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MMA Fight Show March 27th – WWCC Dietrich Dome
Exciting, Mixed Martial Arts action returns to Walla Walla Saturday night, March 27th at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome! The doors will open at 6:00 and the fights will start at 7:30. Advance tickets will be available at Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness.
Come support your local Team Calhoon as they go for Knock-Outs and Tap-Outs against competitors from around the Northwest! Everybody in the house will get a great view of all the action as the fights will again be broadcasted up on the 15’ projector screen!
Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing professional sport in the entire world! You’ve heard about it! You’ve watched it on TV! Now come see it in person, live!
Ticket prices range from only $20 for General Admission in advance to $50 for VIP cage-side table seating.
If you would like to find out more about sponsoring or advertising at the show, please contact Calhoon’s. Packages are available from only $100 and include free fight show tickets!
ROBERT FOLLIS MMA Seminar Feb 6th
Robert Follis has been the Head Coach at the world-famous Team Quest gym for over a decade. He has been called the “Trainer of Champions”. Follis has worked extensively with former UFC Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Fame member Randy “The Natural” Couture, former Pride Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight Champion Dan “Hendo” Henderson and Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Silver Medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland. Follis has also trained many other fighters who have competed on MMA’s biggest stage (the UFC) including Chris “The Crippler” Leben, Ed “Short Fuse” Herman, Chael Sonnen, Chris Wilson and Matt Horwich, just to name a few.
Coach Follis will be visiting Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness in Walla Walla, WA to share his new, cutting-edge physical and mental training techniques. Your skills will noticeably increase after this 3 hour seminar! Whether you are working towards competing in the cage or interested in developing valuable success-generating skills for outside the cage, this seminar will definitely take your game to the next level in just 3 hours! These proven, cutting-edge, physical and mental training techniques not only apply to MMA, but also any other sport you may compete in, as well as giving you an added advantage for reaching success in all other areas of your life.
This powerful seminar will run from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cost for Calhoon’s members is $50 in advance, $75 at the door. Non-members cost is $75. Non-member group discounts are available. This seminar is available for all ages. Follis will also be offering Private Lessons at HUGE discounted rates for those interested! His normal rates are $200/hr, but Calhoon’s members who would like to pre-schedule a Private Lesson will only have to pay $75/hr! Or $100/hr for 2 people. Private Lessons must be paid in advance.
Robert Follis is one of the most sought-after and respected MMA coaches in the entire world! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to train with the coach who has trained some of the biggest legends in the sport!
Contact Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness today and get pre-registered!
Josh Busby Wins at “Night of Champions 2”!
Josh Busby improved his record to 6-1 Saturday night, January 23 as he defeated Chris Dempsey at “Night of Champions 2” in Tri Cities, WA. The Busby/Dempsey fight was for the 155 pound Championship Title.
With well over 30 fights under his belt, Dempsey had the experience advantage over Busby, but it had little impact on the fight’s outcome. Busby landed a few damaging kicks early in the 1st round before being knocked down during a punching exchange. Dempsey was immediately on top of him and landed a couple solid shots from top position before Busby sunk in a tight arm bar from his back forcing Dempsey to submit in the 1st round.
Busby’s next scheduled fight will be at the WWCC Dietrich Dome in Walla Walla, WA on March 20th. Watch our website for more information about upcoming MMA Fight Shows.
MMA Fight Show October 17th – WWCC Dietrich Dome
Exciting, action-packed Mixed Martial Arts action returns again to Walla Walla on Saturday night, October 17th, at the WWCC Dietrich Dome! The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the fights will start at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets will be available at Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness. Come support your local Team CALHOON as they go for knock-outs and tap-outs against fighters from around the Northwest! Everybody in the house will get a great view of all the action as the fights will again be broadcast up on the big 15 foot projector screen!
The 155 pound Championship belt is on the line as Calhoon’s own undefeated Josh Busby rematches Cheron Spain for the Main Event in what promises to be an action-packed war! Spain would like nothing more than to avenge his loss to Busby this past spring before he goes pro, while Busby would like to shut out Spain for the 2nd straight time. This match-up will keep you on the edge of your seat!
If you would like to watch a ladies MMA match, Calhoon’s De Etta Petersen will be stepping into the cage for the first time at nearly 50 years old to compete against an opponent ½ her age!
We have had nearly 1500 people packed into the Dietrich Dome for the last couple Fight Shows. This show promises to be just as big and exciting! Don’t miss out on all the action. You’ve watched it on TV. Now come see it live, in person!
Ticket Pricing –
General Admission (Bleachers) - $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Floor Reserved - $30
Front Row Floor Reserved - $40
Ringside Table for 6 - $300
If you would like to find out about sponsoring or advertising at the show, please contact Calhoon’s. Packages are available from only $100 and include free Fight Show tickets!
July 18th MMA Fight Show Recap!
Saturday night, July 18th saw the return of exciting Mixed Martial Arts action to Walla Walla! Calhoon’s was excited to co-promote the event. The show was held outdoors at Barnaby’s under the stars and under the lights on the warm summer evening. The outdoor summer show saw double the turn-out from last year’s outdoor summer show, attracting over 500 fans compared to last year’s 250 fans. Both the “Under 21” section and the “21 and Over” section were standing room only! The enthusiastic crowd was treated to a full evening of action-packed MMA competition. There were grueling, back and forth matches, quick knock-outs and plenty of tap-outs!
3 fighters from CALHOON’S competed at the event and each of them won their matches impressively!
Trey Haines got the evening started off right in the first fight of the night. The fans were treated to a back and forth, grueling war as Trey and his opponent both dished out the punishment. Trey defeated his opponent in the 2nd round with a guillotine choke from guard position. His record improves to a perfect 2-0! Trey is undecided on whether or not he will be competing again before taking off to college at the end of the summer. We wish him the best!
Mike Goudy also improved his record to 2-0 after viciously knocking his opponent out in only 9 seconds! It was the most devastating knock-out of the evening! Be sure to watch for Mike in one of our upcoming shows later this summer or this fall.
TJ has trained at various gyms around the Northwest. Most recently, he has been training at Calhoon’s. TJ’s match was for the 205 pound Championship Title. After a couple kicks and some impressive ground and pound, TJ TKO’d his opponent in less than 1 minute to become the 205 pound Champion!
Congratulations Trey, Mike and TJ!
Calhoon’s will be co-promoting another summer outdoor Mixed Martial Arts show at Barnaby’s on Saturday night, August 22nd. Tickets will be for sale in advance at Calhoon’s. Make your plans now to attend and tell all your friends!
April 11th MMA Fight Show Recap!
