TOM CRUSE SEMINAR AT FLO MMA
April 15, 2011 by Matt
Tom Cruse is coming to FLO MMA in June for a 2-day seminar. Often referred to as “The real Tom Cruse” in MMA circles, Cruse will be teaching his “FilthyMMA” tactics and also instruct on edged weapons training.
Cruse has worked closely with Paul Vunak in creating instructional videos and training almost 20 government agencies. Cruse has also had the American Flag flown in his honor over the U. S. Embassy in Bagdad, Iraq. The honor was for his work teaching our military and ultimately saving lives with the PFS system.
Contact Marcus Charles at FLO MMA if you’d like to attend. Payment options and details on the poster below.
COMPRIDO AND FELIPE COSTA JIU JITSU CAMP
April 9, 2011 by Matt
FLO MMA instructor Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros and Felipe Costa have announced plans for their 2011 Jiu Jitsu camp. This year, the prestigious BJJ camp will take place in Greece. They have both won multiple BJJ world championships, and the location looks amazing.
They personally scouted the location to assure it was up to the standard of the traditional Jiu Jitsu camp they have been leading for over 10 editions in Rio de Janeiro. Both are very excited for the upcoming camp.
“What we loved the most is that we found a resort that is very similar to the house where we run the CAMP in Rio, we are also steps away from the beach and yet only 30 min from Athens. Our students will have a blast”, said Costa.
“I’m fanatic about Greek history, being able to train in paradisaical beach and besides all the activities the resort have to offer, still be able to visit the historic sights will blow the students mind. I’m honestly counting the days to this CAMP and my family will also join me”, said Comprido.
Here is all the info regards the CAMP:
DATES:
September 10 to September 20, 2011
Make sure to schedule your arrival on September 10 (Saturday) and your departure September 20 (Tuesday)
LOCATION:
The resort is only 30 min. from Athens. Make sure to schedule your arrival to the only airport in Athens and we will take care of you from there.
COST:
In our 10 day, all inclusive package you get: Transfer from airport to the resort and back to the airport, accommodation at the resort, all meals and two classes a day with Black Belt World Champions, Rodrigo Comprido and Felipe Costa.
All this included on the price of only 1500 Euros, which currently is about 2165 US dollars.
RESERVATION:
In order to guarantee your reservation you need to make a non refundable payment of 20% and send us a copy of your ticket.
Are you an instructor on your academy?
We have a special deals for schools and BJJ instructor, email Felipe right now (felipepcs@hotmail.com) with the subject: I’m an Instructor and want to join the CAMP in GREECE to have more info.
What will the schedule be like?
We will copy the successful formula we have been doing in our CAMP in Rio. Two classes a day, around the fifth day we take a day off, where we will visit the sightseeing on Athens.
You can see pictures of the resort on the camp’s Facebook page.
What do I do when I arrive in the airport?
Look for Comprido or Felipe Costa, one of them will be there waiting for you.
What other activities we can do, besides the BJJ classes?
There are plenty activities that can be done during the free time:
water ski and wakeboard for both experienced and first timers*
parachute which can hold up to two people at the same time*
jet skies*
Visiting the famous sight sees from Athens (Acropolis etc)*
Swim with dolphins*
a large variety of water games
Tennis court
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Soccer field
2 pools with bar
* some activities are charge separately
I train under another affiliation, can I enter the CAMP?
YES, the CAMP is not made for any specific team. Everyone is welcome, despite the team or level of instruction.
Do I share room with someone else?
Yes, you will share room with up to 3 people. Unless if you come with your wife/girlfriend, on that case you will have your own room.
Arrangements can be made if you would like to stay by yourself at one room, but an extra charge will be applied in this case.
Can I bring my wife and kids?
Yes, and if they don’t train they will have a big discount, plus you will have your own room.
What are the students level?
As we teach the concepts (the way things work), the different levels of students is not a problem. We have had students from white belts to black belts and they were all pleased at the end. We have had martial arts lovers who had never put on a BJJ gi before, but at the end they were feeling quite comfortable with BJJ.
We will be giving FULL-TIME attention during the classes, not only teaching but also rolling while correcting the mistakes. This will allow us to address everyone’s BJJ needs with 100% satisfaction.
How much rolling will I get with Comprido and Felipe Costa?
Both Comprido and Felipe will roll everyday, so chances are that you will roll with him everyday or at least a lot.
If you have any other question, don’t hesitate on contact us felipepcs@hotmail.com, and Felipe will answer you personally in less than 24hrs.
