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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MMAR READER 1.)

Letter From MMAR President

2.)

MMA Fight Card Listings

3.)

MMA Gym Directory

4.)

Featured Professional Fighter

5.)

Featured Amateur Fighters

6.)

Featured Technique

7.)

Industry Advice

8.)

Health & Fitness

9.)

Featured Videos

10.)

Featured Photos

11.)

MMA Polls

12.)

Sponsors & Links

Contributors June 2012 President:

Michael Zuccarello

Vice President:

James McCullough

Industry Advice:

Mike Camp

Industry Advice:

Daniel Blevins

Technique:

Dominic Pantaleo

Health & Fitness: John Renken

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June 2012 LETTER FROM MMAR PRESIDENT

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Dear MMAR Readers, We are pleased to announce the growth of MMARecruiter.com. Our membership base has risen to over 16,300 members. Many MMA industry professionals are utilizing our website as a place to gain knowledge and network with others in the MMA community. Since our website is a free resource, we rely heavily on our members and network of contacts to help us spread the word about our website. If you enjoy using our website and find it useful, we ask that you please refer anyone that you might know with an interest in MMA, to MMARecruiter.com. We are always looking for other industry professionals to cross promote with. Whether you are fighter, promoter, gym or even a fan, we have interest in working with you to help the sport grow. By working together, we can provide industry knowledge and great information that everyone in the MMA community can utilize. If you would like to help us spread the word about MMA Recruiter, please Click Here for different ideas on how you can help us grow. Thanks again for everyone's support! Sincerely,

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FIGHT CARD LISTINGS **DISCLAIMER**

MMA Recruiter is not the promoter or matchmaker for any of the events listed below. MMAR only reposts the fight card information. Fight cards are subject to change. Some fight card listings might be filled.

[ View All ] 06/02/12 - Ammy MMA - Davie, FL American Battle Championship is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 2nd 2012 in Davie, Florida, 06/02/12 - Ammy MMA - Barre, VT Xtreme Combat Promotions is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 2nd, 2012 in Barre, Vermont. 06/09/12 - Ammy MMA - Humboldt, CA Showdown in the Sapphire is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 9th, 2012 in Humboldt, California. 06/09/12 - Ammy MMA - Onamia, MN Royalty Fighting Entertainment is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 9th, 2012 in Onamia, Minnesota. 06/09/12 - Ammy MMA - Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin Fighting Championships is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 9th, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 06/10/12 - Ammy MMA - City of Industry, CA International Fight Showdown is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 10th, 2012 in City of Industry, California. 06/15/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Indianapolis, IN Legends of Fighting Championship is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 15th, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 06/16/12 - Ammy MMA - Yankee Lake, OH Yankee Lake Brawlroom is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 16th, 2012 in Yankee Lake, Ohio 06/16/12 - Ammy MMA - Monroe, MI Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 16th, 2012 in Monroe, Michigan. Continued on the next page...

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[ View All ] 06/16/12 - Ammy MMA - Melbourne, FL FirePower MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 16th, 2012 in Melbourne, Florida. 06/23/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Greenville, SC Quest for Glory Championship is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 23rd, 2012 in Greenville, South Carolina. 06/30/12 - Ammy MMA - Fort Pierce, FL Infuse Fight Gear is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 30th, 2012 in Fort Pierce, Florida. 06/30/12 - Ammy MMA - St Augustine, FL Rumble in the Ancient City is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 30th, 2012 in St Augustine, Florida. 06/30/12 - Ammy MMA - Niles, OH Rocktagon MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 30th, 2012 in Niles, Ohio. 06/30/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Lac Du Flambeau, WI King of the Cage is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 30th, 2012 in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin. 07/07/12 - Ammy MMA - Libertyville, IL Hidden Talent MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 7th, 2012 in Libertyville, Illinois. 07/13/12 - Ammy MMA - Amarillo, TX Ignite Fighting Championship is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 13th, 2012 in Amarillo, Texas. 07/13/12 - Ammy MMA - Muncie, IN Iron Warrior Fight League is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 13th, 2012 in Muncie, Indiana. Continued on the next page...