Saturday night, April 11th, the fastest growing professional sport in the world returned to the Dietrich Dome at the WWCC! The audience was treated to 14 amazing, action-packed fights that left everybody on the edge of their seats screaming for more! The evening’s show drew the largest audience ever for an MMA show in Walla Walla. Team CALHOON had 3 fighters in the competition and finished the evening with a perfect 3-0 record. 2 other local fighters had spent the previous week training at Calhoon’s in preparation for their first fights inside the cage, and they also won their fights.
The Main Event Super Fight saw Calhoon’s undefeated Josh Busby improve his record to a perfect 5-0 at 155 pounds as he dismantled his opponent Cheron Spain in the first round. An initial flurry of punches and kicks led to a Busby take-down where Busby quickly and efficiently ground and pounded his opponent until he gave up his back and was forced to tap from a choke. Busby was awarded a Super Fight belt which is now on display behind the counter at Calhoon’s. Busby is scheduled to fight for the 155 pound championship title at the July 18th Barnaby’s show.
Calhoon’s 155 pound Trey Haines stepped into the cage for his highly-anticipated debut with the roaring crowd behind him. After flurries of wild punches from his opponent, Haines lifted his opponent and slammed him Matt Hughes style, much to the enjoyment of the screaming spectators! Haines superior wrestling skills were too much for his opponent. Following a second impressive slam, Haines destructively ground and pounded his opponent into submission. In the back room following the victory, Haines was all smiles from ear to ear exclaiming, ‘That was sooo fun!’.
Calhoon’s owner, 170 pound Ryan Calhoon, also stepped into the cage for his first time, unaware that his opponent, Robert Evans, was stepping into the cage for his 28th time, and was also a previous Super Fight belt winner. In what many spectators later called the fight of the night, Calhoon and Evans treated the crowd with a grueling, back and forth war that went 3 rounds. Round 1 saw a lot of Calhoon knee strikes from clinch position and Evans eventually taking Calhoon down and securing mount. From mount, Evans landed a lot of punches and eventually locked in a tight armbar. Calhoon was able to escape from the armbar, reverse the position, and end the 1st round mounted on Evans. Round 2 saw some effective kicking from Calhoon and Calhoon taking Evans back where he landed punches for most of the round. Round 3 began with some punching, and then Evans taking Calhoon down. After missed armbar and triangle attempts, Calhoon tapped Evans out with just 20 seconds left in the 3rd round with a Kimura shoulder lock from bottom position.
It was an exciting, action-packed evening of Mixed Martial Arts! The fight card also included a fast-paced Boxing match and a Kickboxing match.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Koncrete Industries, The Worm Ranch, Les Schwabb’s, Valley Vision and Coca Cola for helping make the show possible! Also thanks to Calhoon’s sponsor - Dr. Dan Bruner at Advance Health Clinic for all the help with Calhoon’s fighters!
Be sure to watch our website for details on the next local MMA show to be held July 18th, outdoors at Barnaby’s! To find out about advertising/sponsoring packages at our shows, please contact us!
Upcoming MMA Shows – Aug 22nd & Oct 17th!
Calhoon’s is excited to bring more action-packed Mixed Martial Arts shows to Walla Walla!
Saturday night, August 22nd, the cage will be set up outdoors at Barnaby’s again for another exciting show under the stars and under the lights! It will be an all ages event with separate section for minors and a separate section for those 21 and over with a Beer Garden. Tickets will be on sale in advance at Calhoon’s the week before the event.
Saturday night, October 17th, the action will be at the WWCC Dietrich Dome. The huge 15 projector screen will be brought back in to ensure that everybody in the house gets a great view of all the action! Any businesses that would like to sponsor and/or advertise at this event should contact Calhoon’s for more information. This show will also be an all ages event. Tickets will be on sale in advance at Calhoon’s the week before the event.
Keep watching Calhoon’s website for more information about upcoming MMA shows!
MMA Show July 18 – Barnaby’s
Exciting, action-packed Mixed Martial Arts action returns to Walla Walla on Saturday night, July 18th at Barnaby’s! The cage is being moved outside, under the stars and under the lights! This will be an all ages event, with ½ the seating sectioned off for those under 21 years of age, and an over 21 section with outdoor beer garden.
The gates will open at 6:30, and the fights will start at 7:30. Front Row seating will be $40/seat and General Admission will be only $25/seat.
Fight Show tickets will be for sale in advance at CALHOON’S Martial Arts & Fitness.
Come watch top fighters from around the Northwest as they go for Knock-Outs and Tap-Outs in the Cage!
Continue watching CALHOON’S website for information about future Walla Walla Fight Shows!
MMA Show April 11th – WWCC Dietrich Dome
Exciting, action-packed Mixed Martial Arts action returns again to Walla Walla on Saturday night, April 11th, at the WWCC Dietrich Dome! The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the fights will start at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets will be available at Calhoon’s. At this show, the fights are being held in a cage! Come support your local Team CALHOON as they go for knock-outs and tap-outs against fighters from around the Northwest! Everybody in the house will get a great view of all the action as the fights will again be broadcast up on the big screens!
Ticket Pricing
General Admission (Bleachers) – $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Floor Reserved – $30
Front Row Floor Reserved – $40
Ringside Table for 6 – $300
If you would like to find out about sponsoring or advertising at the show, please contact Calhoon’s.
January 17th MMA Fight Show Recap!
Seth Small made quick work of his opponent, dismantling him in the 1st round after an impressive slam.
Oswald Corona dominated his opponent for most of the 1st round, ground and pounding him from top position. Corona ended up getting caught in a triangle choke, however, and was forced to tap.
Robert Wipf stepped into the cage for his first time against an extremely tough opponent with years of boxing and kickboxing experience and competitions under his belt. Though he was game for a fight, Wipf was forced to tap from an ankle lock in the 1st round.
Mike Goudy, also stepping into the cage for the first time, defeated his heavyweight opponent in the 2nd round when his opponent was unable/unwilling to continue. Goudy demonstrated superior technique in the victory, though his opponent was eager to throw down. A highly anticipated rematch is being discussed for the upcoming July 18 Barnaby’s show.
October 18th MMA Fight Show Recap!
Saturday night, October 18th, the fastest growing professional sport in the world returned to the Dietrich Dome at the WWCC! The show was put on by Northwest Elite Martial Arts and Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness. The audience was treated to 11 amazing, action-packed fights that left everybody on the edge of their seats screaming for more! The evening’s show drew the largest audience ever for an MMA show in Walla Walla. Team CALHOON had 6 fighters in the competition and finished the evening with a 4-2 record.
