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[Oct 2008]   Kaden Cassidy sweeps 2 divisions to take two GOLD medals!!!

		Kaden Cassidy wins yet again, going 4-0 and taking 2 Gold medals at the "Pittsburgh Jiu-Jitsu Championships!!!" This kid is on a roll, taking Gold in every tourney he's been too, at least 1 per month!!!  Thanks go to assistant instructors Allen Coble and his dad, Darren Cassidy, for getting him ready (and getting him to the tourneys!)   [VIDEO]
	And yet again, the paper tigers are running from Bruce, "the unchokable" Monroe! Bruce was slated to fight in Gladiator, but his opponent dropped out, claiming he broke his ankle.  It was later revealed that this coward actually fought in another event the same day!!!  Then he apparently claimed on his myspace page that he was "the future of MMA."  What a coward, what a joke.  Bruce would've destroyed the punk.  That's probably why he ran away.  The backup fighter said he couldn't make weight.  This now makes over 20 fighters drop out so far against Bruce!  wow

[Sept 2008]   Brett Hicks and Kaden Cassidy take the GOLD on the Battleship!

		Kaden Cassidy, does it again, taking Gold at the "Battle at the Battleship" in NJ!!!  Kaden went 3-0 in the gi divisions, and 2-1 in no-gi.  Yet again, the ref's stopped the finals no-gi match as Kaden was working an escape; apparently in the kids divisions, they'll stop matches quickly and don't want to "risk" any injuries.    [VIDEO] Brett Hicks went 3-1 to take the Gold  in gi blue belt division, continuing his winning streak!  [VIDEO]
	Also thanks go to assistant instructors Allen Coble, Darren Cassidy, and Brad Souders for helping getting the guys ready! Great job, everyone!!!

[Sept 2008]   Brandon Vera prepares for Jardin!

PA-Grappling head instructor Eric Grove has been spending the weeks at Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts Academy in MD, where seemingly every upper-tier student is a national if not world-caliber competitor and champion!  Just recently the UFC was there to film Brandon Vera for a new "UFC Countdown" episode in anticipation of Vera's fight with Jardin!

This may reflect a trend to come, a change in the judging in MMA.  For the last many years, as MMA has become more mainstream and "user-friendly," the criteria for scoring has changed just as the rules have.  It got to the point where you could get relatively easy victories if you were a wrestler, just by taking down the opponent (many of whom apparently don't know what a sprawl is), and holding them there.  Throw a few punches to make it look like you're doing something, and you'll get a safe and easy decision victory.  This is something wrestlers everywhere have been doing for several years in MMA, and have been rewarded for it.  This is ironic, since either punches or submissions will actually end a fight, whereas the takedown usually only changes position... yet it has been given more judging importance than striking or submission (which actually end fights).  This is probably a combination of ignorant judges, and an ignorant/drunk/ADHD audience who want to see "action" more than actual technique or strategy.  The lowest common denominator supersedes truthfulness in determining how things go it seems.  Perhaps striking and ground work will start to get as much credence as the takedown.

[Sept 2008]   Yoder, Morelli, Seger and Cassidy  ALL TAKE GOLD!!!

A group of PA-Grappling competitors attended the "Podara's Boa Pit Grappling Open," where everyone medaled and came back with the "Most Supportive School" award!

Dave Yoder continued his winning streak, taking the Gold in the Advanced Division.

Spike Morelli made his competition debut, taking the Gold in the Advanced (yes, his debut was in the advanced division!)

Chase Seger continued his win streak,  going 2-0 with an 9 second armbar, also taking Gold!

Kaden Cassidy took Gold in two divisions, both the Gi and no-Gi!!!  One of Kaden's matches only lasted 9 seconds!  Look for this kid to be on TV in 10+ years!

And Nick Brosius went 1-1 to take the Silver Medal.

Nick Brosius, Spike Morelli, Kaden Cassidy, Dave Yoder,  and Chase Seger return with Gold Medals after dominating at recent submission tourney.  Click each name to watch their matches. AWESOME JOB GUYS!!! Good things come to those who train... AND KEEP TRAINING!