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[ View All ] 07/14/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - St Albans, VT Xtreme Combat - United Fighting Arts Institute is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 14th, 2012 in St Albans, Vermont. 07/20/12 - Pro & Ammy - Spring Hill, TN RhinoFC is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 20th, 2012 in Spring Hill, Tennessee. 07/21/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Richmond, VA Predator Fights is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 21st, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. 07/21/12 - Ammy MMA - Hinton, OK Sugar Creek Showdown is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 21st, 2012 in Hinton, Oklahoma. 07/23/12 - Pro MMA - Lanchaster, OH NFC is looking for Pro MMA Fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 23rd, 2012 in Lanchaster, Ohio. 07/28/12 - Ammy MMA - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Mr.Rodriguez Promotions is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 28th, 2012 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 07/28/12 - Ammys MMA - Tyngsboro, MA Blacked Out MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 28th, 2012 in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. 08/04/12 - Ammy MMA - Walker, MN King of the Cage is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on August 4th, 2012 in Walker, Minnesota. 08/11/12 - Pro MMA - Kahnawake, Canada Walkhigh Productions is looking for Pro MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on August 11th, 2012 in Kahnawake, Canada. Continued on the next page...

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[ View All ] 08/11/12 - Ammy MMA - Goodells, MI Above The Mat MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on August 11th, 2012 in Goodells, Michigan, 09/01/12 - Ammy MMA - Milledgeville, GA ZOMBIE FIGHT PRODUCTIONS ROUND ONE is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card in September, 2012 in Milledgeville, GA 09/29/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Bulter, PA Epic Leap entertainment is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on September 29th, 2012 in Butler, Pennsylvania. 10/06/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Lac Flambeau, WI King of the Cage is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on October 6th, 2012 in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin. 10/20/12 - Ammy MMA - Tyngsboro, MA Blacked Out MMA is looking for Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on October 20th, 2012 in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. 12/01/12 - Pro & Ammy MMA - Walker MN King of the Cage is looking for both Pro and Amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on December 1st, 2012 in Walker, Minnesota.

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June 2012 FEATURED FIGHTER – PROFESSIONAL

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[ View Profile ] Fighters Information Name:

Socrates Pierre

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Age:

Skill Level:

Professional

Weight Class:

155lbs

Height:

6' 1”

Pro Record:

2-1-0

Ammy Record:

4-1-0

Fighting Style:

Freestyle

Managed:

Yes

Training Information I Train At:

Capital City Combat Club

My Instructor(s):

Josh Sammam (Head Coach) & Eric Johnson (Conditioning Coach)

Accomplishments Accomplishments:

Socrates Pierre, AKA Sok, is a Pro Fighter out of Tallahassee FL. He currently competes at 155lbs, with an Amateur record of 4-1 and a Professional record of 2-1. Socrates always wanted to fight professionally and got his chance to train with the coaches of Capital City Combat Club. His long term goal is to one day try out for "The Ultimate Fighter" and showcase his talents to the world.

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Chase King

Location:

Chimnissing, Ontario, Canada

Age:

Skill Level:

Amateur

Weight Class:

145lbs

Height:

5' 9”

Ammy Record:

2-0-0

Fighting Style:

BJJ

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Accomplishments Accomplishments:

Tournaments Tournaments:

Spyder Submission Fight League - Gladwin, Michigan, USA (Won Submission of the Night)

2012-2013 - Spyder Submission Fight League - Gladwin, Michigan, USA Winner via Armbar, 2:57 second round - Spyder Submission Fight League - Gladwin, Michigan, USA Won - Submission of the Night 2010-2011 - Grappler’s Quest 2010 – London, ON. – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi 145 lbs Division Gold Medal - Grappler’s Quest 2010 – London, ON. – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gi 145 lbs. Division – Gold Medal - International Sports Grappling Association 2010 – Barrie, ON. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No Gi 145 lbs. Division – Gold Medal

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Shane Holbert

Location:

Pickering, IL

Age:

Skill Level:

Amateur

Weight Class:

185lbs

Height:

5' 11”

Ammy Record:

5-1-0

Fighting Style:

MMA

Training Information I Train At:

Independent

Accomplishments Accomplishments:

Tournaments Tournaments:

2nd Degree Black Belt in American Aikido Fighting Arts. Placed First in Several Jui Jitsu Tournaments.