In the first fight of the evening, Calhoon’s 145 pound Oswald Corona displayed improved striking as he scored with some destructive knees and leg kicks that echoed throughout the dome. His aggressive style scored points for him in the first round where he finished the round on top in a dominant position ready to damage his opponent if not for running out of time. He unfortunately got caught by a good shot early in the second round that resulted in a TKO stoppage that some argued was a bit premature. With his improving skills and great attitude, we know that Oz will return stronger and even more prepared next time!
In the second fight of the evening, Calhoon’s 205 pound Seth Small stepped into the ring for his first time ever and made quick work of his opponent. After a leg kick and a couple punches, Small took his opponent to the mat and established a solid top position. From there, Small unleashed a barrage of hammer fists to his downed opponent that eventually led to a ref TKO stoppage. Small’s opponent suffered a broken nose and was unable to continue.
In the fifth fight of the evening, Calhoon’s 170 pound Kevin Haken stepped into the ring for his first time ever. Haken worked his methodical game plan well, as he threw controlled punches and leg kicks as he had practiced ahead of time in the gym. His strikes were calculated and his jab precise, as it connected frequently. In the second round, Haken connected with an uppercut from the clinch that opened a cut on his opponent’s eye that streamed for the rest of the fight. His opponent was game as they both continued to throw measured punches and kicks, but Haken was able to inflict more damage on his opponent and finished the 3rd round with a non-stop barrage of punches to win the 30-27 unanimous decision.
In the ninth fight of the evening, Calhoon’s 185 pound Kenny Ziegele stepped into the ring for his second time. His opponent had not made weight, coming in a full 10 pounds over at 195 pounds. Ziegele agreed to take the fight anyway. An early combination of punches from Ziegele backed his opponent into the ropes where the opponent soon crumpled to the mat in a heap. From a dominant top position, Ziegele landed several more bombs as the ref stepped in to stop the fight. Ziegele’s impressive 25 second TKO improves his MMA record to a perfect 2-0.
The tenth fight of the evening was the Semi-Main Event Super-Fight. Calhoon’s 155 pound Josh Busby stepped into the ring with a perfect 3-0 record. Busby had originally planned on a shot at the 155 pound title, but the 155 pound champion had been unable to defend his title at this show. Instead, they found the toughest fighter available, also with a perfect 3-0 record, for Busby to have a Super-Fight with. Busby put his crisp, yet powerful punches on display quickly as he connected with cracking strikes. On the rare occasion that Busby found himself on the mat underneath his opponent, he was able to execute impressive reversals, resulting in him ending up on top and unleashing furious ground and pound on his opponent. At the end of the 3 round contest, Busby didn’t have a mark on him except for his swollen purple left foot from kicking his opponent. His opponent looked like he had been in a car wreck. Busby won the unanimous decision and a plaque for winning the Super Fight. Busby’s record now stands at a perfect 4-0, and he is awaiting a title fight for the 155 pound belt to be held in Walla Walla some time in January. Keep watching this website for information on Busby’s upcoming 5 round 155 pound championship title fight.
The last fight of the evening was the Main Event for the 145 pound championship title. Calhoon’s Jimmy Merkley stepped into the ring with a 3-0 record. His more experienced opponent held a record of 20-8. At the opening bell, Merkley’s opponent immediately rushed him with flurries of punches knocking him to the mat. Merkley was eventually able to tie his opponent up in a clinch, but then found himself stuck in a tight guillotine choke in his opponent’s guard. While most fighters would have been finished from all the punches and/or the guillotine choke, Merkley fought through it all and eventually escaped the choke. He was in top position and landed several punches of his own. The rest of the first round, Merkley pretty much controlled. At the end of the round, Merkley had a guillotine choke of his own, but time ran out. At the beginning of the second round, his opponent again rushed in immediately with barrages of punches. Merkley survived the initial onslaught, but eventually got caught by a solid punch that knocked him to the mat. His opponent was awarded the 2nd round KO victory and 145 pound championship title. Merkley showed a lot of maturity and composure in the fight, even though he lost. One of the officials later said that his opponent wasn’t a better fighter, just more experienced. There is no doubt that Merkley will continue improving as a fighter as he gains more experience. With only 5 months of training at Calhoon’s with no prior training, a 3-1 record is still quite impressive! Merkley has since returned to his home town of Pocatello, ID where he now resides with his girlfriend. He plans to visit Walla Walla and Calhoon’s on occasion as he has developed a close relationship with the coaches and many of the gym members.
Fight videos will be available soon on Calhoon’s Fight Club page.
It was another entertaining and successful evening of fighting action brought to you by Northwest Elite Martial Arts and Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness. Keep watching this website for information about upcoming local Fight Shows and results of Team Calhoon members’ fights around the Northwest! Special thanks again to all of our local sponsors who helped make this show possible. Main Event sponsor – Abajian Motors, Semi-Main Event sponsor – Zip Zone, Ring Cards – Stone Hut, and our other sponsors – Home Loan Center, Koncrete Industries, Stubblefield Company, Immortal Ink, George Kaup, Johnson’s Motorsports and Barnaby’s for sponsoring the after-party! If you would like to help sponsor or advertise at a future Mixed Martial Arts show, please contact Calhoon’s, Walla Walla’s MMA headquarters!
MMA Show January 17th – WWCC Dietrich Dome
Exciting, action-packed Mixed Martial Arts action returns again to Walla Walla on Saturday night, January 17th, at the WWCC Dietrich Dome! The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the fights will start at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets will be available at Calhoon’s. At this show, the fights are being held in a cage! Come support your local Team CALHOON as they go for knock-outs and tap-outs against fighters from around the Northwest! Everybody in the house will get a great view of all the action as the fights will again be broadcast up on the big screens!
Ticket Pricing –
General Admission (Bleachers) - $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Floor Reserved - $30
Front Row Floor Reserved - $40
Ringside Table for 6 - $300
Team CALHOON fighters who will be competing:
Josh Busby (undefeated) in the Main Event for the 155 lb. championship title
Seth Small – Middleweight (185 lb.)
Oswald Corona – Lightweight (155 lb.)
Robert Wipf – Middleweight (185 lb.)
Mike Goudy – Heavyweight (206 lb.+)
If you would like to find out about sponsoring or advertising at the show, please contact Calhoon’s.
Calhoon’s voted “Best Martial Arts School in Walla Walla” again!
