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USMMA of Bellingham Announces Summer Camp for Kids & Teens in July

United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) of Bellingham has recently launched a new Summer Camp program for children ages 7 to 12 years old and teens.

Now, girls and boys can learn the fundamentals of Mixed Martial Arts, which is the fastest growing sport in America, in the space of a week at USMMA (http://www.usmma.org).

Summer Camp will be held from July 13-17, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kids age 7 to 12 years old and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for teens. The cost is $175 per student and $148.75 for USMMA members. A 10 percent discount will be given to students who sign up with a friend.

USMMA’s Summer Camp focuses on safely teaching students Thai Boxing along with the values of strength and conditioning. Kids will also be able to participate in other activities such as Jiu-Jitsu, Hip Hop dancing and indoor and outdoor games.

At the conclusion of the week, students will receive a certificate of completion and a USMMA

t-shirt. They will also be able to participate in an in-house demonstration for their family and friends to show what they have learned during USMMA’s Summer Camp.

“There are many benefits to the structured training techniques of Martial Arts. Martial Arts builds confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, respect and concentration in kids and teens. Many kids who do not do well in team sports tend to flourish in Martial Arts which is actually safer to participate in than most school sports,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.

He continued, “The Summer Camp program is an opportunity for kids and teen to find out more about Martial Arts and all that we offer here at USMMA.”

To register for USMMA’s Summer Camp, stop by the training center at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham or visit the website at usmma.org or contact 508-966-5006.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA’s Child Safety Open House Kicks Off Free Self-Defense Classes for the Community. Raised $500 for Random Smile Project of Bellingham.

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United States Mixed Martial Arts’ of Bellingham is committed to empowering families with information regarding child safety and protection. Their recent Child Safety Open House attracted over 175 attendees and served to kick-off a series of free self-defense classes for the community.

$500 in proceeds were raised from the sale of signed memorabilia from champion Mixed Martial Arts fighters were donated to Random Smile Project of Bellingham, a non-profit that provides temporary assistance to families and individuals going through tough circumstances.

Parents and guardians of approximately 100 children were pleased to have the opportunity to have their children fingerprinted for safety and identification at the Child Safety Open House. Along with the fingerprinting, Franklin Police DARE officers were on site to talk with kids and the Sutton and Bellingham Police offered K-9 demonstrations. Attendees also enjoyed Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations and Free Chair Massages.

“We had a terrific turnout and hope to turn this into an annual event,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.

The first in the series of free self defense classes is a Rape Prevention & Self Defense class for teens and adults which will be held on April 18th at USMMA’s training facility located at 316 Hartford Avenue.

For more information about the free self-defense classes, visit the website at www.usmma.org or contact 508-966-5006.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP.  Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

About Random Smile Project

Random Smile, a grass-roots community non-profit organization located in Bellingham, Mass., offers temporary assistance to families and individuals going through tough circumstances. They also recognize the community’s “Unsung Heroes” and strive to get kids involved and engaged in helping their community and neighbors through community service. For more information, visit randomsmile.org or contact (508) 728-7850.

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USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th- Proceeds Raised Will be Donated to Random Smile Project

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United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham, MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Event Sponsor, Whole Foods Market will be providing refreshments, including a “Make your Own Trail Mix” table for both children and parents.

Fingerprinting, DARE, K-9 Demonstrations and more will be held at USMMA’s Child Safety Open House. The day’s itinerary includes:

· Child Fingerprinting

· Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.

· Demonstrations by Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units

· Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations

· Free Chair Massages

Additionally, USMMA will offer signed memorabilia from champion Mixed Martial Arts fighters for sale and the company will raffle off Total Wellness packages, gift cards and Kids Camp packages.

To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds from this event will go to Random Smile Project in Bellingham.

“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA. “Our goal is to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Franklin, Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”

This Child Safety Open House event kicks-off a series of free self-defense classes that will be offered by USMMA to the community. A free Rape Prevention & Self Defense class will be held on April 18th at USMMA.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP.  Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

About Random Smile Project

Random Smile, a grass-roots community non-profit organization located in Bellingham, Mass., offers temporary assistance to families and individuals going through tough circumstances. They also recognize the community’s “Unsung Heroes” and strive to get kids involved and engaged in helping their community and neighbors through community service. For more information, visit randomsmile.org or contact (508) 728-7850.

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USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th

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United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham, MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

USMMA’s Child Safety Open House is a child safety and protection event and a number of activities will be held throughout the afternoon:

· The Milford Police Department (the main sponsor of this event) will be on-site to provide parents with FBI quality fingerprints of their children.

· The Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers will be on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.

· Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units will give demonstrations.

· USMMA will give Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations.

To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, prizes and delectable refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods.

“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation. When there’s an emergency, having that information at your fingertips is essential,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.

He continued, “This event is designed to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Milford, Franklin, Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA’s Mike Campbell to Fight in WEC Championship in San Diego on January 25th

Mike Campbell, a resident of Franklin, MA and an MMA fighter coached by Tom Hafers, owner of United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) studio in Bellingham, MA and New England Boxing Champion Matt Phinney, is set for a nationally televised WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting) bout at the San Diego Sports Arena on January 25, 2009.

Campbell, at 5’8” and 170 lbs. will put his perfect 6-0 record on the line against his opponent, Danillo Villefort, a 6’1”, 170 lbs. fighter holding an established 8-2 record. The two will meet in the WEC, one of the largest mixed martial arts organizations in the world. Facing talented fighters is nothing new to Campbell however, as his past two fights have been against some of the toughest New England has to offer. Campbell was named “Fighter of the Month” in MassMMA in June after defeating top-ranked welterweight Rich Moskowitz by KO in the first round. He then went on to defeat Tim Pinney. That fight being televised later in a reality MMA TV show called Tapout that featured Campbell and followed him through his training.

