While walking my puppy (in san francisco) I saw this bumper sticker. Obviously I did what any good website owner would do and left my business card on his/her windshield.
Kenny do you have bumper stickers?
Can't wait until ufc 101!!
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MMA will make its return to the city by the bay on Saturday May 30th at Kezar Pavilion as World Combat Sports Challenge will put on a hybrid card featuring MMA and Muay Thai fights. This event is stacked with exciting fights!
World Combat Sports Challenge has been promoting martial arts events in the Bay Area for 20 years, and knows how to put on an exciting fight. The card will feature a wealth of local talent, including fighters out of Gilbert Melendez's camp! Come out and support the up and coming Bay Area fighters for a great night of action. You can get your tickets here!
Gilbert Melendez is not only one of the top lightweight fighters in the world, but now he's also a proud gym owner. Earlier this month Gilbert opened his own MMA gym in the San Francisco area.
Not only does Gilbert's gym provide a great place for he and his team to prepare for upcoming fights, but it's also a great environment for people of all ages and skill levels to work out and learn from one of the best.
Offering both MMA and Jiu Jitsu classes, as well as workouts with a focus on wrestling takedowns and other skills. With a laid back atmosphere and also an emphasis on working as a team, Gilbert's new gym is sure to be a great success in the bay area.
Here are some pictures from one of the first workouts at Gil's gym.
Interested in checking it out or joining? Here's a flyer with more information on the area's best new MMA gym.
EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields recently opened a new Gracie Fighter Academy in Berkley, CA a few blocks from the campus of UC Berkley.
Shields is the head instructor at his new gym. To drop by and train with the champ, head to 2438 Durant St. Berkeley, CA!
Shields is certain to continue the tradition of strong instruction, clean technique, and quality training for which the Gracie Fighter Academies have become known.
For those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area, don't forget to come out and support Northern California MMA tonight at Kezar Pavillion in San Francisco, at the Gladiator Challenge event.