The community has voted Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness the “Best Martial Arts School in Walla Walla” again for the 3rd straight year! It is a great honor to receive this award again! Each of the great staff members at Calhoon’s deserves a special congratulations as well. Without each of them, it would be impossible to run a gym of this size and caliber. For those who are already members of Calhoon’s, it is exciting to be working out at the BEST Martial Arts gym in Walla Walla! For those who aren’t members, come try out a class at our gym and find out what all the excitement is about! Thank you Walla Walla for voting us “Best of the Best”! Again!!!
Busby and Merkley both victorious!
Team Calhoon members Josh Busy and Jimmy Merkley both improved their records to a perfect 3-0 Friday night in impressive fashion!
In the 145 pound weight division, Merkley set a new record by knocking his opponent out in only 5 seconds, beating the previous record of 11 seconds! His opponent, Kenny Langis, came out aggressive and threw a nice jab cross combo and Merkley countered with a cracking right that dropped Langis to the mat in a heap. One more punch to the already unconscious Langis was all the ref needed to see before officially stopping the match at only 5 seconds! A dazed and confused Langis was eventually able to get to his feet with assistance, and apparently didn’t even realize the match was already over. Merkley’s next fight will be for the 145 pound title against the previous knockout record holder October 18th at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome. His opponent, Chris ‘One Punch’ Dempsey, holds a record of 7-0, all by way of knockout. Dempsey’s nickname of ‘One Punch’ was given to him after he had set the record for quickest knockout of 11 seconds, the record now owned by Merkley.
In the 155 pound weight division, Busby was able to rack up another highlight reel KO victory over his opponent. Busby was rocked early on by the former Team Calhoon fighter, Evian Rodriguez, actually being dropped to the canvas by some Rodriguez punches. Busby was able to hold on and recover though, eventually pulling guard and taking minimal damage while on his back. The fight eventually ended up back on the feet. After some punching and kicking exchanges, Busby landed the decisive head kick that crumpled Rodriguez. A couple extra punches to the downed Rodriguez and the ref stepped in to declare Busby the winner. All 3 of Busby’s impressive victories now have ended by crushing TKO ref stoppage! Busby’s next fight will be a ‘Super Fight’ for the semi Main Event at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome October 18th.
Team Calhoon member Oswald Corona also made his MMA debut. Corona scored early with strikes, but eventually lost by tap out due to choke. Corona showed a lot of promise and will no doubt return even stronger next time after he has some more training time under his belt.
Upcoming Local MMA Fight Shows
We are excited to be hosting 2 more action-packed MMA Fight Shows right here in Walla Walla!
On Friday night, August 15th, we will be hosting an exciting outdoor show at Barnaby’s. There will be a 21 and over section for those who wish to drink, and a minors section for those under 21. Front Row Reserved seats will sell for $40 and General Admission will be only $25. Come see the action in person under the stars and the lights!
On Saturday night, October 18th, we will be hosting a show at the Dietrich Dome at WWCC. 2 big 11' screens will ensure that everybody in the house can see all the action up close! Advertising/Sponsorship packages for local businesses are selling now. Contact Calhoon»s to find out details.
Members from Team Calhoon will be competing in both of these shows, so bring all your friends and come support the team!
Tickets for both of these shows are being sold at our gym through the front desk.
Ryan Calhoon on TV discussing “Backyard Brawling”
KEPR News recently produced a special news story on “Backyard Brawling”, an activity that is rapidly gaining popularity across the country including our little town of Walla Walla. The KEPR news team interviewed some different “Brawlers” from around the area and asked them questions about what happens at these brawling events. To contrast, the news team also spent time at Walla Walla’s CALHOON’S Martial Arts & Fitness interviewing owner and Head Instructor Ryan Calhoon to get the perspective of a professional trainer and gym owner.
Team Calhoon Successful this past weekend!
Various members of Calhoon’s competed around the Northwest this past weekend. Team member Jimmy Merkley improved his MMA record to 2-0 after defeating his opponent Saturday night at a large outdoor show in Tri-Cities. The fight was a high-paced war full of punches, kicks, scrambles and near submissions! The roaring crowd cheered the fighters on through 2 frenzied rounds of back and forth action. Jimmy landed the more damaging punches and kicks while on the feet, but both fighters had near submission finishes while on the ground. With both fighters fatigued and battle-weary at the conclusion of round 2, Jimmy dug deep as he readied himself for round 3. His opponent’s corner through in the towel however, as his opponent was apparently unable to continue, and Jimmy got the much deserved win. Congratulations to Team Member Jimmy Merkley! To view Jimmy’s fight videos, see Jimmy Merkley on the Calhoon’s Fight Club page!
Team Members Kenny Ziegele and Ryan Evans grappled against competitors from all around the Northwest this past weekend in the Sub League Finals Grappling Tournament in Portland, OR. Kenny competed in the Intermediate Adult division and finished in 2nd place with a record of 0-0-2 on the day. Ryan competed in the Advanced Teen division and also finished in 2nd place with a record of 2-2 on the day. Ryan was only 1 point away from the champion who won the show! Congratulations to Team Members Kenny Ziegele and Ryan Evans!
Kenny’s kids Kenaula and Cole also competed in the tournament, finishing 5th and 2nd respectively.
MMA Fight Show April 26th at WWCC Dietrich Dome
Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness is partnering to put on the next big local Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fight Show to be held at the Walla Walla Community College Dietrich Dome on Saturday, April 26th. This show promises to be the biggest and baddest MMA event held in Walla Walla to date! The ring will be lit with racks of spot lights and the rest of the dome will be dark. Two 11’ big-screens will ensure that everyone in attendance can see the fighter’s entrances and the action inside the ring once the ref says “Let’s Fight”! Several members of Calhoon’s Fight Club will be competing in the event, including Calhoon’s own Josh Busby in the main event for the 155 pound championship title!
If your business would like to be a sponsor for this exciting event, please contact Ryan Calhoon at the gym. Sponsorship packages are available ranging from $100–$1000 with the more expensive packages including ring-side tables for 6 people!
If you would like to someday compete in an MMA event like this, or you would just like to learn more about the fastest growing professional sport in the entire world, please contact the gym to find out more about Calhoon’s MMA programs and competition Fight Club.
You can purchase your show tickets in advance at Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness, Walla Walla’s MMA headquarters!
Ryan Evans becomes Calhoon’s first Black Sash student!
