MMA Fights at the Washington DC Area’s Longest Standing Show | CageZilla 56

Capital MMA had two mixed martial arts fighters and four grappling superfight competitors represent at the April 29th, 2019 CageZilla 56 event in Ashburn, VA. Everyone showed tremendous heart and sportsmanship, and of course made the Capital MMA family proud! CageZilla is the Washington DC area’s longest standing amateur mixed martial arts promotion and they always put on an awesome …

Connor “Cree” Mosby | Getting Ready for CageZilla 56

In psychology “grit” is a personality trait where a person maintains perseverance and effort with passion for a particular long-term goal. Capital’s MMA fighter Connor “Cree” Mosby has grit! We live in a society fascinated by cartoon superheroes, but we also live in a world where superheroes do exist.  If you want to find one, look no farther than CageZilla …

First Round TKO for Royce Gracie at Bellator 149

First Round TKO for Royce Gracie at Bellator 149

Congratulations to our teacher Royce Gracie for the first round TKO over Ken Shamrock at ‪‎Bellator 149‬! It’s a great day weekend for the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, and mixed martial arts! You are never too old to pursue your goals!

Royce, you have nothing to prove. Why fight Ken Shamrock?

With less than 24 hours until fight time, this is the question that’s on the minds of so many MMA fans. As a Royce Gracie Network affiliate school, the fast answer for us is that we remain absolutely confident in the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. If the man who proved that to the world in the first UFC wants to …

Capital’s Annual After Holidays Party | First Down Sports Bar & Grill

It’s time for our annual post-holiday extravaganza! Remember, wear your finest Capital gear to get past the bouncers; and as David Weller will note, Gis are completely acceptable. Beginning at 6PM, there will be an area exclusively for Capital members and friends. Enjoy the free appetizers (first come first serve) food, and drink specials! The First Down is also known …

Kirstin Murphey & Christopher Schmidt Engaged | Capital MMA & Elite Fitness

Kirstin and Chris met at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness, so there is no more fitting a place for Chris to propose. He stood in line as Kirstin’s Muay Thai class was ending. She said yes! Chris designed the ring, with black diamonds and skulls, as a demonstration of his love. Awesome! Chris and Kirstin are both integral parts of …