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Coverage of Iman's UWC Mixed Martial Arts fight against champion Kickboxer Felice Herrig has appeared in the several Washington DC/Northern Virginia area and national media outlets chronicling Iman's escape from an arranged marriage in Morocco, becoming homeless, saving lives as a Fairfax County Firefighter and becoming a pro MMA fighter. View some of the media coverage below.
One of CJJ's pro MMA fighters, Iman Achhal won her fight this weekend at UWC's Man "O" War in Fairfax VA. Iman defeated the heavily favored Felice Herrig via split decision. Iman neutralized the high caliber Muay Thai skills that earned Felice an 18-2 record in IKF Kickboxing competition. Winner of the Fight Girls reality show and World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) champion, Felice came into the fight trained by Robbie Lawler and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes' HIT squad. The commentators (and virtually everyone outside the CJJ family) expected Iman to lose, but she showed heart and determination in using her grappling skills to control Felice, score taking downs and win a split decision. Congrats to Iman on the victory.
Professional Muay Thai Fighter Keith Walsh visited both Capital Jiu-Jitsu locations in Loudoun County and Old Town Alexandria to teach free Muay Thai Kickboxing seminars. Everyone had a great time at the seminar learning some awesome technique from Keith. We look forward to having him back in the near future.
Capital Jiu-Jitsu will host our own in-house CrossFit Games in March. This is an opportunity for everyone at CJJ to participate in a fitness competition right here in Northern Virginia. Save a trip outside the Washington DC area and participate right here in NOVA with the CJJ family.
Dates: March 25th (Wed.), 26th (Thurs.), and 28th (Sat.)
Times:
-The WODs that are going on during the week will be during normal class times. Even those of you who don’t want to compete will do the same ones.
-Saturday’s WODs will happen at 9am (one hour earlier than opening time) and 12:30pm. Show up at noon to find out what the last workout will be as we roll the dice.
-Friday will serve as a make up day for those who missed a WOD and we will also have another WOD for those who don’t want to compete.
WODs:
-There are only two people who know the WODs and one of those people cannot remember due to over-consumption of Rum punch.
-All WODs will be timed and added up at the end - the person with the shortest amount of time wins.
Divisions:
-Two divisions - A and B.
-”A” division will be the men and women who can do the WODs Rx’ed - absolutely no scaling.
-”B” division will allow for scaling depending on the skill and strength of the participant. Suggested scaling will be written on the board.
Awards:
-We are looking into awarding winners from both divisions, male and female - possibly first and second place. Nothing has been finalized.
If you're planning to compete, please post here.
Capital Jiu-Jitsu's Northern Virginia CrossFit programs take place in both Old Town Alexandria and Loudoun Co. VA. CrossFit elite athlete training beats any gym or Health Club routine and will get you into the best shape of your life. Visit us today to find out what Elite Fitness Training is all about.
Capital Jiu-Jitsu will put on a free She'Safe Women's Self-Defense Seminar in Old Town Alexandria on March 2nd 2009 from 6.30 to 7.30 PM.
Today's headlines make it clear that attacks and assaults can happen to anyone, anywhere. We want to stop the statistics! That's why Capital Jiu-Jitsu is proud to present another She'Safe, a one-hour self-defense seminar specifically designed for women.
Attendees will leave with a resource page outlining the course material, a renewed sense of confidence and potentially life-saving knowledge.
Space is limited so call us at 703-346-8828 today!
Based in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Capital Jiu-Jitsu's She'Safe Women's Self-Defense program covers potentially life-saving techniques that enable a smaller, weaker person to fend off a larger attack through the use of leverage. Don't miss out on a chance to learn self-defense right here in Northern Virginia. Women from across the Washington DC area, from Reston, Chantilly, Herndon, Sterling, Prince Georges Co to Takoma Park, Northwest DC, Arlington and Springfield.
ADCC submission wrestling and Pride MMA champion Rodrigo Gracie will visit Capital Jiu-Jitsu on February 18th - 20th to teach Gi and No-Gi classes. Sign up in person at Capital Jiu-Jitsu Loudoun or Alexandria. Don't miss this chance to train with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Gracie family member.
Schedule of Classes:
ALEXANDRIA
Wednesday, February 18th
GI from 7:00 - 9:00pm
$60.00
LOUDOUN
Thursday, February 19th
NO-GI from 7:00 - 9:00pm
$60.00
LOUDOUN
Friday, February 20th
FIGHTERS & COACHES/INVITE ONLY beginning @ 7:00
$FREE$ (If you will be attending this class, please attend one of the scheduled classes as well. Rodrigo makes his living off of teaching seminars at academies like ours. Please support him.)
Rodrigo Teaching the Flying Triangle:
Join Capital Jiu-Jitsu, the Beltway's fastest growing Mixed Martial Arts and Elite Athlete Fitness Academy, in February and receive your first month of training for FREE. With a safe and fun Martial Arts Training Environment, professional attentive instructors, and programs in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, CrossFit, Kid's MMA, She'Safe Women's Self-Defense and Yoga, CJJ students travel to Loudoun County and Old Town Alexandria from all over NOVA: Arlington VA, Brambleton, Chantilly, Herndon, Burke, Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, Washington DC, Fairfax, South Riding, Sterling and Prince Georges. Stop in today for a free trial class that can get you in shape, teach you self-defense, build confidence, relieve stress and even prepare you for Mixed Martial Arts competition. Whether you want to train for fun or for the UFC, Capital Jiu-Jitsu can help you achieve your personal Martial Arts and Fitness goals in a workout that's light years beyond anything you'll find in a health club or traditional martial arts dojo.
