Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a complete fighting art that encompasses myriad techniques, from standing and striking to clinching and throwing to groundwork and submission. Any motivated student is always looking to add effective moves to their arsenal, and after more than a dozen years of training, after endless hours in the gym learning and refining moves, I’ve settled on the …
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 …
Andrew Smith BJJ Seminar | Learn the “Leg Drag”
Payments accepted at the Alexandria front desk, or with PayPal: kenkalan@hotmail.com The Leg Drag is an effective way to pass the open guard to side control or your opponent’s back! Come learn the intricacies of this position from 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt Andrew Smith. Andrew Smith is a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt with the following accomplishments: IBJJF Pan …
In House No Gi and Exhibition Smoker!
Our In House No Gi Points Tournament and Muay Thai Exhibition Smoker is scheduled for November 21, 2015! This is an amazing opportunity for grapplers to get their feet wet with competition, or to keep their skills sharp. Or maybe you will be coming out to see the Muay Thai fighters put it on the line in this exhibition event! …
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 …
Get the support you need to achieve your fitness goals!
Begin the fitness journey of a lifetime with Capital CrossFit. We have a caring and knowledgeable staff. Members learn real skills, confidence is significantly improved and fitness gains are measurable. It’s a simple recipe, but it works! Oh, and there’s more, but you’ll have to stop in to see for yourself! FAQ What is CrossFit?CrossFit uses natural movements, and puts …
Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the ONLY Royce Gracie black belts in VA-DC-WV!
I know it’s hard to believe, but Capital has the only black belts in the DMV under the original Ultimate Fighting Champion – and world’s leading self-defense expert – Royce Gracie. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu originated as the ultimate form of self-defense. It’s the very reason why the founders began taking on challenge matches, and then created the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). …
BJJ School Takoma Park Maryland Grand Opening
Join us for a day of FREE Jiu-Jitsu training, refreshments, raffles, prizes, and more as we celebrate the official Grand Opening of Capital MMA & Elite Fitness TAKOMA PARK location. FREE Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Jeremy Lafreniere from 12pm to 2pm. Everyone is invited!
Loudoun Muay Thai | South Riding Martial Arts | Kyle Tyler’s Story
Kyle Tyler has been a hard charging member of Capital MMA & Elite Fitness for quite some time. Those of us present at his last fight witnessed tremendous skill and heart, and is the first Capital has ever contested. Even his opponent’s team came up to us noting how victory belonged to us. Kyle uses CrossFit as his strength and …