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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
  • #126 Weight Loss in BJJ (Rebroadcast)
    Brazilian jiu-jitsu is so good at melting fat off people that I don’t know why there isn’t waiting lists to train. Honestly if you personally have not experienced weight loss from training BJJ, I’ll bet that you know someone who...
  • The BJJ Gi Dryer Hanger
    I don’t know exactly who this post is for. Probably not the larger audience of Brazilian jiu-jitsu family out there. But there is definitely a sub class of BJJ folks out there who are gi nerds and can talk all...
  • BJJ Poll: Why Do You Listen to the FightWorks Podcast?
    This time around we’re not using the traditional set up that we do every week for our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Poll. In fact, it may be a little unfair to call this a BJJ poll when it’s really more about our...
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