History was made as Ryan Evans, longest training student of Ryan Calhoon’s, was awarded his Black Sash after over 7 years of training. In 8 years of teaching, this was the first Black Sash ever given out by Ryan Calhoon. During what was thought to be just a “Black Belt Demonstration”, Ryan Evans performed all of the requirements necessary to earn the rank of Black Sash from Calhoon’s over the course of 3 evenings. On the first night, Ryan spent an hour demonstrating Martial Arts curriculum ranging from White Sash through Brown Sash within a testing format. This consisted of a variety of individual techniques as well as practical improvised applications against single and multiple attackers. The “demonstration” concluded with an impressive Martial Arts display in which Ryan repeatedly fought off 3 skilled attackers simultaneously for 10 minutes. On the second night, Ryan demonstrated the intensive 2 hour physical Black Sash test. It consisted of 50 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 50 squat thrusts, 10,000 straight punches (which at over 3 punches per second, took 50 minutes!) and 1 hour of cardio on the Elliptical Trainer, all consecutively! On the third and final night, Ryan spoke in front of a large audience of students and guests for an hour about the life-skills he has developed through his Martial Arts training. Ryan answered questions on a variety of topics ranging from why kids should train Martial Arts, to examples of his personal challenges over the last 7 years of his training, to his future goals and how his future will be different because of his Martial Arts training. Ryan’s insightful words were thought-provoking and inspiring for all in attendance. It was a great opportunity for students of all ages as well as guests, to hear first hand about the many life-enhancing benefits available to individuals through dedicated Martial Arts training.
Congratulations again to Calhoon’s first ever Black Sash student—RYAN EVANS!!!
Benji Radach MMA Seminar Sat. Mar. 29th!
Calhoon’s is excited to have Benji Radach, professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter from American Top Team, conducting a 1 day MMA seminar on Saturday, March 29th. The seminar will run from 9:00 – 12:00 noon and then again from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Radach has an impressive 17-4 professional record with 13 wins by knockout. He has fought for the UFC, the IFL, King of the Cage, Sportfight, and other organizations. Radach has been in the ring or cage with several big name opponents, including former UFC World Champion Sean Sherk, middleweight contender Chris Leben and Matt Horwich among others.
Cost is only $100 for members and $125 for non-members.
Space is limited, so contact the gym and get registered TODAY! For more information about the seminar, you can also call Brian Shields at (509) 540-4544.
Enson Inoue MMA Seminar March 1st & 2nd!!!
Enson Inoue, veteran of PRIDE Fighting Championship and the UFC, will be offering an incredible 9 hour MMA seminar the first weekend of March in the small, remote town of Walla Walla, WA. Seminar sessions will be held at Calhoon’s new facility and run from 9:00–12:00 noon on Saturday March 1st, and then from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Sunday’s workout will run from 9:00–12:00 noon.
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to train with the father of Yamatodamashii (Warrior Spirit). Enson is known in the Mixed Martial Arts world as the toughest man in the sport! With his never quit mentality, he is as stubborn as he is a master of the arts. Enson is also credited with submitting UFC Champion and Hall of Famer Randy Couture in the first round of Rings 2001!
During this 2 day seminar, Enson will be instructing Jiu-Jitsu, MMA wrestling and striking. Enson’s long-time training partner Leonard Gabriel will also be instructing, along with Brian Shields.
Enson will be selling his Purebred and Fokai clothing at the event at special event pricing. Photo opportunities and autograph signing will also be available.
Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to train with the original tough guy of PRIDE Fighting!!!
People who prepay for the seminar by February 21st will receive a special event T-shirt! The prepaid seminar fee for Calhoon’s members is $200, $250 for non-members. After February 21st, members will pay $250 and non-members will pay $300.
Space is limited, so call Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness and get signed up today!
To view a highlight video of Enson Inoue, click here.
Ryan Evans Black Sash Demonstration Feb. 19, 20, 21!
Over the course of 3 evenings, Brown Sash Ryan Evans (Calhoon’s highest ranking student of 7 years), will be demonstrating the curriculum, physical conditioning and verbal presentation required for earning a Black Sash at Calhoon’s. All students and members of Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness are invited and strongly encouraged to attend. Feel free to invite your families and friends to come witness for the first time ever, each of the different requirements necessary to obtain a Black Sash at Calhoon’s!
Tuesday February 19th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m., Ryan will be showcasing the techniques, principles and philosophies from White Sash through Brown Sash.
Wednesday February 20th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., Ryan will be performing an intense 2 hour physical challenge, demonstrating all of the physical requirements necessary to earn a Black Sash from Calhoon’s—50 pushups, 100 sit-ups, 50 squat thrusts, 10,000 straight punches and 1 hour of running, all consecutively!
Thursday February 21st, from 6:00–7:00 p.m., Ryan will be giving a ½ hour speech. He will then be answering questions from students, parents, and guests.
At the conclusion of this intensive 3 evening demonstration, Ryan will be honored with a special Certificate of Appreciation. Please plan to at least attend this presentation Thursday February 21st at 7:00 even if you are unable to attend any of the other evening’s demonstrations.
This incredible event will be a powerful motivator to students of all ages and belt ranks. The demonstration will showcase curriculum and techniques at all levels from beginning through the most advanced. Students will have the opportunity to witness first hand the diverse material they will eventually be studying on their own journey to Black Sash.
Make plans now to attend!!!
Fight Club member Josh Busby wins again!
Calhoon’s Fight Club member Josh Busby improved his record to 2-0 in impressive fashion Saturday night, January 12th in Asotin, WA. After his impressive TKO victory in his first fight, the matchmaker made sure to give Josh an even tougher opponent this time. It only took Josh about a minute and a half to dismantle this opponent, and when he was finished, there wasn’t a butt in a seat anywhere in the entire room! Fight highlights included an impressive high kick that knocked his opponent to the canvas, a devastating display of brutal ground and pound and a power slam ala Quinton Rampage Jackson, all brought to you by Josh Busby Entertainment. Calhoon’s coaches Ryan, Kenny and Travis were in Josh’s corner for the match, and many of Calhoon’s gym members were in the crowd cheering Josh on. Congratulations Josh Busby! Click here to view the video of the fight, or see Josh’s bio under Calhoon’s Fight Club.
Brian Shields – New Youth and Adult MMA Coach!
Calhoon’s is extremely excited to announce the addition of its latest team member! Brian has an extensive background training MMA at the world-famous Team Quest gym, and most recently actually being a coach at Xtreme Couture in Vancouver, WA. At Xtreme Couture, Brian instructed both Youth and Teen MMA programs. Brian is also an accomplished fighter himself, having fought numerous times around the western half of the United States with a winning record. Brian has also personally trained with a who’s who list of world class UFC fighters. See his bio under “Staff” for more information.
Brian will be heading up the Youth MMA program and assisting in the Adult MMA workouts and will be working directly with members of Calhoon’s Fight Club! It is anticipated that his role will continue to increase with the gym as he becomes more familiar with Calhoon’s programs and curriculum.
