The Academy News & Notes April 2011
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SPRING IS COMING ++++TIME TO GET IN SHAPE++++ Are you ready to get rid of that winter layer of blubber? Come check out The Academy and see why how other people just like you have lost 20-100 pounds of weight AND gained muscle tone. We offer exciting Mixed Martial Arts (striking + grappling) classes that will literally melt the winter weight right off your torso! Our program is safe and effective, YOU will be learning the fitness techniques of UFC Champions first hand! Looking for Self-Defense Skills? Master Coach Greg Nelson has taught defensive tactics to the US Army, FBI, Minnepolis Police Dept., and many more! The Academy teaches real-world combat skills and training methods that work. YOU will increase your confidence and KNOW that you can defend yourself and your loved ones. Make a committment to change your life GET STARTED NOW!
<NEWLY remodeled Academy FACILITY> – Complements of Zebra Mats & MMA Gym Outfitters ~ Thanks!
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05/21/11 – MIDWEST SUBMISSION HUNT Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling Championships
at Champlin Park High School 9a-4p For More Info: www.SubmissionHunt.com
->BEGINNER CLASS TIMES & DESCRIPTIONS:
MMA Striking * (Beginner Thai Kickboxing) – 6:40p-7:40p (Monday & Wednesdays) 5:30-6:30 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) This class focuses on learning stance, footwork & basic striking skills. Students learn on their own and with a partner basic striking offense and striking defense according to the Thai-style training method. It’s a fun way to work out and is very effective for self-defense situations. Our instructors care about your development, and will only teach you the safest most effective training methods.
MMA Grappling * (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – White Belt Basics) 6:30-7:30p (Monday, Wednesdays, & Fridays) This class will cover the basic movements and core concepts of Self-Defense, MMA, & Sport BJJ from clinching to the ground phase of fighting. The curriculum is based on the Pedro Sauer method of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, students will be required to have a complete understanding of this material in order to be promoted to Blue Belt.
ATTENTION!! We have great morning Thai Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes Mondays through Fridays 9am-10am & 10-11am. Start your day off right – punching & kicking or grappling!! Get in the best shape of your life!! Stay MOTIVATED – WORK OUT!!!
Do you need to understand the Clinch Range (The most important range in MMA)? Then ->Buy this DVD series today!<-
Greg Nelson’s Clinch 3&4 is available in our online store: PURCHASE DVD’s and Academy MMA Gear
PAST COMPETITION RESULTS
03/26/11 – UFC Fight Night 24 – Seattle, WA – Nik Lentz (Team Academy) defeated Waylon Loweby submission guillotine choke, & John Madsen (Team Academy) lost to Mike Russow by doctor stoppage due to cut.
04/02/11 – Muay Thai ‘smoker’ fights – Minneapolis MN Congrats to Team Academy fighters : Steve Williams, Antonio Zepeda, Nick Robinson Mark Johnson, Chris Chance
04/09/11 – Jackson’s MMA – Albequerque NM – Kaitlin Young (Team Academy) lost via judges decision to Julie Kedzie in a 5 round title fight.
UPCOMING ACADEMY COMPETITION
The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos (Guest: Master Coach Greg Nelson) Wednesday Nights in SpikeTV
04/30/11 – UFC 129 - Toronto, Canada – Pablo “The Scarecrow” Garza (Team Academy of Combat Arts) vs. Yves Jabouin
05/14/11 – Showdown at the Sheraton – Minneapolis MN -Featuring Ewan Niven (Team Academy)
05/21/11 – ***MIDWEST SUBMISSION HUNT*** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling Championships
at Champlin Park High School 9a-4p For More Info: www.SubmissionHunt.com
UPCOMING ACADEMY SEMINARS
*04/28/11 – 5/1/11 Master Coach Greg Nelson at Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling Camp in Fullerton CA USA
http://erikpaulson.com/csw-2011-camp/
*06/04/11 – 06/05/11 Master Coach Greg Nelson & Sensei Erik Paulson at Progressive Martial Arts Academy in NYC
http://www.progressivemartialarts.com/seminars.php
