UPCOMING EVENTS

   1. SAT FEB 25, 2012
       SUDBURY MMA POKER TOURNEY
       @ Nickel City Inn
       12:00pm - 3:00pm
       (Sudbury, ON)

   2. SAT & SUN FEB 25-26, 2012
       CASK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
       @ Brant Hills Community Center
       (Burlington, ON)

  3. SATURDAY FEB 25, 2012
       Abu Dahbi World Pro Trials

  4. MAR 8-11, 2012
       Ontario Winter Games 2012
       (Collingwood, ON)

  5. MAR 24, 2012
       Rumble on the Rocks 3:
       Fight the Hunger!
       @ The Caruso Club
       6:00pm - 10:00pm
       (Sudbury, ON)

  6. MAR 29 - APR 01, 2012
       BJJ Pan American Championships

  7. MAY 12-13, 2012
       Ontario Open BJJ Tournament 2012
       @ Seneca College
       (Toronto, ON)

  8. MAY 25-26, 2012
       PAT COOLIGAN SEMINAR
       @ Sudbury MMA
       (Sudbury, ON)

   See also:
   Facebook Document

   Our BJJ athletes who competed at the
   Ascension BJJ Tournament 2012:
   John Cole - 1 Gold, 1 Bronze
   Kyle Paquette
   Michel Aubin - 1 Bronze

   To Astin Chambers who has been
   selected to compete Muay Thai and
   Matt Williams selected to coach at
   the Ontario Winter Games, 2012!

   All our 2011 Ontario BJJ Provincial
   Athletes:
   Amber Appleby - 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
   Astin Chambers - 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
   Brett Stewart
   Chad Herrault - 1 Silver
   Cohen Newton - 1 Silver
   Donovan Villars
   Eric Benoit
   Ethan Hewlett - 1 Bronze
   Guy Carriere
   Ian Mcleod
   Jamy Hewlett - 1 Bronze
   Janelle Taillon - 4 Bronze
   John Cole - 1 Bronze
   Krystal Henophy - 1 Silver
   Michel Aubin - 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
   Rohen Marson - 1 Silver
   Tamara Perreault - 1 Gold, 1 Silver
   Terrance Carriere
   Trent Carriere - 1 Silver
   Trinity Antoine

   Our 2011 CASK Provincial Athletes:
   Artem Volkov Prov. K1 Champ (75kg)
   Astin Chambers
   Jason Lavallee - 1 Silver
   Matt Williams
   Paul "Slacker" Fournier
   Trinity Antoine Prov. LC Champ (-40kg)

   To the following who competed in the
   Ottawa BJJ Open 2011:
   John Cole - Gold
   Michel Aubin - Bronze
   Rob Pare - 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
   Amber Appleby - 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
   Andrew Lanzo
   Astin Chambers - 1 Bronze
   Braeden Hobson - Gold
   Braeden Wragg - Silver
   Carissa Baron - Gold
   Cohen Newton - Silver
   Donavan Villars - Bronze
   Eric Benoit - 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
   Guy Carriere - Silver
   Rohen Marson
   Terrance Carriere
   Trent Carrere - Gold
   Trinity Antoine - Silver
   MORE INFO>>

   The following students passed their
   recent gradings in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:
   Pat Deault - Blue Belt
   Andrew Lanzo - Blue Belt
   MORE INFO>>

   To Pat Deault who won his fight at the
   Rumble on the Rocks 2!
   MORE INFO>>

   John Cole who brought home a bronze
   medal  from the Montreal BJJ Open!
   MORE INFO>>

   To all who passed their grading during
   Senaha Sensei's Seminar:
   Charlie Marson (San Dan - 3rd Black)
   Ralu Cole (Sho Dan - 1st Black)
   Paul Podstawka (Sho Dan - 1st Black)
   Ryan Rutledge (Sho Dan - 1st Black)
   Ron Canning (Brown Belt)
   Guy Carriere (Brown Belt)
   Steve Parker (Orange Belt)
   Brandon Marconato (Yellow Belt)
   Alexia Labelle (Kid's Orange Belt)
   Rohen Marson (Kid's Orange Belt)
   MORE INFO>>

