Capital MMA & Elite Fitness | Takoma Park, MD

Jan 2026

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.

Nick, in particular, has had a tremendous impact on my growth, pushing me to sharpen my technique and raise my level every time I train.

What really stands out is the community. Every round is a tough round, in the best possible way — and we have fun doing it. There’s an incredible depth and diversity of talent here: judo, BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, self-defense — you name it. The coaches and training partners are constantly invested in making...read full review

Oct 2025

Fantastic facility, instructors, and students. The head instructor - Nick - is one of the very best instructors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. He’s an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable seasoned competition black belt with a wrestling pedigree. His curriculum teaches techniques then puts them in the context of constraint-based games - adopting the very best training methods from different lineages. He’s also one of the most professional and courteous people I’ve ever known in both personal and work domains. The owners - Jen & Jay - are accomplished seasoned black-belt competitors and instructors. They have created a very warm and...read full review

Jun 2025

Transitioning to the West Coast and I needed a place to train BJJ for the week. Instructors were friendly, knowledgeable, and a joy to learn from. The people were great and friendly too. Would 100% train here as a main gym if I were staying in the area. The facility was clean and spacious, too. Cannot recommend enough!