- Arnold Grappling tournament advanced teen division. - NAGA tournaments

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FEATURED TECHNIQUE - Lead Hook [ Submit Your Technique ]

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Energy MMA

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Coach Dominic Pantaleo explains the proper execution of the lead hook. This version is from the orthodox standpoint but still translates to a southpaw stance fighter.

[ Watch Video Online ] 1. Dominic uses his lead foot as leverage to push off of and to setup the hook.

3. Dominic keeps his hands up, tight to his chin.

2. Dominic drives off his lead foot and turns his hips into the punch.

4. Dominic's lead hand comes directly off his chin, while he turns his lead leg to generate power.

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How to Properly Inquire When Booking a Fight - Addendum By: Mike Camp

After writing the piece “How to Properly Inquire When Booking a Fight”, I came to realize that my work wasn’t a finished product...unfortunately. Here are some other suggestions for young fighters to adhere to: 1.) Please look for amateur or entry level professional bouts in the region close to where you live. Most promotions do not have the budget for airfare and those that do are only going to fly in “name” type guys to fight and most certainly will not fly in amateurs or debut type pros. 2.) Please realize that in legitimate organizations amateurs do NOT get paid, with the lone exception being a percentage for selling tickets. I am quite sick of amateur fighters requesting and/or demanding to get paid. 3.) KNOW the rules/regulations and guidelines. Please do some appropriate research and educate yourself. Most states require 5 sanctioned amateur bouts with a winning record to fight as a professional therefore please find out if the promotion you fight for reports their event results and is sanctioned accordingly. www.mixedmartialarts.com is THE official database of the state athletic commissions so that is your “official” record and it does not matter whatsoever if you have fought underground bouts. We are in the age of sanctioning and regulation now. 4.) Medicals and/or licensing costs are the FIGHTER’S responsibility. 5.) Professional fighters: please realize that there is no set pay scale and that each organization is different so your pay is based on your current sanctioned record; your opponent’s current sanctioned record; travel costs; size of organization; and many other factors that should be taken into account. It is NOT based on what someone else may have paid you AND it is your job to negotiate everything upfront. Do NOT come to the promoter/matchmaker the week of the bout demanding extra tickets; corner passes or hotel rooms for example. Professional means more than just getting paid to fight. Advertise Now - Phone: 619-866-4198 - www.mmarecruiter.com

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Youth MMA By: Daniel Blevins

Mixed Martial Arts has taken the US culture by storm and it is never more prevalent than in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young athletes. Kids are starting younger and younger each year, and with kids wanting to learn, there are parents wanting direction. We have Boxing, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Muay Thai and many other forms that make up what MMA is today. Each with only its little pieces to add to the most dominate style of fighting that has become Mixed Martial Arts. The day of single-style schools have now been overshadowed by programs that can offer multiple disciplines for both stand up and grappling. As a parent, you may be wondering what styles would be best for your child and at what age they should start to train and compete. For young kids wanting to box, they will have to be 8 years old before they are allowed to compete locally, and once they reach the age of 10, they can start to compete at the national level. American Athletic Union or AAU, Golden Gloves Association of America and USA Boxing are all amateur boxing leagues to look in to and they will have local approved clubs listed on their sites. Wrestling however starts their programs at a much earlier age and even have most public high schools offering it as part of their athletics program. You can start as early as 5 years old with competitions held through AAU and USA Wrestling. Continued on the next page...

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Youth MMA By: Daniel Blevins