[Aug 2008]   Bruce Monroe takes the Gold Medal in submission-only event!

		Bruce Monroe went 3-0 to take the Gold Medal at the "Ground Zero Fighting Systems" submission-only tournament in Morgantown, VA on Aug 16th! Bruce has had trouble getting fights this summer, so he took this tourney in only a week's notice, just to keep the rust off... and went in and controlled the takedown, dominated ground positioning, and submitted his opponents! Way to go, Bruce!!!

[Aug 2008]   Kaden Cassidy takes the GOLD at NAGA!!!

		Kaden Cassidy, son of PA-Grapping striking instructor Darren Cassidy, went to his first ever submission grappling competition (after only having trained in submission for several months), and brought back Gold and Silver medals from the National caliber tourney NAGA!!!  (NJ NAGA) Kaden had also never worn a gi before, yet controlled the takedown, dominated position, and tapped out all opponents!  (even our kids students are multi-dimensional and good in ALL ranges and skills!)
	His only "loss" a very questionable referee stoppage in the no-gi finals, where the ref stopped the match and arbitrarily gave a decision victory to the opponent (even though Kaden had landed the takedown!)  We offered to start back w/ the hold on and resume the match, but the opponent's team were content to take this very suspect "win." AWESOME JOB, KADEN!!! VIDEO!

[July 2008]   PA-Grappling ...turning "regular guys" into champions!

PA-Grappling moves past 2 1/2 years since it's founding.  We've been busy producing some of the best grapplers and fighters in the northeast. 

So far, we're 21-1 in MMA, quite a feat considering we've had well over 15 opponents drop out, so we could easily be over 30-1!  (and in our only loss our guy had his first ever competition against a BJJ blue-belt who'd also had over 20 Muay Thai fights!  I'd call that a bit of a mismatch!)

In submission wrestling, we have won over 50 victories and dozens of medals.  When we go to a tourney, our guys almost always medal, placing in the top 3. 

In both MMA and submission grappling, we've competed and won in the highest levels of competition, from regional to national caliber MMA fights and submission tournaments.  Every single month we're out there improving, competing, and winning!

Probably the most impressive feat is that our students are regular guys, with families, jobs, and "regular" lives, many with no martial arts or even competitive sports backgrounds...  yet they come in, improve, and when they compete, they win.  How...?   First, they actually show up.  And keep showing up.  They get honest.  And work on what needs improved.  And they keep working!  The instruction might have something to do with it too...

Head instructor Eric Grove was was one of the first people grappling and fighting from the east coast, competing and winning numerous National titles in MMA and submission wrestling before it was even called "MMA," all across the continental USA.  Our striking coach Darren Cassidy has boxed and kickboxed all over North America, being Nationally ranked for years.  And Allen Coble's sports training and conditioning knowledge is world-class.  Superior knowledge, superior experience, and superior teaching, training, and strategies yield superior improvements and eventually, superior students. 

Good things come to those who train...  And KEEP training!!!

[June 2008]   Dave Yoder takes 3 medals in the Diamond State Games!!!

		Dave Yoder went out to DE and came back with 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medal in the Intermediates of the Diamond State Games submission grappling championships, sponsored by US Grappling!  Dave went 6-1 on the day, winning in both his division and two Absolute open weight classes! Great job, Dave!!!

[June 2008]   Carlton Haselrig wrestling seminar at PA-Grappling!

		Our friend Carlton Haselrig put on a clinic for local high school wrestlers recently.  Carlton is a world-class competitor, the only person ever to win 6 NCAA National titles in the sport! Carlton will soon defend his MMA title in the BattleCage Xtreme, before moving up the ranks of Elite XC. Best of luck, Carlton!

[May 2008]   Training with some of the world's best at Lloyd's!

PA-Grappling head instructor Eric Grove recently visited his old stomping grounds, Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts Academy, where it seems everyone is a world-caliber fighter and grappler!

