Capital Jiu-Jitsu's Mike Snyder Fighting Muay Thai August 10th

July 23, 2008

Capital Jiu-Jitsu's Mike Snyder will fight John Nickle of One Spirit Martial Arts August 10th at the Combat Sports Tournament, part of the Washington DC Asian Festival. Don't miss this chance to see one of CJJ's fighters in action right here in the Northern Virginia area. Mike helps out with Kickboxing Classes in Old Town Alexandria/Arlington and is training extra hard for this fight.

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Lake Newport Square
11452 Baron Cameron Ave
Reston, VA 20194
Asian Festival DC

Rodrigo Gracie at Capital Jiu-Jitsu August 22nd - 23rd

ADCC Champion and MMA fighter Rodrigo Gracie will return to Northern Virginia to teach BJJ, Mixed Martial Arts and Kids on August 22nd and 23rd. Don't miss this chance to train with a life-long practitioner of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in NOVA. Pre-Register at either Capital Jiu-Jitsu location.

CJJ Loudoun County/Dulles, Friday August 22nd
Kids & Youth from 6:00pm - 7:00pm = $25
With Gi / Mixed Levels from 7:00pm - 9:00pm = $50

CJJ Old Town Alexandria, Saturday August 23rd
No Gi / Mixed Levels from 11:00am - 1:00pm = $50
MMA / Mixed Levels from 1:30pm – 3:30pm = $50

rodrigo gracie


Rodrigo Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at CJJ

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Swami Ramdev Yoga Camp Washington DC

July 08, 2008

Swami Ramdev, the wold renowned yoga guru who specializes in medical yoga, will teach a Tathaastu Yoga Camp July 23rd - 27th. Learn how yoga and meditation can help combat poor lifestyles decisions, including lack of exercise, poor nutrition, and addictions that pave the way for the epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Yoga Camp DC
When: July 23rd - 27th, 6.00am - 8.30am
Where: Dulles Expo and Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153

For more info, visit Yoga Camp DC.

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Capital Jiu-Jitsu Fighters Fight MMA August 23rd

July 02, 2008

CHAOS IN THE CAGE: August 23rd, 2008

Capital Jiu-JItsu fighters Iman Achhal, Roland Barringer and Sean Croushourn will fight mixed martial arts in Fredicksburg Virginia at Barbarian Fight Club's CHAOS IN THE CAGE.

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Barbarian Fight Club
540-455-7623

August 23rd, 2008

The doors open at 6:30pm and the fights start at 7:30pm.

Barbarian Fight Club Poster

Iman Achhal vs Shelley Carson
125lb FEMALE TITLE FIGHT & MAIN EVENT!!

At 170lbs, our own Roland Barringer vs Troy Major (0-0 from The Kennel in Fredricksburg, VA)

At 185lbs, our own Sean Croushorn vs Jermaine Lawrence (0-0 from The Kennel in Fredricksburg, VA)

Whether you train at CJJ Old Town Alexandria/Arlington or Loudoun County Dulles, make the short trip to see three of our MMA fighters compete locally in NOVA.

Join In July for 1 FREE MONTH

July 01, 2008

Thinking about starting up MMA training? Ready to begin a new fitness routine? Join Capital Jiu-Jitsu, Northern Virginia and Washington DC's premiere school of Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness, before August 1st and receive one free month of training. With locations in Loudoun County and Old Town Alexandria, Capital Jiu-Jitsu offers members the unique opportunity to "pay at one, play at two," allowing students to take advantage of two full-service martial arts and fitness academies at one, low price. With programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit, Yoga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, She'Safe Women's Self-Defense, CrossFit and Kid's Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Capital Jiu-Jitsu is bringing the benefits of Mixed Martial Arts and Athlete Conditioning to residents of Northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, Dulles, Sterling, Herndon, Manassas, Stoneridge, Arcola, Chantilly, Brambleton, South Riding and Vienna.

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2nd Annual CJJ Picnic July 20th

June 10, 2008

Don't miss the second annual Capital Jiu-Jitsu Picnic, taking place July 20th, 2008 at Burke Lake Park in Northern Virginia.

CJJ 2nd Annual Picnic

When: Sunday, July 20th from 11:00am - 5:00pm

Where: Burke Lake Park - Shelter B (Directions Below)

Who: Staff, Students, Friends and Family of CJJ

What: BYOCB and a Side Dish (C = Concealed)

RSVP: Sunday, July 13th (PM Cheryl Magagnotti)

Cost: Parking fees only - $8 per vehicle for NON Faifax County registered vehicles (carpooling highly recommended to avoid this cost)

Help: PM Cheryl to help set up, bring condiments, non-alcoholic beverages, plates, napkins, cups, plastic ware, etc....

Directions . . .

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CJJ Students Fighting Muay Thai June 28th

June 09, 2008

The DC Metro Showdown IV will feature Muay Thai fighters from throughout the Washington DC area, including three of CJJ's own. The event is taking place in Lansdowne, Virginia, not far from Capital Jiu-Jitsu's Loudoun County Martial Arts Academy. Don't miss the chance to support your CJJ teammates as they compete in their first Muay Thai Kickboxing fights.

Purchase tickets at Khunkao.com.

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CrossFit POSE Seminar in Loudoun County

June 02, 2008

Capital Jiu-Jitsu Loudoun County CrossFit POSE seminar has been canceled, but contact us if you're interested in future POSE seminars.

This seminar is for beginning and advanced runners alike. Participants will receive two days of
run instruction on the POSE Method and mechanics of running. Each individual will receive
feedback on their run technique via video analysis (before and after) during the seminar and six weeks of homework to be completed in the weeks following. During the seminar individuals will
be put through drills to transform and improve their running style to a more efficient and
effective method, while improving race times and decreasing the chance for injury. A portion of
the seminar will also be spent on injury prevention for runners and any other questions
participants may have. Each participant will receive a Tempo Trainer to aid in training. Only 18
spots are available so act fast to bring your running to the next level!

Clinic Information:
When: Seminar Canceled.
Where: Capital Jiu Jitsu/CrossFit Loudoun-Dulles 606, 23520 Overland Dr., Dulles, VA 20166;
(703) 651-5940.

Seminar Information
Pariticipants will receive video analysis, be critiqued individually on running style and will
receive homework to do for 6 weeks after the seminar to improve their running technique. Each
person will also receive a Tempo Trainer for cadence training and information on injury
prevention and much more.

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