Gaithersburg’s Family Jiu-Jitsu Academy
A Martial Arts School Families Trust
EA
Build confidence on and off the mats.
Programs for every season of life
01
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Build confidence, coordination, and respectful habits through age-appropriate Jiu-Jitsu.
02
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Develop practical skill, conditioning, and composure through focused grappling training.
03
No-Gi / Submission Grappling
Fast-paced submission grappling that builds control, conditioning, and confidence without the gi.
04
Personal Defense System
Practical self-protection skills for awareness, escape, and confident everyday safety.
Expert Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training for All Ages
The kind of training parents feel good about.
Family Focused
A welcoming academy where every generation can grow stronger together.
Safe & Fun
Positive coaching and thoughtful structure help students thrive at their pace.
Character First
Resilience, respect, discipline, and courage are part of every lesson.
Real Self-Defense
Practical skills that build awareness and confidence beyond the academy.
Leadership with depth
Mike Moses brings more than 35 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience to every class. As one of the highest-ranking black belts teaching in the region, he leads with technical precision, patience, and a deep belief in mentorship.
At Evolve Academy, the goal is bigger than great Jiu-Jitsu: students build character, confidence, and the calm self-belief that carries into everyday life.
A community that shows up
Trusted by families who want more for their kids.
“Our son walks out of every class more confident, more focused, and genuinely proud of himself.”
— Parent, Gaithersburg
“The academy is structured and welcoming. We feel completely comfortable bringing our whole family here.”
— Parent, Gaithersburg
“The instruction is exceptional, but the mentorship is what makes Evolve special.”
— Parent, Gaithersburg
Gracie Gaithersburg is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program offered at Evolve Academy, located at 18753 North Frederick Road, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND
18753 North Frederick Road, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
CLASS HOURS
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Mon & Wed 4:30–5:15 PM; Tue & Thu 5:30–6:30 PM; Sat 9–10 AM.
Adult Jiu-Jitsu / No-Gi
Mon & Wed 7:30–8:15 PM; Sat 11–11:45 AM (BJJ or grappling).
Personal Defense (Adults)
Mon & Wed 6:30 PM; Tue & Thu 7:30 PM; Sat 10 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
NEW STUDENT INTRO OFFER
Start the $30 Trial
New students only. Uniform included.