Capitol Martial Arts Academy

To every Mom who has shown up tired, overwhelmed but still give it their best - we honor you! Your sacrifices and warmth make the world a better place. Happy Mother’s Day!

Good afternoon CMAA Community. We have updated your APP retail section with new colorways (PINK | RED | GREY | OLIVE *Adult ONLY*) shirts for the Spring / Summer! Also, all black shortsleeve BJJ Rashguards has been uploaded. Preorder ENDS Friday, May 8 at 11:59pm. Order now before it's too late!

Say hello to Visenya. She is our featured Student of the Month at Capitol Martial Arts Academy. We love having her on the mats!

Age: 6
Rank: Gold Belt
Training for 1.5 years and started in the (4-5yo) Lil' Ninjas Program
Currently in Kindergarten

What got you into martial arts?
“My parents wanted me to learn how to speak up for myself and use my energy in a positive way."

Anything that made you nervous or hesitant to start training?
“At first, it felt really loud, and I didn’t know anyone. I also wasn’t sure what to do, so I felt a little nervous."

What advice would you give your white belt self?
“I can do this, I am brave, I am smart, I am confident, I can do this.”

What’s your favorite part of training?
“My favorite part is learning new things and improving each time. I like seeing how I get better when I keep practicing.”

🌟 Did you know that kids who train BJJ develop amazing proprioception skills years ahead of their friends? 🤼‍♂️✨ Proprioception helps your brain know where your body is, even without looking! 🧠💪

Research shows that martial arts can boost this super skill by 34% for kids aged 6-12! 🚀 That means better coordination in sports, fewer injuries, and improved skills for writing and playing instruments! 🎶✍️ Let’s roll! 🤩🥋

Source: Fong et al., “Motor Ability and Weight Status Are Determinants of Out-of-School Activity Participation,” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2011

We’re wrapping up Spring Break, but our Junior candidates didn’t hold back! Huge congrats on showing us why you’re ready for the next level! Can’t wait to check in with the other Juniors returning from break next week. Let’s keep that momentum going!

Brain plasticity peaks between ages 3-10.

This is the window.

During these years, children's brains form neural connections at twice the rate of adults. Physical skills learned during this period become deeply ingrained like native language acquisition but for movement patterns.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training during peak neuroplasticity creates permanent advantages in proprioception (body awareness), spatial reasoning, and motor control that persist into adulthood.

Starting after age 10 means building these skills on less plastic neural substrate. You can still learn, but the depth of integration differs fundamentally.

Source: National Institutes of Health, "Brain Plasticity and Behavior," Annual Review of Psychology, 2000

Shoutout to these warriors for showing up and grinding before Spring Break! 💪🏾Huge thanks to Professor Cesar for an incredible workshop! 🙌🏾🔥

This is a courtesy message notifying all CMAA Members we will be CLOSED from Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3 for Spring Break. Enjoy your days off!