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         <title>CJJ Muay Thai Fighters Compete on June 6th</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Capital Jiu-Jitsu fighters Scott Brain and Ray Soto will compete in the June 6th Modern Day Warrior Kickboxing event in Plymouth, PA.  Click <a href="http://www.fullcontactkickboxing.com/">here</a> for more details.  </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Copa Nova Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament This Weekend</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This Saturday in Ashburn, VA, another Copa Nova Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling tournament will take place with several members of Capital Jiu-Jitsu participating.  It's not too late to <a href="http://copanovabjj.com/">Pre-Register</a> for this local, Northern Virginia event.  </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Artur Kyshenko Seminar July 31st and August 1st</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Professional Ukranian welterweight Thai Boxer Artur Kyshenko will be at CJJ July 31st & August 1st!  This is a great opportunity to train with a K-1 and IFMA veteran right here in Northern Virginia.   </p>

<p>Read Artur's wikipedia page <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artur_Kyshenko">here</a>.   </p>

<p>Artur will be doing a two hour Advanced class on Friday, July 31st, at our ALEXANDRIA facility and a two hour Fundamentals class on Saturday, August 1st, at our LOUDOUN facility. </p>

<p>Here are the details of the seminar: </p>

<p><u>ALEXANDRIA</u> <br />
Friday, July 31st <br />
Advanced from 7:00 - 9:00pm <br />
$60.00 </p>

<p><u>LOUDOUN</u>   <br />
Saturday, August 1st <br />
Fundamentals from 12:00 - 2:00pm <br />
$60.00 </p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 13:49:38 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>FREE Muay Thai Seminars in May</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sean Douglas from Tiger Pitt Muay Thai and MMA will be teaching three classes at Capital Jiu-Jitsu, THIS WEEK!  Read Sean's bio <a href="http://www.tigerpitt.com/tiger_pitt_trainers.html">here</a>.  </p>

<p>ADVANCED TRAINING: Friday @ 7:30pm in Alexandria <br />
FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING: Saturday @ 12:30pm in Loudoun <br />
COACHES TRAINING: Monday @ 8:00pm in Loudoun </p>

<p>Then our head visiting Muay Thai instructor Keith Walsh will be with us at the end of the month (May 29 & 30) for two days of instructor and fighter training: </p>

<p>INSTRUCTORS/FIGHTERS: Friday @ 7:30pm in Alexandria <br />
INSTRUCTORS/FIGHTERS: Saturday @ 1:30pm in Loudoun</p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 13:41:28 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Join in May For One FREE Month</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ready to get fit for the summer but don't want to join a typical Northern Virginia Health Club?  Curious about Mixed Martial Arts training?  Looking for a new sport where you'll meet great people, have fun and shed some extra pounds?  Is it time to begin learning some self-defense?  Join any of Capital Jiu-Jitsu's locations in Old Town Alexandria/Arlington, Loudoun County/Sterling or Northwest DC/Takoma Park and receive your first month of Mixed Martial Arts and Elite Fitness Training for free.  With programs in Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, She'Safe Women's Self-Defense, Yoga and Kid's MMA, Capital Jiu-Jitsu offers a complete training experience for Northern Virginia and Washington DC residents.  Our martial arts schools are accessible form Arlington VA, Sterling, Chantilly, Herndon, Falls Church, Springfield, Fairfax, Stoneridge, Alexandria, Shirlington and everywhere in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC area.  </p>

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         <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 16:47:14 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament Review</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Capital Jiu-Jitsu's first In-House Tournament for 2009 took place April 18th in Loudoun County/Dulles.  </p>

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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:31:13 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Join Capital Jiu-Jitsu in April for 1 FREE MONTH</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ready to begin your MMA training?  Looking for a fun way to get in shape for the summer?  Curious about the world's most effective martial arts?  Join Northern Virginia's premiere schools of Mixed Martial Arts and Elite Fitness in April and receive your first month of training for free.  Residents of Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Chantilly, Ashburn, Oakton, Centreville, Herndon, Burke, Springfield, Lorton, Great Falls, Stoneridge, Arcola, Reston, Annandale Washington DC and Southern Maryland are taking advantage of Capital Jiu-Jitsu's programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, CrossFit, She'Safe Women's Self-Defense, Yoga, and Kid's MMA.  Don't miss out on the change to learn self-defense, get in shape and experience the fun of elite fitness and martial arts training.  </p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:51:35 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Results: CrossFit Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Games</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The first ever CrossFit Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Games took place March 25th-28th at CJJ Loudoun County in Sterling Virginia.  Competitors completed three WOD's for the event.  If you missed out on the in-house games this time, don't worry: CJJ is making these a regular, bi-annual event.  </p>

<p>Results:<br />
<u>Men</u><br />
1. Pete Sheeran<br />
2. Adam Murphy<br />
3. Nick Owen</p>

<p><u>Women</u><br />
1. Kari Utz<br />
2. Lindsey Ortega<br />
3. Andrea Snapkoski</p>

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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:45:55 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Chad Malone Wins in 20 Seconds</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>CJJ's Chad Malone won his 2nd Mixed Martial Arts fight in less than a minute via TKO.  Fighting for Valhalla on March 28th in Sterling Virginia, Chad quickly took his opponent down and began landing strikes until the fight was stopped only a few seconds into the first round.  Congrats to Chad on an awesome performance fighting inside the cage.  </p>

