Capital Jiu-Jitsu Holiday Gift Certificates
What do Jiu-Jitsu guys and gals want for Christmas? More martial arts training at their home schools! Capital Jiu-Jitsu is now offering holiday gift certificates in the school store in Alexandria.
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November 27, 2006
Capital Jiu-Jitsu Anti-Bacterial Tees
Capital Jiu-Jitsu Anti Bacterial, Moisture-Wicking tees have a arrived at the Alexandria School Store. These shirts are made for grappling, but are also look great for clubbin' in DC or site-seeing in Arlington. We also have large and small patches with our new logo!
The shirts are made specifically for Grappling: the moisture wicking tee puts all "normal" tees to shame. Quick-Dry/ Anti-Bacterial/ Anti-fungal/ Anti-Mildew/ Anti-Stain.
This t-shirt wicks moisture away from your body to keep you cool. The material dries super fast and is ANTI-BACTERIAL, ANTI-FUNGAL, ANTI-MILDEW and STAIN RESISTANT. But feels just like a regular t-shirt! The logo is sublimated and won't crack, peel, or stick.
$25 for 1
$35 for an anti-bacterial tee and a black CJJ tee
November 16, 2006
Capital Jiu-JItsu Makes Another Donation to the DC Rape Crisis Center
On August 24th Capital Jiu-Jitsu™ held the first SheSafe™ Women’s Self-Defense Seminar to educate women in marital arts and raise money for the DC Rape Crisis Center. On November 16th, the school hosted our second seminar, raising a 2006 total of $360 for the DC Rape Crisis Center! Capital Jiu-Jitsu™ is committed to holding 4 SheSafe™ Women’s Self-Defense Seminars every calendar year! Each seminar follows a SEPERATE curriculum, and curriculum resources pages are always provided.
Our efforts aim to increase awareness of Self-Defense and bring attention to the services offered by the DC Rape Crisis Center. Capital Jiu-Jitsu proudly made a total of $360.00 in contributions to the DC Rape Crisis Center through the Network For Good. Capital Jiu-Jitsu strives to be first among martial arts schools and Jiu-Jitsu schools in the area of women's self-defense. Women from Arlington, Alexandria and the greater Washington DC area take advantage of our regular Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing classes, as well as our quarterly She'Safe Women's Self-Defense Seminars. Jiu-Jitsu is by far the single best marital art for women, focusing on the grappling aspect of a fight, which is the range of combat where sexual assaults occur. We teach women to use leverage and technique to overcome bigger, stronger adversaries.
For more information on the Center, DC Rape Crisis Center Website
November 15, 2006
Royce Gracie vs. Akebono
Check out video Royce's fight with Akebono in K-1. Royce, at 180lbs, submitted the 484lb Sumo wrestler in less than 3 minutes. Capital Jiu-Jitsu in Alexandria is the only Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network and Muay Thai martial arts school serving the greater Washington DC area, including Arlington, Fairfax and Prince Georges. At Capital, students learn the most effective martial arts around in a clean, organized and professional environment. Could Royce have done this to Akebono with the skill sets he would've aquired at Karate, Tae Kwon Do or other traditional martials arts schools?
November 14, 2006
Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament on December 2nd
The Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, 2006. Adult and Children's divisions are open ONLY to current members of Capital Jiu-Jitsu. Preregistration forms are available; sign up now and compete. For detailed info click here or see the extended entry.
This time we're having 3 kids' divisions and 7 adults' divisions, as well as a superfight between verteran Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts competitor Lamonte "Big Monte" Tyler and Capital Jiu-Jitsu's own Michael "Big Mike" Sanders. As the nicknames make clear, these are two big boys from middle Virginia and Washington DC, respectively. Both are experienced martial artists and their match will be fun to watch.
The tournament will be small and you'll be among friends, so it will be a fun way to spend a Saturday doing Jiu-Jitsu in Alexandria getting your feet wet in competition.
Complete Rules and Info
Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
Registration Fee: $30
Weigh-ins 1.15pm
Kids 1.30 pm
Adults, 3-Stripe White Belts and Below, 2.15pm
Adults, 4-Stripe White Belts and Above, 3.00pm
Superfight
Michael "Big Mike" Sanders vs. Lamonte "Big Monte" Tyler
Kids' Divisions
Kids are divided by age group. Changes may be made on the day of the tournament to ensure even numbers of competitors are in each bracket.
