The Savannah MMA Report

Fight gone bad is a total body workout that consists of five different exercises.  Each exercise is performed for a full minute for maximum reps.  Participants will move from one exercise to the next with a continuously running clock for three rounds.  I minute of rest is allowed between each round.  The score is the total number of reps performed in all three rounds.

“Crossfit is not for the feint of heart.  Training this way requires courage, patience and a willingness to learn,” said Scott Zagarino, Managing Director of Athletes for a Cure and creator of the Fight Gone Bad fundraiser.  “I think that’s why Crossfitters all over the U.S. have embraced this event the way they have.  In a way most of them have volunteered to suffer for 15 minutes because they know they have a choice, and there are 2 million families that don’t.” Last year nearly 400 participants throughout 60 Crossfit affiliates registered with Athletes for a Cure for Fight Gone Bad, and raised more than $277,000 for prostate cancer research.   This year, over 140 affiliates have registered for the event with over $120,000 raised to date.

We encourage all of our athletes to join us for our first annual Fight Gone Bad workout. Sweat together and play together for a cause. You can sign up directly at http://athletes.kintera.org/crossfit08/crossfithyperformance

CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program designed to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible.  It is a deliberate attempt to optimize  fitness each of the 10 recognized fitness domains: Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.  Crossfit is the most effective program to date to accomplish this.

The key to it’s effectiveness is the intensity performed with consistently solid mechanics.  Having correct technique every workout every time is priority.  CrossFit Elements is a series of two, two-hour classes (Saturday and Sunday) which purpose it to give you hands-on technique based work.

When designing the Elements class we wanted it to be the most valuable 4 hours of your time that you can spend in a small group setting.  We’ve limited the number of participants in each class so that the coaches can focus on each individual.  You will receive feedback that will be used for
the rest of your CrossFit experience.

Each series will focus on technique for the common lifts squats, deadlifts, cleans, and presses.  Particpants will be introduced to rowing using our new Concept 2 machines.  Gymnastic, body weight skills will be taught as well.  The Elements class will give each participant the confidence to complete most of the daily WODs.

Don’t think you’ll be working out for the entire two hours though.  Each class will include much discussion as well as a question and answer based format.  This is your oppotunity to have all your questions answered.  By the end of the series you will know without a doubt if CrossFit is for you
or not.

Why is this class mandatory?  A new participant who hasn’t had an introduction to the common CrossFit movements requires much more attention, taking away from the experience of our current members.  In order to provide the best coaching possible for everyone we make the Elements class mandatory.  It very quickly brings new participants up to speed without comprimising our attention to current members.

If you are a current participant or have been coming to bootcamp classes, we want you to take the Elements series too.  Now that we have the new building and new equipment we’ll be able to do more and we want you to get the most out of your time with us.  The rate for the Elements class is $125, and our bootcampers will be able to attend the class for free in September.  Classes are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday 10am-noon on September 13/14 and September 20/21.  Registration is limited to 12 participants so don’t wait to register.   As always, please contact Drew of Jennifer if you have questions.

Greg Jackson is coach to some of the biggest stars in the UFC. His coaching principles have taken his fighters to the top of the game and he continues to produce top quality fighters and athletes from his gym. He recently visited Hinesville GA at Fort Stewart for an MMA seminar after coaching his student Rashad Evans to a knockout victory over Chuck Liddell on Saturday.

Savannah Martial Arts Academy’s own Dennis Dutton (pictured above on the left) was present at the seminar for some new techniques and got same great training as well. Dennis conveyed how great the seminar was and how effective the training would be for a realistic situation as well as for MMA training for competition. The seminar consisted of takedown defense and how to get back to your feet from the ground. Great ideas for close combat in wartime situations as prolonged grappling can be impractical in a firefight or urban altercation.

Greg was pleased to speak with Dennis and help coach him through the session and hopefully we will get a chance to meet Greg again in Savannah in the future.

Several of our fighters from Savannah and Beaufort will be competing at the MMA fights at Parris Island’s All Weather Training Facility on October 18th. We have several amateurs and Justin Granet from our Beaufort SC MMA school will be competing in his Pro MMA debut against Norman Jones at 170lbs. Norman will be a tough competitor I am sure, but Justin has been training hard for his fight and will definitely not disappoint.

From Savannah, we have two fighters competing: Frank Joseph at 205, and Mike Shannon at 185lbs. Mike takes on fellow Savannah fighter Chris “Chaos” Scott from Champions Training Center. We have seen Chris fight a few times in Savannah MMA competitions, and know that he will also be a very tough fighter to beat. Frank Joseph will be fighting Kelly Mierra of North Carolina. We wish both of our fighters the best and will be training very hard for this fight and the upcoming fights on our schedule.

Others fights on the card include Efrain Lopez from Beaufort SC, Larry Landry from Beaufort SC, and Muhsin Corbbrey from Champions Training Center in Savannah.

This should be a great opportunity for you all to get to help our fighters train and for fans to see some great fights close to home (sort of). Tickets are on sale now… Visit us soon for special items and dont forget to order your Savannah MMA shirts to Support the Savannah MMA Team.

Savannah MMA will be closed for September 1st. That means we will not have our youth martial arts class, our fitness kickboxing, or Adult Mixed Martial Arts classes. Please enjoy the three day weekend (if you have that day off).

We will be attempting another beach training session soon before the weather cools down. Please stay up to date for more information.

Remember NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 1st!

See you this week or on the 3rd. Have a great Labor Day and be ready to train hard when we resume classes next week.

Sunday, August 24th, Eduardo “Veio” De Lima, third degree black belt in
Gracie Barra jiu jitsu will be teaching a gi-based BJJ seminar from 11
noon to 2 pm.