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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:41:08 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Kari Utz Nutrition Seminar in Loudoun, 4/18</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Kari Utz will doing a Nutrition Seminar be at CJJ LOUDOUN on April 18th!! </p>

<p>The seminar will cost $15 and will last from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Following the seminar will be body fat testing! Get ready to be pinched, squeezed and otherwise violated to test that fat percentage.</p>

<p>Please sign up today at either front desk! <br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Valhalla Collision March 25th in Sterling</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>CJJ's Chad Malone will fight MMA in Sterling on March 25th in <a href="http://www.valhallafights.com/">Valhalla Collision</a>.  </p>

<p>The Dulles Sportsplex <br />
21610 Atlantic Blvd <br />
Sterling, Virginia 20166 </p>

<p>SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009 <br />
Doors Open at 6:00PM <br />
Fights Begin at 7:00PM </p>

<p>General Admission $15.00 <br />
Tickets on sale at the door the day of the event!! $25.00 CASH ONLY! </p>

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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:42:32 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Royce Gracie Seminars May 16-17</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>ROYCE GRACIE will be at CJJ May 16th & 17th! </p>

<p>Royce will be doing a one hour Kid's MMA class on Saturday, May 16th, at our Loudoun facility, followed by a two hour GI class. </p>

<p>Royce will then be doing a two hour NO-GI class on Sunday, May 17th, at our ALEXANDRIA facility. </p>

<p>Here are the details of the seminar: </p>

<p><u>LOUDOUN</u> <br />
Saturday, May 16th <br />
Kid's MMA from 10:00 - 11:00am <br />
$30.00 </p>

<p><u>LOUDOUN</u> <br />
Saturday, May 16th <br />
GI from 12:00 - 2:00pm <br />
$60.00 </p>

<p><u>ALEXANDRIA</u> <br />
Sunday, May 17th <br />
NO-GI from 12:00 - 2:00pm <br />
$60.00 </p>

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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament 4/18/09</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>CJJ's next in-house tournament will take place on April 18th in Loudoun County.   </p>

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<p><u>Quick Notes</u><br />
<i> <br />
When: April 18th, 2009 <br />
Time: Tournament begins at 12:00pm <br />
Who: Any member of Capital Jiu-Jitsu! Kid's, Women, Men! <br />
After: Food and beverages at local restaurant! <br />
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<p>The Capital Jiu-Jitsu In-House Tournament is scheduled for April 18th 2009! This will be an Kids and adults Gi Tournament (our No-Gi Tournament is scheduled for this summer), and divisions are open ONLY to current members of Capital Jiu-Jitsu. </p>

<p>Registration Fee: $10 <br />
Weigh-ins & Registration: 11:30pm <br />
Fights Begin: 12:00pm </p>

<p>Divisions: <br />
Adults are divided by weight with the exception of the Absolute Division which is open to all competitors, regardless of size. There will be white, blue, and purple divisions. No different age brackets. There will be three weight divisions, and the cut-off for each division will be determined after the weigh-ins to ensure competitors will be equally distributed in each bracket. </p>

<p>There will also be a women's Absolute Division (no weight brackets) if more than two women show up to compete. If only one or two women show up then they will be placed into what will become co-ed brackts. </p>

<p>Kids will be divided by weight. </p>

<p>Rules: <br />
Time Limit: 5 Minutes Per Match </p>

<p>Gi Scoring System: Takedown to Guard or Half Guard - 2 points; Takedown to Side Mount - 3 Points; Sweep (with legs) - 2 points; Pass opponents guard - 3 points; Mounted position - 4 points; Back Mount with Hooks in - 4 points; Knee on Belly - 3 Points. </p>

<p>NOTE: To gain points for position, the competitor must show clear control for 3 seconds. Knee Bars, Heel Hooks, Twisting Leg Locks, and Neck Cranks are ILLEGAL. No slamming at all. This means the only leg attacks allowed are straight ankle locks.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:07:53 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Capital Jiu-Jitsu Takoma Park Maryland NW DC Now Open</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Capital Jiu-Jitsu is officially a "pay at one, play at three" school of MMA and elite fitness: CJJ's Takoma Park MD location in the heart of Northwest Washington DC is now open for training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, allowing members to pay a single rate and choose from three different academy locations around the Beltway.  Located inside <a href="http://www.rodamovements.com/">Roda Brazilian and Latino Movements</a>, CJJ Takoma Park is headed up by purple belt Jay Ferrari.   </p>

<p>Opening day at C3 saw over 20 people on the mat, with many of CJJ's blue and purple belts making the trip to Northwest DC.  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracieva/sets/72157614919695073/">See the photos.</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracieva/3339004019/" title="Open Training by capitaljiujitsu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3339004019_1123b5a9e8_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Open Training" /></a></p>

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         <title>Rodrigo Gracie Seminar Review</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>ADCC Submission Wrestling champion and MMA competitor Rodrigo Gracie made another trip to CJJ Loudoun and Alexandria last weekend to teach both gi and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu.  Rodrigo generously planned his visit to coincide with Iman's UWC fight and even taught a free Mixed Martial Arts class for CJJ's fighters.  </p>

<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracieva/3310424398/" title="No Gi Class by capitaljiujitsu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3310424398_c26d88dfc7_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="No Gi Class" /></a></p>

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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gracieva/sets/72157614356875239/">See all the photos</a>.  </p>]]></description>
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