35 Industrial Parkway, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
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118 Broad St., Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
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Fenix Fight Club is happy to announce it’s Summer Membership Special for all students.
Membership is $300 and includes unlimited access to all classes – BJJ, MMA, Boxing, Wrestling and Strength and Conditioning.
Membership is good through the August 31, 2010.
Take advantage of this low cost to train and be part of FFC!!!
After graduating high school John spent two years wrestling for a collegiate wrestling team in New Hampshire before joining Ronaldo team at Fenix Fight Club.
In 2009 John Noble competed and placed in various grappling and martial arts tournaments in cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Rhode Island.
John is currently at a graduating senior at the University of Massachusetts Lowell achieving a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Welcome John!
Congratulations to our athlete and strength & conditioning coach, Julie Cervone, for her win at the New England Golden Gloves.
This was her second consecutive year winning the New England Title.
The Golden Gloves is one of the highest honor a amateur boxer can achieve and we are so proud of her accomplishment!!
We know how hard she works and deserved the title!
Fenix Fight Club is happy to welcome Boxing Trainer, Joe McGrath, to its staff.
Joe is well-respected boxer with nearly 17 years of experience, he has also coached students through the Golden Gloves.
Joe graduated in 2006 from Endicott College with a BA in Sports Management.
He is currently pursuing his Strength & Conditioning Certification through AAPT Boston. Joe is also available for private instruction.
College Students, unwind from the stress of Finals and Join Fenix Fight Club for our Student Special this summer. No contract necessary. We are offering two options:
As always, there are no enrollment costs or other fees associated with our membership.
Membership covers unlimited access to all of our weekly classes and can be paid with credit card or cash/check.
Congratulations Nick Evangelous for his great win at ICE on Friday, April 10. Nick defeated his opponent in 2 minutes 58 seconds of the first round.
After quickly cinching and taking his opponent to the ground, Nick was dominating from the top with a series of punches.
Going for the armbar, he lost his top position and his opponent was in his guard. From there, Nick got him in a Triangle, forcing his opponent to pass out.
The referee called the fight at 2 mins 58 seconds.
Great job Nick and thanks to everyone who came out to support him!
Fenix Fight Club took home 2nd place at the Mass BJJ Tournament on Sunday, March 15.
A special congratulations to Peter A. for his 1st place win and John Noble who took home 3rd place and 3rd place in the Absolute Division.
Congratulations Nick Evangelous for his win at WCF on Saturday, March 14.
Nick defeated Dymitry Shevchenko with a heel hook in the first round.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support him.
Master Hélio Gracie, the creator of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu along his brother Carlos Gracie, who had completed 95 years old in 2008, has passed away this morning in his house at Itaipava, Rio de Janeiro.
The youngest of Cesalina and Gastao Gracie’s eight children, he learned traditional jiu-jitsu by watching his brother, Carlos, teach it, but his small frame made it difficult for him to execute the moves. As a result, he adapted techniques to fit his limited physical ability and gave rise to modern-day Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
His impact on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts was profound.
Rest In Peace Hélio !
Fenix Fight Club welcomes 3-time Golden Glove Winner Jim Lally to its team.
Jim is a great addition to our club and we are happy to have him on board.
In addition to his Golden Glove titles, Jim has trained in Olympic Training Centers in Colorado and New York.
He teaches Intermediate and Advanced Boxing on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6pm at Fenix Fight Club.
Congratulations to Fenix Fight Club's Nick Evangelous for his November 29, 2008 win at ICE.
Nick defeated his opponent Peter Referedo in only 32 seconds into the first round by TKO.
It was a great win for Fenix Fight Club and Nick's training and hard work definitely paid off.
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported him.
Here is the link to the Youtube clip
Fenix Fight Club is happy to Announce it's 2009 Special Pricing Options. Join now to lock-in some of the lowest rates in Mixed Martial Arts Training. These low rates provide each member with UNLIMITED training. You may attend as many classes per week as you'd like for the same monthly tuition rate. There is no enrollment fee, and no fine print.
