BJJ & MMARELSON GRACIE JUI-JITSU & MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

C A L V E R T M M A . C O M

When you train with a BJJ or MMA gym, you are subscribing to the teachings of those who came before your instructor.

TRACING LINEAGE

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There are at least four questionsyou should ask yourself beforebecoming a member of any BJJ

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ARE WE A GOOD FIT?

The Gracie BJJ Timeline

01. The Japanese art of Jujitsu was outlawed in the late 1800s by Japan's own

Emperor in an attempt to become more modern.

02. Jigoro Kano revives Jujitsu and begins new belting system

03. Kano's star pupils was a man named Mitsuyo Maeda. Maeda, Maeda

fought in Europe's catch wrestling competitions and instructed Carlos Gracie.

04. In 1925, Carlos Gracie opens a gym in Rio De Janerio,Brazil. Carlos' first

students were his brothers Oswaldo, Gastao, George and Helio Gracie.

05. Gracie Jiu Jitsu,an art that relyed on leverage and timing would become

known to the world as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ).

06. The Gracie's used "Vale Tudo" or "No Rules", these were combat contests

that pitted two men against each other in a ring or open space for the

entertainment of on-lookers to gain popularity. Vale Tudo did not use weight

classes, promotions or championships. Fighters of different schools and arts

competed against one another.

07. Gracie BJJ sets the foundation for modern MMA and is a staple of ground

self-defense, takedowns, and MMA fighting styles.

08. Jim Thrift is a Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1st degree black belt professor

under 9th degree red belt Grandmaster Relson Gracie, and is the director of

the Lineage BJJ program at Calvert MMA.

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"Students pay for

belts with hard

work."

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5 Things You Should Know

Before Joining Our BJJ School

01. Calvert MMA participates in MMA

competitions, but only once they've acquired the

proper skill set to be safe/win in the cage.

02. We don’t have hidden fees; we don't charge

for belt promotions in our Jiu-Jitsu programs.

03. Since our opening in 2007, there has never

been an infectious outbreak. Cleanliness and

safety are top priorities.

04. We want you to be happy. We are offering

new members a 100% SATISFACTION

GUARANTY*, so you can try our classes at no risk.

05. We offer BJJ classes for students of all ages!

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