Lineage BJJ® is REAL Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Discover the essence of authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at Lineage BJJ® and Calvert MMA®. Rooted in the rich legacy of the Gracie family and the timeless wisdom of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, the founder of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our academy is the ultimate destination for those seeking the genuine, transformative power of this martial art.

At the helm of Lineage BJJ® is Jim Thrift, a recognized 3rd-degree black belt professor directly under 9th degree red belt Grandmaster Relson Gracie. As the program director, Jim brings forth the pure lineage and traditions of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu onto the mats at Lineage BJJ® and Calvert MMA®. His direct tutelage under Relson Gracie guarantees the authenticity of the teachings, honoring the legacy of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and preserving his indelible mark on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

All of our youth program at Lineage BJJ® and Calvert MMA® incorporate the Gracie family's renowned Bully-Proof Program and Grandmaster Relson Gracie's master techniques, offering your child a safe and effective learning environment. We nurture each child's confidence, instilling discipline and character to help them navigate life's challenges.

For adults, we provide both beginner and intermediate / advanced programs at Lineage BJJ® and Calvert MMA®. Our training accommodates everyone, regardless of age, gender, or ambition, whether self-defense or sport Jiu-Jitsu competition. Rooted in Grandmaster Helio Gracie's principles, our methodology emphasizes safety and the effective execution of techniques.

Our philosophy at Lineage BJJ® reflects Grandmaster Relson Gracie's belief: Jiu-Jitsu that includes self-defense is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, while Jiu-Jitsu without self-defense is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We adhere to this tenet, prioritizing the capability of our students to defend themselves in real-life situations.

Now in its third generation, our adult fundamentals curriculum has been recently refined by black belt Professor Seth Caron. The curriculum adheres to the teachings of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, integrating elements of basic wrestling and judo. The structured progression from white to black belt includes classes that cover Gi, No-Gi, sport-based Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense. The curriculum also encompasses lessons on advanced techniques involving weapons and Vale Tudo (no-rules fighting). Within our curricula, we impart the application of various strikes, including kicks, knees, elbows, headbutts, punches, and slaps.

The core of Lineage BJJ® is the preservation and continuation of Grandmaster Helio Gracie's teachings, techniques, and philosophy. Our training methods, approved by Grandmaster Relson Gracie, are precise, effective, and easy to understand. By training at Lineage BJJ®, you experience the purest form of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, from the source.

As Grandmaster Relson Gracie profoundly stated, "The Water is Always Purest at its Source."