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The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mt Airy, Maryland
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 (ages 3) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themountbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-885-7609
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My son and I train here 3-4 days a week and both the adults and the kids classes are amazing and the coaching staff is top notch.”
“My favorite part of the day is going to the Mount even if I get beaten up in the no gi classes or mma, I always have the urge to come back to get better.”
“My favorite part of the day is going to the Mount even if I get beaten up in the no gi classes or mma, I always have the urge to come back to get better.”
“I would HIGHLY recommend for anyone (adult & kids) wanting to learn self defense, compete, or for fitness.”
“The open mat rounds are fantastic— I’ve gotten great rounds with many people who will push you and keep you honest, but also take care of you in the process.”
“I LOVE that every month Laura Eyler (black belt) provides a women-only self-defense seminar FREE OF CHARGE to the community.”
“Coach Jim and the team create an incredibly supportive environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“My training partners have competed in Muay Thai, Buhurt, submission grappling, MMA, Judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, and folkstyle wrestling.”
“My favorite part of the day is going to the Mount even if I get beaten up in the no gi classes or mma, I always have the urge to come back to get better.”
“If your interested in training BJJ, MMA, Judo, boxing this is the place to be.”
“It's not often you can find an academy that will present students grappling in the context of BJJ, No-Gi submission grappling, MMA, wrestling, and Judo.”
“It's not often you can find an academy that will present students grappling in the context of BJJ, No-Gi submission grappling, MMA, wrestling, and Judo.”
What members say
“Coach Jim is very knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts and that is translated through his teachings.”
“As someone who travels often, finding a reliable and welcoming gym can be tough, but The Mount exceeded all expectations.”
“I enrolled my son and daughter in the kids' program at The Mount, and it has been an incredible experience for all of us as a family over the last year of attendance.”
“Each class we drill and get in high reps to really allow the techniques to sink in and I always leave feeling like I am becoming the strongest version of myself.”
“My son/daughter love the classes and looks forward to them every week!”
“My training partners have competed in Muay Thai, Buhurt, submission grappling, MMA, Judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, and folkstyle wrestling.”
From the reviews
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. I’ve trained for several years at many schools and Mount Airy is hands down my favorite gym ever. Friendly family atmosphere, new, state of the art training surfaces, immaculately clean, and some of the best and most technical coaching in the entire DMV.
I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu now for going on 5 years. I am currently a student and I continue to learn more and more every day. The facility is extremely clean and well laid out, the instructors are top notch, and the training environment is family friendly and a great atmosphere.
I just attended my first BJJ class last night here. It's something I have been wanting to try for years but just could never make fit my schedule. I was extremely impressed with the facility, instructors, and other students. I'm excited to have the opportunity to learn here for many years to come.
This is the first Jiu jitsu gym I’ve ever been a part of and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. My son and I train here 3-4 days a week and both the adults and the kids classes are amazing and the coaching staff is top notch.
New to BJJ? Start at The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
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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