
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA for every age and level. Take Georgia Avenue to the ICC and try your first week free. Serving Wheaton and all of Montgomery County, MD.
Wheaton has a lot going for it, from Brookside Gardens to Wheaton Regional Park. If you're looking for a new way to stay active and learn real skills, martial arts belongs on that list. Wheaton is in eastern Montgomery County, Maryland, with its own Metro stop on the Red Line.
Culture of Jiu Jitsu Academy is about 26 minutes away by way of Georgia Avenue and the ICC. The academy is led by Max Gimenis, an IBJJF World Champion and UFC fighter, together with co-owner Eric Philcox, a black belt under Max.
You don't need any experience to join. Kids ages 3-12, adults and women all have classes, and every new student starts with a free week.

From Wheaton, drive north on Georgia Avenue (MD-97) up into Aspen Hill.
In Aspen Hill, get on MD-200 West, the ICC toll road. It turns into I-370 West. Take exit 2.
Follow MD-355 for about 1.8 miles to Girard Street and park in the large lot. Suite H is on the back of the building, across from the fenced basketball court. Total trip: about 26 minutes.





Max Gimenis is an IBJJF World Champion and a UFC fighter. His co-owner, Eric Philcox, is a black belt under Max. It's championship-level coaching right here in Montgomery County.
Our coaches explain each step clearly, so you can learn even if you've never trained a day.
Classes run Monday through Saturday evenings, plus some early and noon times, so it's easy to find one that fits.
Didn't see your question? Call (410) 695-3400 or email cultureofjiujitsu93@gmail.com.
About 15 miles, or around 26 minutes. The quickest way uses the ICC, which is a toll road.
Yes. Beginners are welcome in every program. Wear workout clothes with no zippers, bring water, and try us free for 7 days.
Yes. Kids Jiu-Jitsu is for ages 3-12, split into Little Roots and Big Roots. No experience is needed.
It's easy. We have a large lot with lots of open spaces. Walk to the back of the building to find our entrance, across from the fenced basketball court.
Classes run Monday through Saturday evenings, with some early and noon sessions too. Check the online schedule for exact times.
We welcome students from all over Montgomery County, Maryland, including Silver Spring, Aspen Hill and Olney. The full list of towns we serve is just below.
Wheaton is one part of the community we serve. Others include:
Gaithersburg · Germantown · Rockville · North Potomac · Montgomery Village · Derwood · Darnestown · Clarksburg · Boyds · Poolesville · Olney · Laytonsville · Damascus · Potomac · Washington Grove · Bethesda · North Bethesda · Aspen Hill · Silver Spring
Come try a class and meet our team. Call (410) 695-3400 or tap below to get your free 7-day pass.
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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