	Brandon "the Truth" Vera was in town, looking sharp and devastating, especially with his striking.  Even at half intensity, Brandon's kicks were rocking his pad-holders.  Can't wait to see him in the UFC in a few weeks!
		Dominick Cruz was there to help peak for his WEC fight, which he won last night!  Congrat's to Dominick!  New Lloyd Irvin team member and BJJ phenom J.T. "Spiderman" Torrez was training with Ryan Hall and the guys to help peak for the Mundials, the BJJ worlds.  JT is only 18, and has already achieved his BJJ brown belt -- in only 2yrs, 8 months!  Mike "the Hulk" Easton was training as hard as ever, preparing for the worlds and seen recently winning on the "Iron Circle."  ADCC vet Tim Carpenter was there to help the guys prepare.  I also met 18 yr old LIMMA fighter Frank Cammacho, who is already 12-2 in MMA!   Mike's sister Nyjah was getting ready for the world's as well. There were just so many world-class fighters and grapplers at Lloyd's; the "average" student there was a national caliber wrestler, fighter, or grappler!  It's amazing to train in such an atmosphere. Until you've done it, you have no clue!

[May 2008]   Juan Robles and Matt Rakar take Gold at the Kumite!!!

		A team from PA-Grappling recently competed in the Kumite Classic submission grappling tourney. Juan Robles demonstrated his well-rounded grappling skills, landing takedowns, and an array of ground positioning and control.  This was well-deserved, as Juan has gotten some very dubious ref's in the past, and has been cheated victory, moving up ahead of time to more advanced divisions.  This time Juan brought home the Gold!
	Matt Rakar made his competition debut , scoring the Gold in the heavyweight division!

Jimi O'Brien suffered a tough loss, and had to settle for the Bronze Intermediates, losing in the finals to an opponent he's beaten twice in the past.

Way to go, guys!!!  Hard work, discipline, dedication and honesty pay off!  Great job!

[April 2008]   Tony Villella takes the Bronze despite broken thumb!!!

		Tony Villella recently competed in the "Mission Submission" grappling tourney in Frostburg, VA. Despite breaking his thumb during a match, Tony was still able to pull out a 3rd place Bronze!  That's toughness, folks!!!  Way to go Tony!!!

[April 2008]   Carlton wins MMA debut in BattleCage Xtreme!!!

		Carlton Haselrig wins 2 belts in his MMA debut by TKO over IFL veteran Shane Ott in BatleCage Xtreme on the 19th in Atlantic City! Carlton controlled the takedown, countered Ott's submission attempts, and pounded him into submission, taking the victory in 4min of round 1.  Carlton debut fight was well-rounded, controlling the fight in all ranges, winning two belts in one impressive victory!
		Expect BIG THINGS from Carlton -- this is just the beginning.  He has the potential to go to the world-level in MMA. newspaper article

[March 2008]   Carlton Haselrig training at PA-Grappling!

If you don't know who Carlton Haselrig is, he is a world-class athlete and competitor, being the only person to ever win 6 NCAA National wrestling titles, winning 3 in Div II and 3 in Div I.  After only 3 years of professional football (though having never played in college), Carlton was an All Pro offensive guard with the Pittsburg Steelers. Carlton is a world-class wrestler, and is working out at PA-Grappling to shore up his striking and tighten up his submission defenses. Carlton makes his MMA debut in "BattleCage Xtreme IV" in Atlantic City on April 19th against IFL veteran Shane Ott.

Carlton brings great attributes, world-class wrestling skills and technique, professional-level competition experience, and an undeniable work-ethic all together.  Carlton will be really tough to beat in the cage!

[March 2008]   Bruce Monroe wins again in the cage!

Bruce Monroe wins in MMA again!

On Saturday, March 8th, Bruce Monroe fought in OH in the "Throwdown at the Fairgrounds" event, winning a unanimous decision victory!  Bruce landed plenty of leg kicks, scored several takedowns, and controlled the ground game, pummeling his opponent for another victory. Good job Bruce!

PA-Grappling bigmen Bruce and Jeff Rembold have gone through literally 12 fighters and 4 different events in the last several months trying to get fights...  Hopefully Jeff will be on a card sometime this summer.  We look forward to seeing more of them in the cage!

[March 2008]   Chase Seger and Brett Hicks medal at the Arnold's !!!

