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(410) 695-3400


  • Home
  • Programs
    • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
    • Kids Jiu Jitsu
    • Women's Only
    • Muay Thai
    • MMA
  • Schedule
  • About
    • About Us
    • Photos
    • Culture of Jiu Jitsu Blog
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Kids BJJ class at Culture of Jiu Jitsu near Montgomery Village, Montgomery County, MD
Less Than 10 Minutes from Montgomery Village

Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu in Montgomery Village, MD

Our Gaithersburg academy is just down Montgomery Village Avenue. Train BJJ, Muay Thai or MMA, sign the kids up, and try your first week free. Serving Montgomery Village and all of Montgomery County, MD.

Try a Free Class

Practically Next Door

Why Montgomery Village Residents Train With Us

Montgomery Village is close to everything, and that includes us. From Lake Whetstone to Watkins Mill Road, the Village is only a few miles from our mats. Montgomery Village is in central Montgomery County, Maryland.


Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 8 minutes away in Gaithersburg. Head down Montgomery Village Avenue, turn onto Goshen Road, and you're almost there. IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter Max Gimenis co-owns the academy with black belt Eric Philcox.


Because the drive is so short, it's easy to fit in a class before dinner or bring the kids after school. Everyone is welcome, and your first 7 days of training are free.

Coach demonstrating a jiu-jitsu technique at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Gaithersburg

Directions from Montgomery Village

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

Head to Montgomery Village Avenue (MD-124) and follow it toward Gaithersburg for about a mile and a half.

2. Turn Right on Goshen Road

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

Turn right onto Goshen Road. After about half a mile, turn left onto Girard Street.

3. Follow Girard Street

1. Take Montgomery Village Ave

3. Follow Girard Street

Go straight through the traffic circle and make the last short turns to 220 Girard St, Suite H. The trip is about 2.9 miles. Our door faces the fenced basketball court.

Training Options Close to the Village

Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Train with or without the gi
  • Beginner Fundamentals to learn the core moves
  • Advanced classes for competitors

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Young student in the Kids Jiu-Jitsu program at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Ages 3–12, grouped by age
  • Games and drills for younger kids
  • More technical coaching as kids grow

Women's Only BJJ

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)

Women's Only BJJ

Women training jiu-jitsu together at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Classes led by black belt Márcia Ramos
  • Real self-defense, no background needed
  • Offered in gi and no-gi

Muay Thai

Muay Thai

Women's Only BJJ

Muay Thai pad work at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Punch, kick, knee and elbow drills
  • Builds flexibility, agility and coordination
  • Designed for adult students

MMA

Muay Thai

MMA

MMA training with gloves at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Brings BJJ and striking together
  • Beginners can start right away
  • Adult classes only

Why the Village Trains at Culture of Jiu Jitsu

World-Champion Coaching

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

You'll learn under an IBJJF World Champion who is now a UFC heavyweight. That level of experience shows up in every drill and every class. It's championship-level coaching right here in Montgomery County.

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

First-class nerves are normal. Our coaches keep things friendly and pressure-free, and nobody expects you to know anything yet.

Evening & Family Classes

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Evening & Family Classes

Short drive, lots of class times. Kids classes run after school, adult classes run into the evening, and there are early, midday and weekend options too.

Montgomery Village FAQs

Need more info? Call (410) 695-3400 or send a note to cultureofjiujitsu93@gmail.com.

Very close. We're about 2.9 miles away, which is roughly an 8-minute drive.


Yes. Classes are made for complete beginners. Two days a week is a perfectly good way to start, and your first 7 days are free.


We do. Kids ages 3–12 train in our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program, split into Little Roots and Big Roots groups. No experience is needed.


Easy. We have a large lot with lots of spaces. Walk around to the back of the building; our door is across from the fenced basketball court.


We offer kids classes after school, adult classes in the evening, and early-morning, noon and weekend classes. Check our schedule page or call (410) 695-3400 for current times.


We welcome students from all over Montgomery County, Maryland, including Gaithersburg, Germantown and Laytonsville. The full list of towns we serve is just below.


Montgomery County

Also Serving Nearby Cities

Students join us from all over Montgomery County, including:


Gaithersburg · Germantown · Rockville · North Potomac · Derwood · Darnestown · Clarksburg · Boyds · Poolesville · Olney · Laytonsville · Damascus · Potomac · Washington Grove · Bethesda · North Bethesda · Aspen Hill · Wheaton · Silver Spring

Your First Week Is On Us

Ready to Train? Montgomery Village Is Just 8 Minutes Away.

Bring a water bottle and your curiosity. Call (410) 695-3400 or tap below for a free 7-day trial pass, and a coach will help you get started.

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Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

220 Girard Street, Suite H Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Phone: (410) 695-3400

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Serving Montgomery County, MD: Gaithersburg, MD · Germantown · Rockville · North Potomac · Montgomery Village · Derwood · Darnestown · Clarksburg · Boyds · Poolesville · Olney · Laytonsville · Damascus · Potomac · Washington Grove · Bethesda · North Bethesda · Aspen Hill · Wheaton · Silver Spring

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