5 Year Anniversary and “Focus on Family Fitness” Promotion!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 5 years since Calhoon’s first opened its doors for business! 5 years ago, Ryan had already been instructing Martial Arts classes for 2-3 years at another school and then decided to go out on his own. With only 5 original students (who are all still training with him), Calhoon’s first facility was just over 400 square feet (roughly the same size as the Boxing Ring in the new facility)! A year or so later, Calhoon’s outgrew the space and moved into a 1200 square foot space next to the Modern Restaurant where classes were taught for the next 3 ½ years. With over 100 members currently, Calhoon’s new 5000 square foot facility is over 10 times the size of the first facility! Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness and its staff would like to thank all of the families that have helped support the gym over the last 5 years and vote it the “Best Martial Arts School in Walla Walla”.
With the big 5 year anniversary, Calhoon’s is offering a special “Focus on Family Fitness” promotion resulting in HUGE savings on memberships for the entire family!!! 3 different memberships will be available—Youth Full Memberships, Adult Full Memberships (for ages 13 and older) and Fitness Memberships (available only for adults 13 and older). If you are an existing member of the gym, inquire at the front desk about free and discounted upgrades that are available now with your current membership! If you are not yet a member, call the gym and schedule your appointment today to find out about the HUGE savings being offered to new members with this special promotion!
The goal of this promotion is to get more family members in the gym involved in the many different classes and services Calhoon’s offers, rather than just sitting back and watching one family member working out. Calhoon’s wants to encourage and make it possible for all moms and dads to work out in the Fitness Center while their child is in Martial Arts classes, and spouses to work out while their spouse is in a class on the mats. With more classes available at no extra charge, a motivated individual can work out at the gym every night of the week if they want to, or just come on the nights they are available. And their family can come along and workout too! Calhoon’s isn’t just “Focusing on Fitness”, they’re “Focusing on Family Fitness”. This is something healthy that the whole family can do together.
Call today and schedule a time to find out more about the “Focus on Family Fitness” promotion and the HUGE savings available to you and your family!
Official UFC T-shirts now available! Just in time for the holidays!
Calhoon’s is excited to now offer a wide variety of official UFC T-shirts available in multiple colors, designs and sizes. If you know somebody who is a UFC fan, an official UFC T-shirt would make an exciting gift! Check out our large selection of UFC T-shirts in our Pro Shop
Fitness Center now open on Fridays!
Adult gym members can now work out in the Fitness Center on Fridays between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. As more members continue to join Calhoon’s, the hours will continue expanding! Also don’t forget to sign up at the front desk for early morning Fitness classes with Jen. As soon as we have 5 people signed up, we will start offering those classes at no extra charge to our members. We are thinking about holding the classes at 6:30 a.m., but want feedback from members before we make the final decision.
GYMNASTICS for 2–10 year olds!
Calhoon’s is excited to now offer Gymnastics classes for 2–4 year olds and for 5–10 year olds! 2–4 year olds will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–6:45, and 5–10 year olds will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00–8:00. Cost is only $50/month. Classes are taught by Krystal Woolhouse who has over 10 years of Gymnastics training and several years of coaching experience. For more information, see “Gymnastics” under “Programs”.
CALHOON’S Fight Club competing November 10th in Moses Lake
3 members from CALHOON’S Fight Club will be competing Saturday, November 10th in Moses Lake, Wa. Joel Litchfield and Josh Busby, fresh off their recent victories in Asotin, each hope to improve their records to 2-0. Kalem Klinefelter will also be fighting for CALHOON’S and looks to improve his record to 2-0 as well. For more information about the event, please inquire at the gym.
CALHOON’S Fight Club Members JOEL LITCHFIELD and JOSH BUSBY both victorious in Asotin Saturday night!
It was both Joel and Josh’s first MMA fight. They were each the Visitor who would be fighting the local hometown fighter. For Joel, his original opponent was a no show. Weeks and months of sweaty, grueling workouts were now appearing to have been for nothing. But then another fighter whose opponent was a no show was offered as an opponent for Joel. The only problem was this fighter was a thick 200 pounds and had been scheduled to fight a 210 pounder. Joel was in the 185 pound division. Additionally, this fighter already had 7 fights under his belt, while most fighters in this show were fighting for their 1st or 2nd time. This available opponent not only had 15 pounds on Joel, he also had a lot more experience than Joel! Calhoon’s coaches deliberated for awhile, and with Joel’s ambitious final approval, agreed to take the fight.
When it was time for Joel’s fight, he and his corner-men Ryan and Kenny entered the cage first to a resounding echo of ‘Boo’s’ while Coach Travis stood close by, serving double duty as Team Calhoon’s cut-man. It was obvious who the crowd favorite was when Joel’s opponent made his way to the cage. The standing room only crowd erupted with screams and cheers as the larger adversary entered the cage. Round 1 went back and forth with Joel landing some good counter punches after his opponent’s missed attempts. The slightly larger opponent was able to take Joel down once or twice, but Joel defended well from guard and no effective strikes were landed. Joel continued scrambling and got to top position a couple times and threw some punches from top position. When the fight was eventually stood back up, the opponent landed a cracking kick to Joel’s body, which appeared to have little effect as Joel muscled his opponent up against the cage and landed a few damaging knees. Round 2 saw more of the same see-saw battle - a take-down or two from the opponent, Joel defending well and taking no significant damage from guard, scrambling well and occasionally ending up on top, and landing a few good punches when on their feet. Towards the end of the round, while in his opponent’s guard, Joel got caught in a tight arm bar. Joel ended up on his back, his arm fully extended, totally stuck in an arm bar that anybody else would have been tapping out from, or having their arm broken. Seconds later, Joel beautifully executed the exact arm bar escape that he had been training for a month in the gym. Joel survived round 2, and still had both of his arms. Joel’s conditioning really came into play at this point. Even though he was extremely fatigued from the grueling back and forth match with his larger, more experienced opponent, the opponent was so fatigued he couldn’t even stand up during the 1 minute break. He also had an eye that was swelling half shut to go along with his visible bumps and bruises. The 3rd and final round saw two fatigued fighters throwing bombs and laying it all on the line trying to finish their opponent. The round ended and the fight went to a decision. All 3 judges scored the fight for the winner by unanimous decision – JOEL LITCHFIELD!!! Hats off to Joel’s opponent for giving it his all!
