our programs
Muay Thai
The Capital Muay Thai Kick Boxing Program, with its emphasis on cardio conditioning, is the ultimate martial arts course in the striking aspects of combat. Drawing heavily on the techniques of Muay Thai, as well as some Kickboxing and Boxing, students learn the most effective ways to use knees, punches, kicks and elbows against an attacker. At the same time, each class is an intense cardio, flexibility and fat-burning workout covering valuable self-defense striking skills from standing and in a clinch.
Everyone, from women looking for a self-defense workout to aspiring mixed martial arts ("MMA") fighters, can benefit from Capital Muay Thai classes, the safest, most fun and most practical striking classes in Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, Washington DC metro, Alexandria, Falls Church and Arlington. Our relationship with Fairtex, the professionalism of our staff and our welcoming environment makes Capital Jiu-Jitsu the perfect place to train Muay Thai. If you're serious about learning a striking art that works from the best instructors while getting in shape, the Capital Jiu-Jitsu Muay Thai Kickboxing program is for you.
Matt coaches as students drill combinations.
What is Muay Thai
Muay Thai (translated as "Thai Boxing") originated hundreds of years ago in southeast Asia. Commonly referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs," Muay Thai practitioners rely on the hands, shins, elbows and knees to strike an opponent. Thus, an experienced Thai Boxer can attack with eight points of contact, thus distinguishing Muay Thai from other styles of martial arts — such as Karate, Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Boxing — that rely primarily on two points (fists) or 4 points (fists and feet). Muay Thai is further distinguished from other striking martial arts in its extensive use of the clinch, allowing Thai fighters to use stand-up grappling to compliment their strikes. Because of its effectiveness, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters typically favor Muay Thai over other striking-oriented martial arts, such as Tae Kwan Do, Karate and Kung Fu. Muay Thai is simply the best, no-nonsense striking martial art around.
Matt spars with a student during Muay Thai class.
Fairtex Muay Thai
Fairtex is the world's leading Muay Thai training facility and is the preferred Muay Thai academy of top mixed martial arts competitors. Having created over 30 Muay Thai champions, Fairtex is known for exceptional training and high-end equipment. Thanks to the Ground Game Fight Line, Capital Jiu-Jitsu is proud to host regular seminars with Fairtex trainers Ganyao “Dr. Knee” and Jongsanan “the Wooden Man” in Alexandria, bringing these legendary fighters to residents of Arlington, Falls Church and the Washington DC metro area. We are also an authorized distributor of Fairtex combat sports equipment, and our Muay Thai classes feature only Fairtex equipment, the hottest brand in combat sports.
Ganyao has coached numerous UFC fighters and was selected as kickboxing coach on season 1 of the Ultimate Fighter Television show. With over 30 years of Muay Thai experience, Ganyao has guided dozens of MMA and Muay Thai fighters to championships. He is known for his merciless drive, wicked sense of humor and deadly passion for Muay Thai.
Jongsanan became a well-paid national hero in Thailand through his successful fighting career in Lumphini Stadium. His powerful knees and exceptional stability earned him the name “Wooden Man.” With over 100 professional Muay Thai fights and unparalleled technical mastery of the art, Jongsanan is one of Thailand's best teachers and trainers.
Fairtex instructors Jongsanan and Ganyao.