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The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Mt Airy, Maryland
Plan your first class
- 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 judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat randori sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition a competition team for members who want to test themselves in shiai (tournaments)
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themountbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (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
“Coach Jim and the team create an incredibly supportive environment for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.”
“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.”
“The kids and adult programs are exactly what I was looking for and I am very happy training here.”
“I LOVE that every month Laura Eyler (black belt) provides a women-only self-defense seminar FREE OF CHARGE to the community.”
“I would HIGHLY recommend for anyone (adult & kids) wanting to learn self defense, compete, or for fitness.”
“I LOVE that every month Laura Eyler (black belt) provides a women-only self-defense seminar FREE OF CHARGE to the community.”
Other martial arts here
“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.”
“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 LOVE that every month Laura Eyler (black belt) provides a women-only self-defense seminar FREE OF CHARGE to the community.”
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 judo? Start at The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never stepped 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 sensei scale the intensity to you. Second, you'll start by learning to fall safely (ukemi) — reputable dojos build fundamentals (breakfalls, grips, a first throw and some groundwork) for weeks, live randori eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps everyone safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and remember to bow in and show respect (rei). Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first judo class at The Mount BJJ & MMA - Mount Airy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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