Keep in mind when entering kids this young, it is imperative to be patient and supportive. Being hard on children this early on may ruin the sports outlook for them. Both leagues offer club information for your local area by going through the state selection then regions. Wrestling is a sport that they can do competitively throughout their school years with scholarship possibilities in college. It will teach them a very hard work ethic, being explosive and teaches control both on their feet and on the mat. Jiu jitsu is another style that is big in MMA and you can start as early as 5 years old through NAGA which is the largest grappling tournament holder in the world. The awards unlike other styles come with samurai swords, expert belts and medals. Jiu jitsu will teach patience, chaining moves together and wasting as little energy as possible while waiting for opportunities to submit their opponent. Karate also is affiliated with AAU and start at ages 5 and up for competition though you will have to find a program that instructs at this early of an age. Some after school programs are ideal for kids at such a young age and may be a good alternative to a tight schedule for parents on the move. With any sport that you choose, you will have to find a school in your area that will offer lessons for your specific age group. It’s a good idea to watch a class or two and have your child participate a couple of times before committing to a contract. If competing is what you are looking for in a program, ask the instructors what their tournament schedule is like and also how well the school does as a group. MMA is comprised of the above listed styles along with many more that your child may want to be a part of. The great part of MMA is that you won’t get burned out quickly like other sports. You can never truly stop learning as there are so many styles to learn from.

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Joseph Donofrio

“There are many instances where I have been asked this question regarding either boxing or MMA. The first question I have for them is; Is this something you want to make a career out of or is this something for sport? The reason I ask this is twofold. If you intend to make this a career, you must dedicate the time, the allegiance, and have the heart to quest for this goal. Keeping in mind the fact that only 1 in 5,000 ever make it to the big leagues. If your goal is for the shear sport, then you must produce the same attitude as above recognizing this is for short term and not a lifelong ambition. Do your homework; Visit several local MMA accredited academies that are within10/15 miles of your residence. I say this distance because this will work in your favor when you “don’t feel like driving that far”. Next meet the instructor. What sanctioning body or bodies is he accredited with? What is his experience in teaching? How long has he been teaching and how long at this current location? Once you do find an instructor that you connect with, set up a permanent training schedule. Adhere to this schedule and do not waver. Your instructor will tell you when it’s time for you to compete. NEVER step into a fight if you are not ready. If your desire is to eventually turn Pro, my opinion and experience has been to have as many amateur fights as possible prior to turning to Pro. It is not uncommon for an amateur boxer to have 150/200 amateur fights under their belt proceeding to turning Pro. You won’t see this in MMA. What you will witness is a fighter with as little as 5 amateur fights turning Pro. They quickly comprehend the fact that if you want to become a true champion, it is imperative that you have as many amateur fights as possible before you evolve to the Pro status.” Joseph Donofrio Donofrio Entertainment http://www.donofriomma.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Anthony C. Meyer

“As a Professional MMA Promoter with over 10 years of doing Pro, Amateur and Pro/Am events in the State of California, an MMA Training facility owner and an MMA Fight Team Coach... I would have to say the FIRST steps in the process in pursuing your dream as a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter are:" 1.) REASEARCH YOUR LOCAL AREA... Find a QUALIFIED, local Boxing or MMA gym. (Several BOXING gyms also offer classes and training in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Grappling and Jiu Jitsu). (A lot of Fitness centers these days now offer "MMA Fitness" and "Cardio-based Kickboxing classes" (But they will not provide the training you will need to perfect your training in the Arts if you're serious about MMA.) Find a qualified gym and ask to audit several classes and look for qualified instructors that actually FIGHT. Ask QUESTIONS... See if the gym has a fight "team" attached to it... If so, SIGN UP...start light and train with THOSE individuals. (Make sure they know that your interest is in FIGHTING COMPETITIVELY), and you're more likely to get the appropriate training you'll need to actually compete. 2.) DO YOUR HOMEWORK. (Look into fighting promotions local to your area and find out what licenses are required to fight in those shows). Also, find out what bodies sanction those shows use and if there are any SUBlicenses you'll be required to carry to be considered for those cards. 3.) FIND A SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY. Get with a good TEAM and find a good COACH... Train under that coach and count on THEM to tell you when you're actually ready to fight. 4.) PAY YOUR DUES ALL fighters (When they're ready to compete) start out as AMATEURS. A good Coach will prepare you and tell you when you're actually READY to fight. Once you start booking amateur shows, fight as many as you can (win or lose) and focus on getting not only your RECORD up...but your experience. As a Promoter... When I'm booking a PRO card... One thing I see a lot is amateur fighters that have just recently made the transition to turn PRO that are asking me to book them for my Pro cards. (Sometimes with an amateur record of 3-1... Or 2-2...). Continued on the next page... Advertise Now - Phone: 619-866-4198 - www.mmarecruiter.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Anthony C. Meyer

