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MMA Refs/Judges seminar hosted by USACA

When: Saturday July 19th, 6 hour seminar starting at 9am
Where : Elite Martial Arts - Westheimer - 9am
What : MMA Refs and Judges seminar
Cost : $90.00 in advance, $125.00 day of seminar
Who : Nelson "Doc" Hamilton

Seminar is for those interested in becoming a referee and judge as well as current refs and judges for continuing education. For more information or questions email Mick at mickm@maroonweekly.com or call 713-702-5043

2008 Muay Thai Beach Seminar

03 Technologies, Muay Thai Institute-Texas, and Kru Kayan Sitsanthaparn cordially invited you to experience authentic Muay Thai training on the sandy beaches of beautiful South Padre Island, Texas! If you have been wondering about what seminar to attend in 2008, this is without a doubt the single most spectacular instructional/training event to hit the United States and the Western Hemisphere! It has been nearly a year in the making and is finally around the corner! The seminar is geared for all who are interested in putting in some quality training time on South Padre Island and step up their striking skills and their fight game. Book your flight and reserve your place in history by joining legends Saekson Janjira, Jongsanan Fairtex, Matee Jedeepitak, and Nong Toom, in her first ever visit to Texas! The seminar is open to all who wish to train--and not just open to fighters or advanced practitioners--men or women! Beginners are welcome as well! Sparring sessions available on the last day of instruction! Seminar is scheduled for June 26th, 27th, and 28th. Registration fees are $150 (if registering before May 26th) and $250 (if registering after May 26th). Please send your email inquiries to MTI_Texas@yahoo.com or call (956) 975-0021 for additional information and registration.

Travis Tooke Seminar - - December 9, 2006

Gracie Barra Black Belt Travis Tooke will be conducting a Gi and No Gi seminar in Austin TX on May 17th. Don't miss your chance to train with one of Texas' Best!

Location:
2110 West Slaughter Lane, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78748

Times:
Kids Seminar: 10am - 11:30am (with gi)

Adult Seminar No Gi 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Pre-Pay and save MONEY. Pre-pay ends May 11, 2008.

For More Details Visit:

www.infinitejj.com/tooke-seminar.asp

Dewees Takes HW Belt in Houston

Houston�s Arena Theater hosted No Limit Fighting: Redemption, Saturday night. The event, though small in card-size and venue, featured big-name guest appearances by Yves Edwards, a resident of nearby The Woodlands, TX and Sam Hogar, who runs Militich Fighting System in Houston. Both guests are UFC veterans. The show also featured two title matches and a Houston vs. Houston co-main event. Redemption was the perfect name for this card, too, as it turned out.

Without question, the fight nearly everyone came to see was the Heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Richard Blake and another UFC familiar, Edwin �Bam Bam� Dewees from Arizona. Dewees made a name for himself when he impressed on Spike�s The Ultimate Fighter as he covered a profusely bleeding forehead with one hand while still dismantling his opponent with strikes to take away a win before falling to Patrick Cote in a later bout. Coming off a four-loss streak, Dewees was certainly looking for some redemption. He found it.

The first round opened with Dewees softening the champ with a hailstorm of kicks before getting the takedown. Blake reversed but was unable to shake Dewees off his arm, despite standing and slamming the babyfaced Dewees several times. The Lion�s Den AZ fighter rolled over, tightening the armbar, gaining Blake�s tap and his belt just 1:27 into the round.

Dewees stated he knew he would win but �that fight went about 40 seconds longer than I had planned.�

In the co-main event, Houstonians Josh �The Assassin� Lee and Alex �The Superman� Cisne faced off in what was no doubt one of the most exciting matches of the evening. Both welterweights came out swinging with all they had but it was Cisne who got the first takedown. The Superman set up for a triangle choke a la Demian Maia vs. Ed Herman then transitioned to an armbar. Lee escaped the two efforts but could not return to his feet before Cisne sunk a kimura for the tap 2:34 into the first.

The middleweight title was also on the line Saturday night. After being repeatedly warned for groin strikes, defending champion Marcus Gaines lost his belt in the third round by disqualification to Cedric Marks. The fight was finally stopped after Gaines connected so hard with Marks� atheletic cup it was audible to fight announcer Shannon Ritch and members of the press and Athletic Commission. Marks writhed in pain as he was informed by Ritch the fight had been stopped and he had won.

The crowd boo�d the win as Cedric Marks was awarded his belt. The new champion made it clear he was not happy with that kind of win and would welcome a rematch.

Houston�s Jose Santibanez defeated Lion�s Den fighter Joe Vigil by TKO but the Den returned with a win as Jeff Newbrough took a TKO victory over Joe Crawford. And, Eric Jacob redeemed his own loss from his last fight when he won by TKO due to strikes over C.J. Albrecht.

