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The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in White Plains, Maryland
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule somdjujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-503-1799
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 12–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and daughter have been attending The Jiu-Jitsu Academy for the past year.”
“They are very patient with brand new students (like me) and the culture is all-around very welcoming and not intimidating.”
Other martial arts here
“Would definitely recommend to anybody that is interested in MMA, a good workout, or just a great environment to spend time getting in shape.”
“The instructors are great, and we have especially enjoyed being able to learn judo together as a family on Thursday nights!”
What members say
“Very welcoming atmosphere for beginners, and great instructors.”
“They are very patient with brand new students (like me) and the culture is all-around very welcoming and not intimidating.”
“They are very patient with brand new students (like me) and the culture is all-around very welcoming and not intimidating.”
“We primarily train with Beau on Saturdays in his "fundamentals class", which I highly recommend if you are new to the sport- he is a great instructor and a great all around guy.”
“The instructors are great with kids – they create a fun, engaging, and safe environment that makes learning Jiu-Jitsu both exciting and rewarding.”
“It really helps boost confidence and you'll make great friends in the process.”
From the reviews
Great place to train for myself, wife, and two sons. Very welcoming atmosphere for beginners, and great instructors. We primarily train with Beau on Saturdays in his "fundamentals class", which I highly recommend if you are new to the sport- he is a great instructor and a great all around guy.
Both my 11 year old son and I (39) have never done any form of martial arts before. After our first free trial class we were hooked. We enjoyed the inviting instructors, friendly atmosphere, and rigorous workouts and training. The instructors are patient and always make safety a priority, but they will kick your butt.
My son and daughter have been attending The Jiu-Jitsu Academy for the past year. The instructors are great with kids – they create a fun, engaging, and safe environment that makes learning Jiu-Jitsu both exciting and rewarding.
Awesome place with awesome people. The only legitimately good place for jiu jitsu that I could find in southern maryland. Their facility is nice, they work with you personally on billing, and they reply to emails and phone calls. That last one alone, good god you would think that would be common but sadly it’s not.
New to BJJ? Start at The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland
The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at The Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Southern Maryland
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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