Welcome to Alliance Jiu Jitsu Maryland (The Foundry), where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in a supportive, family-friendly environment. Our mission is to empower students of all ages and skill levels through the art of BJJ, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal growth.
At Alliance Jiu Jitsu Maryland (The Foundry), we believe that Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art—it's a way of life. Our approach combines technical excellence with practical application, ensuring that our students develop skills that work both on and off the mats.
Whether you're looking to compete at the highest levels, learn self-defense, or simply get in the best shape of your life, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Head Coach - Black Belt
15+ years of experience competing at the highest levels.

Kids Program Director - Brown Belt
Specializes in teaching children of all ages and abilities.

Competition Coach - Black Belt
Multiple-time IBJJF champion with a focus on competitive training.
We offer a variety of classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Join us at a time that works for your schedule!
Invest in your health, fitness, and self-defense skills with our flexible membership options. Join our community today and start your Jiu-Jitsu journey!
Perfect for beginners looking to start their Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Our most popular option with full access to all classes and amenities.
Hear from our community about how training at our academy has impacted their lives.
Have questions or ready to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey? Get in touch with us today!
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"Foundry Jiu Jitsu is the best place to train! The coaches are all incredibly talented, skilled, and experienced, not just in their Jiu Jitsu abilities, but also in how they teach. It takes a true master of the art to be able to break down techniques in a way that anyone, regardless of experience, can understand. Beyond the instruction, the environment at Foundry is warm, welcoming, and extremely supportive. It's a safe space where you're encouraged to learn, make mistakes, and grow. It's also very clean! Everyone here is deeply dedicated and the values of hard work, consistency, and humility are ingrained in the culture. Those values don't just help you improve in Jiu Jitsu, they carry over to your personal life. I am extremely proud to be apart of this community, and I whole heartedly recommend!"
"Foundry is the first place I trained in the DMV after moving from New York and training at Renzo Gracie’s academy there. The instruction is first class, and better yet the environment is incredibly supportive/welcoming which has made training as I’ve gotten older so much easier to keep coming back to. Noel and his family treat all the students like their family, I cannot recommend them highly enough."
"I trained here from 2018-2023. The instruction is top notch: Felipe, Tadiyah, and Noel are all extremely detail oriented and always helped fix technique. Whether you're interested in competing or simply learning self defense - I recommend them. This is the sort of culture you want in a martial arts academy. They take hygiene seriously; you'd be hard pressed to find cleaner mats anywhere."
"Joining the Foundry has by far been one of the best decisions of my life. My only regret is that I didn’t join sooner. All of the instructors are absolutely amazing and really care about progressing every individual that walks through the door. I look forward to each training session not only for learning and progression, but because of the atmosphere and people that make it so great. If you live in the area or are visiting the DMV you should definitely drop in!"
7 Metropolitan Ct #3, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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