What is Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? 

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and sport that focuses on both standing grappling and ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position and using joint locks and holds to control an opponent. It teaches that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant. 

The Gracie family BJJ style emphasizes self-defense as well as the competitive sport aspects. Relson Gracie's street defense techniques are extremely efficient and practical.

Join Gracie certified coach Greg Bartman for a great confidence building, full-body workout in a safe environment and friendly atmosphere! Our team members are very supportive of each other and eager to welcome new training partners. Come to train for exercise, self defense, or competition!

Schedule your first class today!

VIP First Class Pass: Pay online option now available!

Phone: 202-203-9013 

Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

1. Works even when you are surprised and in a poor position by utilizing technique and leverage.

2. Designed for defending equally well against a bigger, stronger, and more aggressive person.

3. Allows you to develop immediate reactions by practicing in lifelike situations.

4. Provides you with a range of severity options in dealing with an attacker.

Your First Class:

• Arrive a few minutes early. Bring water or such for yourself.
• Wear or bring exercise clothing. If you have a previous gi (uniform), bring it with you.
• Please introduce yourself.
• Enjoy the class!
• Jiu-Jitsu classes may include a warmup with calisthenics, stand-up self-defense, takedowns and counters, technical groundwork with Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, sparring for the experienced students, and a cool down stretch.

Benefits

• Get Great Exercise 
• Improve Health 
• Build Endurance 
• Reduce Stress 
• Lose Weight 
• Learn Techniques 
• Challenge Yourself 
• Get Discipline 
• Effective Self-Defense 
• Meet New People 
• Have Fun

Class Times

Classes are available for Adults, Teens and Kids.

Please see Schedule and Membership for the schedule, location and membership information.

Locations

Classes are available in both North Bethesda, MD and Glenmont/Silver Spring, MD locations.

Glenmont/Silver Spring:

12357 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906

The sign up top says "Karate" and the doorway is shared between Dragon Martial Arts and the Dance Studio.

Next to the intersection of Randolph Rd and Georgia Ave, in the Glenmont Shopping Center with Staples and CVS.

Walking distance from Glenmont Metro!

Easily accessible from Rockville, Wheaton, Bethesda, and Olney, Maryland.

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Bethesda

Rockledge Fitness Center

*(Fitness Center Membership not required)

Rockledge Centre One, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20817, Suite 5070 (5th floor)

The Rockledge Fitness Center is located on the 5th floor in an office building. There is visitor parking behind the building. Take the elevators to the 5th floor to reach the gym. Gym membership is not required, however payments for the classes are handled through the gym. 

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