American Combat Association http://www.americancombatassn.com Red, White, and Bruised! Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.blazonco.com/ en ACA'S KAMAL SHALORUS TRAINING WITH RANDY COUTURE http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-training-with-randy-couture Kamal Shalorus arrives in Las Vegas today to train with Randy Couture, Grey Maynard and Randy's grappling instructor Neil Melanson.  "I am very excited to train with these guy.  They are legends in the sport."  Kamal told us.  Neil Melanson is also excited to have Kamal at his camp.  "Randy and...

Read more]]> Kamal Shalorus arrives in Las Vegas today to train with Randy Couture, Grey Maynard and Randy's grappling instructor Neil Melanson.  "I am very excited to train with these guy.  They are legends in the sport."  Kamal told us.  Neil Melanson is also excited to have Kamal at his camp.  "Randy and Grey are happy that Kamal is coming here to train with us.  We are an extremely tough camp and I think Kamal will mesh well with us.  He is a great wrestler and I think he will fit in well training at our camp"  Neil told us.

]]> KAMAL AND GRANIMAL GUESTS ON MMA MELTDOWN http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/kamal-and-granimal-guests-on-mma-meltdown http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/kamal-and-granimal-guests-on-mma-meltdown#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:25:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/kamal-and-granimal-guests-on-mma-meltdown Read more]]> ACA President Matt Granahan and Kamal Shalorus will be guests on the MMA Meltdown radio show tonight on C365 Radio out of Baltimore Maryland.  Topics of discussion will include the new book Rough and Tumble, Kamal's upcoming seminar at Shaddock MMA and current events in combat sports.  To learn more about the mma meltdown program click this link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=140472892598

]]> ROUGH AND TUMBLE BOOK IS OUT!!!!! http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/rough-and-tumble-book-is-out- http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/rough-and-tumble-book-is-out-#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:52:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/rough-and-tumble-book-is-out- Read more]]> The landmark book Rough and Tumble: The History of American Submission wrestling is finally our and available for sale!  The book  traces the history of catch wrestling throughout the world and explores the overwhelming influence the style has had on No Holds Barred Fighting and Mixed Martial Arts.  In addition to their extensive research the authors sat down with the last living take on all comers carnival wrestlers to explore the history from a first hand perspective.  From George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, to Mitsuyo Maeda’s background before teaching the Gracie Family to the dawn of the Ultimate Fighting Championships this book touches upon virtually every facet of the history of grappling.  Rough and Tumble is guaranteed to captivate and enlighten fans, fighters and history buffs alike. $19.95 + s&h available in our online store and at erikpaulson.com

www.americancombatassn.com/products/books/rough-and-tumble

]]> ACA'S GRANIMAL FEATURED ON NEW BLOGSTORTION WEBSITE http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-granimal-featured-on-new-blogstortion-website http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-granimal-featured-on-new-blogstortion-website#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:06:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-granimal-featured-on-new-blogstortion-website Read more]]> American Combat Association President and Co-Founder Matt "The Granimal" Granahan has been featured alongside Rapper's MobDeep on the new Blogstortion website which teaches business people how to become "blogstortionists."  The ACA thanks the creators of Blogstortion for recognizing the Granimal.  To find out how to become a "blogstortionist" follow this link http://blogstortion.wordpress.com/

]]> ACA'S KAMAL SHALORUS TAKES ON VARNER SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE ON VERSUS http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-takes-on-varner-sunday-night-live-on-versus http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-takes-on-varner-sunday-night-live-on-versus#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:26:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-takes-on-varner-sunday-night-live-on-versus Read more]]> We are only 4 days away from what will be the biggest weekend in history for the American Combat Association as ACA's partner/owner and official grappling instructor Kamal Shalorus steps in the WEC cage to face former WEC world champion Jamie Varner.  The fight will be the main event of a WEC card from Edmonton Alberta Canada and will air live this Sunday night on the Versus network.  In preparation for the event the ACA set up a Facebook page highlighting Kamal's SICS fighting system.  MMA schools can set up seminars and become certified in SICS though the American Combat Association.  Urge your school to become SICS certified and tell the world that you are serious and are aligned with one of the top mixed martial arts fighters in the world today!

 

Here are the highlights, interview/replay with Kamal's WEC 44 post-win

 

]]> ACA NOW ON FACEBOOK http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-now-on-facebook http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-now-on-facebook#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:29:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-now-on-facebook Today the American Combat Association started a Facebook page.  The page outlined our mission to grow the ACA brand and continue to promote seminars and certifications with ACA co-owner Kamal Shalorus.  We would encourage visitors of the site to click "Like" when visiting the Facebook page so you can join our Facebook group.  Here is a like to the official ACA page on Facebook:

]]> Today the American Combat Association started a Facebook page.  The page outlined our mission to grow the ACA brand and continue to promote seminars and certifications with ACA co-owner Kamal Shalorus.  We would encourage visitors of the site to click "Like" when visiting the Facebook page so you can join our Facebook group.  Here is a like to the official ACA page on Facebook:

 

 

 

 

 

]]> REMEMBERING PEDRO BRANDAO LACERDA http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/remembering-pedro-brandao-lacerda http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/remembering-pedro-brandao-lacerda#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:23:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/remembering-pedro-brandao-lacerda The ACA was very sad to hear of the passing of Pedro Lacerda.  Pedro proudly served our country in the military an was one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the southeast with Barra Brothers in Columbus Georgia.