Where:

Savannah Martial Arts Academy
904 East 70th Street
Savannah GA, 31405

For directions, click here.

When:

Sunday, August 24th
11am-2pm EST

How Much:

Pre-Register: $50
Day of Event: $60

What to Bring:

Jiu-Jitsu or Judo Gi and Belt. Please bring full length gi
pants and a full gi top: no cutoff gis. Also please match gi tops to
bottoms. Avoid white top with black pants…

Who can Come:

Anyone who registers either in advance or the day of may
participate. If you would like to observe without participating, there
will be a $5 charge. No videos will be permitted, but you may bring
your camera for photos.

How do I register for this BJJ Seminar in Savannah:

Register at Savannah MMA at 904 East 70th Street Savannah GA, 31405 (directions) or register immediately by paying online through paypal here:

Savannah, GA, Aug. 11, 2008 –

Local teenager, Max Barber of Effingham County Georgia, was victorious in a mixed martial arts event held on August 9th, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama. He faced Jeff White (also 16) in the 170 pound weight class in one of very few mixed martial arts events to allow youth mixed martial arts competition. Max won his fight by referee stoppage after a high roundhouse kick to his opponent’s head. Max’s opponent Jeff White was unable to continue and the referee awarded the Technical Knockout (TKO) victory to Max Barber at 1:14 of the Second Round.

Youth MMA is a new and experimental sport for teenagers and even pre-teen martial artists who compete with both striking and grappling techniques taking place in a match in which the objective is to make your opponent give up, or render them unable to continue with a knockout. Although there is a risk to younger fighters, both boxing and kickboxing matches are sanctioned for age 9 and above and grappling events are sanctioned in which 5 year olds and older are able to compete for position and even submission (Making your opponent give up due to pressure on a join or choke) based finishes. Missouri had previously been the only state to allow youth mixed martial arts, but Alabama joined this list on August 9th by allowing several teen matches to take place, including Max Barber’s match.

The youth rules were modified mixed martial arts rules including kickboxing style standing techniques and wrestling and jiu-jitsu grappling while on the ground. There was no striking whatsoever to a downed opponent and all athletes were required to wear protective headgear, gloves, mouth piece, athletic support, and shin padding. All matches were refereed by a professional and licensed official who stopped the matches before any serious injury could take place.

For official youth rules and regulations, visit: http://www.americanamma.org/jrdivisionpack.pdf

About Savannah MMA

Savannah MMA is a group of mixed martial arts fighters, trainers, coaches, and athletes that train and compete in Savannah, GA as well as abroad. Most competitions are located in the southeast and include mixed martial arts competitions as well as grappling tournaments, and boxing/kickboxing events. The Savannah MMA team currently trains at Savannah Martial Arts Academy at 904 East 70th Street in Savannah GA and consists of men, women, and youth students.

August 9th, 4 of our students at Savannah MMA competed in Mobile Alabama in mixed martial arts. One of the reasons we decided to go there was because the fights featured youth mixed martial arts from 10-17 year olds. The trip was quite an adventure and there were several changes made both to our competitors and the schedule of events. Our fighters all competed hard, but we had two wins and two losses.

Results :

Max Barber (16) defeated his opponent early in the second round with a high round kick to the face followed by a barrage of punches. Max then took his opppnent to the canvas and took full mount where the referree stopped the match. His opposing fighter was unconsious at this point and the match was stopped as a TKO.

Travis “Red Beard” Shiflett defeated his opponent John Smelley in the second round via an armlock. He fought hard the entire time and landed some pretty powerful shots but John was a tough opponent and kept pressing the action.

Brian Lafond was caught early with a right hook and after the ensuing flurry and takedown attempt, he ended up going for a double leg takedown. Unfortunately, his opponent got caught on the ropes and was able to end up on top of Brian where he established mount and won via strikes from the mount.

David Grosse came ready to strike but his opponent dropped for a takedown. After grappling for a few moments, David took a top position, but lost it when attempting a guillotine choke. He was caught in a quarter as he attempted to get to his feet and was tapped out due to rear naked choke.

Want to Fight? :

All of the guys did a great job, and we want to compete in the next Mobile show in October. If you would like to compete in MMA, let our school know by contacting us. We would love to have you in class as a training partner and would like to see you compete in mixed martial arts competition as well.

This Saturday, August 9th, four fighters from Savannah MMA will compete in mixed martial arts competition in Mobile Alabama.

The fighters are:

Max Barber 170 , 0-0 amateur at 16 yrs old.

Brian Lafond 185 , 0-0 amateur adult

David Grosse 155 , 0-0 amateur adult

Travis Shiflett 170 , 1-1 amateur adult

Each of these guys has been training hard and working to get ready for mixed martial arts competition and we hope to come home with some victories.

If you are interested in attending the fight, please review the information below:

JUNIOR & ADULT AMATEUR BOXING & MMA
SANCTIONED BY USA BOXING AND AMERICAN AMATEUR MMA

AUGUST 9, 2009

ABBA SHRINE
7701 HITT RD.
MOBILE, AL

WEIGH-INS:
8 A.M.-10 A.M.

FIGHTS BEGIN AT 1 P.M.

Admission prices:
Adults…$10
Kids (6-15)…$5
Kids 5 & under…free
Parking…$3

***We are pre-matching all mma fights (junior and adults). Visit www.americanamma.org for requirements, rules and registration info. Please call a.s.a.p. If you are interested in an mma fight.***

*boxing matches will be made following weigh-ins*

hosted by:
Pensacola boxing academy

(850) 458-0008

co-host: southside boxing academy

For any other information from Savannah MMA please email us!