   To Ashley Charlebois, Kyle Marcus and
   Matt Williams who have recently
   completed their Level I CCP
   MORE INFO>>
 
   The following students who received
   Pratchia during the Kru Chris Seminar
   May 6th-8th:
   Kyle Marcus (Purple Pratchia)
   Paul Fournier (Purple Pratchia)
   Astin Chambers (Blue Pratchia)
   Jaz Hackett (Blue Pratchia)
   Andrew Mickus (White Pratchia)
   Marc Bouchard (White Pratchia)
   Matt Williams (White Pratchia)
   T.J. St. Pierre (White Pratchia)
   Tristan Van Schip (White Pratchia)
   MORE INFO>>
 
   To all who brought home medals from the
   Ontario Open BJJ Tournament in April!
   MORE INFO>>

   Jessy Morin who is now the National
   Champ in his weight class!
   Pat Deault + Brandon Mourot who
   both brought home Silver Medals
   from the CASK National Kickboxing
   Championships!

          [FEB 17 2012]
          Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Chief Instructor & Owner of Sudbury MMA
          was recently featured in an article in the Northern Life Newspaper!

          Okay so... I admit, I'm a terrible Newspaper Boy... And I won't even try to
          blame it on the fact that I'm not even a "boy"...

          Northern Life: Nailing Life's Challenges Head On by Scott Haddow published
          February, 15, 2012.

          Gettin' close to competition time again for the Muay Thai athletes... Come on
          in and push them.

          See you on the mats!
          _Lin
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          [FEB 03 2012]
          Happy Birthday, Charlie Marson! We hope you have a wonderful day today!

          Best wishes to John Cole, Michel Aubin, and Kyle Paquette who are on their
          way to compete BJJ this weekend! May you have a awesome (and safe) trip
          down South and back. We know you will make us all proud!

          Donovan, be sure to have an excellent trip with them. Enjoy yourself and
          show the Sudbury MMA spirit on behalf of all of us who are left behind here.

          The time has come for another Sudbury MMA Poker Tournament. Falling on
          Saturday February 25, 2012 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, our fundraising
          Poker Tourney will be held at the Nickel City Inn (Lorne Street, Sudbury).
          Winner takes half the money and the rest go toward a BJJ trip to Brazil.

          To start, your ticket will cost $40 and will get you 5000 chips. For another
          $5, you will get a slice of pizza and an additional 1500 chips. Tickets are
          available for purchase at the club.

          For specifics, please speak with Dean Goddard:
          https://www.facebook.com/mrdgoddard

          https://www.facebook.com/events/229205970501652/

          _Lin
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          [JAN 24 2012]
          So, this past Sunday was a very important day - both for the club, and for
          myself. Lin, Asia and I took the weekend to travel down south, so that I might
          attend the Ontario Winter Games Kickboxing training camp.

          The training camp itself played host to a number of athletes, yet just over a
          dozen coaches that were selected in order to perform Coaching duties during
          the Ontario Winter Games. John and I had, about a month ago, put my
          application in for one of the available positions. Fortunately, I was selected to
          be one of the coaches, and my spot reserved for the training camp!

          Getting down there was rough, I won't get into too much detail, but we thought
          we were going to end up stuck in Parry Sound. Driving 10kph in a blizzard was
          a bitch, but we kept on trucking and eventually made it out of the storm, and to
          our safe-zone - being some family members we have in the Hamilton area.

          Moving right along, Sunday was awsesome. We got up early, ate early, and got
          to the facility early. The host club was the world-class centre Kombat Arts
          Academy. I took a couple pics, but ended up getting way too involved to stand
          around snapping photos.

          The first order of business was the Coaches meeting. In the meeting we, in
          brief, discussed the planning for the OWG - meaning we went over what plans
          had been made, and what we, as Coaches were there to do. Services we
          provide for the Athletes and so on, many of the key roles we will provide during
          the OWG. The meeting also served as a sort of information session, outlining
          some very interesting, and crucial Coaching strategies which I plan to attempt
          to initiate at the club... should be cool!!! We were also assigned to our Coaching
          teams which consist of 2-3 coaches, and a "team leader" - a CASK appointed
          Coach that will help us when we get stuck in a situation we're unsure of.

