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Open Mat Training

Open mat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at Calvert MMA Academy

Open Mat Training at Calvert MMA Academy®

Southern Maryland’s Open Mat Experience for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, and Skill Development

Open Mat at Calvert MMA Academy® gives students extra time to sharpen technique, improve timing, build cardio, and develop the kind of mat awareness that only comes through live training.

This is one of the reasons Team LINEAGE® performs so well in competition. Open Mat gives students the opportunity to drill, roll, troubleshoot positions, and get more reps outside of regular class structure.

With two academies and one of the largest teams in the region, we offer more opportunities for open training than most schools in Southern Maryland.

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Who Open Mat Is For

Open Mat is primarily for active Calvert MMA Academy® and Lineage BJJ® members. Students use this time to:

  • Free roll with teammates

  • Drill techniques from class

  • Work specific positions or sequences

  • Get additional live training time

  • Prepare for competition or improve overall performance

Guest Policy

Guests are welcome, but they may not simply show up unannounced. Any guest from another academy must contact us in advance and receive approval before attending.

This policy is in place for the safety of our members, the cleanliness of our mats, and the overall culture of the academy. We want to know who is coming into the building, and all guests are expected to follow our rules, etiquette, and training standards.

Weekday Open Mat sessions are generally intended for active members and pre-approved guests only.

Sunday Open Mat is typically a little more flexible for approved visitors, but all guests must still contact us in advance before attending.

Women’s Only Open Mat

Our Women’s Only Open Mat is open to female grapplers, including approved guests from other academies. As with all guest attendance, we ask that visitors contact us ahead of time before coming in.

We are happy to welcome respectful training partners, but advance communication is required so we can maintain a safe environment for everyone on the mat.

Why Open Mat at Calvert MMA Academy®?

  • More Training Opportunities: With two locations and a large active team, we offer more mat time than most academies in the area.

  • Skill Development: Drill techniques, flow roll, troubleshoot positions, and get live rounds with teammates.

  • Competition Preparation: Open Mat is where students often make some of their biggest gains before tournaments.

  • Supportive Team Culture: Our environment is serious, respectful, and built around helping each other improve.

  • Direct Gracie Lineage: Students train within the Team LINEAGE® system under authentic Relson Gracie lineage.

What You Gain

  • Better Timing: More live training helps you apply techniques under realistic conditions.

  • More Confidence: The more mat time you get, the more comfortable and composed you become.

  • Competition Readiness: Students who compete need extra mat time to sharpen reactions, pace, and strategy.

  • Stronger Team Bonds: Open Mat helps build trust and camaraderie with training partners.

  • Faster Progress: More reps, more rounds, and more problem-solving lead to faster improvement.

Safe, Clean, and Respectful Training

  • Clean Mats: Our mats are cleaned regularly using safe disinfecting products.

  • Hospital-Grade Air Purification: We maintain a healthier training environment at our facilities.

  • Etiquette Matters: All members and guests are expected to follow academy rules and training etiquette.

  • Respect for Teammates: Open Mat is not a free-for-all. Training should always be controlled, respectful, and safe.

How to Attend

  1. Active members may attend according to the schedule and academy policies.

  2. Guests must contact us in advance before attending any Open Mat session.

  3. All attendees must follow academy rules and etiquette for the safety of everyone on the mats.

Why Open Mat Matters

Open Mat is where students often make some of their biggest leaps in progress. It is a chance to get extra work in, refine details, and become more confident in live movement and problem-solving.

For many of our students, this is one of the keys to why they improve so quickly and why our team continues to perform so well in competition.

Call or Text: 410-257-5425 | Contact Us

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

For more on what to expect at Open Mat, check out our blog article: Lineage BJJ Open Mat Guidelines – Train Smart, Stay Safe, and Respect All.