What they DON'T realize is I have guys with ammy records of 7-1... Or 6-6 to pick from and as a Promoter, if I'm gonna book a Pro fighter and pay him a Pro Purse (even if he just went Pro)... I'm most likely to pick the 6-6 fighter because I know he has EXPERIENCE inside the cage and will be more likely to put on a good show. What a lot of fighters don't realize is- "Once you take a Purse or payment for a fight...you have gone PRO". (You can NEVER go back)...You are now in a different "pool" of athletes competing to get on fight cards...(FOR PAY)... so in my opinion...it's best to spend a little more time competing in the Amateur circuit to get your record up and show what most of us Promoters are looking for...EXPERIENCE. 5.) MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN. Find what MMA programs/websites, etc. are available in your State and create a fighter PROFILE in each site. Be sure to include a photo and details about your height, weight, training, gym, fight camp affiliation, style, coach and fight record... (And be sure to update it regularly). www.mmarecruiter.com is an excellent example of such a site. Sites like www.mmarecruiter.com bridge the gap between fighters looking to be booked and Promoters like myself and when we are putting together a fight card, it's one of the first places we post on and look for potential candidates to book for our shows, so you want to keep your Profile current and log in regularly to see what new fight opportunities might be out there for you. Last, (but not least)... 6.). TRAIN HARD-FIGHT HARD-WIN!!!â&#x20AC;? Anthony C. Meyer Galaxy Boxing and MMA California's Galaxy Fight Night Anthony@galaxyboxing.com (818) 370-9870 http://www.galaxyboxing.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Dave Zalewski

MMA has taken over the world by storm. Naturally more and more people are interested in getting started in MMA, some even want to fight for a living. The good thing is, anyone can get involved and start training in MMA. That said, many will not make it to the next level as a Pro fighter. The opportunity is there, but there are several levels within, that will make you or break you. But unlike traditional sports like football, baseball and basketball where you need to have been on teams your whole life to get anywhere near professional status. In MMA anyone can get started at ANY time as it's within you, do you have the heart, the passion, the dedication??? Getting started is easy, some guys study hours and hours of Youtube videos and drill techniques with friends in the living room. It's not my first choice on starting your fight career...lol, but you can get the basics. That can get you started at the very novice level, but you can learn a bit. However if you're serious about training and/or fighting, you need to go to a reputable gym that offers all styles, BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Strength and Conditioning. In the very beginning when you step foot in the gym, a good owner or instructor will ask you what you want to get out of joining, if you want to be a fighter, thats what you tell them. They will watch over you and try to steer you in the right direction training wise. The first test is there, can you hack it? The training is fun but demanding. You will find out quickly if you have the heart, the right attitude, the ability to get punched in the face, the ability to punch back, the drive to come back tomorrow. Some stop right there, some quit, some are happy with that alone- the awesome workout, and the great shape they will get in. Others go to the next step. The next step is fighting as an amateur. I manage fighters on all levels, and some guys tell me when they think they're ready to fight. Haha. I do exactly that, laugh. Why? Your coach should be the one to tell you that you are ready to fight. Why? They get it, and can see when a guys ready to start. Also, when you fight, you rep your gym. Do you think your coaches want you to walk out wearing their shirt, shorts, and repping them if you suck and aren't ready? No. How you fight is a reflection on your coach/gym/team. So slow down, and talk to your coach about it. Some guys are ready to fight in 6 months, some 2 years. But just remember, Jon Bones Jones only trained for 2 years before he got to the UFC, or roughly 3 years before he became the Champ!