When his fight was up, Josh entered the cage with a pumped and determined look in his eye. Again, Ryan and Kenny were in his corner with Travis standing close by. There were a few cheers from screaming fans for Josh who was the Visitor, but not nearly as many as there were for the home-town favorite. Josh’s opponent was from the near-by Indian Reservation where they are known for having good grappling skills and for being really “tough”. Round 1 began with a few seconds of circling around the cage, and then Josh landing a couple crushing punches that echoed throughout the room like the crack of a baseball bat. The opponent had little to offer in comparison to Josh’s superior striking ability. The opponent landed a couple good leg kicks which Josh later said he never even felt. Josh was able to successfully stuff the opponent’s take-down attempts and continue landing damaging blows. Round 1 ended with Josh just getting warmed up and his opponent looking like he had already been in 2 fights. Round 2 saw Josh again landing crisp, cracking punching combos. At one point, it appeared as though the opponent was going to get a successful take-down and get Josh on his back. The opponent was on all fours with Josh glued to his side. As the opponent continued to control one of Josh’s legs and worked to try to achieve top position, the ref eventually instructed the fighters to do something or he would stand them back up. Josh then proceeded to unleash a flurry of punishing strikes to his opponent’s body. Lesser men would have already been tapping, but this kid hung in there. Josh was eventually able to work to full mount position where he again unleashed his brutal ground and pound and was able to land furious, dominating, crushing strikes. The ref eventually stopped the match for the winner by TKO ref stoppage – JOSH BUSBY!!! Hats off to Josh’s opponent who took enough punishment for 3 people!
It was a great night for CALHOON’S Fight Club! Fight Club members Joel Litchfield and Josh Busby, along with Coaches Ryan Calhoon, Kenny Ziegele and Travis Maiuri, definitely left their mark in Asotin!
Stay tuned for dates and times for future fight shows in which members of CALHOON’S Fight Club will be competing!
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN JOEL LITCHFIELD AND JOSH BUSBY!!!
5th Annual Graduation Party a Success!!!
Calhoon’s 5th Annual Graduation Party is in the books! With approximately 140 youth and adult students and their families in attendance, the special event was a great way to close out summer, and to kick off the beginning of fall and the new school year. 24 students from a range of ages tested for new belt and sash levels showcasing a wide variety of Martial Arts techniques, principles and personal discipline. Students were required to perform a number of their particular techniques from their appropriate curriculum, in addition to successfully completing their physical test. The always-challenging physical portion of the test required students to first perform a certain number of push-ups (with good form), followed by sit-ups and leg-burning squat thrusts. Next came the grueling Straight Punch workout that demanded up to 5000 consecutive Straight Punches with proper form to be thrown without stopping! The physical exam concluded with students performing a timed run of up to 45 minutes! The belt or sash the student was testing for determined how many of each of the different calisthenics each student had to do. Everybody passed their physical tests, some in worse shape than others!
These students have been working very hard over the past several months, and in some cases for the past year to be prepared for this test and promotion. I would really like to applaud all of their hard work and sacrifices they have made to get to where they are now. They have earned it!
We would like to congratulate each of the students who tested at the Graduation Party and earned their next belt or sash level!
JUNIOR BELT RANKING
NEW Jr. Gold Belts – Mackenzie H., Lucas H., Kyle L., Noah H., Matthew J.
NEW Jr. Orange Belts – Nathan T., Jackson B., Brody C.
NEW Jr. Green Belts – Connor C., Max V.
NEW Jr. Blue Belts – Campbell S., Jackson V.S., Andrew J.
NEW Jr. Purple Belt – Austin M.
ADULT BELT RANKING
NEW Gold Sash – Ryan Ligman
NEW Blue Sashes – Carissa W., Anthony S., Michaela S., Becca W., Megan E.
NEW Purple Sash – Travis Maiuri
NEW Red Sashes – Daniel Weis, De Etta Petersen (only the 3rd and 4th Red Sashes ever given out at CALHOON’S!)
NEW Brown Sash – Ryan Evans (the highest ranking sash ever given out in CALHOON’S history!)
Congratulations to all 24 of our Graduates!!! They worked hard!
We also recognized our elite Leadership Team Members:
Ryan Evans, Becca W., Ben Parsons
Team Leaders in Training:
Justin E., Kenaula Z., Keoki Z., Megan E., Michaela S., Daniel Weis
NEW Team Leaders in Training:
Austin M., Andrew J., Max V., Erik J.
We also recognized our most elite club, our Black Belt Club:
Ryan Evans, Kenaula Z., Keoki Z., De Etta Petersen
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW BLACK BELT CLUB MEMBER
TRAVIS MAIURI!!!
Black Belt Club Members in Training:
Justin E., Daniel Weis
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW BLACK BELT CLUB MEMBER IN TRAINING
BEN PARSONS!!!
And last –
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
RYAN EVANS!!!
After over 2 ½ hours of intense testing, it was time for the food! Special thanks to Chalese Calhoon and family who put in an abundance of time and energy to be able to provide the amazing spread including the numerous salads that received so many compliments! There was lots of food and it was really good!
Thanks to everybody who made it out to support our students this year. I know that they really appreciated the efforts you made to be there and take part in recognizing their hard work and accomplishments. I know it meant a lot to them. Thank you!!!
Grand Opening and Robert Follis/Ed Herman Seminar a big Hit (Aug. 10, 2007)
Many people came to check out the new gym during our official Grand Opening Friday, July 27th. 97 Rock was also on hand, broadcasting live during the event. Members of the community were excited and amazed with the new facility and all of the programs we were going to offer. Most of Calhoon’s staff members were also at the event answering the guest’s questions. Several people took advantage of the huge Grand Opening specials as well. The highlight of the evening was when Robert Follis and Ed Herman arrived and began signing autographs. Lots of MMA fans were able to get T-shirts signed and pictures taken with these celebrity UFC fighters.
Saturday July 28th, the mats and cages at the new gym got broken in UFC style! Robert Follis (head coach and co-owner of the world-famous Team Quest Gym), along with Ed ‘Short Fuse’ Herman (professional UFC fighter and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ reality TV show celebrity and finalist), treated seminar attendees at Calhoon’s to a full day of world-class MMA training! If you missed the seminar, YOU DEFINITELY MISSED OUT! The world-renowned Team Quest Fight Club has been home to many of Mixed Martial Art’s top competitors, including: current UFC World Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Fame member Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture, PRIDE World Lightweight and Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson, #1 Middleweight Contender and Olympic Silver Medalist Matt ‘The Law’ Lindland, former UFC World Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner, and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ contestants and legitimate contenders Ed ‘Short Fuse’ Herman, Chris Leben, Nate Quarry, and Josh Burkman, among others. It was the opportunity of a lifetime getting to train with the Head Coach from this distinguished, award winning Fight Club. Not only were the coaches amazing technicians, they were also fantastic teachers and instructors.