Two students from PA-Grappling competed in the NAGA-run Arnold Grappling tourney, taking home the Gold and Silver!

Chase Seger, making his submission grappling competition debut, goes 4-0, submitting 3 of his opponents, and takes first place Gold!  Chase has been training for only 6 months!  (though he does private lessons with Head Instructor Grove as well) Brett Hicks also returned to competition after several years away from the scene, taking the Silver in his division!

Congratulations to both guys, and to assistant instructor Allen Coble and to Dave Yoder for helping them peak for this event! 

In years past, the "Arnold Classic" had deteriorated in reputation, respect, and the caliber of competition, largely due to being poorly run.  However this year it looked like many top notch schools have started to return.  Hopefully this continues, so that it may become one of the tougher tourneys like Grappler's Quest and NAGA, giving local grapplers a place to test their progress.

[Feb 2008]   "...then you just might be a Phony, Tough Guy Clown!!!" 

It's amazing how everyone, everywhere is suddenly an expert at grappling, fighting, and MMA!  We've all seen and had the pleasure of hearing the amazing exploits of these instant tough guys.  So here's a compilation, a humor segment of some of everyone's favorites...  A Top 10 List!

[Jan 2008]   Charlie wins in Elite XC!!!

	Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman improves his professional MMA record to 5-0 with a split decision victory over BJJ brown belt Drew Puzon, who fights out of Ricardo Almeida BJJ.
		On January 25, 2008, "The Spaniard" was part of the Elite XC card held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ.  In a battle of positioning, Charlie was able to outscramble the well-prepared Puzon and land a variety of punches and elbows that helped him to victory.  In his toughest fight to date, "The Spaniard" stayed busy and negated Puzon's submission attempts without being put in any real danger.   Charlie is hoping a contract soon develops with one of the top MMA organizations.  For more info, check out www.charlie-brenneman.com

[Dec 2007]   PA-Grappling -- 2007 year in review!

Another busy, successful, and rewarding year for everyone involved with PA-Grappling!!!  We continue to be by far, the most advanced, popular, and successful submission grappling and MMA studio in the entire region of the state.  Our website gets tens of thousands of hits every month, and we are known as the top competition school around!  This is quite a feat, considering we aren't really a competition school per se, but a place for one to grow and learn...  Though many of our students often get the urge to compete just for the fun and experience of it. 

On a lighter note, check out some training footage of Bruce Monroe working on MMA defense with Spike Morelli, Dave Dodson, and Juan Robles, otherwise known as our "Premiere Big Men"  (inside joke).  As usual, Bruce's opponent dropped out of the fight.  (maybe we need to start taking down footage of our guys before they accept any fights, to keep from scaring away the competition --the music alone does the trick!)

Also, here's some footage many may find interesting.  This is full contact weapons training, done in the theme of old, medieval style weapons and armor.  On this particular day, they were doing more technical work, troubleshooting and the like, as opposed to all-out fighting.  Make no mistake though -- my buddy had a huge dent in his stainless steel helmet at the end of the session!   (Imagine what that would do to your skull!)

So we move into our third year, and hope to continue as we already have -- to  grow and increase in skill and awareness, to be honest with ourselves and improve and to have fun while doing it.  And if we decide to keep competing, expect another load of wins and titles from MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and submission wrestling from all over the northeast in 2008 too!

We also want to give a shout out to our friends over at Cambria, where many of our students cross-train, the gang over at Allegheny Judo and Aikido, and our buddies Rockwell, Gruhn, and the rest up at Titan! 

[Oct 2007]   Charlie is the champion of Ring of Combat!!!

Charlie Brenneman wins the Ring of Combat "Beast of the Northeast" MMA tournament!

On Friday Nov 30,  Charlie wins Ring of Combat's "Beasts of the Northeast" Tournament by defeating heavy-hitter Mark Berracol by TKO due to strikes in the second round.  With strategic takedowns and constant pressure from top, Brenneman out grappled Berracol, and dominated position, nearly submitting him several times.  After taking Berracol's back, Charlie was able to pound out a TKO by ref stoppage.  Charlie improves his professional record to 4-0 and hopes to make the jump to a world-level organization in the near future.