          After the Coaches meeting, the Athletes all had their weigh-ins to ensure they
          were on-weight, or close to weight. They then were asked to gear up, and warm
          up. The brief warm up then lead to them seperating into groups. One group was
          asked to go into a side-arena within the host facility, where Coach Samir was
          leading a crash course on K-1 rules. This 'course' mainly was focusing on the
          clinch... techniques on how to enter the clinch, how to exit the clinch, and what
          you can do with your opponent while working on the inside. Shucking, plum,
          turning, and knee techniques were demonstrated. All were explained in such a
          fashion that all of the Athletes seemed to be able to pick it up, and use the
          outlined techniques effectively. Myself, as well as the other coaches assisted
          the athletes with their technique, positioning, as well as any other questions
          they may have. I found it actually VERY interesting how Coach Samir explained
          the techniques, so that people with no K-1 experience might actually have a
          good chance at defending the clinch, or adding it to their current repartoire of
          techniques.

          I might want to add here that the format of the OWG kickboxing is quite
          interesting in that it is open class... what i mean by this is that fighters
          that train, and typically compete in LOWKICK contests might end up competing
          in K-1 division against a K-1 Athlete.. or even a Full-Contact Athlete. Likewise,
          a K-1 Combatant might find him or herself in a bout with a Full-Contact Athlete
          under Lowkick rules. It's all pretty much luck-of-the-draw. So a K-1 participant
          might find themselves at home in a K-1 match with a Lowkick Athlete... or perhaps
          they may land in a Full-Contact bout, which would not allow leg kicks, clinch,
          knees, or throws of any kind!!! Pretty crazy and really keeps things interesting.
          The Athletes will not know what format their bouts will be, or who their opponents
          are until the day before their contests!!!

          Anyways, after a very impressive, and informative session lead by Samir
          (The Sandman), we moved over to the other hall, where Muz was giving
          fundamentals to the group on LOWKICK and Full-Contact competitions. Focusing
          a lot on slips, counters, and hand/foot striking. No touching on clinch work was
          done, as it was intended to give the K-1 Athletes, who make up the majority of
          the lot a chance to gain a better grasp of the new ruleset they may be placed
          under during the Games.

          Between both sessions, there were a number of teambuilding exercises run
          which really piqued my interest. a LOT of the Athletes, most of whom had no
          idea who eachother were at the beginning of the day, ended off cheering for
          and with eachother, embracing and high-fiving and all this afterwards. It not
          only broke them out of their barriers, but most importantly ended up making
          a lot of friends. I was very impressed.

          Moving from there, we had a short break (Coffee was PROVIDED!)... Lin showed
          up at the facility with some STARBUCKS for MEEEEEE (skinny caramel macciatto
          FTW!), thanks again baby. After quickly downing the most awesome beverage,
          we were put off into our groups. Our group, along with the other 3, were
          assigned a group of athletes and a ring-sized area on the mats where we could
          both observe some (NOT hard) sparring under the various rules of the OWG,
          while coaching the individual athletes between rounds. Rounds were 2mins in
          length, with a 1 minute rest - standard CASK rules, however only 2 rounds per
          contest were conducted. I was very impressed with how well our group did.
          Both performance-wise, and also in their ability to not go all out and try to
          prove something. SO COOL!

          Following the 7 or 8 matches we Coached with our team, we then discussed
          individually the different rulesets that will be used at the Games.
          We were given 2 rounds of 2min each again, with 1min rest, for each of the
          different rulesets.

          The first was Full-Contact rules if I recall correctly. We had a brief about the
          rules, then allowed our group 2 minutes to just play around (as in Li Chun/Li
          Thai format) to get their grips on it, as we as Coaches walked around, made
          pointers, answered questions. During the 1min rest period, we allowed
          questions, discussed our observations as a whole, then allowed them a
          follow-up 2mins to play again... which again was followed by 1min breakdown,
          and gathering the Athletes thoughts/questions/comments.

          We did the same for Lowkick rules, then ended off the session with the same
          format for K-1 rules. I found it very important to try to detail some techniques
          for ENTERING the clinch, and spent a minute also going over that which Coach
          Samir had explained for those individuals not used to K-1 rules competition.

