Treat Yourself To These Very Special 2008 Training Opportunities, <u><i>While You Still Can</i></u>!

1. Scientific Wrestling Academy GRAND OPENING - January 19th Saturday, January 19th is the grand opening of our new training facility, conveniently located in sunny San Juan Capistrano just off the I-5 and the Ortega Highway. We have a full MMA ring from Monster Rings and Cages, Olympic Weight Lifting Equipment, Pull-Up Bars, Olympic Rings, Torque Macebells, Kettlebells, Plyometric Gear, etc...! We are celebrating with a Toe-Hold Seminar at 3pm and a catered open house at 6pm. We have FIVE TWO FREE spots left for our Toe-Holds: Set-Ups and Entries Seminar. After they are gone it will cost you $80 to sit in. RSVP now to get into our Toe-Hold Seminar for free (only 2 spots left)! NOTE: Remember, you can always check the calendar at the upper right to keep up with our events. 2. NEW Macebell Strength Training video on YouTube!: The next Macebell Strength Training Seminar will be held Sunday, February 24, 2008. Enrollment is limited and the deadline is February 10th so sign up soon! We shot some footage from the inaugural Macebell Strength Training clinic at our new San Juan Capistrano facility: "Since attending the East Coast Macebell Seminar in December, I have been working three days per week with the 10K Macebell. Although I am still working on perfecting the exercises I have to admit, this is one kickass piece of equipment. At first it was intimidating but once I got the basic mechanics down, I look forward to these workouts. Now, I have bad shoulders (with limited motion on my left) and have had three operations on the left and one on the right. I was told by my orthopedic specialist that I will need a left shoulder replacement within 5-10 years (he told me this 2 years ago). So, I was a bit concerned that the Macebell may cause more damage than good. However, since beginning a program and including the Macebell into my workouts I have actually gained mobility and strength over what I had prior to using them. This is good news for me as I was told my mobility would never improve without the joint replacement. The workouts can be a total body workout depending on what exercises you choose, but the main focus is on your core, shoulder girdle and forearms. If you want to improve your grip strength, this is a great tool and will leave your forearms fried. The Macebell has a real thick handle as well which only adds to the grip workout. Thanks to Jake for making this classic piece of equipment available again, and also for the improvements he has designed to make it even better. I highly recommend the Macebell and for those who love using odd objects and doing hardcore type workouts, this is for you!"
Bill Cogswell, Sombo Blackbelt "Dear Jake, I had a great time at the Macebell seminar!! I never thought that you could do so much with the Macebell. I am still sore from all the different drills. Thank you for such a powerful learning experience---my training will never be the same! Please let me know about any other seminars or workshops! Thank you again!"
Rik Brown, Russian Kettlebell Certified 3. THE VOTING IS OVER: Certified Catch Wrestler Audits will be held in April!: Thanks to everyone that voted! Both Dick Cardinal and I will be on-hand for Audits, just like last time. We've already had one spot taken with only 4 spots remaining. Here's what last year's attendees said of the experience: "Thank you so much for the training all weekend. It was awesome, amazing, and it was like I got to experience training along with a history lesson! so cool."
-Jesse Kristofferson
King of Catch Wrestling Western Qualifier Middleweight Champion
Student Instructor, USA Shooto Association

"I'm freaking sore in every muscle of my body after the Catch Wrestling Audit this weekend! Thanks for putting it together!!! I learned a ton of usable stuff I've never seen before."
-John "Kid Justice" Fabbricatore
Toughman Boxing Champion (10-2)
3-1 MMA
Pro Wrestler
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Certified Federal Physical Fitness
Coordinator
Certified Federal Defensive Tactics Instructor
Former Federal Law Enforcement Academy Instructor

"It was damn hard -- almost a right of passage! The two days of training was hard as hell, nonstop (except for some water breaks) and packed full of info. I came away feeling like all the things I learned up to that point had finally started to jell. It was a true immersion into the material. I recommend training for and participating in the audit for any serious grappler. I often find myself thinking 'why didn't I learn this years ago?'"
-Michael Long
Coach
International Guild of Danse de Rue Savate (Remember we offer great Mil/LEO discounts) 4. All The Way From Japan: THE MINORU SUZUKI "GUTS" Seminar: That's what Karl Gotch used to say about Minoru Suzuki, "he had real guts". This is why I've tried so hard to get him to teach at the Scientific Wrestling Academy for the last few years. Well, thanks in large part to Josh Barnett, this may very well become a reality. After mentioning this possibility on the Scientific Wrestling Blog just last week week, I've already got nearly 15 participants that are interested in attending a TWO day grappling clinic with him. If you'd like to take a quick look at a sample of what you might learn, take a look at this clip of a Suzuki instructional! RSVP now if you want to be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity! 5. This week's SW Conditioning Challenge: Get your stopwatches ready and bust-out Jump-Tucks for 3:00 minutes. For those of you not familiar with this plyometric gem, you simply jump in place as high as you can while bringing your knees to your chest with each rep. Post the number of reps you get to the member's training log when you are done. Trust me, after this you'll understand how truly long 3 minutes can be. By the way, Dick Cardinal was sharing with us at last years CCW Audits that legendary catch wrestler Benny Sherman used to do a harder version of this. He would jump over a bench back and forth for a minimum of five minutes (and often would go for twenty minutes or more)! Join us at CrossFit Beach Cities when you are ready to do fun stuff like this five days a week! 6. KILLER CRADLES: TERMINAL TAKEDOWNS The pre-sale is over BUT you can still be one of the first people at your grappling/wrestling club to tie everyone up in knots! Get Your Copy Here. 7. A Few Web Articles of Interest: Unfortunately the author didn't mention Scientific Wrestling but given our efforts for the last 5 years I have to think that we are somewhat responsible for the facts are getting out there! CBSSports.com Article: The Overlooked Origins of Mixed Martial Arts Here are a couple others I read this week that I thought were interesting: Very interesting article on how dreams function as a "Virtual Dojo" 'How To Live Forever' article at the Economist.com 8. Get Well Mr. Fujiwara Thank you to those that have already sent in your "GET WELL SOON" cards to Mr. Fujiwara who has been battling cancer. I am a cancer survivor and I know how much simple 'well wishes' can mean. I am sending a "GET WELL" package to Japan in in about a week or ten days so anyone else that would like to include a 'get well card' for Mr. Fujiwara, please send them right away to: Jake Shannon
Re: Fujiwara
24843 Del Prado 230
Dana Point, CA 92629 Thanks!