Carlos Lopez Explains the Significance of “Kru”

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Amanda Peterson

What is a Kru? Calvert MMA Academy offers Muay Thai classes taught by our very own Kru Carlos Lopez. Most people don’t know what Kru means, so Carlos was kind enough to share information with me about his journey. Kru…

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Carlos Lopez - White Lotus Thai Boxing, Disciple MMA, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Thai Boxing
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie, Uncategorized, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Ladies Muay Thai Kickboxing

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Amanda Peterson

Calvert MMA Academy hosts a ladies Muay Thai Kickboxing class once a month with instructor – Coach Aimee Reynolds. The woman’s Muay Thai Kickboxing class meets the third Saturday of each month from 8:30AM – 10:00AM, is open to the…

Tagged with: Aimee Reynolds, Aimee Reynolds Muay Thai Kickboxing, AR Studios, Calvert MMA, Calvert MMA Academy, Ladies Muay Thai, Ladies Thai Boxing, Lineage BJJ, white lotus thai boxing
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Nutrition, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie, Uncategorized, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Acai’ Super Smoothie

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Jim Thrift

When it comes to training the most important thing often overlooked and neglected is eating a healthy diet. Eating healthy or as I prefer to say, “eating clean” gives your body the fuel need for intense training, helps with recovery, reduces body inflammation, while boosting your immune system.

Tagged with: Acai, Amafruits, Calvert MMA, Gracie Diet, Lineage BJJ, white lotus thai boxing
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Nutrition, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Calvert MMA Academy Mobile App Download Link

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Jim Thrift

Calvert MMA Academy Mobile App Download Link

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Calvert MMA Academy, Lineage BJJ, moble app, Team Relson Gracie, white lotus thai boxing
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Lineage BJJ, Muay Thai, Nutrition, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Grand Master Relson Gracie

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, 9th Degree Red Belt, under Helio Gracie.

Relson Gracie, the 2nd oldest son of Helio Gracie, began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 2 and entered his first competition at the age of 10. Relson was the Brazilian National Champion for 22 years straight and during this period he…

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Team Relson Gracie

Professor Jim Thrift

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Professor Jim Thrift (1st Degree Black Belt) is a Self-Defense / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor and a co-owner of the Calvert MMA Academy (Lineage BJJ & Lotus Thai Boxing). Professor Jim’s passion for the martial arts dates back to the early 80’s…

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Relson Gracie, Team Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

Professor Mike Tran

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Coach Mike Tran is a PhD Scientist, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor and the program director for our Youth Bully Prevention and Kids BJJ classes at the Calvert MMA Academy – Lineage BJJ in Sunderland, Maryland. Coach Mike Tran (Black Belt Professor)…

Tagged with: BJJ, brazilian jiu-jitsu, Calvert MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Relson Gracie, Team Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

Coach Seth Caron

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Strength and Conditioning, Kids BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, JBA

Coach Nick Thrift

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Instructor at Calvert MMA Academy

Coach Aimee Reynolds

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Coach Aimee Reynolds is the owner AR Studio. Calvert MMA Academy and AR Studio have teamed up to offer a once a month “Ladies Only” Muay Thai Boxing class. Aimee’s class is a fun, dynamic class suitable for ladies of…

Tagged with: AR Studiro, Calvert MMA, Muay Thai, Thai Boxing
Posted in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Military Alumni Instructor – Luis Morales

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Joint Base Andrews – JBA MMA BJJ Coach

Military Alumni Instructor – Josiah Sojot

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Josiah Sojot (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt) began his Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training while being station with the U.S. Air Force in Germany with Luis Morales. Like Luis, Josiah Sojot was transferred to Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Camp Springs, MD. After…

Military Alumni Instructor – Andre Villanueva

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Military MMA instructor from PAX River Maryland

Professor Toney Waldecker

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Professor Toney Waldecker (4th degree black belt) is an alumni Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / MMA instructor of the Calvert MMA Academy – Relson Gracie Maryland Training Academy. Toney Waldecker, along with Matt Almborg and Jim Thrift are the three original…

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Team Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

Coach Matt Almborg

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Matt Almborg is an alumni Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor of the Calvert MMA Academy – Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Maryland Training Academy. Along with Toney Waldecker and Jim Thrift; Matt Almborg was an original Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor of the Calvert MMA Academy…

Tagged with: BJJ, brazilian jiu-jitsu, Calvert MMA, Gracie, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Relson Gracie, Team Relson Gracie
Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

Coach Dan Holton

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Coach Dan Holton, Muay Thai Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach at the Calvert MMA Academy in Southern Maryland

Tagged with: Calvert MMA, Dan Holton, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Lotus Thai Boxing, Muay Thai
Posted in BJJ, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Team Relson Gracie, White Lotus Thai Boxing

Coach Zach Nottingham

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jim Thrift

Zach Nottingham, Purple Belt under Relson Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Calvert MMA Academy.

Professor Scott Devine

Posted on June 22, 2013 by thestudio

Professor Scott DeVine A special “Thank You” goes to Professor Scott Devine, 3rd Degree Black Belt under Master Relson Gracie. Professor Devine began training with Master Relson Gracie at his Hawaii Academy back in 1988 and was awarded his black…