Anderson Silva Seminar Houston May 17-18

Miletich Houston is honored to announce that on May 17th & 18th we welcome what many consider to be the best pound for pound mixed martial arts fighter in the world UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva.

As you can imagine this is truly a "once in a lifetime" event and believe me this seminar will sell out! With our current students and fans throughout the state this event will sell out and will sell out fast! Sign up a.s.a.p!

Seminar information has been listed below.

May 17th & 18th 2008

10:00am thru 2:00pm on both Saturday & Sunday

Attend One Day Seminar Price = $130 a day
Attend Both Days of the Seminar Price = $200 for both days

General Admission = $15 a day

Anderson Silva will bring a translator, his Jiu Jitsu instructor and his manager and owner of Sinister Gear.

Please visit the links below to sign up via credit card or Paypal. Once again spots are LIMITED and this event will sell out in a few weeks.

http://www.mfshou.com/Welcome.html

http://www.mfshou.com/Announcements/Announcements.html

Please e-mail me at Alex@mfshou.com with any questions or call us at 713.783.7728

www.mfshou.com

Rodrigo Pinheiro BJJ&Pete Spratt MMA

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BJJ/NOGI : come train with the world champion Rodrigo Pinheiro from Gracie Humaita
trained under Royler Gracie. Rodrigo is a black belt Under 6 time world
champion Saulo Ribeiro. This is a great opportunity for you all who wants to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and improve your ground game, and also get a quality training from one of the finest BJJ instructors in the U.S.
Rodrigo is a 3 time Pan American Champion and has won the Brazilian
national championship 5 times. He has also among his records won the Brazilian championship in submission Grappling (NOGI).

Muay Thai: Improve your skills in punching and kicking taught by the UFC fighter Pete"Secret Weapon" spratt. Pete has an awesome stand up skill which will surly intimidate your opponent, whether in self defence or in the cage. www.therealpetespratt.com

Boxing: Offered by the show time fighter Aaron Rosa.

prices :Unlimited classes for BJJ.NOGI. Muay Thai. Boxing 160$ a month.

JiuJitsu/Nogi:120$ a month

Muay thai with pete spratt and boxing with Aaron Rosa : 80$ a month

For further information please visit

15231 San Pedro(At 281 & Brook Hollow)
San Antonio Texas, 78232-3717
or call: 210-403-2556
Cell:210-573-8707
E-mail:Rodrigopinheirobjj@yahoo.com
www.rodrigopinheirobjj.com

SOUTH TEXAS LEAGUE 2: AFTERSHOCK

E3 Promotions in association with Benavides Mixed Martial Arts presents:
SOUTH TEXAS LEAGUE 2: AFTERSHOCK
Extreme Cage Fighting, Edinburg, TX
May 3, 2008 doors open at 6:00pm
visit www.benavidesmma.com for all the info

Fight Card (card suject to change)
190 Marcelo Lumakang -vs- Danny Salinas

150 Rocky Long -vs- Devon Miller

185 Joseph Daley -vs- Ken Laney

160 Luis Vega -vs- Randy Gray

170 George Cortez -vs- Juan Long

155 Tim Snyder -vs- Erik Perez Ruvalcaba

205 Frank Trevino -vs- Robert Clark

135 Aniel Cortez -vs- Emilio Juarez

170 Mike Bronzlous -vs- Robert Larson

155 Joseph Garza -vs- Kyo Gregoire

135 Javier Garza Cantu -vs- Richard Juarez

Francisco ''Toco'' Abuquerque Seminar CANCELLED

The seminar originally scheduled on 4/26 with Nova Geração Blackbelt Francisco "Toco" Abuquerque at the Marra Senki BJJ Academy has been CANCELLED. It will be rescheduled for a later date. For any questions please call the academy at (210)491-3844 or email marrasenkibjj@yahoo.com.

BJJ classes at White Tiger MMA starting in May.

Starting in May, White Tiger Mixed Martial Arts of San Antonio will be starting BJJ classes 2 days a week taught by Pedro Alberto BJJ Black Belt Karun Fiederer. Classes will be small so enroll now! For more info visit www.whitetigermmatx.com.

NAGA / Dollamur Grappling Championship Dallas May 3rd

NAGA PRESENTS�
DOLLAMUR GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
2008 DOLLAMUR GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Dallas Convention Center May 3rd

The North American Grappling Association (NAGA), America�s largest association of grapplers has again been asked to coordinate the 2008 Dollamur Grappling Championship, a submission grappling tournament in Dallas, Texas being held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.

The Dollamur Sports Festival is a bi-annual event that features multiple fitness and athletic events ranging from grappling and other martial arts, to; bodybuilding, arm wrestling, cheerleading, weightlifting and more.