MIKE RUSSOW INTERVIEW
Ingo Weigold of the MMA Nuts recently caught up with UFC heavyweight Mike Russow at FLO MMA in Palatine. Russow trains his BJJ there with Comprido, who recently returned from Las Vegas after shooting “The Ultimate Fighter”. Comprido is the BJJ coach for Brock Lesnar, and also served in that role on the Lesnar coaching staff for this upcoming season.
COMPRIDO ROLLING WITH WANDERLEI SILVA
March 16, 2011 by Matt
FLO MMA’s Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros stopped by to visit the Wand Fight Team and spend some time training with Wanderlei Silva. Comprido is also the Jiu-Jitsu coach for Brock Lesnar, and you can catch him in action on the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter: Lesnar vs. Dos Santos”.
Comprido is a 7-time World BJJ champion. If you’d like to be trained by Comprido, stop by or call FLO MMA.
h/t: BrazilianBlackBelt
FLO MMA’S MANOS, STREATER WIN AT GOLDEN GLOVES
March 12, 2011 by Matt
Congratulations to FLO MMA fighters Jon Manos and Shane Streater, who won their recent Chicago Golden Gloves matches. Manos defeated Carlson Gracie’s Daniel Morales.
FLO MMA coaches Achour and George Esho are both Golden Gloves winners, and Manos was a 2008 Golden Gloves champ.
The quarterfinals and semifinals currently run until March 19th, and the finals begin on April 7th. The fights are now held at Gordon Tech, located at California and Addison in Chicago. For tickets, visit the Chicago Golden Gloves site.
FLO MMA JEET KUNE DO INSTRUCTOR MARCUS CHARLES
March 6, 2011 by searstapper
There’s more than MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at FLO MMA in Palatine. Marcus Charles teaches Jeet Kune Do and Kali/Filipino Martial arts at the gym. He is the Midwest Director for Progressive Fighting Systems, the style of JKD created by Paul Vunak, one-time hand to hand instructor for the Navy SEALS. Chicago’s MMA talked to Marcus about what students can expect when training with him.
JKD/FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS EXPERT RICK FAYE
February 28, 2011 by searstapper
Chicago’s MMA caught up with Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Martial Arts expert Rick Faye during a seminar at FLO MMA in Palatine.
Faye coached noted MMA trainers Greg Nelson and Erik Paulson early in their careers.
RICK FAYE FLO MMA SEMINAR THIS WEEKEND
From Rick Faye’s Minnesota Kali Group:
Dedicated to the highest levels of training and individual improvement in the martial arts, MKG owner/head instructor, Rick Faye, is considered one of the top instructors in the JKD family world wide. Rick’s impressive reputation for seminars on the art, self-defense and law enforcement topics keep him in demand locally, nationally & internationally.
His credentials include 2 senior full instructorships under Dan Inosanto (Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do & the Filipino Martial Arts), a 5th level Maphilindo Silat instructorship under Guro Inosanto. Rick is a regional director for the Thai Boxing Association, U.S.A. and holds the level of Full Instructor under Ajarn Chai Sirisute. He also holds instructorships in Wing Chun Gung Fu, Sensei Erik Paulson’s C.S.W. curriculum (Combat Submission Wrestling) and numerous other arts.
Rick’s devotion to the art is evidenced by his belief in constant training of the basics and an impressive attention to detail. This enthusiasm is integral to his teaching and helps his students learn and maintain their excitement. The results of this work ethic are obvious in both his art and his teaching.
CUT THROAT MMA – FEBRUARY 19
Cut Throat MMA returns on February 19th at the Hammond Civic Center in Indiana with “Supremacy II”. Plenty of familiar local fighters on this card, including Wrecking Ball’s Kent Rexford, Gilbert Grappling’s Brad Muthart, Bobby Reardanz, Keith Wisnieski, Adam Ward, Jay Estrada, Ben Koff, Quinton McCotrell and FLO MMA’s Jonatas Novaes.
FLO MMA’S ACHOUR ESHO GOES FOR 10-0
January 19, 2011 by Matt
FLO MMA’s Achour Esho is shooting for his 10th straight win when he enters the ring for Windy City Fight Night 15 on January 28th at the UIC Pavilion. Esho is 9-0 with 6 KOs as a pro boxer and 2-0 with 2 KOs in his pro MMA career.
Earlier this year Esho spoke with Chicago’s MMA about why he takes more boxing matches than MMA fights.
Tickets to Windy City Fight Night 15 can be purchased at FLO MMA or by calling 847.934.1356.
