Calvert MMA Academy
Locations
Multiple academies. One standard. One team.
Team LINEAGE® is more than a single school—it’s a growing network of academies built on authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, real self-defense, and a shared culture of excellence.
With two flagship academies in Southern Maryland and an official affiliate serving the Delaware beaches, we are continuing to expand—carefully and intentionally—with the right people.
No matter where you train within Team LINEAGE®, you are part of the same system, the same standards, and the same mission: helping people become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for real life.
Calvert MMA Academy® (Flagship)
Address:
25 Dalrymple Road – Suites 103 & 104
Sunderland, MD 20689
Phone:
410-257-5425
Calvert MMA Academy® is one of the original homes of Team LINEAGE® and has been serving Southern Maryland since 2007.
This location offers Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, self-defense, wrestling, judo, striking, and competition training for kids, teens, and adults—all under one roof.
It is where our culture was built—and where it continues to grow every day.
Lineage BJJ® (Flagship)
Address:
44723 Saint Andrews Church Road
California, MD 20619
Phone:
301-377-8773
Lineage BJJ® is our second flagship academy, serving St. Mary’s County and surrounding areas.
This location operates under the same Team LINEAGE® curriculum, standards, and leadership, giving students access to a unified system across both academies.
One membership. Two locations. One team.
Official Team LINEAGE® Affiliate
Bowman Systems MMA
Serving the Delaware Beaches Region
Located near Bethany Beach, Delaware, Bowman Systems MMA is an official Team LINEAGE® affiliate academy.
Led by one of Professor Jim Thrift’s black belts, this academy extends authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu into Delaware’s coastal communities.
Students train and compete under the Team LINEAGE® banner, maintaining the same technical standards, values, and culture as our Maryland locations.
Growing the Team LINEAGE® Network
We are actively expanding—but not by chasing numbers.
We are looking for the right instructors who want to build something meaningful, not just run a gym.
If you are a martial arts school owner or instructor who values:
- Authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- Real self-defense training
- Strong culture and leadership
- Long-term student development
There may be an opportunity to become part of Team LINEAGE®.
This is not a franchise.
We work with a limited number of qualified instructors who want: mentorship, curriculum guidance, and connection to a real team—not a cookie-cutter system.
Contact Us to Learn About Affiliation Opportunities
Why Team LINEAGE®
Since 2007, we’ve built more than just academies.
We’ve built a community, a system, and a reputation based on:
- Direct Relson Gracie lineage
- Proven instruction and real self-defense
- Championship-level results
- A culture built on respect, discipline, and growth
Whether you’re a student looking for the right place to train or an instructor looking to build something bigger, Team LINEAGE® is built for the long term.
Train with us. Learn from us. Grow with us.
