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 …

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The World’s Most Effective Art for Self-Defense

Since Royce Gracie pioneered mixed mixed martial arts (MMA) in 1993, the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has been on the rise. Royce Gracie is the son of Hélio Gracie – the founding father of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Before Hélio passed away in 2009, he grew frustrated with the evolving sport because it lacked the essential elements of self-defense. Nowadays …

Free Foam Rolling Seminar for CrossFit Chantilly-South Riding Athletes

It’s time for another free seminar with the folks from Airrosti! Improve your flexibility, performance, increase blood flow and circulation, and reduce the amount of pain you are experiencing. This is a hands-on seminar! CrossFit and other athletes at Capital will learn how to use this excellent tool for living a healthy and active lifestyle. Date: August 9, 2014 Time: …

Rodrigo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Rodrigo Gracie is one of the legendary members of the Gracie family. His father is Grandmaster Reylson Gracie and his grandfather is one of the founders of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie. When Rodrigo was 18 he moved to the United States from Brazil. He began teaching at his father’s academy in California. A few years later, he moved to New …

Alexandria, VA | BJJ & Muay Thai Event Results | April 19, 2014

IN HOUSE BJJ TOURNAMENT & MUAY THAI SMOKER We are so fortunate here at Capital MMA to be able to put on In House competitions. Each year we do two or three events, showcasing the hard work of athletes to both friends and families. These also act as scaffolding for larger competitions, or simply to keep the “ring rust” off …

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu | Chantilly South Riding Aldie | Virginia

The mixed martial arts revolution began with the pioneers of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu first developing a complete art of self-defense. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the most complete martial art on the planet; and is being learned by many people, from military service members to MMA fighters! Unfortunately, much of the original art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is being taught less, as many school …

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness Competitors In Action

It’s the busy season for Capital MMA & Elite Fitness competitors. #mma #bjj #crossfitopen #crossfitgames During the past several weeks we’ve seen members make the Leaderboard for the CrossFit Games, travel to California, Virginia Beach and Richmond, VA to fight in BJJ and Muay Thai competitions, and the MMA team began their weight cut for the Fight Night Challenge this …