The submission grappling will take place at the Dallas Convention Center, as will the other Martial Arts Festival events. The event welcomes both individuals and teams to compete and is nationally RANKED.
NO-GI & GI ON SATURDAY

We realize that this is inconvenient and expensive to force competitors to stay for 2 days.

To make things easier and more affordable, all children & adult divisions (Gi & No-Gi) will take place on Saturday. This schedule will allow competitors to enjoy more time at the Sports Festival or whatever else you have that weekend that is important to you.

WEIGH-INS and REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Competitors will have the option to weigh-in on Friday evening or weigh-in and register on Saturday any time before you compete. This means you can weigh-in and compete in both gi & no-gi competition all in one day. You are not required to weigh-in on Friday however if you are intent on cutting weight the day before then go crazy. Either way please have a photo ID on hand when registering and weighing in.

DOLLUMAR EVENT IS NATIONALLY RANKED
This year�s Dollumar Grappling Championships will be nationally Ranked! Ranked is a submission grappling rating system where points are earned and accumulated towards a national grappling title. More details can be found at nationallyranked.com.

NO-GI and GI RULES
The Dollumar Grappling Championships No-Gi divisions will follow NAGA submission grappling rules. The Gi divisions will follow rules set by the Confederation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CBJJ). Please make sure to attend the rules meetings at 10:00 a.m. before the start of the day�s divisions. More details can be found at the NAGA website: nagafighter.com.

WEIGH-IN ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY

At this event we will be offering all competitors the option of weighing-in on Friday or Saturday. This means you can weigh-in on Friday from 12 Noon to 8 PM, or anytime Saturday prior to the start of your division.
FRIDAY (5/2/2008) - Weigh-In & Registration Option
WHEN: All competitors will have the option of weighing in on Friday, May 2, 2008 starting at 12 Noon and continuing through 8 PM. The Friday weigh-in will be open to all competitors regardless if you pre-registered or not.

LOCATION: The weigh-ins will take place in the convention center in the room clearly marked with the NAGA WEIGH-IN banner.

SATURDAY (5/3/2008) - Weigh-In & Registration Option
If you cannot make it to the venue on Friday for weigh-in then you can weigh-in on Saturday starting at 8 AM and lasting all day. Competitors only have to weigh-in once during the weekend. You DO NOT have to weigh in with your Gi on. Please have a photo ID on hand when weighing-in. If you have any questions, please call NAGA at 860-295-0403.
DIVISION SCHEDULE � (Times are estimates, get there early)

SATURDAY (5/3/0 � GI & NO-GI COMPETITON (times are just estimates)
WHAT TIME DO I SHOW UP? The doors will open at 8:00 AM. We conduct the Rules Meeting at 10:00 AM. Competition will start at 10:30 AM.
10:30 AM � All Children & Teens No Gi Divisions start at 10:30 AM Sharp
10:30 AM � All Children & Teens Gi Divisions start immediately after the No-Gi Divisions are compete
11:00 AM � All Women�s, Masters, Executives & Directors No-Gi Divisions
11:00 AM � Men�s Novice & Beginner No-Gi Divisions
12:00 PM � Men�s Intermediate & Advanced No-Gi Divisions
3:00 PM � Men�s White Belt Divisions
4:00 PM � Men�s Blue Belt Gi Divisions
5:00 PM � Men�s Purple, Brown & Black Belt Divisions ALSO Men�s No-Gi Absolute Division

IMPORTANT: It is difficult to estimate the start time for each division for several reasons. As a general rule, get there early.

DIRECTIONS: The Dallas Convention Center
650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas 75202
On Central Expressway - Take Central Expressway (U.S. 75) southbound. Take exit to I-35/U.S. 77 to Field Street. Turn left under the freeway and veer to the right onto Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

On the Tollway - Go south on the Dallas North Tollway. Take the Harry Hines/Downtown exit to Field Street to Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

On Highway 183 - Take Carpenter Freeway (I-183) east to Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) southbound. Take the I-45/U.S. 75 exit to the Griffin Street exit. The Convention Center is straight ahead. (Also works for those coming from Denton/Lewisville.) On I-35 from the South Take R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E) northbound. Take I-30 east to Griffin/Lamar exit. Stay in the left lane as you exit to continue on Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

On I-45 - Take Julius Schepps (I-45) northbound. Take I-30 West to Downtown/Ervay Street exit to Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

On I-30 - Take R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-30) westbound to Dallas. Take the Downtown/Ervay Street exit from the left lane of the freeway. As you exit, you will be on Griffin Street. The Convention Center is straight ahead.

*PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE IS AT GRIFFIN ST. AND MEMORIAL. Direction Line - (214) 939-2700

DISCOUNTED HOTELS � BEST WESTERN CITYPLACE INN
Address: 4150 N Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 75204, Ph 214-827-6080 NAGA Rate $85
Airport: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
GI RULES (BJJ RULES)
GI DIVISIONS POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR:
 Takedowns 2 POINTS
 Sweep from the Guard 2 POINTS
 Knee on Stomach Position 2 POINTS
 Pass Guard to Side Position 3 POINTS
 Rear Mount Position 4 POINTS
 Mount Position 4 POINTS
You must hold your position for 3 seconds WHITE BELTS & ALL CHILDREN/TEEN GI COMPETITORS:
 No attacks below the waist (No Knee bars, foot locks, etc.)
BLUE BELTS, MASTERS, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE, WOMEN�S ADVANCE):
 Straight Ankle locks are allowed
 Twisting Ankle or Twisting Leg Locks are NOT allowed
ADULT MEN�S PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELTS:
 Straight Knee Bars, Straight Ankle Locks & Toe Holds are allowed

Registration info should be available at www.NagaFighter.com

MEN�S NO-GI EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Actual Weigh-in will determine which division you fight in that day
____ MEN�S NOVICE Under 6 months experience, no wrestlers
____ MEN�S BEGINNER 6 months to 2 year experience, no wrestlers
with over 2 years experience wrestling
____ MEN�S INTERMEDIATE 2 years to 5 years experience
____ MEN�S ADVANCED 5 years experience & above
____ MEN�S ABSOLUTE Open Wt. Class

WEIGHT CLASSES

_____ Fly Weight (139.9 lbs. & Under)
_____ Feather Weight (140 lbs. to 149.9 lbs.)
_____ Light Weight (150 lbs. to 159.9 lbs.)
_____ Welter Weight (160 lbs. to 169.9 lbs.)
_____ Middle Weight (170 lbs. to 179.9 lbs.)
_____ Light Heavy Weight (180 lbs. to 189.9 lbs.)
_____ Cruiser Weight (190 lbs. to 199.9 lbs.)
_____ Heavy Weight (200 lbs. to 224.9 lbs.)
_____ Super Heavy Weight (225 lbs. & Above)

All No-Gi & Gi Divisions (White Belt & Blue Belt) excluding the Absolute use the above weight classes. Men�s Gi Purple, Brown & Black Belt use the weight classes below.

MEN�S GI DVISIONS

____ MEN�S WHITE BELT (Use the weight divisions to the right)
____ MEN�S BLUE BELT (Use the weight divisions to the right)

MEN�S GI PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELT DIVISIONS:

PURPLE BELT
___ Lt Wt (154.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt (155 to 174.9)
____ Cruiser Wt (175 to 199.9)
____ Super Hvy (200 +)

BROWN/BLACK

___ Lt Wt (154.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt (155 to 174.9)
____ Cruiser Wt (175 to 199.9)
____ Super Hvy (200 +)

MEN�S MASTER�S GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:

MEN�S MASTERS DIVISIONS (Ages 30 yrs & above)
CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES for MASTERS
______ MASTER�S BEGINNER (Less than a year experience)
______ MASTER�S INTERMEDIATE (1-3 years exp.)
______ MASTER�S ADVANCED (3 years +) _____No-Gi Only
_____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi Masters Beginner & Intermediate divisions use the same 9 weight classes as the No-Gi Divisions above.
Masters Advanced use the 4 Purple Belt Weight classes above

MEN�S DIRECTOR�S & EXECUTIVE GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:

MEN�S DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVES CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES

______ DIRECTOR�S (Ages 40 yrs & above)
______ EXECUTIVE�S (Ages 50 yrs & above)
_____No-Gi Only, _____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi Directors & Executives will be broken up into weight classes and skill levels at the event.

WOMEN�S GI & NO-GI GRAPPLING DIVISIONS:
WOMEN�S DIVISIONS � SKILL LEVEL CHECK ONE: WEIGHT CLASSES for MASTERS
_____ WOMEN�S BEGINNER Under 1 year experience
_____ WOMEN�S INTERMEDIATE 1 to 3 years experience
_____ WOMEN�S ADVANCED Over 3 years experience _____No-Gi Only
_____Gi Only
_____Both Gi & No-Gi ____ Light Wt. (134.9 lbs. & Under)
____ Middle Wt. (135 lbs & Above)

We typically will create more weight classes the day of the event if we have enough female competitors
i.e. 119 lbs. & Below
There are 3 ways to register for this event:
1. Register online with your MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, VISA WWW.NAGAFIGHTER.COM
2. Register Friday (2/29) from 5 PM to 8 PM, Saturday (3/1) the day of the event at the door
3. Fill out and mail in the attached application with a check to the following address by 4/25/08:
NAGA, 36 Saner Rd. Marlborough, CT 06447