The first batch of pictures from Primal doing "Fran" have been released! Check them out on the Primal Facebook, become a fan, and tag yourself and everyone you recognize!

Primal Fran Pics

Wanted to try somehting but weren't sure where to start? This is it! Come see what all the buzz is about, learn about Parkour or CrossFit and see why Primal Fitness is the Best gym in DC!

CrossFit Intro Session Sunday June 28

Women's Parkour Intro Session July 5

Parkour Intro Session July 12

Women's Crossfit Intro July 19

CrossFit Intro Session Sunday July 26

Nick and 10 of his closest friends recently tore up Primal Fitness for Nick's 8th birthday. The boys had a blast at Nick's Parkour Birthday lead by Travis and Mark. The cupcakes were from scratch - really! Happy Birthday Nick! Check out the rest of the pictures in our photo gallery.

Starting 5-27-09 Primal will be offering our first Brazilian Jiujitsu class. The classes will run for 2 hours, Monday and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm, and Wednesday from 4-6pm. Instructing will be Devin Bartolomeo, a regular fixture in our Judo club. Here are some details:

BJJ:

Brazilian Jiujitsu is an art derived from Meiji-era Jujutsu and Judo, taught to the Gracie brothers in the early 20th century by a Japanese immigrant named Mitsuyo Maeda. The Gracies ended up modifying the arts they were taught to focus more on groundfighting, then spread the art through the use of 'Vale Tudo' matches that were the ancestors of modern day MMA matches. Today Jiujitsu offers an exciting sport and method of self defense that can be used by anyone regardless of size.

Bio:

Devin Bartolomeo has been training martial arts since he was a preteen. For the past six years he studied under Relson Gracie black belt and proffesional MMA fighter Phil Cardella, under whose authorization he teaches, earning the rank of purple belt. He has numerous competitions under his belt including sweeping his division two years in a row at the Battle at Baylor tournament.

The cost will be the same as our Judo club, $80/month with deals offered to those who participate in both Judo and BJJ. 

Monday, 5-25-09 our schedule will be as follows:

10am-1pm Memorial Day "Murph" Fundraiser

7pm-8pm Parkour Level I Boot-Camp

For the rest of the day we will be closed, so no regularly scheduled Crossfit, Parkour, Yoga or Judo classes. Thanks!