About 25 Minutes from Potomac
Martial Arts & Jiu-Jitsu in Potomac, MD
Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA for all ages and skill levels. Take Falls Road to I-270 North, and start with a free week of classes. Serving Potomac and all of Montgomery County, MD.
Just Up I-270 from Potomac
Why Potomac Residents Choose Us
Potomac is known for its quiet neighborhoods, horse trails and the C&O Canal close by. When you're ready to add martial arts to your routine, you want coaching that's worth the trip. Potomac is in southwestern Montgomery County, Maryland, along the Potomac River.
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 25 minutes north in Gaithersburg. Falls Road takes you to I-270, and the rest is an easy highway drive. The academy is led by Max Gimenis, an IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter, along with co-owner Eric Philcox, a black belt under Max.
Never trained before? Our classes are built so beginners can jump right in. Kids, adults and women all have their own programs, and your first 7 days are on us.
What Potomac Students Can Train
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
- For teens and adults, in the Gi or No-Gi
- Beginner Fundamentals for new students
- Advanced and Competition classes for experienced grapplers
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
- Ages 3-12, no experience needed
- Two groups: Little Roots and Big Roots
- Fun classes that teach discipline and respect
Women's Only BJJ
Kids Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3–12)
Women's Only BJJ
- Just for adult women
- Taught by black belt Márcia Ramos
- Train in both Gi and No-Gi
Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Women's Only BJJ
- Stand-up striking for adults
- Learn clean punches, kicks and knees
- Great for fitness and self-defense
MMA
Muay Thai
MMA
- Combines striking and grappling
- Adult classes for every level
- Learn at a gym co-owned by a UFC fighter