5 – 6 years old
7 – 8 years old
9 and up
Adults' Divisions
Adults are divided by rank and weight with the exception of the Absolute Division which is open to all competitors, regardless of size or rank. There will be three weight divisions for each rank, and the cut-off for each division will be determined after the weigh-ins to ensure competitors will be equally distributed in each bracket. Remember, competitors weigh-in wearing a gi.
3-Stripe White Belts and Below (divided into three weight categories)
4-Stripe White Belts and Above (divided into three weight categories)
Absolute (open to all ranks and weights)
Rules
Time Limit
Adults: 30 minutes
Kids: 4 minutes
Matches will end with a tap out, when 12 points are accumulated or by referee disqualification. If the score is even after the time limit elapses, sudden death will apply (first points wins).
Points
Mount – 4 points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds.
Back Mount – 4 points
Both knees and feet must be on the ground for 3 seconds, or both feet must be hooking inside the legs for 3 seconds.
Sweep from the Guard – 2 points
Must have control of the top position for 3 seconds.
Guard Pass – 3 points
Must have control of a dominate position for 3 seconds.
Stalling – 1 point
The stalling competitor forfeits 1 point.
Take Down – 1 point
Stalling
If a competitor is in the cross mount position and stops attacking for more than 30 seconds, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point, and must choose to either pass or defend the guard.
If a compeitor is in the mount or the back mount and stops attacking for more than 30 seconds, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point, and must choose to either pass or defend the guard.
If a competitor is inside the guard and backs away to flee from the match and does not attempt to pass the guard, the referee may give up to two warnings for stalling. After the second warning, the competitor will forfeit 1 point.
Coin Toss
If the competitors are standing and neither of them is taking the initiative to go the ground, the referee may choose to flip a coin and the winner of the toss will choose to defend or attack from the guard.
Leg Locks
Straight Achilles locks are permitted. Straight knee locks (i.e. kneebars) are only permitted in the Four-Stripe White Belts and Above Division. Twisting ankle locks – such as, but not limited to, toe holds and heel hooks – are illegal for all levels. Knee compression locks are illegal for all levels.
Illegal Techniques
No strikes, biting, eye gouging (including chin to eye), head butting, small joint manipulation, hair pulling or ear pulling.
Slamming is not permitted and is grounds for disqulification.
Neck Cranks
Neck Cranks are only allowed in the 4-stripe white belt and up division.
Screaming
If caught in a joint lock and a competitor screams, he or she forfeits the match.
Immediate Disqualification
The referee(s) has discretion to disqualify a competitor in extreme circumstances, which include, deliberate bending of the fingers or toes, hair pulling, striking, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, or groin shots, any attempt to avoid combat by going out of the mat or excessive stalling, and disrespect toward a referee. This is only a partial list; arguing with referees and unsportsmanlike behavior from competitors or spectators will not be tolerated.
Attire/Hygiene
All competitors must weigh in with a traditional weave fabric gi only (single, double or gold weave). Torn gis are not allowed.
No t-shirts are allowed under the gi, except for females. Rash guards under the gi are allowed, but must be tight fitting.
Fingernails and toeanails must be clipped, long hair must be tied back and gis must be freshly laundered.
She'Safe Women's Defense Seminar November 16th
The next She'Safe Women's Defense Seminar will take place at Capital Jiu-JItsu on Thursday, November 16th from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Click here for complete details.
The last She'Safe seminar was a great success, and it's already time to expand on those techniques and have fun doing it. Jiu-Jitsu is, without a doubt, the single most effective martial art, especially for women. The women-only She'Safe seminars give interested women the opportunity to get their feet wet in the art and learn some life-saving self-defense skills in a comfortable, unitimidating training environment.
Michael Enright Teaches at Capital
Michael Enright made the trip from his C2 Academy in Manassas tonight to teach Jiu-JItsu classes in Alexandria at Capital Jiu-Jitsu headquarters. Mike taught the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu/Street Self-Defense for White Belts class and the Advanced No-Gi class. His instruction was excellent (as always) and everyone had a great time during the class. Click here to see all the pictures on flickr.
November 06, 2006
Thanks to Rodrigo Gracie
Rodrigo Gracie visited Capital Jiu-Jitsu on November 11th and 12th, teaching classes for children and adults, covering no gi, Mixed Martial Arts (mma) and Jiu-Jitsu. Everyone had a great time and Rodrigo shared some amazing techniques and insights. After Saturday's training, the team headed through Arlington for dinner in Washington DC. Thanks Rodrigo. For photos, see the Capital Flickr Page, and watch Rodrigo Gracie teaching a sweep on youtube.
