Calvert MMA Academy
Locations
Multiple academies. One standard. One global team.
Team LINEAGE® is more than a collection of academies—it’s a global network built on authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, real self-defense, and a culture of excellence.
Whether you are a new student, a struggling academy owner, or part of a team looking for mentorship, we provide the guidance, curriculum, and systems to help you excel.
Our academies feature modern tools, including InBody machines for members to track fitness and body composition, helping students maximize their training and progress safely.
Flagship Locations & Affiliate
Calvert MMA Academy® (Flagship)
Address:
25 Dalrymple Road – Suites 103 & 104
Sunderland, MD 20689
Phone:
410-257-5425
Original home of Team LINEAGE®, offering full Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum, BJJ, self-defense, wrestling, judo, striking, and competition training for kids, teens, and adults.
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Call or Text: 410-257-5425
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Lineage BJJ® (Flagship)
Address:
44723 Saint Andrews Church Road
California, MD 20619
Phone:
301-377-8773
Serving St. Mary’s County and surrounding areas. One membership covers both academies, ensuring consistent curriculum, culture, and access to InBody machines for members.
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Call or Text: 301-377-8773
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Official Team LINEAGE® Affiliate
Bowman Systems MMA
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, students train and compete under the Team LINEAGE® banner while maintaining the same technical standards and culture as our Maryland locations.
Academy Owners & Teams: Join Us Globally
Team LINEAGE® invites academy owners, instructors, and teams from across the country—and around the globe—to join as:
- Official Team LINEAGE® affiliates
- Participants in our mentorship program
Benefits include:
- Access to our structured curriculum and training system
- Mentorship from experienced black belts and program directors
- Competition guidance and opportunities to represent Team LINEAGE® globally
- Turnkey business processes to optimize academy operations, marketing, and student retention
This is ideal for school owners seeking guidance, new teams needing structure, or anyone who wants to elevate their academy under a proven system.
Important: If you click below for mentorship or affiliate / team inquiries, you will be taken to the Lineage BJJ® website contact page.
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Individuals can try our programs with a 10-Day Free Trial at either flagship academy location.
Academy owners and teams can reach out through the Lineage BJJ® website to discuss joining as an affiliate or mentorship participant.
Contact Us for Academy or Team Inquiries
Call or Text: 301-377-8773
For mentorship or affiliate inquiries, the contact form is on the Lineage BJJ® website.
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.
