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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Japanese Jiu-Jitsu was introduced to the Gracie family in Brazil around 1914 by Mitsuyo Maeda, who was also known as Conde Koma. Maeda was a champion of Jiu-Jitsu and a direct student of Judo founder... More »

Judo

Judo meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. One of its most prominent features is where the object... More»

Performance Training

SAPT (Student Athlete Performance Training) is a comprehensive training company which focuses on improving athletic and intellectual success in youth, amateur, and professional athletes. More»

What is FightWorks?

FightWorks is a martial arts school offering training and instruction in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Official Relson Gracie Academy), Mixed Martial Arts, Judo, Yoga, and PattonFit, serving Northern Virginia and the DC area. Whether you want to learn some ground skills, kicks and punches, or even compete in the Octagon, this is the school for you. Our classes are for those who want to meet some new friends, get in great shape, and learn some fantastic skills. We have male and female students both big and small. Some students want to compete and some do not, but we all learn a lot and have a great time doing it!

The FightWorks Podcast

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling Internet Radio
  • The Mind Coach: The UK’s Eamonn Madden
    by Seymour Yang For most BJJ students, preparing for a tournament usually involves a lot more mat time, more conditioning, drilling and generally more physical effort. But for a growing number of competitors, not just in BJJ but also in many...
  • #201 Chris Moriarty and Balance in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    Chris Moriarty Chris Moriarty is an Alliance black belt under Romero “Jacare” Cavalcanti. As a brown belt, Moriarty won the heavyweight division of International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s World Championship two consecutive years, as well as the Pan-Ams. With such a fearsome...
  • BJJ Poll: How Flexible Are You?
    How Flexible Are You? Many assume flexibility is increased when you practice martial arts. I mean, don’t all martial arts people sit down in those machines that crank your legs wider and wider so you can kick better? (I kid.) Flexibility in...
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