Jiu-Jitsu | What Does It Mean?

Jiu-Jitsu | What Does It Mean?

The Meaning of Jiu-Jitsu Did you ever stop to think about what Jiu-Jitsu means? The Japanese characters “Jiu-Jitsu” translates to “gentle art” (gentle should be interpreted as flexible or resilient). On the mat we apply this by using leverage over brute force in order to best an opponent. When an instructor asks a student to “relax”, this is what they …

The Capital Way | Online Resources E:3 | Schedule Changes & More

Attendance in our virtual class offerings is growing! However, as we manage this new instructional model we will be making frequent schedule changes. Remember to use the following steps: Check out the updated schedule below.  If you have the .pdf, you can click on the embedded hyperlinks.  If not, once it’s time to take class, click on one of these: …

The Capital Way | Online Resources E:2 | Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Elite Fitness

Capital MMA & Elite Fitness is now hosting virtual classes! As I write this there are currently five people attending the CrossFit class. Coach Angela—who recently competed in the American Open Series 1 at the Arnold Sports Festival—is right now working to correct form and provide ideas to scale movements. If you want to attend one of our online classes, …

The Capital Way | Online Resources E:1 | Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Elite Fitness

Initial Notes The Capital MMA & Elite Fitness family has been hard at work providing daily content to allow you to continue growing as a martial arts and fitness enthusiast. If you are following the CDC Guidelines for how to protect yourself from COVID-19, you understand that the best way to prevent the illness is to avoid being exposed to …

Mat Battlefield E:1 | Attacking From a Disadvantaged Position | Jiu-Jitsu Lessons

Can we use history to understand Jiu-Jitsu? Jay Ferrari, Founder and Head Instructor of the Takoma location of Capital MMA & Elite Fitness examines the intersection of great historical battles with Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, Jay explores the theme of knowing when to attack from an inferior position using an incident from the career of Julius Caesar.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Tournament at the Loudoun, VA Location | January 25th, 2020

Capital’s mission is to provide friendly, fun, and safe training facilities where every member’s training goals – whether for recreation or performance at the highest levels – are regarded equally. In order to support the competitive grapplers we offer frequent In House Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling tournaments. These competitions are less than a quarter of the cost of other …

Capital MMA Student Defends Store Manager From Knife Attack | Reports of Violence on the Rise

There has been an increase in the number of reports coming from Capital MMA & Elite Fitness members who have needed to use skills taught in our self-defense classes. Three of these reports are particularly troubling as the assailants had knives. In each case Capital’s practitioners gained control of the situation before police arrived. The most recent story took place …

Open Training Cleanup Instructional | The Capital Way

Capital has been on the cutting edge of Mixed Martial Arts and Elite Fitness training since 2001. We specialize in programs and facilities for the world’s most effective martial arts and fitness programs. We offer proven Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with the only black belts in the DMV under the original Ultimate Fighting Champion–Royce Gracie, authentic Muay Thai, results driven fitness classes, …