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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ (also written as jujitsu or jujutsu) is a martial art of Japanese origin in which one essentially uses levers, torsions and pressure in order to take one’s opponent to the ground and dominate them. Literally, in Japanese means ‘gentleness,’ and jitsu means ‘art,’ ‘technique.’ Hence the literal translation by which it’s also known, the ‘gentle art.’

The history of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) goes back through the Gracie family to their original teacher, Mitsuyo Maeda (Conde Coma) and his training in the Kodokan, the home of Judo. The overall fighting strategy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is designed to equip a physically smaller or weaker individual with an effective method of defending against a larger and stronger attacker.

The innovations of the Gracie family, most notably by grandmasters Carlos and Helio Gracie, and continuing with BJJ fighters today, through constant testing and refinement in the crucible of actual fights, has resulted in this unique style of Jiu Jitsu.

Jiu-Jitsu @ Capital

Gracie BJJ training at Capital is fun, safe and effective. People from all walks of life take our Gracie martial arts classes. Our students include men and women interested in learning martial arts for self-defense, those interested in Sport Jiu-Jitsu, MMA competitors, Special Forces and Law Enforcement personnel.

Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts Programs

for all ages and fitness goals

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Gi)

The area's Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt practitioners exclusively teach at Capital.

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi)

Develop your endurance, flexibility, posture, and reflexes with No-Gi BJJ!

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Judo

Improve your cardiovascular fitness and endurance while learning self-defense and discipline.

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Wrestling

Develop strong core, shoulders and legs -- kick your overall fitness up a few notches with wrestling!

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