“I’m very excited about the match. Both Tom and Matt at USMMA are great coaches who have helped me get where I am today. I’ve trained hard and I’m definitely ready to take on Villefort,” noted Campbell. Campbell’s training for Mixed Martial Arts competition is made up of a compilation of combat skills involving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and judo. These skills, coupled with his conditioning, will be Campbell’s advantage in the cage on January 25th.

Campbell’s match precedes the World Lightweight Championship match between Jamie Varner and undefeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone main event and the co-main event rematch of Urijah Faber against Jens Pulver. This show is a step up in class, though the lights and cameras are nothing new to Campbell. “We’ve had the cameras around for the fights before and it wasn’t a issue. My focus is on the task at hand and I have a great team behind me that I know I can count on,” says Campbell.

Mike Campbell and his training camp will arrive in San Diego a few days before the event for final preparations. Weigh-ins are held the day before and Campbell will fight the following night. “This has been one of the toughest training camps I’ve run,” says Hafers. “Mike is in peak condition and his skills are there to match. I am very impressed by his work ethic; he has a very bright future ahead of him.”

With the training camp winding down and the fight date fast approaching, Campbell, Hafers, and Phinney put the finishing touches into training. Like so many great fighters from the past, Campbell appears to wear the mantle of a champion with a confident familiarity. His greatest test now coming before him, Mike Campbell is poised and ready to show the world in explosive fashion, the product of all his hard work.

The WEC event will be televised nationally on VERSUS at 9:30 p.m. EST (Visit the website versus.com/findversus to find the fight.) Tickets may be purchased through the San Diego Sports Arena Box Office or through Ticketmaster at 619-220-8497 or at ticketmaster.com.

For more information about WEC, visit www.wec.tv.

About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA’s Matt Phinney Wins USA Boxing New England Championship Finals

Golden Gloves winner Matt Phinney, a manager and trainer at United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) studio in Bellingham, MA won the recent USA Boxing New England Championship finals held at the Portland Boxing Club in Portland, ME.

Phinney a resident of Medway, Mass, won a unanimous decision over Hector Martinez of Holyoke, Mass., in the novice welterweight division. The New England Championship is his second “big win” this year. Back in May, Phinney won the regional Golden Gloves boxing tournament in Lowell, going 5-0 to be named Champion in the 152-pound division in his first novice tournament.

Though the New England Championship match is an amateur event, it is well-respected with thousands in attendance. Phinney’s goal is to progress in the industry of boxing towards the Olympics.

Phinney trains with Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA and Peter Welch, a former Golden Gloves champion and boxing trainer. Mixed Martial Arts, a compilation of combat skills involving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and judo, are incorporated into his training as a boxer. 

Along with training for and winning tournaments, Phinney juggles being a student (majoring in Sports Management) at Mount Ida College in Newton with his job at USMMA which includes teaching adults and children jujitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.

Hafers, who has been training Phinney for five years explained, “Matt knows what he wants; creates specific goals; focuses on them; works hard and succeeds in attaining those goals. He’s a great role model. I’m confident he will make it to the Olympics.”

The Portland Boxing Club

The 122 year-old, non-profit Portland Boxing Club promotes amateur boxing under the auspices of the USA Boxing, Inc. and provides its registered members with a wide range of Olympic style boxing techniques and strategies. For more information about the club, visit their website at PortlandBoxingClub.org.


About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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USMMA Announces Special Holiday Packages for Men and Women

Give loved ones a gift of fitness this season. USMMA (United States Mixed Martial Arts Training Center) in Bellingham is offering special gift packages for men and women.

USMMA’s mission is to elevate the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Mixed Martial Arts classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat. USMMA’s Yoga center offers Power Yoga, Deep Flow Yoga and Pilates.

USMMA is offering a Yoga gift package which is 10 yoga classes plus two bonus yoga classes for $120. A Mixed Martial Arts gift package consists of 10 Mixed Martial Arts classes plus two bonus MMA classes for $200. The Mixed Martial Arts gift package is ideal for the experienced as well as for the novice.

Holiday gift packages will be available through December 31, 2008.

“It’s been over three months since I started at USMMA and I have dropped pounds and inches. My stress level has immensely changed! I’m so much more relaxed. USMMA challenges me in ways no other workouts have ever done. I’ve learned so much about Martial Arts, Strength and Conditioning and all around Wellness that I will never go back to my old ways of living,” noted Kelly Antosh, a member of USMMA and a resident of Franklin, MA.

Ron Howard, a Rhode Island resident who is involved in Mixed Martial Arts at USMMA explained, “The changes I’ve gone through since I’ve been with USMMA are unbelievable. I went from 275 lbs. to 232 lbs. in just about three months. Saying ‘it’s been a lot of hard work’ would be a huge understatement, but this team has brought out the best in me.”

“We have classes for all abilities. Many of our students have lost a lot of weight – up to 30 to 40 pounds. We teach our clients that good health is a way of life; help them meet their fitness goals and put them on the path to a lifetime of wellness,” explained Tom Hafers, USMMA instructor and owner.

The Yoga and Mixed Martial Arts gift packages may be purchased at USMMA, 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. To learn more about USMMA visit the website at www.usmma.org.

About USMMA

USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

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