Charlie has been training honestly and with dedication, enhancing his skills in all ranges of combat, traveling the country and getting out there and putting it on the line against some of the best, and he deserves this amazing victory!  WAY TO GO CHARLIE!!!   (For more details, check out:  www.charlie-brenneman.com )
 

[Oct 2007]   Charlie moves through the semi-final round of Ring of Combat!!!

Charlie Brenneman extends his undefeated streak by winning in the second round to move into the finals in the Ring of Combat MMA event!

Friday October 26, Atlantic City NJ at the Tropicana Casino - Charlie wins by Unanimous Decision in an exciting, dominant fight over previously undefeated Joseph Aviles, who fights out of Jungle Gym in NYC.  Charlie used a series of setups to takedowns - leg kicks to shots, jabs to shots, several slams, nearly knocking out his opponent with a flush right, and dominating for the victory. Charlie has been working for his Masters Degree in Graduate School, where he is majoring in "management and leadership" with a concentration in sport management.

Charlie increases his overall undefeated record to 8-0,  moving into the FINALS of ROC "Beasts of the Northeast" which will happen on Nov 30th!   Congrats also to Cambria, Fight Factory, and AMA Fight Club.  Contact Charlie  about tickets, and check out Charlie's personal website www.charlie-brenneman.com
 

[Sept 2007]   Western PA Submission Grappling Championships 

Several grapplers competed in the "Western PA Grappling Championships" on the 22nd in Pittsburg.  The event was sponsored by Steel City MA.

Heath Amick made his competition debut, taking 2nd Silver in his first ever grappling tournament!  The other guys performed well, but one can't always come out on top!  Everyone did well, and showed improvements in their skills and game.

Way to go, Heath!

[Sept 2007]   Charlie wins the first round Ring of Combat!!!

Charlie Brenneman won his first round fight in the Ring of Combat MMA event!

Charlie won by TKO ref stoppage by cutting his (previously undefeated) opponent in the first round! Charlie increases his undefeated record to 7-0,  moving into the second round of ROC which will happen in October!  Contact us to find out how to watch him fight in NJ!

GOOD JOB CHARLIE!!!

[Aug 2007]   Josh Breto takes another win in kickboxing debut!

Josh Breto makes his kickboxing debut, winning a unanimous decision in the NAAFS!   Josh dominated his opponent, knocking him down for a standing 8-count in the second round and securing his victory!  We'll post the video when we get it. WAY TO GO JOSH!!!  Congrats also to PA-Grappling assistant instructor Darren Cassidy and to Cambria for helping Josh prepare!

On another note, Eddie Alvarez won his last fight, preparing the way to re-take his BODOG World Title, and as of now, Brandon, "the Truth" Vera is lined up to fight Tim Silvia to see who gets to take on Couture for the UFC heavyweight belt!

[July 2007]   Charlie Brenneman goes Pro and wins AGAIN!!!

Charlie Brenneman moves up to the Professional level and wins again in MMA!!!

Charlie won a unanimous decision in "Extreme Challenge 81" in West Orange, NJ, defeating Renzo Gracie black belt Marcello Olivera to make him 6-0!  Charlie has been training extra hard, traveling around the northeast and working out at the Fight Factory in Philly and at the Miletech camp in Iowa!

CONGRATULATIONS CHARLIE!!!

[July 2007]   Billoch, Breto, Monroe and Rembold SWEEP NLFighting MMA!!!

JOSH BRETO fought with heart and determination, landing strikes, a bunch of legkicks, and scoring numerous takedowns to gain a unanimous decision victory! 
 
BRUCE MONROE made his MMA debut by completely controlling his opponent at standup, in the clinch, takedowns, and the ground, pounding the guy black and blue and winning a blowout unanimous decision! 

Thanks also go to PA-Grappling assistant instructor Darren Cassidy for helping get the guys ready, Cambria for helping Breto peak for the event, and Jim Kelly for all his past training with Jeff.


Congratulations to these guys for GETTING OUT THERE, PUTTING IT ON THE LINE, AND GETTING IT DONE!!!    This is just deserves for hard, honest, and Truthful training!!!

