Adult BJJ - Intermediate / Advanced Program

Adult BJJ Intermediate/Advanced at Calvert MMA Academy®: Elevate Your Skills

Southern Maryland’s Premier Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Program for Ages 14 & Up

You’ve put in the time. You’ve built the foundation. Now it’s time to sharpen your edge. Our Intermediate/Advanced BJJ classes are designed specifically for students with prior grappling experience—typically a 2-stripe white belt or above. This is not a class for beginners. You’ll need instructor approval before attending, ensuring that everyone on the mat has the fundamentals to train at a higher level safely and effectively.

Led by Professor Jim Thrift, a fifth-degree black belt under Grandmaster Relson Gracie , Calvert MMA Academy® is Southern Maryland’s only certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school and a recognized leader in practical, real-world self-defense.

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Call: 410-257-5425 | Email: info@calvertmma.com

Who This Class Is For

• Students with at least a 2-stripe white belt or equivalent grappling background (wrestling, judo, sambo, etc.)

• Individuals who have completed our Fundamentals program and have been nominated by an instructor

• Students who can demonstrate an understanding of all major BJJ positions and transitions

What Makes This Program Different?

This isn’t just a harder class—it’s a different kind of training. You’ll be surrounded by motivated students who are hungry to improve and led by instructors who demand technical precision.

• Advanced Techniques : Take your understanding of mount, guard, side control, and submissions to the next level with structured progressions.

• Gi & NoGi Options : Classes rotate across both disciplines, preparing you for varied scenarios.

• Real-World Scenarios : Includes striking integration, takedown strategy, clinch work, and weapon defense (knife, gun, stick).

• Optional Competition Prep : For those interested, this class builds the mental and physical edge needed to dominate.

• Better Than Traditional Martial Arts : Unlike programs like karate or taekwondo that may emphasize form over substance, our training is rooted in realistic, leverage-based self-defense that works regardless of strength or size.

• Top Results in Self-Defense Martial Arts Near Me : We consistently outperform other schools across the region in both practical application and competition.

What You’ll Gain

• Mastery & Strategy : Develop smooth transitions, set traps, and escape from any position with confidence.

• Strength & Conditioning : High-intensity sessions improve cardio, agility, and muscular endurance.

• Focus & Accountability : You’ll be challenged—not just physically, but mentally—to refine your technique.

• Ongoing Support : Use our Online Academy and Members App to study techniques, track your progress, and stay connected.

Elite Environment, Serious Training

• Clean & Safe : Daily disinfection and hospital-grade air filtration keep our environment pristine.

• No-Ego Zone : Partners work together to elevate the room—not show off.

• Instructor-Led Safety : Advanced doesn’t mean reckless. Every class is monitored for technical growth and injury prevention.

Why Choose Our Intermediate/Advanced Program?

• Gracie Certified : Southern Maryland’s only Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school directly under Relson Gracie.

• Decades of Experience : Led by a retired U.S. Secret Service gun carrier with 40+ years of martial arts experience.

• Not Sport-Only : We teach real-life self-defense, not just how to score points on a mat.

• Respect Earned : Instructor approval is required for a reason. This is where serious students go to grow.

How to Join

1. Apply for the 5-Day VIP Trial

2. Be evaluated by one of our instructors for experience and readiness

3. Bring your Gi (or athletic wear for NoGi), water bottle, and mindset to train

Membership Options

• Annual or Month-to-Month : Includes price lock for long-term commitments

• One Membership, One Location : Intermediate/Advanced students train at their signup location only

• Added Perks : InBody scans, nutrition support, private groups, Gracie seminars, and full Online Academy access

Join the Region’s Best BJJ Team

Since 2007, Calvert MMA Academy® and Lineage BJJ® have delivered real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training to the communities of Calvert and St. Mary’s County. Our Intermediate/Advanced program isn’t just another class—it’s where the serious get better.

Try Our Exclusive 5-Day VIP Trial Package

Call: 410-257-5425 | Email: info@calvertmma.com

Calvert MMA Academy®
25 Dalrymple Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689

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