UFC Fan Expo – Boston This Weekend

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UFC® Fan Expo™ is pleased to announce that we’re coming to Boston for the very first time! With the largest collection of UFC®, WEC®, former Pride®, and Hall of Fame fighters plus exciting Special Events, Training & Development Sessions, and The Octagon®, you won’t want to miss the first-ever UFC® Fan Expo™ Boston 2010, happening in conjunction with the highly-anticipated and long awaited, Boston Pay Per View Fight Card!

VIP Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Tickets are on sale now! The Boston 2010 event will take place August 27-28 at the John B. Hynes Convention Center. VIP Packages and tickets to Training & Development Sessions are on sale now. Be sure to check back periodically for important news and updates or sign up to receive our official newsletter.

Ticket Prices*
Friday Ticket: $30
Saturday Ticket: $35
2 Day Ticket: $50
VIP Package: $200
Ultimate VIP Package: $1,500
Training & Development Sessions: $100 p/session
* Please Note: Ticket pricing will increase onsite. Don’t wait, buy your tickets now and save!

Show Hours
Friday, August 27: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 28: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Lack Of Updates

Hey Guys and Gals,

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been focused a lot on my training and students lately. In fact, one of them may have his first fight coming up this year. As a result, my site has been neglected a bit. Just to give you a few updates with me, I have been taking a yoga course recently, and may be adding that to what I teach in the near future. I love Yoga, and find it helps immensly with proper breathing when you fight.

Also, a lot has been going on in the MMA world. There have been some great fights in the last month or so. Chuck Liddell should officially retire after that last fight. I have a lot of respect for both Pat Barry and Rich Franklin now. I’m really looking forward to the Carwin vs Lesnar fight coming up soon, as well as the UFC Fan Expo which will be in Boston in August.

At the end of the month, I will be in DC for a weekend. If anyone knows of a gym I should check out while I am in town, let me know and I’ll write up a review if I can make time to check it out.

So stay tuned in the coming week for some new updates. Thanks all.

Paradise Warrior Retreat 3 Day MMA Seminar

I found this 3 day seminar which looks pretty interesting. It is with some Top MMA coaches for fighters such as GSP, Rashard Evans, Nate Marquardt, Kenny Florian, Patrick Cote and Michelle Waterson. The actual coaches are: Mark DellaGrotte, Greg Jackson, Shawn Thomkins, Dave Camarillo and Ricardo Liborio. Also, the events have been known to have guest fighters appear such as Antonio Nogoueira, Jon Fitch, Bas Rutten, Pat Millitech, Chuck Lidell, BJ Penn and more. Now, I seriously doubt that all those guys will be there. Most likely they have been there at past events, and probably no more than 1 big name guest per event. It seems pretty promising, and it’s something I am considering when it comes to the East Coast. Here is the pricing, schedule and other information:

Upcoming Events:

Dana point March 13-15 Colorado March 20-22
Chicago March 27-29 Boston April 3-5
Miami April 10-12

Seminar Prices:
Three day seminar (for early birds) $400.00
Three Day Seminar + Meals $550.00
One day seminar $150.00
Spectator Fees $30.00
Special Rates for families and groups!! Call

*Deposit of $200.00 is required at the time of reservation.

All professional MMA fighters call NOW to verify if you qualify
for VIP complimentary tickets to the Dana Point event.

Friday, March 13, 2009

11:00 -11:45 Opening ceremony and orientation ( Hotel )
12:00 – 1:30 The art and science of Muay Thai and its application to MMA ( Mark Dellagrotte )
1:30 – 2:30 Lunch
3:00 – 4:30 Judo clinch and it’s application to mixed martial arts. ( Dave Camarillo )
5:00 – 6:30 Stand-up striking Techniques and combinations ( Shawn Tompkins)
7:00 – 8:00 Dinner with the instructors and guest Fighters

9:00 – 10:00 Question and answer sessions with all Trainers at the open lounge area by the fire pit
10:00 Entertainment: live music lounge and bar

Saturday, March 14, 2009

8:00 – 8:30 Light stretching and jogging on the beach
8:45 – 9:15 Breakfast
9:30 -11:00 Striking and take downs ( Greg Jackson )
11:15-12:45 Jiu Jitsu and MMA ground game ( Ricardo Liborio)
1:00-1:45 Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 Muay Thai, hand trapping and elbow techniques
( Mark Dellagrotte )
3:45 – 5:00 Controlling and submitting from the back.
Briefing of MMA philosophy and cutting off an opponent’s avenue of escape ( Dave Camarillo )
5:15- 6:15 Shadow boxing, stretching, Meditation and winding down ( Shawn Tompkins)
6:30 – 7:30 Dinner with instructors and guest fighters
8:00 – 9:30 Highlights: Fights featuring instructors’ top Fighters. Analyzing and learning from the fights
10:00- 12:30 Entertainment – TBA

Sunday, March 15, 2009

8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:15 – 10:45 Ground and pound and grappling for MMA ( Greg Jackson )
11:00 -12:30 MMA specific drills to MMA fighters and coaches ( Shawn Tompkins)
12:45 – 1:15 Closing ceremony and certificate awards
1:15 – 2:00 Lunches
2:00 – 3:30 Chokes, Passing the guard and hand Control
(last half hour – all the instructors on the mat) ( Ricardo Liborio)

For more information, you can visit the website at: www.paradisewarriorretreat.com