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Dave Zalewski

Ok, you fought amateur and are doing well. You grew a lot as a fighter... Again, talk to your coach and tell them that you want to get started fighting as a Pro. Your coach again should make that decision. There are usually requirements for each State. In Florida you need at least 5 ammy fights before you can turn pro. Again, it weeds out the weak. Also the rules are usually different. Most states ammys can't do certain things like elbows, knees to the face, punch to the head of a grounded opponent, you have to wear shin guards, wear bigger gloves, etc... If you're ready, your coach and team backs you up, and you schedule your Pro Debut. This is the real deal, this counts. Ammy records mean NOTHING when you turn pro. So if you lost a lot, it doesn't matter other than you may lose a lot as a pro. If you won a lot, it's cool, and people will hype you up, but again it doesn't matter. Every fight matters as a pro. A loss stays with you for life. So choose your team, and fights wisely, because you're now officially a fighter and one step closer to your dreams.â&#x20AC;? Dave Zalewski aka ZEUS CEO @ Title Shot Management Co Owner @ 5th St Gym Miami Beach http://www.TitleShotMgmt.com Zeus@TitleShotMgmt.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Chris Beasley

If a person is really interested in becoming an MMA fighter, the first thing they should do is research. With MMA becoming so popular, many karate gyms are slapping signs up offering MMA to unsuspecting customers, much like the kickboxing craze of the 80's and 90's. The problem with that is the customer may not be getting what they pay for. Not saying all Karate schools are getting over, but the majority are relying on people being ignorant to the separate styles of martial arts. My original background was in Kung Fu/Kick-Boxing. One of our fighters was, Felix Mitchell, who fought Ken Shamrock in UFC 2. Like many people out there at the time, we had no clue what benefits ground fighting brought to the table. Traditionally, you had strikers (Boxers,Kick-Boxers & Muay Thai Fighters) and grapplers (Judo& Wrestling) we were ignorant to BJJ. Back to the question at hand, "How to get into MMA?". Again, research all the gyms in your area. - See if the coaches are qualified and what's their experience level. - What events do they compete in? - What have their students accomplished? Some gyms put their fighters names and pictures on their website. Go to MMA.tv and look at their fighters records. Look at who their fighters have fought, were they cans or legit opponents. Many people will set up fights for their guys using local "Tough Guys" just to get an easy win and pad records. Every coach knows, your first fight or two should be relatively easy. This is done to ease their fighters into the fighting scene, but as they progress the level of competition should increase. If it isn't you may be looking at a gym that only cares about bringing more students in, not progressing them to the next level.â&#x20AC;? Second, you should go in and watch a few classes. Many gyms these days will allow you to take a week of classes for free. I suggest you take them up on the offer and get in there and see how you like them. - How are the other students? - Do they try and help you, or they just there to feed their own egos and crush the noobs? A sign of a good program is not only good instruction, but gym comradery from all involved. Speak with the coaches and let them know your goals. Speak with other students and see if you can get a feel for how they like being there. If it is feasible, go out and attend a local fight featuring said gyms fighters. Continued on the next page... Advertise Now - Phone: 619-866-4198 - www.mmarecruiter.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: Chris Beasley

Lastly, and very important to many in this economy, check the pricing. The old saying,"You get what you pay for" rings true. I know at our gym, programs begin at $85 per month and increase slightly for multiple disciplines added. There is another gym that offers similar classes, but charges $280 per month. Does that mean that they are a better gym than ours, because they charge more? Not at all. They may have a higher overhead, or they may be one of the first in the area and set the rates where they think people will pay. It's up to you how much you want to spend and should invest in your chosen sport. Tuition to a gym is just like tuition to College. Amateur MMA is equivalent to your time in College, you have to learn everything before you graduate to Professional competition. You wouldn't skip College and go straight to being a doctor, no more than you should skip getting a well rounded amateur career featuring not only MMA, but Muay Thai , BJJ and Boxing as well. The next generation of outstanding fighters will be the ones who have competed in each of these disciplines, to obtain experience needed to be the best the sport has to offer. Once you go Pro, you can't go back to compete as an Amateur and gain that valuable experience you should have gotten the first time around. With so many fighters wanting to fight in the premier leagues, it pays to be the best. The way to insure you are one of the best around, is to get experience and compete often... Chris Beasley SSF Submission Academy Clarksville TN Boxing/Muay Thai Coach www.mmaclarksville.com

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How to Get Started in Mixed Martial Arts? By: David

