Dan Rawlings Returns to GriffonRawl!

Dan Rawlings, the founder of GriffonRawl, returns to the academy for the first time in two years for a seminar on September 28th.  The seminar, in two parts over four hours, will hammer home some of Dan's wisdom and experience in the fine art of striking.  Dan's expertise, homed over a 15 year career as a professional Muay Thai fighter, is a important resource for the academy, which we do not get to sample often enough, and should not be missed.  While the GriffonRawl Muay Thai program is rightfully considered to be one of the best in the area, having a guest instructor of Dan Rawlings rank is rare and all academy members with a sincere interest in advancing their striking game are encourage to attend.

After the second session, join us at The Happy Moose in Mentor (formerly Cleats) at the intersection of rt 306 and rt 2.

Many thanks to our seminar sponsors: Intimidation Clothing,  The Happy Moose, , The Rock House Gym, Action Automotive and East Mentor Family Chiropractic in Mentor.



Dan founded GriffonRawl Academy in Ohio in 1997.  He now lives in Florida where he operates two GriffonRawl academies.   Dan is a Pro Muay Thai fighter & a Pro Boxer as well. In Muay Thai Dan has competed internationally for years. He is also a certified Muay Thai Instructor under Kru Vut Kamnark of the U.W.M.T.A.

When: Saturday, Sept 28, 2013
Time: 2-4 pm Boxing, 4:30 - 6:30 Muay Thai
What: 2 hours Boxing, 2 hours Muay Thai
Where: GriffonRawl MMA Academy: 6090 Pinecone Dr. Mentor, Ohio 44060
Call:  (440) 358-9371
Afterward: At 6:30 pm, The Happy Moose 7693 Reynolds Rd  Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: $30 for Boxing seminar, $30 for Thai seminar, or $50 for both
Day of Cost: $40 for Boxing, $40 for Thai, both seminars for $60

Written by: Bob Donaghy

Vanyo Martial Arts Summer Kickboxing Smoker

September 13th marks the second Vanyo Martial Arts Smoker for 2013.  This time the turnout will be better than the first smoker when Khalil Khalil  was the sole representative of GR.  Five GR warriors will travel to Strongsville to glove up.  Make the trip with us and support the GR Team!

Jon Reeves vs TBA 140lbs
Khalil Khalil  vs TBA 125lbs
George Comer vs TBA 165lbs
Russ Herbert vs TBA 205lbs
Paul Compton vs TBA 150lbs
Tim Stafford vs TBA 150lbs

Smokers are for fun and experience.  The results are not recorded, not part of the fighter’s record and Smoker wins will not qualify a GR member for the Fight Team.  Members use them to get experience and practice outside the familiar surroundings of the academy.  Fight team members use them the same way.  Smoker fights are a pro tool available to every member of the academy.

What: Vanyo Kickboxing Smoker
When: September 13, 2013
Where: 19748 W. 130th St, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Time: Weigh in at 6 pm.  Fights start: 7 pm
Cost:  Free

Vanyo Martial Arts site: HERE



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Written by: Bob Donaghy