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Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Alexandria, Virginia
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $229/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule capitalmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (703) 346-8828
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.”
“Emailed ahead of time to ask about the drop-in policy/rate, and received a quick response inviting me in to take their 7am No-Gi class.”
“Emailed ahead of time to ask about the drop-in policy/rate, and received a quick response inviting me in to take their 7am No-Gi class.”
“Dropped in, and was welcomed by Darrell for their self-defense class.”
“I highly recommend Capital MMA to anyone interested in MMA, fitness, Jiu Jitsu, whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“The coach helped my girl with technique since she never done a Muay Thai class before.”
“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Capital MMA & Elite Fitness with my 3 boys, and I am thrilled to share our little story.”
“They offer variety of classes like Crossfit, Muay Thai, boxing, MMA and BJJ.”
What members say
“From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the top-notch facilities, welcoming atmosphere, and the professionalism of the trainer.”
“I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.”
“The coach helped my girl with technique since she never done a Muay Thai class before.”
“I continue to enjoy a healthy lifestyle of clean food, family time and an abundance of positive energy.”
“Finding Capital MMA changed my life.”
From the reviews
Weighing in at over 311 lbs and faced with numerous health issues such as degenerative arthritis, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and obesity, l decided to change my life and enroll in Gracie Jiu Jitsu at Capital MMA in April 2015.
The gym, the instructors, and the members are very welcoming, and accommodating for all fitness levels. Capital Crossfit members are from a wide range of skills and ages. The instructors are superb at providing coaching to all levels. It's like having your own personal trainer and fan club. Love this gym!
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Capital MMA & Elite Fitness with my 3 boys, and I am thrilled to share our little story. I have signed up for a family membership at a very reasonable $229 for all 4 of us, eager to get my kids to learn Jiu Jitsu and maybe other styles of MMA later.
I started training at Capital last September and I'll tell you that I have never been to a school that has a welcoming environment. The different programs and instruction that is available to everyone is amazing. You are not just treated as a member of the gym but as part of a family.
New to BJJ? Start at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Alexandria, VA
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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