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(410) 695-3400


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  • Programs
    • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
    • Kids Jiu Jitsu
    • Women's Only
    • Muay Thai
    • MMA
  • Schedule
  • About
    • About Us
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    • Culture of Jiu Jitsu Blog
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Kids BJJ class at Culture of Jiu Jitsu near Clarksburg, Montgomery County, MD
About 21 Minutes from Clarksburg

Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu in Clarksburg, MD

Clarksburg families can train BJJ, Muay Thai and MMA just down Goshen Road in Gaithersburg. No experience needed, and your first week is free. Serving Clarksburg and all of Montgomery County, MD.

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From Clarksburg to the Mats

Why Clarksburg Residents Train With Us

Clarksburg keeps growing, from the neighborhoods around Clarksburg Town Center to the trails of Little Bennett Regional Park. Plenty of young families live here, and many of them want a place where kids and parents can both learn something real. Clarksburg is one of the fastest-growing parts of upcounty Montgomery County, Maryland.


Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 21 minutes south. Take Ridge Road and Brink Road over to Goshen Road, then follow Goshen straight into Gaithersburg. Our classes are led by Max Gimenis, an IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter, and co-owner Eric Philcox, a black belt under Max.


You can start with no experience at all. Kids ages 3 to 12, adults, and women who want their own class are all welcome, and your first 7 days are free.

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

Directions from Clarksburg

1. Head to Ridge Road

3. Goshen Road to Girard Street

2. Cross Over to Goshen Road

From central Clarksburg, take Snowden Farm Parkway south to Ridge Road (MD-27).

2. Cross Over to Goshen Road

3. Goshen Road to Girard Street

2. Cross Over to Goshen Road

Take Brink Road and Wightman Road for about 4 miles until you reach Goshen Road in Montgomery Village.

3. Goshen Road to Girard Street

3. Goshen Road to Girard Street

3. Goshen Road to Girard Street

Follow Goshen Road south, then Girard Street, to 220 Girard St, Suite H. The full trip is about 8.7 miles. Our entrance faces the fenced basketball court.

Classes for Clarksburg Students

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

  • Learn to control and escape with leverage
  • Gi and no-gi, Monday through Saturday
  • Beginner and advanced tracks

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, in age-matched groups
  • Fun drills that build real skills
  • Confidence without aggression

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

  • Functional self-defense for adult women
  • Taught by black belt Márcia Ramos
  • Gi and no-gi classes each week

Muay Thai

Muay Thai

Women's Only BJJ

Muay Thai pad work at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Strikes with fists, feet, knees and elbows
  • Builds cardio, balance and coordination
  • For adults, all experience levels

MMA

Muay Thai

MMA

MMA training with gloves at Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy

  • Puts BJJ and striking into one system
  • No combat sports experience required
  • An adult program

Why Clarksburg Trains at Culture of Jiu Jitsu

World-Champion Coaching

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Train under Max Gimenis, who earned his black belt on the IBJJF World Championship podium and now competes in the UFC heavyweight division. It's championship-level coaching right here in Montgomery County.

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Show up as you are. Classes are built for true beginners, and coaches keep the pace friendly while you learn the basics.

Evening & Family Classes

Beginner-Friendly Culture

Evening & Family Classes

After-school kids classes and evening adult classes make it easy to plan one family trip. Early, noon and Saturday classes are available too.

Clarksburg FAQs

Still curious? Call (410) 695-3400 or email cultureofjiujitsu93@gmail.com.

About 8.7 miles. Most trips take around 21 minutes by way of Brink Road and Goshen Road.


No problem at all. Every program is designed for beginners. Wear athletic clothes with no zippers for your first class, and use your free 7-day trial pass.


Yes, for ages 3–12. Kids are split into Little Roots and Big Roots groups by age, and they can try a class free first.


Easy. There's a large lot with plenty of spots. Our door is on the back side of the building, across from the fenced basketball court.


Classes run every week: kids after school, adults in the evening, plus early-morning, noon and weekend sessions. See our schedule page or call (410) 695-3400 for current times.


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


Montgomery County

Also Serving Nearby Cities

We also train students from these Montgomery County communities:


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

Seven Free Days to Try It

Ready to Train? Clarksburg Is Just 21 Minutes Away.

Your first class is waiting. Call (410) 695-3400 or tap below to start your free 7-day trial, and a coach will help you get settled.

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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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