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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

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 (2nd Degree Black Belt) is a Self-Defense / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor and a co-owner of the Calvert MMA Academy (Lineage BJJ & T.A.G. Muay Thai). Professor Jim’s passion for the martial arts dates back to the early 80’s…

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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

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…

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Posted in BJJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Jui-Jitsu, Lineage BJJ, Self Defense, Team Relson Gracie

Professor 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 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…