Boxing Only Membership Access to the 3 weekly Boxing Classes. This is a great membership opportunity for those whose sole interest is Boxing Class. All Boxing Class Members can also use the gym during non-class times to spar and train individually.
These rates are subject to change.
Join now to take advantage of these special pricing opportunities!
Why is Fenix Fight Club’s Little Warriors Program Right For Your Child?
We all know that doctors, teachers, counselors and friends have been recommending martial arts for children for many years. The reasons are countless. Martial Arts training:
'.Is Proven to improve your child's confidence and leadership
'.Is Proven to improve children's focus and discipline
'.Will improve a child's gross and fine motor skills
'.Teaches effective self defense techniques
'.Teaches children to have the confidence to say 'No' to peer pressure
'.Reinforces healthy behavior choices and is a great form of exercise
'.Is FUN!
Ronaldo Campos has been teaching children martial arts for over 10 years. He uses the 'fun' environment of the martial arts class to teach them invaluable lessons and encourage them to make positive decisions outside of the gym.. Parents have commented on Ronaldo's patience with the children and his ability to maintain their attention. He commands a high level of respect from his students while also making sure they enjoy their time in the class.
Fenix Fight Club’s Little Warriors program does NOT encourage violence or physical force. It enforces patience, discipline and respect. Without question, the safety of our students is the number one priority.
Fenix Fight Club offers some additional benefits for the families of our Little Warriors. We host 'Parent's Night Out' evenings one Saturday of each month, where parents can drop students off for a night of childcare while you get the break you deserve. We also host children's birthday parties and other holiday celebrations throughout the year.
I encourage you to try a free week of classes. I am sure that your child will feel comfortable and eager to join the team. Fenix Fight Club’s Little Warriors program is sure to be a great fit for your family.
Join Fenix Fight Club Mixed Martial Arts Center for a special rate of ONLY $80/month. Unlimited Classes. There is no inititation fee or other charges. Tuition can be paid in cash or credit card.
Refer a friend to Fenix Fight Club and receive $100 cash. No fine print, no exceptions.
Come and try classes for free! All First Time Visitors to Fenix Fight Club will receive one week of complimentary training.
Congratulations to Joe Keane for his outstanding win on Friday night at the World Championship Fighting 4 in Wilmington, MA.
Joe defeated Barry Liseno at 2:52 in the 2nd Round. After two solid rounds of ground & pound, the referee put an end to the fight and declared Joe the winner by TKO.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Joe & Fenix Fight Club!! We all know how hard Joe worked for this victory.
Congratulations on the great win!
Fenix Fight Club is very pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its new facility, Fenix Fight Club Mixed Martial Arts Center at 35 Industrial Parkway in Woburn, MA (behind Today's Fitness).
The new facility is completely renovated with 2100 square feet of top of the line Zebra MMA Mats and a half cage for the finest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. The second floor is dedicated to standup work - with a full sized ring and bags.
This is a Mixed Martial Arts gym owned by a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. The emphasis is on high quality training equipment, a schedule conducive to people's needs and the best instruction. As always, Fenix Fight Club invites men, women and children of all levels to join our team. We encourage you to come and check out our new facility!
Ronaldo Campos
Owner, Fenix Fight Club
Fenix Fight Club will be having BJJ classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7pm this week. Reminder - the new gym is at 35 Industrial Parkway, Woburn (behind Today's Fitness).
All classes this week are complimentary so I welcome you to check out the new gym and bring anyone who might be interested along.
Hope to see you there, Ronaldo Campos
A few months ago, the U.S. Army decided to reveal that it was going to not only embrace the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, but it was also training a group of soldiers to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournaments around the country.
It is an effort to recruit to the Army young Americans, who are the main target of this kind of event, as well as a way to advertise and enhance the army's popularity among these people. Hollywood has also been helping to make Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) famous. David Mamet's movie "Red Belt", in theaters now, is based on the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu philosophy and ethics.
