We Moved!

Good News and Bad news. The Bad news first: The Gym we rented space from was sold and will be turned into a hipster bar. The Good News is that we found a new space nearby. We moved to Hard Training Club at 1726 Kalorama Road in Adams Morgan.

Classes will Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 10pm. Monthly fee will include a membership to Hard Training Club Gym. See you all at the new space!

Class Scedule on Labor Day

Since most people have the day off on Monday, Labor Day, September 9, 2009, we will be having class at 10am instead of the usual time. Classes resume the normal schedule the following day.

T-Shirts , Promotion

UFC Fight:
Check your yahoo group email to find out where we will be meeting for the next UFC fight (probably Public Bar in Dupont, since it's convenient for everyone, but check your email before the fight to be sure).

School T shirts:
The new T-shirts are in. They are red with white logo and lettering. There are only a few left in Large or XL, so if you want one, see J. They are $20.

Promotion:
After winning two gold medals at Copa Nova, (for a total of five gold medals in the last two tournaments) Joaquin was promoted to Blue Belt. Congratulations! Now he can start terrorizing some higher belts at the upcoming tournaments.

Tournament Results, US Grappling Submission Only iV

The results: 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze. It was great seeing everybody out there competing at this well run tournament. Work schedules and injuries prevented some people from competing, but others were eager to try out this unique no-time limit tournament. Wins are by submission only, no matter how long they take.

Men's No-Gi Divisions
Advanced 205 and up
3 Hi-Woon Kang

Intermediate 150-159.9
1st Joaquin Azero

Beginner up to 139.9
2nd Benjamin Saunders

Novice Absolute 150-169.9
3rd Jordan Davenport



Men's Gi Divisions
Men's Blue Belt 160-169.9
3rd Tom Mooney -

Men's Blue Belt 205-219.9
2nd Hi-Woon Kang -

Men's White Belt 159-159.9
1st Joaquin Azero -

30+ Gi Divisions
30+ White Belt Up to 159.9
1st Joaquin Azero

UFC 100

It was great seeing everyone out at Public Bar for UFC 100. This was a new venue for everyone, but the consensus is that it's a great place for UFC fights. Plenty of TVs, booths and booze, and the location in Dupont Circle seemed convenient for everyone.

Just a reminder that if any of you are planning on going to the next couple of tournaments, (the Submission Only tournament this saturday/sunday or the Copa Nova tournament), either as a competitor, or just for moral support, let us know in class so that we can figure out the carpooling situation. Good luck!

Copa Nova May 2009 Results

Although none of our adults competed at this event, we did have a couple of kids competing, with James and Tom driving down to corner for them. Despite his eye surgery, Tom made the trip down and will be well enough to start training again this week. Congrats to Rael and Dean for an outstanding effort!

Advanced Children No Gi
69 lbs.
2nd Place Rael Griffin

Advanced Teen No Gi
169 lbs.
2nd Place Dean Szollory

A Picture is worth 1000 words

Since you probably don't like reading blogs without pictures, here's a shot of the jiu jitsu club from Capitol Combat Sports at US Grappling's Dominion Grappling Championship.

It's  impossible for you to train at a small club like ours without developing a strong sense of camaraderie with your training partners.  If you're not sure if you want to compete or not, going to the tournament is a great way for you to support your gym friends and see what the competition is like at tournaments.   When you see your training partners competing and winning, it will take away any concerns you have about whether your ready or not to test your skills against people from other schools.  And you may just walk home with some medals to show your wife or girlfriend.  Or both, if you're lucky. 

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If you want to make an appointment to see the school or take a free class, drop us a line at info@capitolcombatsports.com