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

Class Schedule

Congrats to Tor for making it to the 3rd round of the World Championships. Great job Tor!
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✋🏼 7am classes EVERY week and taught by the most highly decorated instructors in MoCo.
Better yourself and join us. 🤙🏼
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Congrats to Jean Marc on his promotion to Blue Belt, today.
Jean Marc has been training for years, travels internationally on a regular basis for work while still making it in to train despite his busy schedule. An excellent student and teammate.
Congrats! ⚒️+🔥=⚔️
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The academy will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
We will hold an Open Mat from 12-2pm. Hope to see you then.
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Congrats to Luke, Aidan, Harris, and Josh on their promotion to Blue Belt, today. Well deserved. Keep grinding.
⚒️+🔥=⚔️
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Learn REAL Kickboxing in safe, super-technical environment with decorated coaches.
❌Skip the McDojo’s
❌Skip the fake gyms that teach cardio workouts.
✔️Learn to actually defend yourself while getting into the best shape of your life. #bestinMoCo #kickboxing #mma #thaiboxing #muaythai #gaithersburg #rockville #bethesda #germantown #clarksburg
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“To know ten thousand things, know one well.”
We will be training and improving today. Let’s go.

7am Adult BJJ
12noon Adult NoGi
4pm Private Lessons
5pm Kids Beginner
6pm Adult Fundamentals
7pm Advanced BJJ
8pm Competition Training
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Forge your mettle here. 🤼🛡🥇 ...

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Bring a friend or family member to try out a class.
Having friends, coworkers, or family on the mats is a great way to share the art, improve your own game, increase camaraderie, and hold yourself accountable. 👭🫱🏾‍🫲🏼👬
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Big congrats to Ezra on taking 🥇 today and winning all of his matches by submission at the Chicago Open.
👏🏽🥷🙌🏻
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Happy Birthday Coach Ezra! 🎉
Thank you for all you do at the academy.
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New Wall & Mat expansion for the academy. Look amazing. Now over 2500 square feet of mat space.
Final touch will be furniture placement.

Amazing work. 🔨🪜🪚
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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.

Noel

Noel
Lead Instructor
Adult Programs


3rd Degree Black Belt

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Felipe
Head Instructor
Adult Programs


1st 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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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