About 27 Minutes from Bethesda
Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu in Bethesda, MD
Train BJJ, Muay Thai or MMA with a world-class team in Gaithersburg. Kids, adults and beginners are welcome, and the first week is free. Serving Bethesda and all of Montgomery County, MD.
A Straight Shot Up I-270 from Bethesda
Why Bethesda Students Head North to Train
Bethesda is busy, with packed sidewalks downtown and full calendars at home. Training at a gym you trust can give you a break from it all and a real goal to work toward. Bethesda is in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 27 minutes up Rockville Pike and I-270. Our head coach, Max Gimenis, is an IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter. He runs the gym with co-owner Eric Philcox, a black belt under Max.
Every program is open to beginners, from Kids Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3-12 to adult and women's classes. Try any class free for your first 7 days.
Training Options for Bethesda
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
- Gi and No-Gi for teens and adults
- Start with Beginner Fundamentals
- Grow into Advanced and Competition classes
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
- Ages 3-12 in Little Roots or Big Roots
- Beginner-friendly from the first class
- Helps kids build focus and self-control
Women's Only BJJ
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Women's Only BJJ
- Built for adult women
- Taught by black belt Márcia Ramos
- Includes Gi and No-Gi training
Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Women's Only BJJ
- Adult classes in Thai boxing
- Learn punches, kicks, knees and elbows
- Tough, fun and beginner-friendly
MMA
Muay Thai
MMA
- Learn striking, takedowns and ground control
- Adult classes, all levels welcome
- From a gym co-owned by a UFC fighter