The first thing is to join an MMA club. Watching videos and then rolling around with the guy next door has a high probability of resulting in injury and will not lead to the UFC. How to find a club? There is no universal database of MMA clubs and there is never likely to be one. MMA is a worldwide sport and it would be a full-time job just to update the database if ever it could be created in the first place. However there is a very simple and a very effective way of finding MMA clubs. Simply put into Google "MMA training Boston MA". Of course if you live in Moscow MMA clubs in Boston will be somewhat inconvenient so substitute "Moscow" for "Boston". "So how do I know if the clubs produced by the search are any good?" I hear you ask. There are several things you can do: If the name of the coach is given on the club website Google his name and see what comes up but there is no substitute for eyeballing the place. Go and have a look: remember the club will be keen to have you as a member so don't be afraid of asking questions. Insist on seeing a training session. Has the gym got decent mats? Do the members look like they are having fun? Is the coach stressing safety procedures. Are individual members getting attention from the coach? Above all can you see yourself getting involved? Some clubs do fitness training as well as MMA technique training but you are going to have to do resistance training and cardiovascular training on your own initiative if you are really going to enjoy the sport and make progress. MMA is immensely demanding of fitness and resistance training is vital if you are going to avoid minor injuries to muscles and tendons. David HKMMA http://hkmma.com/indexOLD.html

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In 1995 there was a shift in Army culture. The commander of 2nd Ranger Battalion, LTC Stan McChrystal wanted to re-introduce martial arts training to his men. Shortly after the soldiers began training problems began surfacing. Then SSG Matt Larsen was tasked with evaluating other programs around the world and developing a new program. SSG Matt Larsen developed the Modern Army Combatives Program. During the developmental stages he determined the success of other combatives program was based on a national Martial Arts with one exception, Sombo. The success of Sombo was not based on its national interest, but on its competitive element. There are many lessons to be learned in competition. One of the most beneficial lessons learned was the application of techniques during realistic training scenarios, however like all competitive endeavors there were some major drawbacks. One draw back is that competitors will train to excel within the rules. The way that SSG Matt Larsen chose to deal with this particular problem is what we call a graduated rule set. What this means is that a competitor cant just train Jiu Jitsu, or just wrestling, or just boxing, or just MMA. He must be proficient in all the skill sets of combat. At the Annual Army Combatives Tournament the preliminary rounds are similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rules, semi-finals are similar to pancrase rules, and the finals are similar to MMA rules. Another great lesson that realistic training provides us is the ability to control and mitigate safety concerns to our soldiers. So for example we do not allow knees and elbows, not because they aren ‫پ‬ft effective, but our soldiers must be able to return to duty and perform their jobs, which can range from cook, para-legal, finance, or infantry. Continued on the next page... Advertise Now - Phone: 619-866-4198 - www.mmarecruiter.com

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The Army’s Realistic Training For Civilians By: John Renken

Realistic training is the key to being successful in any competitive event whether that is running, fighting, fishing, or tennis. Competitors must train in scenarios that will mirror the reality of whatever they are competing in. For people not in the Army this could require a major shift in thinking. For example in combat no soldier would dream of flopping guard in full battle kit with the enemy insurgent on top, yet in the BJJ world this is common. In the Army we penalize the soldier for pulling guard to enforce the reality that on our back isn ‫پ‬ft the best position for us. Another shift in thinking is that in the Army there are not separate divisions for men and women in our tournaments. The lessons of realistic training that the Army has learned can be adapted to your local MMA School or civilian based training with relative ease by asking yourself a few questions. First, why are you in that school or program? Is it for Self-Defense, fitness, or to be an aspiring MMA fighter? Your purpose will determine why you do what you do and how you will do what you do. After you have determined your purpose you should begin to shape your experience and goals in the context of realistic training. If you want to be an MMA fighter instead of looking at the instructor ‫پ‬fs certificates look at their accomplishments. Have they been able to perform the techniques being taught during realistic situations, i.e. tournaments, competitions, or sparring against equally skilled opponents? If your instructor has never competed you might want to ask why? Secondly, is competition and sparring a regular part of your training regiment? Does the instructor spar with the class? Another question is during realistic training are there variables introduced meant to induce stress and unpredictability that you will encounter in a fight? All of these things the Army does through a rigorous training program to take a soldier fresh out of the civilian world to the streets of Baghdad or Kandahar or to the cage of Strikeforce like Tim Kennedy.

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