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The first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington DC area and the ONLY one that offers 4 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Academy News
4/28/2008 - USA Boxing in Mechanicsville - Western Boxing classes M-W-F 5:30 - 7:30
Billy Sahnow and John Jarvis just joined the Mecha...

4/21/2008 - 4 Times K1 World Champion ERNESTO HOOST is coming to Washington DC
He will be teaching seminars Friday 20th of June 7...

4/19/2008 - May 9 and May 11, 2008 Kenny Florian teaching at the Yamasaki Academy
One of the UFC's top contenders for the lightweigh...

4/8/2008 - NEW Capoeira Classes in DC! See schedule for more information.
We also have a capoeira class in DC! Just Saturday...

4/1/2008 - More Pan American medalists
Curtis Schaeffer (Whitebelt/Silver); Christopher T...

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu or "the gentle art" originated in Japan was brought to Brazil in the early 1900 by Mitsuyo Maeda. One of his students, named Carlos Gracie, quickly modified the classical Jiu-Jitsu techniques to meet the needs of real, "no rules" streetfighting.

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Kids Program
The Kids' Program was born in 1999. We not only teach the basic character-building traits like discipline, respect and confidence; but we also teach real self defense skills. We promote non-violent resolutions to conflict.

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Thai Boxing
Muay Thai, or commonly known as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand. Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed and superb cardiovascular endurance in a safe setting, thanks to the use of sophisticated training methods.
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