]]> The ACA was very sad to hear of the passing of Pedro Lacerda.  Pedro proudly served our country in the military an was one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors in the southeast with Barra Brothers in Columbus Georgia.  "I first met Pedro at the NAGA nationals last year and had the pleasure of watching him working with his students and watching them compete.  This was in the spring of 2009 and Pedro had recently opened his school.  After the tournament I interviewed Pedro and his students.  I remember Pedro's students doing extremely well in the tournament.  Pedro was a gracious and humorous person and an outstanding competitor and instructor.  Pedro also served our country proudly and the world of grappling lost a great ambassador when Pedro passed away" says ACA President Matt "Granimal" Granahan.  Pedro was a second degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr.  Sadly Pedro passed away May 29 at Columbus Medical Center in Columbus Georgia.  He was 30 years old.  Our condolences go out to his friends and family.  Here is the video we conducted with Pedro and his students last year.

Watch The Granimal interview Barra Bros Ju Jitsu on their new school in Georgia on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pfI-3_KOF4

]]> ACA TEAMING UP WITH MODERN GLADIATOR FIGHT GEAR http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-teaming-up-with-modern-gladiator-fight-gear http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-teaming-up-with-modern-gladiator-fight-gear#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:17:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-teaming-up-with-modern-gladiator-fight-gear The American Combat Association is proud to announce that we have entered into an arrangement with Modern Gladiator Fight Gear to promote and sell their gear.

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The American Combat Association is proud to announce that we have entered into an arrangement with Modern Gladiator Fight Gear to promote and sell their gear.  Modern Gladiator specializes in fight gear such as boxing and mma gloves and shin guards.  The company also produces other products such as their signature Catch Wrestling t-shirt line.  Modern Gladiator Fight Gear is run by John Potenza who also owns and operates Modern Gladiator mixed martial arts schools in New Jersey.  You can see Erik Paulson executing a series of moves on John in our techniques section from the feature we did at John's school in Englishtown New Jersey.  To see the Modern Gladiator apparel visit our Store.

 

]]> ACA'S KAMAL SHALORUS HEADLINING WEC JUNE 20 EVENT http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-headlining-wec-june-20-event http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-headlining-wec-june-20-event#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:16:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/aca-s-kamal-shalorus-headlining-wec-june-20-event American Combat Association owner/partner and official grappling instructor will be main eventing WEC's June 20th event, KAMAL SHALORUS

]]> American Combat Association owner/partner and official grappling instructor will be main eventing WEC's June 20th event.  This will mark WEC's first ever event in Canada and the event will be featured live on Versus Network and on pay per view in Canada.  Kamal will be battling former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner.  "Varner has a good game all around. He is a good wrestler and striker.  He will be a good challenge for me."  Shalorus told us.  With a win over Varner Kamal will be a step closer to winning the WEC title.  Now is the perfect time to book Kamal for a seminar at your school and to become certified in the SICS system through the American Combat Association.  "I always tell schools if you want to stand out and let your students and prospective students know that you are serious you will become SICS certified.  Becoming SICS certified will take your school to an elite level aligning with one of the most dominant fighters in mixed martial arts today!"  says ACA President Matt "Granimal" Granahan.  SICS is the Shalorus Integrated Combat System and it is a hybrid fighting system developed by Kamal that combines submission wrestling and striking.  MMA is an ever evolving sport and while schools may be affiliated with a certain grappling or striking style SICS is a fully integrated system and includes every aspect of the mma game.  The first step in becoming SICS certified is setting up a seminar with Kamal.  To begin this process for your school contact The Granimal via e-mail at president@americancombatassn.com.

]]> STRIKEFORCE STEPPING IT UP FOR THIS SATURDAY http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/strikeforce-stepping-it-up-for-this-saturday http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/strikeforce-stepping-it-up-for-this-saturday#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:07:00 -0700 Troy http://www.americancombatassn.com/blog/article/strikeforce-stepping-it-up-for-this-saturday Strikeforce will be broadcasting a live event this Saturday from Nashville and the California based organization is really stepping it up this time around.  Dan Henderson is one of the hottest free agents in the mma game and Hendo will be making his Strikeforce debut against middleweight champion Jake Sheilds.

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Strikeforce will be broadcasting a live event this Saturday from Nashville and the California based organization is really stepping it up this time around.  Dan Henderson is one of the hottest free agents in the mma game and Hendo will be making his Strikeforce debut against middleweight champion Jake Sheilds.  Sheilds is known as a grappling innovator and promoter of the hybrid American Jiu Jitsu style.  Henderson on the other hand is a tested veteran and many believe Hendo may walk out of his Strikeforce debut with their middleweight belt around his waist.  Strikeforce is pulling out all the stops in this event with two other title fights.  Gilbert Melendez will put his lightweight belt on the line against Shinya Aoki as Aoki makes his American fighting debut.  The BJJ and Judo blackbelt and Shooto expert Aoki will present a stiff test for Melendez in what could be a night of title changes.  Rounding out the card light heavyweight champion Gerard Mousasi will defend his crown against former NCAA national wrestling champion Muhammed Lawal.  To counter this night of action packed live fights the UFC will be broadcasting their UFC 110 pay per view opposite the Strikeforce event on the Spike network.  Who will win these epic Stikeforce title fights?  Does Strikeforce have what it takes to be a solid competitor to the UFC?  We want to know what you think.

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