Our Philosophy

At The Foundry Jiu Jitsu Maryland we offer world class instruction in a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere for kids and adults.

Founded in 2001, our expertise and refined teaching methodology has produced not only dozens of world champions but, more importantly, we have improved the lives of thousands of individuals like yourself.

Empower yourself with the most effective self-defense system ever created. Sign up for a free trial and start empowering yourself with Jiu Jitsu today!

Alliance Maryland Facility

The Facility

Our immaculately clean, recently updated 4000 square foot training facility includes:

  • 3000 square feet of mat space
  • Spacious lounge with leather seating for parents & students
  • Pro Shop area for training gear
  • 60″ flat screen w/ extensive dvd & literature catalog
  • Airdyne Bikes, VersaClimber & Concept 2 Rower for conditioning
  • Rogue fitness equipment for strength training
  • 3000 lbs of plates, dumbbells & kettlebells
  • The ONLY world-class instruction in Montgomery County

Lineage in Jiu Jitsu is very important. We are fortunate to come from the most successful in the history of Jiu Jitsu.

Mitsuyo Maeda

Carlos Gracie

Rolls Gracie

Jacare Cavalcanti

Fabio Gurgel

Cezar Takeyoshi

Noel Danforth

Class Schedule

It’s Veterans Day. Thank you to those that selflessly gave their time to serve.

All classes will be held today.

7am All Level BJJ
Noon All Level BJJ
5pm Kids Advanced
6pm NoGi BJJ
8pm Muay Thai
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Big congrats to @lastnamecalvo on taking double gold today! Excellent work 👏👏👏

#foundrybjj #bjj #marylandbjj #mocobjj #kidsbjj #kidsmartialarts
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No gi? No problem!

We offer world class NoGi training 3 days a week! Don’t miss out ⚔️⚔️⚔️

#foundrybjj #bjj #nogibjj #marylandbjj #mocobjj
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Congrats to the Huon sisters on their performance today. All wins. All subs.
The best kids program in DC Metro. Come check it out and see for yourself. 👆🏽
Thank you Coach @ezrapaul_ for coaching on a Sunday! 🙇🏻 🥇 ⚔️
#bjj #bjjmaryland #gaithersburgbjj #rockvillebjj #bethesdabjj #germantownbjj #clarksburgbjj #olneybjj #worldclass
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Check out this slick competition tested armbar by Coach @felipelinhares_ ! Try it out and let us know what you think ⚔️⚔️⚔️

#foundrybjj #bjj #marylandbjj #mocobjj #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjtechnique #armbar #techniquebreakdown
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Congrats to our beasty new Blue Belts: Noah, Sarah, and Zach.
Well deserved to all three of you! ⚒️+🔥=⚔️
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Happiest of birthdays to Coach Ryan. 🎉
Thank you for all you do for the academy! 🙇🏻
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Mini Highlight of @iamjasonchih from this weekends FTW event in Baltimore.
Smooth technique and a dominant win. Nicely done.
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Here’s a slick competition-tested arm-trap *feed from Coach Ty! Try it out and let us know what you think!

#foundrybjj #bjj #marylandbjj #mocobjj #nogibjj #backtake #choke #ibjjf
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Congrats to our kids who leveled up this past weekend! Everyone performed well during the test and demonstrated great technique!

#foundrybjj #bjj #marylandbjj #mocobjj #kidsbjj #kidsmartialarts
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Congrats @matiashjj on another gold medal.
IBJJF Charlotte Open Champion.
#bjj #mocobjj #gaithersburg #rockville #bethesda #worldclass #foundrybjj
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Mini HL from one of our Kids submission snipers, this weekend. The tiny and mighty Catherine, 8yo. 🥷
These are the subs from only half of her matches.

Check our world class kids program, if you want your kids to reach their true potential. 🚀 #kidsbjj
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Congrats to Aidan on his recent Blue Belt promotion.
Aidan first began training with us in high school and continued his training in college and summers with us. He’s fought successfully in MMA and kickboxing and has become a real student of the game.
Congrats Aidan! ⚒️+🔥=⚔️
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Instructors

This is Professional Jiu Jitsu taught by Professional instructors. Our students are taught our world-class methodology by the most highly decorated instructors in MoCo.  The end result is we create better technique and afford our students a better understanding of the art.

EVERY kids & adult class is taught by one or more of our world class Black Belts. Very few academies in the country offer this level of technical expertise and professional environment.

Noelie
Lead Instructor
Adult Programs


4th Degree Black Belt

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Felipe
Head Instructor
Adult Programs

2nd Degree Black Belt
2nd Degree Black Belt

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Missy
Instructor
Adult Programs

2nd Degree Black Belt
2nd Degree Black Belt

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Tadiyah
Instructor
Adults/Kids Programs


Black Belt

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Andre

Andre
Instructor
Adult/Kids Programs


Black Belt

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Clara
Instructor
Kids Programs


Orange Belt

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Ron
Instructor
Thai Boxing

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If you want to learn from the very best in the art, this is the place to come in DC. You simply will not find a higher level of instruction or a more friendly group of people.

-Matt Larsen
US Army Ranger & founder of the modern Army Combatives program