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!
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
the Foundry Jiu Jitsu Academy, we offer:
- A free 50-page Student Handbook to jumpstart your journey
- Free monthly Black Belt consultations for all white belts
- Instruction from World Champion coaches
- An immaculate, professionally cleaned facility
- An ego-free, supportive atmosphere like no other
- No BS sign-up fees
Elevate your training with the best. Join Foundry Jiu Jitsu Academy today and experience the difference!
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Mastering the details! 🔑 Check out Coach Tadiyah Danforth breaking down a smooth double sleeve sweep from the seminar. Perfect technique, endless possibilities.
💥 Foundry Jiu Jitsu Academy is home to the best Jiu Jitsu in Montgomery County—don’t miss out! 👊 Look out for the next seminar!
Elevate your training with the best. Join Foundry Jiu Jitsu Academy today and experience the difference!_
🎥 💻: @effanelsanto @continucorp22
#JiuJitsu #DoubleSleeve #BJJSeminar #FoundryJiuJitsu”
Enormous congrats to @ezrapaul_ on his performance at the European Championship today! He battled through a stacked division to take bronze! We are so proud of your hard work and the way you set a stunning example for everyone else at the gym ❤️❤️❤️ this is just the beginning!
#foundrybjj #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #marylandbjj #mocobjj #ibjjf #ibjjfeuropean2025
Coach Tadiyah Danforth @tadiyah delivered an incredible double-sleeve-focused seminar on January 18, with 100% of proceeds supporting athletes heading to the IBJJF European Championships in Lisbon, Portugal! Attendees left inspired, equipped with new knowledge, and eager for more. Stay tuned for the next one!
🎥 : @effanelsanto
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Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our competitors today! We hope you learned a lot and had fun! Our comp team appreciates your donations 🙇🏽♂️❤️ Coach @tadiyah will be reviewing everything in the advanced class once he returns from Lisbon!
The grind never stops for The Foundry Jiu Jitsu Competition Team! 🥋🔥 As we gear up for the 2025 IBJJF European Championships in Portugal, here are the warriors stepping onto the mats to represent us:
💙 Bain B. Hughes - Blue Belt / Adult / Male / Light-Feather (64.00kg)
• Facing an incredible 80-man division!
🤎 Ezra Thomas Paul - Brown Belt / Adult / Male / Light-Feather (64.00kg)
🤎 Jason Chih - Brown Belt / Adult / Male / Light-Feather (64.00kg)
🖤 Tadiyah William Danforth - Black Belt / Adult / Male / Rooster (57.50kg)
🎥: @effanelsanto @continucorp22
Let’s show them what Foundry BJJ is made of. 💪 See you in Portugal! #IBJJFEuros2025 #FoundryBJJ #CompetitionReady #JiuJitsuLife #BestinDC #MoCobjj #coj #gaithersburg #germantown #bethesda #dc #maryland #worldclass
Congrats to these four on their well deserved promotions today! Hard work, discipline, and sacrifice ❤️
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Happiest of birthdays to Coach Felipe! 🎉
Thank you for all you do for the academy.
🚨 Saturday January 18th 🚨
Double sleeve workshop taught by Coach @tadiyah !
11-1
$40
All donations go towards the teams travel expenses for the European Championship!
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your game!
Sign up at the front desk or send us a message
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Happy Birthday to Coach Missy. You have been missed on the mats. Thank you for all you have done for the academy and for women in Jiu Jitsu!
Excited to have you back on the mats!
Saturday, January 18. 11am.
Euro’s fundraising seminar to support our athletes competing in Portugal. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn some slick Jiu Jitsu AND support your teammates!
Tomorrow, January 1. 12pm-2pm.
Ring in the New Year on the mats! 🎉
Happiest of holidays to all.
Short team highlight from the New Jersey Open! 🥇🥇🥇🥇
🎥: @dropsbynolan (drop him a follow!)
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🎄🎅 Holiday Training Schedule at Foundry Jiu-Jitsu! 🎅🎄
As we celebrate the season, here’s our adjusted schedule for December 23-31. While the academy will be closed for Christmas week, select classes will be led by our talented brown and black belts for those sticking around! 🥋💪
Swipe to save the schedule, and we’ll see you on the mats when you’re not spreading holiday cheer! 🎁
Reopening January 1 with a special Open Mat to kick off the New Year! ✨
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Congrats to the squad on killing it this weekend in New Jersey! Excellent performances 🥇🥇🥇🥇
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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.
