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Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Takoma Park, Maryland
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule capitalmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 388-5020
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 AM, 12–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“I first joined Coach Jen's twice-weekly women's classes which was a great way to get started in a non-threatening supportive environment.”
“On top of this Jay Ferrari and company strive to make a family friendly environment where even the most die hard competitors can excel.”
“), classes with Coach Dave and Coach Jay, and also really enjoyed Coach Lamonte's bjj self-defense classes for their real-world application.”
Other martial arts here
“There's never been a better time to check this place out, and see what their Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai programs have to offer you.”
“Jen and Jay have built something truly special at Capital MMA Takoma — a culture that existed long before I walked through the door and will continue long after I’m gone.”
“There’s an incredible depth and diversity of talent here: judo, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense — you name it.”
“There’s an incredible depth and diversity of talent here: judo, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense — you name it.”
“There’s an incredible depth and diversity of talent here: judo, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense — you name it.”
What members say
“The head instructor - Nick - is one of the very best instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”
“However, Capital's welcoming approach to meeting everyone where they are, allowed me to enter the world of jiu-jitsu seamlessly.”
“The owners and instructors are all very knowledge but more importantly down to Earth people who have fostered a great environment for learning and training.”
“His curriculum teaches techniques then puts them in the context of constraint-based games - adopting the very best training methods from different lineages.”
“I now train 3-4x/week and feel that I get a lot of nourishment here: conditioning and training, cognitive stimulation from the game of jiu-jitsu, and a pleasant social environment.”
“On top of this Jay Ferrari and company strive to make a family friendly environment where even the most die hard competitors can excel.”
From the reviews
My 7 year old son has been training at Capital MMA/Takoma for the past year. Unlike other martial arts schools that seem impersonal and focused on making money, the folks at Capital are truly committed to building relationships with families and helping kids to grow as both young people and athletes.
Everything I have come to expect from Capital MMA and the Royce Gracie network! Stopped in to train while here on business. Staff and students were very welcoming and accomadating! If you're in the Takoma Park area, this is where you should train!!
Been with Capital MMA Takoma for some time now and although my attendance has been lackluster, when i do make it, I am always welcomed by a group of strong, motivated, and encouraging students and teachers/coaches who motivate me to push myself to the limit to improve (something I haven't received from other gyms) all…
I started training jiu-jitsu at Capital five years ago when I was 39 years old. This was my first attempt at anything remotely athletic. Needless to say I was apprehensive about stepping on the mat after watching Royce Gracie dominate the UFC.
Your first BJJ class at Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD
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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