Calhoon’s will be hosting more MMA seminars with world-famous UFC fighters and coaches in the future, so stay tuned!
Fitness Center is Now Open! (Aug. 10, 2007)
Calhoon’s offers a full commercial private Fitness Center that is available only to ADULT family members of students training in one of the programs at Calhoon’s. The Fitness Center is open and available for use whenever the gym is open. The gym hours are being expanded as new classes and programs are currently being added to the schedule. Cost for the Fitness Center is only $30 per month per person, or $300 for the entire year! In addition to a full weight room, the Fitness Center also offers full commercial cardio equipment—a treadmill, an elliptical, a recumbent bike and 2 Stairmasters, along with a top-of-the-line Functional Trainer cable machine. Don’t bother going to the YMCA or Ace of Clubs when you can work out at Calhoon’s Fitness Center while your kids are in their Martial Arts classes! For more information, call the gym and speak with one of our staff members.
Annual Summer Graduation Party Sunday Sept. 9, 3:00-7:00
Pre-register now for you, your family and friends to attend Calhoon’s annual Summer Graduation party and BBQ! The event will be held at Rooks Park at the new covered facility. Approximately 25 youth and adults will be testing for their new belts and sashes, ranging from 5 year olds testing for their Gold Belts, to adults testing for their Red and Brown Sashes—the highest ranking students in the entire school! Students being tested will be required to demonstrate their appropriate level curriculum and techniques in addition to performing their specific physical fitness requirements. This year, Calhoon’s will be providing all of the food—BBQ’d hamburgers and hotdogs, a variety of chips, salads and desserts, and drinks, along with plates, napkins, condiments, etc. Cost is only $5 per person.
FAMILIES NEED TO BE PRE-REGISTERED AND PREPAID BY SEPT 1ST! We will need to know how many people are coming with your group and have that prepaid so that we can make sure to have enough food on hand. Students testing for their next belt or sash also need to prepay their $25 Testing Fee. This can all be done through the front desk at the gym. Plan to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to set on the grass. Testing will start around 3:00 and will go until about 5:00–5:30. We will then start the BBQ, and then by 6:00 begin presenting new belts and sashes to the students and taking pictures. All students who will be testing for a new stripe will do so at the gym on their regular test day at the beginning of September. Students that aren’t testing at the Graduation Party should still wear their uniforms for group pictures. They should wear their black gi pants and either a black club T-shirt or their gi top, their belt or sash, and shoes. We will also be recognizing the Leadership Team and Black Belt Club. This is our 5th or 6th annual summer graduation party and they are always an event the family looks forward to. Invite your friends! For more information, call the gym and speak directly to one of our staff members
Fair Demo Friday August 31st, 1:00–1:50
Calhoon’s Martial Arts & Fitness will be showcasing their programs this year on the Pepsi stage at the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days. We will be performing short demonstrations on several different topics, including: Youth Martial Arts & Life-Skills training, Adult Martial Arts and Self-Defense, Youth and Adult MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Cardio Kickboxing, and possibly more. If you have been working with the Leadership Team and would like to participate in this Demonstration, contact Ryan ASAP! Ryan has choreographed many Martial Arts demonstrations for the fair in years past and they were always a hit! If you would like to just come watch and support our kids and adults with their performances, that would be great! It would be really nice to have a large turnout from our gym in attendance to support their friends and Martial Arts family.
Grand Opening (June 30, 2007)
Our official GRAND OPENING will be held on Friday evening July 27th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and is open to the entire community. Come in, take a tour of our new 5000 square foot state-of-the-art facility (including boxing ring, cage and full Fitness Center) and meet our friendly staff. Also be sure to check out our Grand Opening Specials running through the month of July! All of our students and their families are also invited and encouraged to attend! Don’t forget about the MMA seminar on Saturday with Robert Follis (head coach at the world famous TEAM QUEST Gym), and Ed ‘Short Fuse’ Herman (UFC fighter and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ TV star)! For more info, see ‘Robert Follis & Ed Herman Seminar’ below. If you aren’t attending the seminar but would like to meet Robert Follis and Ed Herman, they will be taking pictures and signing autographs on Saturday July 28th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Specials (June 30, 2007)
We will be offering some HUGE Grand Opening Specials to new and existing students through the entire month of July! For existing students that enrolled during the month of June as well as new students, we will be offering an additional $100 OFF the already discounted Prepaid 1 Years tuition! (See our RATES page.) That ends up being a $500 SAVINGS over the year! For families with more than 1 student, we will also be offering an additional $50 OFF the already discounted Prepaid 1 Years tuition for the 2nd student! That ends up being a $750 SAVINGS over the year for the 2nd student! For existing students that enrolled prior to June, we will be offering an additional $200 OFF the already discounted Prepaid 1 Years tuition! That ends up being a $600 SAVINGS over the year! We will also offer the additional $50 OFF the already discounted Prepaid 1 Years tuition for families with a 2nd student resulting in the $750 SAVINGS for the 2nd student! Families that are currently under a contract will also be allowed to take advantage of this special promotion during the month of July and their current contracts will be terminated. Families that have already prepaid a year and still have months left will also be allowed to take advantage of this special promotion. The additional 12 months of tuition they are prepaying for at the discounted promotional rate will be added onto the end of their current prepaid months. Even better, students will be allowed to prepay for up to 3 years of tuition at these Grand Opening discounted rates! If you have further questions, call and speak directly to one of our staff members.
Robert Follis and Ed Herman Seminars (June 16, 2007)
Here is your chance to workout with Robert Follis and Ed ‘Short Fuse’ Herman! The seminar will be held on Saturday July 28th from 9:00 – 5:00, with a break from 12:00 – 2:00 for lunch, pictures and autographs. Robert Follis is the head coach at the world famous TEAM QUEST gym and has coached many of MMA’s top competitors including current UFC Heavyweight World Champion Randy Couture, #1 ranked Middleweight Matt Lindland, and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ TV stars Ed Herman, Chris Leben and Nate Quarry among others. Robert is one of the most sought-after MMA coaches in the entire world. Ed Herman made it all the way to the finals of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ and ended up losing an extremely close decision to Kendall Grove. Even though Ed lost the decision, the UFC was so impressed with him that they went ahead and gave him a 6 figure fight contract along with Kendall. Ed has fought around the world in the UFC, with Pancrase (in Japan), and for the IFC and Sportfight.
The cost for the seminar for members of Calhoon’s is $100. Non-members cost is $150. Be sure to pre-register right away to guarantee yourself a spot! Whether you’re just looking for a good workout and some fun, or you hope to someday compete in the ring, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to train with Robert Follis and Ed Herman!