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Are the Big Sponsors Buying into Mixed Martial Arts?
Where are all the big sponsor names in MMA today? If you watch any major pay per view event these days, you will notice that other sports have larger brand name sponsors. With the UFC posting over 220 million in pay per view buys last year, why are the most exciting atheletes getting paid peanuts. Maybe this is only a very temporary situation after all. This sport is gaining explosive popularity, soon the big brands are gonna come knocking. - March 24, 2007 - FightSponsor.com
West Hartford Based Oasis for Wellness Uses Stress Reduction, Exercise, and the Latest Research to Help Physicians Improve Their Patient's Health and Wellbeing
The Oasis for Wellness is currently the only evidenced based structured group exercise class working exclusively with physicians (and requiring a physician referral for admittance), in the Hartford CT region. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
West Hartford Super Kids Karate Learn Secrets of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense
World-renowned martial artist Royce Gracie has brought his unique style of martial arts to SuperKids-Karate of West Hartford. Paul "Mr. B" Bratslavsky is teaching proven techniques to the children's Tae kwon do and karate class. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
West Hartford Superkids-Karate Now has Beautiful Mural by Artist Nancy Kramer
Highly talented artist Nancy Kramer painted a magnificent museum quality mural for the West Hartford SuperKids-Karate School and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students and parents are left captivated by the majesty of the piece. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gives Class on Stress and Fear
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with locations in West Hartford, Glastonbury, Southington, East Windsor/Enfield, Danbury, Stratford, Stamford, New Haven, Norwich, Storrs, Agawam MA, Boston MA, and Puerto Rico is offering a new complimentary class on stress and fear management at their Danbury... - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Renzo Beats Shamrock, Royce Gracie Says Renzo is my Hero
Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu congratulate Renzo - March 05, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Trains Hartford S.W.A.T. Team
Approximately 30 members of Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Schools of Self Defense were on hand to help the Hartford SWAT Team learn “less than lethal” restraint strategy. - March 02, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master Hosted by Royce Gracie BJJ CT and MA
Three time UFC champ and K1 fighter Royce Gracie's brother Rolker Gracie is traveling to Connecticut and Massachusetts for the week beginning Saturday February 24. Rolker has been by Royce Gracie's side at every fight since the first UFC quietly supporting his Brother and helping to make Gracie Jiu Jitsu a household name in North America. - February 24, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Alabama Mixed Martial Arts School & Team Merger
Shadow Khan Warriors Mixed Martial Arts (SKW MMA) became Alabama’s premier mixed martial arts training school in January when Mixed Blood Warriors Martial Arts School (2004) merged with Team Shadow MMA (2006). The merger brings together a school specifically dedicated to training and... - February 19, 2007 - Shadow Khan Warriors Mixed Martial Arts
Women Fighting in Upcoming Showtime Event; Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu New England Says Great
Although the UFC has done great things to promote the relatively new sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), EliteXC is including women's matches in its upcoming promotion February 10, 2007. - February 07, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Legendary Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Champ Royce Gracie Cousin Renzo to Fight Shamrock on Showtime Feb 10
Royce Gracie Organization is excited that cousin Renzo is putting the family art, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, to the test against opponent Frank Shamrock on the new Showtime venue. Shamrock says, “I will fight every Gracie on the same night.” - February 02, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Showtime Set to Enter the Mixed Martial Arts Game, Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Embraces the Announcement
Watch out UFC and Spike TV, Showtime has you on their fight card. Showtime and ProElite have big plans for the future of Mixed martial arts. - January 18, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
U. S. Patent Awarded for Exercise Equipment Innovations
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent for the innovations in the Punch/Block Power Charger exercise equipment for martial arts and the Therapeutic Weight System for physical therapy. These related equipments focus on development of hands, arms, and shoulders. Other exercises can be used in core body development to enhance strength and flexibility. - December 29, 2006 - Martial Arts Development Corp
A First of Its Kind Video Podcast Has Achieved Two Milestones in 2006
Martial Arts Explorer has completed its first podcast season and accepted its first offer from advertisers. - December 23, 2006 - Full Circle Martial Arts
Enemy Fighting Gear Re-launches Web site with Improved Functionality and Style
Enemy Clothing, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the MMA community, has re-launched its popular website, www.EnemyFightingGear.com, featuring improved functionality and style. - September 20, 2006 - Enemy Clothing, LLC
New Ohio Medieval Martial Arts Organization Announces Its Formation
Kurtis M. Kiesel, Management Director of Ohio Belegarth, today announced the founding of a new Ohio martial arts organization, Ohio Belegarth. The competitive martial art of Belegarth is a medieval reenacting sport where participants use padded weaponry to safely portray medieval war. - September 01, 2006 - Ohio Belegarth
Christians vs. Lions XXI - Boxing & Martial Arts Spectacular
Sydney's 'Fighting' Father Dave Smith will be hosting another of his famous Christians v Lions Fight Nights at Petersham R.S.L. - featuring a long line of debut fighters, as well as a bout for the Sydney Metropolitan Title - and Father Dave himself fighting! - June 27, 2006 - Fighting Fathers Ministries
Northants Taekwondo Opens Two New Taekwondo Clubs in Thrapston and Raunds
People living in the Northants county can now take up the Korean Martial Arts of Taekwondo. - April 07, 2006 - Northants Taekwondo
Father of American Judo to Teach Weekend Seminar in Frederick, Maryland
Phillip Porter, 81 year old Martial Arts expert and 10th degree Black Belt in Judo, will lead a weekend seminar at the Bushikai Bugei Dojo in Frederick, Maryland. October 8th and 9th, O-Sensei Porter will show the students at Bushikai Martial Arts why he is called the father of American Judo. - August 15, 2005 - Bushikai Martial Arts
Personal Safety Information Sites Available at ICanKarate.com
ICanKarate.com announces Free Access directory of the most visited Personal Safety Sites. - August 01, 2005 - I Can Karate
Bushikai Martial Arts Moves to Downtown Frederick, MD
The Bushikai Bugei Dojo, long recognized as a leader in the Classical Martial Arts of Japan, has relocated to 1209-H N. East Street in Frederick. - June 01, 2004 - Bushikai Martial Arts