          After this, the group as a whole was lead through a thorough stretch and
          cooldown - followed by a Q&A session lead by CASK staff, directed to the
          Athletes themselves, and their parents (that were in attendance).

          We then called it a day, handed out some business cards, chatted a bit about
          the club, met a few club owners and Coaches from other schools, then headed
          out.

          I'm sure i've missed a lot that i really wanted to include, but all-in-all these were
          the more critical points of the day. It was such an awesome day for all the
          Coaches, Athletes, and even the CASK staff who worked hard to put together
          the training camp seemed to have a great time. I was so impressed by the level
          of professionalism everyone carried. Not just the Coaches, but even the
          Athletes, their family members that attended... everyone was so open,
          passionate, and most importantly friendly to everyone involved.

          Nothing more to say than WHAT A GREAT DAY... and i totally look forward to
          the Games in March!!!

          Actually, I would lastly just like to say thanks to John most importantly for
          opening the door for such an opportunity. This really is going to bring my
          Coaching and instructing to a new level I think, and not only just that, but it's
          such a wonderful opportunity that very very few can actually say they were
          able to participate in.

          Thanks again!
          SEE YOU ALL AT THE CLUB THIS WEEK!

          _Matt
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          [DEC 20 2011]
          Thank you to everyone who came out to the Sudbury MMA's Second Annual
          Christmas Party this past weekend. I believe we all enjoyed ourselves... some
          of us, a little more than others, possibly... but we all had a fantastic time!

          The party was definitely, absolutely a success. Thank you John, Ralu, Tina, Charlie,
          and of course everyone who attended!

          Thank you also to:
          Brafasco
          Epicure Selections Independent Consultant Tara Ramnath
          Lin Trouble
          Matty Williams
          Pricked Tattoos
          Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
          The Fight Company
          The Twisted Doll
          ... for your generous donations for our prize draws. I do believe the winners
          are very happy with their gifts.

          Please remember to check the Holiday Schedule as we will be closed later this
          week and earlier next week for Christmas, and again closed just before New
          Year.

          Okay, no more of those gentle reminders to our athletes who would like to
          compete in CASK Nationals this February. I'm NOT going to be nice anymore...
          You're slacking off and being lazy... here goes...

          PLEASE GET YOUR CASK MEDICAL AND PASSPORT FORMS IN! Like now, please!
          Did you see how mean that was? Please just do it so I don't have to be mean
          again.

          The club is open tonight and tomorrow night, then closed until Wednesday...
          Come in and earn your Turkey dinner calories!

          See you on the mats!
          Much love,
          _Lin
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          [DEC 17 2011]
          Thank you to all who were present at the Kid's Christmas Party! I believe we all
          had a wonderful time... so much fun that we had dessert before having lunch!
          The movie was cute and touching, the 3D glasses were ever so fashionable...
          right?

          Thank you to the parents who helped out at the party. We hope you all enjoyed
          yourselves.

          One last reminder that the Second Annual Christmas Party will be held tomorrow
          at the Radisson Hotel. Tickets will be available at the door for the same price as
          advanced tickets... so if you haven't picked one up and have decided you'd like
          to join us for an evening of entertainment, great food and friends... please, we
          would absolutely love to have to there!

          Lots of great prizes to be won, as well. Classes will be held at their regular
          scheduled time... come out to the club, workout, stretch, and get ready to
          wiggle, wiggle, wiggle on the dancefloor!

          Also, another reminder to those who intend on participating in the CASK
          Kickboxing/Muay Thai Nationals in February: We need your medicals and
          passport registrations in A.S.A.P!
          Our deadline for registering athletes for this tournament is in January 2012!

          See you on the mats (and on the dancefloor!)
          _Lin
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          Our competitors should hold there heads high and be proud of themselves...
          we are. If Sudbury MMA wasn't noticed before, we deffinately made people
          take notice this time!!!!

          Everyone did a great job, and that gets us excited for the next thrashing we
          dish out at our next tounament.

          Congratulation evryone!!!

