A Technical, Anatomical, Precision‑Based Approach to Wellness

Capitol Aquatics Wellness & Education (CAWE) is not a gym, not a swim school, and not a martial arts studio. It is a mobile wellness laboratory built on 30+ years of mastery in aquatics, martial arts, emergency medicine, and body mechanics.

  • Instruction grounded in anatomical terms and internal body processes
  • A four‑pillar system for total body recalibration
  • A lineage of world‑class DC mentors
  • A passion‑driven mission: “As I was taught, so shall I teach.”

Your Technician for the Body Machine

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Bernard Jackson, Owner/CEO

Born and raised in Washington, DC, Bernard Jackson has spent his life mastering the discipline of the body machine. His expertise was shaped by legendary mentors in martial arts, aquatics, and emergency medicine.

  • Trained under Lionel F. Taylor Sr. (martial arts)
  • Aquatics foundation under Terron Whitehead & Clifford Gibbs
  • EMT‑B with DCFD & Lifestar Response
  • Instructor trainer for East Coast EMS & Associates
  • 30+ years teaching self‑defense, aquatics, and body mechanics

“I have a passion to share the gifts of knowledge that I have attained thru my years in life.”

How It Works

1. Book Your Session

Choose aquatic training, body alignment, decompression, or self‑defense.

2. Enter the Mobile Wellness Laboratory

Experience precision tools: BOSU, stability discs, vibration plate, Teeter inversion, foam rolling, and more.

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3. Reset, Rebuild, Rise

Leave aligned, decompressed, confident, and educated in the mechanics of your body machine.

Ready for a Full‑System Reset?

Precision swim lessons start at $60/30 minutes

Recovery and alignment services start at $35.

Real Transformations. Real Confidence. Real Results.

Coach BJ is the best swimming coach in the DC area… persistent and kind.” — Mike E.

My fearful child became confident and now cries when we leave the pool!” — Emily C.

He empowered me to take martial arts seriously.” — Tywon G.

As a woman, I feel confident I can protect myself.” — Leah B.

I became more comfortable in the water than I ever imagined.” — Linda P.

Not Sure If You’re Ready? Here’s Why You Are.

  • “I’m afraid of the water.” — Bernard specializes in fearful beginners who quickly feel safe and confident.
  • “I’m out of shape or dealing with pain.” — CAWE is built on gentle prehab, alignment, and decompression.
  • “I’ve tried lessons before and didn’t improve.” — CAWE uses anatomical teaching and individualized correction.
  • “I don’t have time.” — Sessions are efficient: 10–45 minutes depending on service.

Start Your Wellness Reset Today

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