November 01, 2006
Rodrigo Gracie November 11th &12th
Rodrigo Gracie returns to Capital Jiu-Jitsu for our final Gracie seminar of 2006. Rodrigo will be teaching Gi, MMA and Kids' classes. Don't miss this chance to train with an ADCC and Pride Fighting champion. People from around Washington, Arlington and Alexandria attend and many travel even greater distances to train with Rodrigo. View the detailed schedule.
Rodrigo Gracie was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to a Jiu-Jitsu master Reylson Gracie. His grandfather Carlos Gracie along with his uncle Helio Gracie are the founders of
what today is know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As member of the legendary Gracie family
its no surprise that Rodrigo was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu from early age.
Rodrigo received his black belt from his father Reylson Gracie at the age of 19.
Shortly after Rodrigo moved to California to teach Jiu-Jitsu. He found his way to
New York city, were he was training with his cousin Renzo Gracie. The demand for
Jiu-Jitsu was high so Rodrigo took advantage of the opportunity and opened his own
academy in New York City.
Eight years have passed and Rodrigo has decided to move on. Looking for new challenges and opportunities Rodrigo, his wife Laura and kids Joe and Erica moved to Los Angeles California where they were welcomed by Rodrigo's cousin Royce Gracie. Rodrigo and Royce have started to train together as well as spend a lot of time as a family. Currently Rodrigo teaches in Torrance, CA. as well as travels conducting seminars all all of Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Networks.
Rodrigo's destiny was predetermined from birth. He was born into to a fighting dynasty. For over 75 years the Gracie family has been in the forefront of the fighting world. When Rodrigo's time came he was ready.
Rodrigo made his Mixed Martial Arts debut in a small promotion called VATV 10 - Vengeance at the Vanderbilt with a submission win over Kyle DeMello. Due to injuries that may have ended Rodrigo's carrier he was under the radar for the next two years.
On February 24, 2002 Rodrigo made his return to Mixed Martial Arts by taking out Japanese Doijiro Matsui at Pride 19 Bad Blood in Tokyo, Japan in front of 50,000 spectators. Yuki Sasaki fell victim to Rodrigo at the Pride 24 Cold Fury 3 held in Tokyo, Japan on December 23, 2002.
At the inaugural Pride Bushido Show held in Tokyo, Japan on October 5, 2003,
Rodrigo faced another Japanese star Daiju Takase. Once again the young Gracie came out victorious. Pride Bushido Volume 2 was no exception as Rodrigo defeated the very tough Hayato Sakurai on February 15, 2004.
They say how will one know the sweet taste of victory if they have never suffered defeat.
On November 20, 2004 Rodrigo Gracie faced former UFC Welterweight Champion BJ. Penn in the main event in the K-1/Rumble On the Rock co-promotion held in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii. After 3 round of fighting BJ Penn was declared the victor by unanimous decision.
Champion is defined as - One who fights; a warrior. And champions never gives up. Rodrigo felt like he needed a change. He moved his family to Torrance, California. There with the help of his cousin Royce Gracie, Rodrigo entered a new chapter in his life and carrier. He started training with Royce and Nono as well as his long time friend Renzo Gracie Black Belt Shawn Williams and personal training Travis Gordon.
With his new team in place, new contract with K-1 and new life is sunny California, Rodrigo was ready for his next fight. He did not have to wait long as Rodrigo soon faced Kiuma Kunioku fighter with the wealth of experience and formidable record to back it up. Kunioku is #9 rated Middleweight by the Japanese Pancrase Association and a former Pancrase Middleweight and Welterweight Champion.
On July 6, 2005 at the K-1/Hero's event, Rodrigo faced Kiuma Kunioku. After 2 rounds of total domination Rodrigo Gracie was declared a winner by unanimous decision.
Before entering the world of professional fighting, Rodrigo competed in many Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling Tournaments winning most of them. Some of Rodrigo's tournament accomplishments include:
* 1998 1st Place Winner - Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Wrestling
Championships (ADCC) defeating the likes of Carlos Newton, Genki Sudo
and Karim Barklaev
* 4 Time North American Grappling Association Champion