          _Charlie
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          [OCT 11 2011]
          Sudbury MMA is hosting a fundraiser for both the club and all its members!
          There will be both a kid's event and adult event! Kid will bowl at 11am - 1pm
          and Adults will be bowling 11:pm - 1am.

          Tickets are 25$ and includes the bowling and shoe rental. Once you are
          registered, you will be given a ticket and a pledge form and ALL monies
          raised goes towards YOUR martial arts training!!! Pledge money can be used
          towards future seminar fees, private lessons, competiton expenses, gear or
          anything thing you want (martial arts wise) etc...

          The club will be using this fundraiser money towards our annual X-Mas party
          and securing a comedian from Yuk Yuk's again!!

          See also:
          Facebook Event Posting

          _John

          Deadlines for tickets and pledge forms: October 29, 2011
          Bowling Fundraiser will be held at
          Plaza Bowl, 1799 Garden Street,
          Sudbury ON P3A 5E7 (off Lasalle Blvd)
          Kids are playing from 11am until 2pm on November 12, 2011
          Adults are playing from 11pm November 12, 2011 until 1:30am.

          Don't forget that we're holding a Halloween event for the kids on
          Saturday, October 29th from 10am to noon. Dress up in your costumes and
          join us for some cute and spooky tricks and treats! Sudbury MMA kids are
          invited to bring a friend along with them.

          _Lin
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          [OCT 04 2011]
          Congratulations to Chris "Batman" St. Jean who one his recent fight against
          Anthony Doolittle! Once again, awesome job!

          We had another crazy busy weekend at the club. Renzo Gracie Black Belt, Pat
          Cooligan came out for another super-awesome seminar! Thank you so much
          Pat Cooligan, for the valuable training and experience! We would like to
          congratulate Sudbury MMA's Pat Deault and Andrew Lanzo who passed their
          grading while Pat Cooligan was here. They are Sudbury MMA's newest Blue
          Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Sweetness! Good job guys, you earned it for sure!

          We would like to remind everyone that we will be starting a Bowling Fundraiser
          and that details will be posted soon. We also have a Halloween event planned
          for the kids class on Saturday, October 29th from 10am-12 noon. The kids
          are invited to come to class in their Halloween costumes for some spooky fun,
          tricks and treats!

          We look forward to seeing your cute and/or spooky costumes!

          Just a quick reminder: The Ottawa BJJ Tournament is fast approaching! Please
          be sure to register under the proper team. All Sudbury MMA students are to
          be registered under "TEAM RENZO GRACIE". DO NOT register under any
          other name. If you require assistance with your registration, please speak with
          staff. Also, for those who are competing in the CASK Provincials, please obtain
          and return a filled out Registration form and Medical ASAP. Form are available
          at reception.

          That's all for now! See you on the mats!
          _Lin
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          [SEP 26 2011]
          What a SUPER-WICKED WEEKEND!

          CONGRATULATIONS to Sudbury MMA's PAT DEAULT who won his bout against
          Eugene at Rumble on the Rocks 2 by majority decision on Saturday evening!
          Awesome fight, dude! We're all so VERY PROUD of you!

          A million MASSIVE thanks to Kru Chris, Kru Devin, and all of our extended
          family from MAS Cambridge, MAS Stratford and Extreme MMA!

          What did I tell you? The Kru Chris Seminar was indeed just too awesome for
          words! We all had a wonderful time on Friday with the In-House
          Demonstrations and BJJ Tournament. Congratulations to all who participated!
          Intense training both Saturday and Sunday - very much appreciated. What a
          weekend. So much excitement - fantastic company - excellent and intense
          training - great fun and wonderful memories! Thank you to all who attended
          the seminar and to all who came out to support Pat at Rumble on the Rocks 2!

          We look forward to seeing everyone again during the next seminar.

          But wait! there's more... another awesome weekend is just around the corner.
          Don't miss your opportunity to train with Renzo Gracie Black Belt, Pat Cooligan.
          The Pat Cooligan Seminar
          is running this Friday and Sunday (Sept. 30 & Oct. 2). Don't miss out!
          We are SO excited!

