Relson Gracie Seminar

On Saturday, January 21^st, Master Relson Gracie will conduct a two hour jiu-jitsu seminar at the Griffonrawl MMA Academy. This the second Relson Gracie seminar for Griffon Rawl and we expect a solid turnout.

You don't have to be a gym member to attend.

Gi, no-gi, and MMA techniques will be covered. Proper training attire is expected.

What: Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

When: Saturday, January 21, 2012

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the seminar

Where: GriffonRawl MMA Academy. 6090 Pinecone Dr. / Mentor, Oh 44060

Phone: 440-358-9371

Cost: $60 in advance, $70 at the door (no checks please)

Please contact Jason Dent or Jeff Starr for further information.

written by: Bob Donaghy

GriffonRawl "Jr. MMA Sleepover"

*GR JUNIOR MMA SLEEPOVER*

We will be holding our first ever Jr. MMA Sleepover here at the academy. The event will be supervised by Jason Dent, Chuck Schilling, and Kevin Peterson. This sleepover is limited to 20 kids so sign up as soon as possible.

WHEN: Friday, January 20th
WHERE: GriffonRawl Academy
COST: $20.00 PRE-PAY $25.00 Day of

DROP OFF TIME: 8:00PM (FRIDAY NIGHT)
PICK UP TIME: 11:00AM (After SATURDAY'S 10:00AM Jr. MMA class.)
THINGS TO BRING: sleeping bag, pillow, PJ'S, work out clothes, change of clothes, toothbrush, hairbrush, etc...

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00PM Drop off
9:00-10:00PM - 1 HOUR Anti-bullying / Self Defense
10:00 - 11:00PM Games and activities
11:00 - 11:30PM - Pizza, snacks and drinks
11:30 - 1:00AM - Open gym / Video games
1:00AM - Attempt to go to sleep
2:00AM - Put all children still awake in sleeper hold (LOL).
8:00AM - Breakfast / clean up / open gym
10:00 - 11:00AM - Morning Jr. MMA class
11:00AM - Pick up your worn out children

Written by: Bob Donaghy

GriffonRawl MMA Academy
GR Secretary Lamatha Sievers
6090 Pinecone Dr.
Mentor,Ohio 44060
(440)358-9371
http://www.ohio-mma.com/

NAAFS Kickboxing 2012

If you are a fan of stand up action, heavy hitting and devastating knockouts, then get ready for this January as Ryan "The Lion" Madigan of Evolve MMA in conjunction with the NAAFS will be showcasing a night of kickboxing action in Akron that will be sure to please fight fans throughout northeast Ohio.

And GR fans should especially be psyched to hear that we have three amateurs of our fight team returning to the ring in early 2012.

With Anton Jackson, a vicious combination of power and rhythm that hasn't been seen in the heavyweight division for quite some time. Kevin Peterson, a former workhorse of the light-heavyweight division looking to move up in weight and play with the big boys. And Ryan Lose, the featherweight with a fierce determination to showcase his ever-improving stand-up.

These three along with their coach Jason "Dynamite" Dent (making his professional kickboxing debut against Kyle "Kyote" Rozewski) will be in action in an exciting event to start the year off with a bang.

GR Intra Grappling Challenge

Attention members! It's official GR is hosting an intra-academy grappling tournament on Saturday November 19th. We held a grappling tournament over a year ago with tremendous success and look forward to another successful tournament. We are putting the event together as we speak. There are a few items we can say for sure at this time: 1--The tournament will be limited to GriffonRawl members ONLY! It's a chance for our school to pull ourselves to a higher level of grappling, but is not an event pitting academy vs. academy. 2--The tournament will be a NO-GI event. 3--There will be a small fee of $10ea for the event if you pre-register or it will be $15 if you wait to pay the day of. 4--Weigh-ins will be held the day of the event. 5--Weight classes will be determined the day of the event based on the number of participants and the range of weights based on said participants. 6--The tournament will be double elimination ensuring everyone at least two matches.
Stay tuned for further information! We plan to award all 1st place winners of each division with an engraved trophy. Any and all extra funds that are made will be put towards buying GR a new Muay Thai heavy bag. Should be an excite event. Please pre-register and sign up in advance and save $5 dollars.

GR set for NAAFS "Rock & Rumble 5"

GR has 5 guys set to compete on Saturday August 27th, at the Nautica Pavilion. GR fighters are as follows Paul "Str8 Outta" Compton, George "BoneSaw" Comer, Reggie "The Contract Killer" Parks, Ryan "The Loose Canyon" Lose, and last but not least John Burbol. Compton & Comer's fights will be Proffessional bouts and everyone else's is amateur. Please if you plan to attend get your tickets through the fighters as they have them as well as posters if you would like some. If you are unable to attend at least make sure to wish them good luck next time you see them here in the gym.

Show your love and support for our team and its fighters by wearing you official GR apparel to the show. Thanks everyone.

UFC "Fight Night Live"

On Saturday, September 17, 2011 the UFC will present "Fight Night Live" from the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. GriffonRawl's own, Donny "Eagle Eye" Walker, is scheduled to make his 2nd UFC appearance. To gather all the necessary information please visit http://www.ufc.com/event/UFN25#/fight

NAAFS "War on the Shore 5"

The NAAFS comes to Geneva, OH on Saturday July 23, 2011 for War on the Shore 5. This year's event will be a PRO/AM event and GriffonRawl will be well represented. Professional veteran Paul Compton will be in action alongside 'Bonesaw' George Comer, who is making his pro debut. Dan Farnworth, and John Burbol will see action during the amateur portion of the card. See anyone of the fighters for tickets. For full information on the fights visit http://naafs.biz/site/2011/06/15/war-on-the-shore-5/