BJJ is famous by its ground fighting techniques. Based on leverage, the main weapons of the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu are the various types of locks, holds, chokes and joint manipulations. The most important thing to a Jiu-jitsu fighter is his technique, that if used in the right way, it allows even a small fighter to defeat a stronger opponent. Officially adopted by the U.S Army as the base for its combat techniques, the BJJ is well known by the American athletes who participate in Ultimate Fighting Championships, also called Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), a tournament in which fighters from different backgrounds, like Jiu-jitsu, boxing, wrestling and others, compete.
The BJJ has its origins in judo, but its history can be mingled with story of the Gracie family, from Rio de Janeiro. Carlos Gracie, the first one in the family to be involved with the sport, founded the Gracie Academy in Rio, in 1925. He taught all he had learned from the Japanese Jiu-jitsu master Mitsuyo Maeda to his brother, Helio Gracie, who modified the techniques to his own physical limitations. He was a very small and thin man who couldn't fight because he was weak.
Defeating opponents 40 to 60 pounds heavier, the Gracies soon became famous worldwide. The Brazilian Confederation of Jiu-jitsu said that because of the many changes they made to the Japanese Jiu-jitsu's rules, the Gracie brothers were responsible for a new sport--Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
"The Gracie style has become a trademark to Jiu-jitsu and no one can fight like them. It is a dynasty and a very powerful heritage," says I.T., a former member of the Israel army and a BJJ student at Fenix Fight Club, in Woburn, Mass., who prefers to remain unidentified. He said, "The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu works as an efficient system of self-defense. I believe that's the main reason why people want to learn how to fight it. We need something that helps us protect ourselves and makes us feel safe." He also said that he thinks the U.S. Army did the right thing by adopting the BJJ techniques. "I've been to war and I know that a soldier might have to face many unexpected situations. In Iraq, for example, it is very likely that a soldier might get sand into his shotgun and it stops working. If he is trained in BJJ, he does not hesitate in fighting against the opponent, even though he doesn't have a shotgun in his hands. The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu technique, if performed well, can cause irreparable physical damage."
Massachusetts and California are the most popular places for the BJJ in the United States. Because of the many Brazilians who live in Massachusetts, the state is known for having many good academies and good masters. "I have 40 students in the class, and almost all of them are Americans. They come here to learn the BJJ techniques so they can enhance the skills they are already trained in, like boxing or wrestling," said Ronaldo Campos, a Cage Rage champion, an equivalent to UFC in England, and the master of the academy in Woburn. Campos has already taught Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), a special unit of the British Army. "Almost all special unit troops in the world is trained in BJJ. It is a martial art that does not focus on strength and it is completely based on technique, leverage, timing and balance," he said.
Campos also said that the Brazilian fighters are always among the best fighters in the world and "it makes sense that the elite troops want to learn from the best."
James Sarnl, an Americans student in Campos' class said that "the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is fun and it is really competitive. It gives you tools to better defend yourself whenever you are in a bad position. The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has given smaller guys the chance to win fights and defend themselves."
D.F, a Brazilian black-belt fighter who lives in Boston, has studied for more than 10 years with Ryan Gracie, one of the greatest fighters of the Gracie Family, who died last year. As Ryan's personal friend, D.F, who wishes not to be identified, knows a lot about the Gracie's family history and their philosophy of life. "The Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a superior art and as oppose to what most of the people think, it is a sport that helps building character and self-control." He said that its focus is not on the combat itself, but in the art of attack and defense. "It is a game based on the laws of physics, like a puzzle in which you have to figure out a way to immobilize your opponent using strategy and technique."
D.F. also said that "It is a sport that gives the fighter the chance to defend himself without having to hurt the opponent, which is why the BJJ is also known as the 'smooth art'. The fighter is able to immobilize the adversary without any important harm, and this is the main reason why the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is important to the Police and all the elite troops around the world. Using its techniques, they make sure that the thief, terrorist or whatever adversary they have, come out of the conflict alive," said D.F.
Santos said, "The Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is also good for women who wish to learn to defend themselves from abuses and harassment. Anyone can learn how to fight." The Gracie Academy, D.F. said, has developed tailored programs to flight attendants, pilots and air marshals, women and the military, "and they also teach the FBI, SWAT and even Hollywood artists."
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35 Industrial Parkway,
Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801
118 Broad St.,
Marlborough, Massachusetts, 01752