Octagon MMA - Dallas MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu » Octagon MMA News http://www.octagonmma.com Dallas MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:16:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Kid’s Jiu Jitsu Classes Starting 08/30/2010 http://www.octagonmma.com/2010/08/kids-jiu-jitsu-classes-starting-08302010/ http://www.octagonmma.com/2010/08/kids-jiu-jitsu-classes-starting-08302010/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:16:57 +0000 Octagon Web Admin http://www.octagonmma.com/?p=977

Ages 5-13.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm.

Instructed by World Champion Bruno Bastos.

Contact: Trinity 214.521.6662 or trinity@octagonmma.com

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi) Seminar

 2010 Grapplers Quest Tachi Palace Challenge Absolute Black belt  winner, Daniel “Jacare” Ameida will be giving a seminar here this Sunday, 08/29/2010 ~ 3-5pm. The seminar’s emphasis will be on “Winning in Competition”. Techniques instructed on will include:

  •  Initiating the Fight
  • Controlling Position
  • Submissions

 

DANIEL “JACARE” ALMEIDA
BJJ BLACK BELT 1st Degree under BRUNO BASTOS
TEAM NOVA UNIAO

 

  • Sherdog MMA Record 3-1
  • 2010 IBJJF CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPION
  • 2010 GRAPPLERS QUEST DALLAS CHAMPION
  • 2010 GRAPPLERS QUEST TACHI PALACE CHAMPION
  • 2x BJJ WORLD BRONZE MEDALIST
  • 2x BJJ BRAZILIAN NATIONALS CHAMPION
  • 4x BJJ RIO STATE CHAMPION 
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MMA Seminar with Mike Van Arsdale

Saturday, January 16th 2010 6PM – 8PM

Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Coach, UFC/Vale Tudo/Wresting Veteran Mike Van Arsdale will be giving a seminar here at Octagon. Mike is a highly decorated Professional Athlete and his resume is second to none. His seminar will be wrestling intensive.
More details to follow.

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He earned a Bronze Medal in the ‘Black Belt Adult Heavy’ and ‘Black Belt Open Class’ competitions.

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We’ve got the pictures up from Greg’s seminar. Thanks to Greg for coming out and showing a select few some great things!

Visit this page to see check them out:

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MMA Fundamentals Seminar with Greg Jackson

Thursday, September 17th 6PM – 8PM

One of the most respected MMA trainers in the world, Greg Jackson has developed 10 world champions. His team has won such prestigious awards such as Grapplers Quest, the Pan American games and others.
Jackson’s fight team is ranked # 1 in the highest winning percentage by Sherdog.com. Greg has competitors in Pride, UFC, Abu Dhabi, and many other prestigious events. Some of his top fighters include:  Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans, Georges St. Pierre, & Nate Marquardt. Amongst some of these fighters, Greg has had competitors on Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter, seasons 1, 2, and 3 on Spike TV.

*No Spectators Allowed*

Cost:  $85 for non-members / $75 for members
Only 40 spaces available!

First Come, First Serve

Pay now to reserve your space to train with one of the best MMA coaches in the world.
Must pay in advance via Paypal below:

Registration Options

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Come join Octagon MMA September 12th from 2PM – 5PM for a Mauy Thai Fundamentals seminar instructed by Jason House Professional MMA Fighter and veteran of KOTC, MFC, HDNet Fights, and more! Space is limited, please book your registration below.

*No Spectators Allowed*

Learn:

  • Mauy Thai fundamentals-setting up leg kicks, elbows, knees, combos
  • Thai clinch-blending Thai clinch with freestyle wrestling
  • Setting up takedowns with strikes
  • Avoiding the takedown
  • Ground and pound techniques
  • Setting up subs and sweeps with strikes

Registration fees are as follows:

  • Members $40
  • Non-Members – $60
Registration Options

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Gold Medal winners:
Evan Sax / Heavyweight
Matt Taylor / Light Heavyweight
Abel Garcia / Featherweight

Silver Medal winner:
Dominic Gonzales / Lightweight

David Colletti also competed and made it to the semi-finals.

Congratulations to all!

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Get in shape and have fun doing it!

Join us for a FREE cardio kick boxing class on the FIRST Saturday of every month. The class is open to both members and non-members. The class runs an hour long, from 10:00-11:00am and will be held outdoors when weather permits.

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  • Silver Memberships (Single Martial Arts Program)
    • Kickboxing/Boxing
    • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    • Muay Thai
    • Mixed Martial Arts
  • Platinum Membership
    • All Access
    • All martial arts programs
    • Fitness

Special Programs

We also offer additional fitness options through our boot camps, private instruction and personal fitness training.

HOW TO JOIN

Let an Octagon representative walk you through our membership options to find the right package that will meet all your fitness and training needs.

Come by the gym: 4152 Cole Avenue, Suite 104, Dallas, Texas 75204

Call us now: 214-521-OMMA (6662)

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