Calvert MMA Academy® — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense in Sunderland, MD
Looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near you or self-defense classes in Calvert County? Calvert MMA Academy® is Southern Maryland’s trusted academy for authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, and real-world self-defense for kids, teens, and adults.
Conveniently located in Sunderland, Maryland, just off Dalrymple Road near 7-Eleven and minutes from the Route 2 & Route 4 split, we serve students from Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, Owings, Dunkirk, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Port Republic, and St. Leonard.
Led by Professor Jim Thrift, a 5th-degree black belt under Grandmaster Relson Gracie, our academy teaches real Gracie Jiu-Jitsu—focused on leverage, control, and practical self-defense, not just sport or points.
✔ Beginner-friendly classes (no experience needed)
✔ Kids, teen, and adult programs
✔ Self-defense, fitness, and competition training
✔ One membership across two locations (Sunderland & California, MD)
Team LINEAGE® has produced Maryland State Champions and Good Fight Submission-Only World Champions, while maintaining a supportive, no-ego environment where everyone can improve.
Classes fill quickly and some programs have wait-lists.
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