          Classes will be cancelled on Friday, September 30 as a result of the
          Pat Cooligan Seminar. Classeswill resume their normal schedule Saturday,
          October 1st.

          Also, Chief Instructor, John Cole has announced that the Sudbury MMA
          Christmas Party will be held on December 17, 2011. Please stay tuned for
          details!

          Well, that's all for now... see you on the mats!

          Much love,
          _Lin
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          [SEP 16 2011]
          A quick reminder to all that we will be holding a fundraising barbeque next
          Saturday (September 23rd) from 11:30am-2:30pm. All proceeds will be going
          toward Sudbury MMA's annual CASK Membership. Hope to see you there!
          MMmmm... barbeque....

          Have yourselves a fantastic weekend!
          _Lin
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          [SEP 15 2011]
          Things have been crazy busy for Sudbury MMA!

          Let's start off by congratulating Chris "Batman" St. Jean on his fight at Freedom
          Fight this past weekend. He KO'd his opponent quitre rapidly! Awesome stuff,
          Batman! His next fight is slated for October 1st.

          ...and while we're on the subject of Chris St. Jean: Super-special thanks to
          Batman for stopping by at Sudbury MMA to give everyone some tips. We greatly
          appreciate the time you took out of your schedule for us and look forward to
          your next visit!

          For those who are interested, please do not forget that we have the
          Pat Cooligan BJJ Seminar coming up in the very near future.
          (From Friday September 30th - Sunday October 2nd)
          You will not want to miss this opportunity to train with Renzo Gracie Black
          Belt, Pat Cooligan! He is the Head Instructor at OAMA (Ottawa Academy of
          Martial Arts) and has been a key role in the development of several top level
          BJJ competitors as well as MMA fighters including UFC fighter, Mark Holst.
          This seminar will bring invaluable training for all who are interested in BJJ,
          especial those involved in competition.

          The pre-registration fees are applicable before September 24th
          and are as follows:
          1 day: $65.00
          2 days: $120.00

          Fees will increase by $20.00 after September 24th.

          Seminar Schedule to be posted.
          Also see:
          Facebook Event Posting

          Last, but most certainly not least... The Kru Chris Seminar is just around the
          corner... It's so close, I think I can see Kru Chris in the distance right...........
          now. Okay, so I can't, but if I had better eyesight I probably could. Seriously...

          Pre-registration for the Kru Chris Seminar has long since past, but it's not too
          late to register for attendance. Also, remember to come out and show some
          support during the In-House Demonstrations (Friday, September 23)

          To refresh our memories on the specifics of the Kru Chris Seminar:
          Facebook Event Posting

          Alright guys and girls... hope I didn't just give you information overload!
          Have a super-awesome week!

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          [AUG 25 2011]
          Sudbury MMA will be holding a draw for 2 (two) tickets for the Freedom Fight
          event which is being held in Sudbury on September 10th, 2011. 1 lucky winner
          will be drawn during the first week of September for 2 tickets (total value of
          $134 - no cash value). To be entered in our draw, all you have to do is refer
          someone to try a free week of classes at Sudbury MMA. When the person
          you referred comes in to activate their trail, you will receive a ballot for the
          draw. If the person you referred registers for membership, you will receive
          an extra 5 ballots! The more you refer, the more entries you will receive...
          the more entries, the more chances to win!

          See also:
          Facebook Event

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          [AUG 18 2011]
          Kru Chris is coming back! That's right! His much anticipated return is
          scheduled for the weekend of September 23rd - 25th. We've been itching to
          have Kru Chris back here at Sudbury MMA for another extraordinary weekend.

          On the schedule for Friday, September 23, 2011 we have In-House Muay Thai
          Demonstrations and an 8 Man BJJ Tournament, most likely followed by some
          super wicked training with Kru Chris. Saturday and Sunday will bring more
          extreme training and private lessons which will be booked on a "first come,
          first serve" basis.

          The pre-registration fees are as follows:
          $75.00 for the entire weekend
          $50.00 for 1 day

          Private Instruction Fees:
          $40.00 for half hour
          $60.00 for 1 hour

          Fees will increase by $20.00 on September 10, 2011.

          More thorough details and schedule to be posted.

          See also:
          Facebook Event

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