[June 2007]   Eddie Alvarez seminar at PA-Grappling!

Former BODOG World Champion Eddie Alvarez recently taught an MMA seminar at PA-Grappling!

Eddie showed a mixture of striking, takedown, and groundwork techniques, as well as some very helpful and effective drills.  If any of you have seen his competition footage, you know he's got a lot of devastating techniques, especially with his hands!

Eddie fights mid-July, working to take back his world title.  Best of luck from PA-Grappling!

[June 2007]   Charlie Brenneman wins AGAIN in the cage!!!

Charlie Brenneman wins again in MMA, making him 5-0 in the last 6 months in MMA!!!

Charlie won a unanimous decision in an "Extreme Challenge" event in Asbury Park, NJ, with a powerful combination of punches, kicks, and takedowns, controlling and pounding his opponent on the ground!  Charlie has been on a roll, training and improving his game, and will soon be ready to pro!  [video]

WAY TO GO CHARLIE, keep up the good work!!!

[May 2007]   More Champions, Gold and Silver at the Kumite classic!!!

PA-Grappling took a team out to the Kumite Classic submission grappling tournament.  Despite what had to be one of the most questionably run tournaments in quite some time, our guys racked up a bunch of excellent matches, bringing home 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals.  [video]

Dave Yoder returns to action, taking the Silver in the Middleweight Intermediates (Dave used several X-guard sweeps he learned from Eric only weeks before!)

Josh Breto goes 3-1, using PA-Grappling submission flow series to take the Silver.

Juan Robles also fought a really tough loss, getting caught with a takedown late in his Intermediate match...  Juan could've easily stayed in the Beginner's bracket, but decided to challenge himself and move up ahead of time.  Even then, he had what many would consider both a takedown and guard pass, but wasn't awarded his deserved points (which would've given him the win).  An excellent effort!

GREAT JOB, GUYS!!!  It's not about winning --it's about leaving it all on the mat --and our guys did that here!  They should all be proud of their efforts!

Also thanks to Sonny and Santino Achilles (of Steel City MA) for trying to bring some semblance of order to this otherwise chaotic tournament.

[May 2007]   Even MORE VICTORIES on the mat and in the cage!!!

We've had even more victories, both on the mat, and in the cage!  Incredible!!!

Charlie Brenneman won a 4 man MMA cage tournament in the "Extreme Challenge", (formerly "Combat in the Cage") in DE over the weekend!  Charlie dominated his first opponent winning a unanimous decision, then submitted his second opponent, winning the "Light Heavyweight Iron Man" belt!!!  Congrats to Charlie on the hard training and the awesome performance!  If he keeps going like this, we'll be seeing him again on TV!!!

		We also had a number of competitors go to the nationally ranked "National Grappling Association" tourney several weeks ago, bringing home 3 Gold Medals!!! Tony Villella made his submission wrestling debut by winning the Gold in the Intermediate divisions by taking both his matches by submission in mere minutes!  Good job Tony!!!  [video]

Tom Sutton methodically dispatched his opponents, winning both matches by triangle choke and taking the Gold medal!

James O'Brien, after only several months training at PA-Grappling, entered and dominated the youth division!   Jimi submitted both opponents with triangles, also taking the Gold medal. [video]

Thanks go to PA-Grappling assistant instructor Allen Coble for helping these guys peak for their events!

WAY TO GO GUYS!!! 
 

[April 2007]   What a difference a decade makes!!!

Manvel (or "Manny") Gamburyan  was on last night's "The Ultimate Fighter," winning his match with a powerful debut!  Manvel was a little 'overly dramatic' during the episode, maybe due to anxiety (hadn't fought in over 2 yrs due to injury), or maybe to ham it up.  (it is "reality" TV, after all!)  Regardless, it was good to see him get back into the cage!  I first met Manvel over 10 years ago...

		"I used to travel all over the country, training with whoever I could, for days, weeks, or months at the time.  (you couldn't get free moves off the internet back then! (not sure there even was an internet back then, LOL!)) I'd go out to L.A. in the summers and train primarily at Gokor's, but also at the Machado's, some JKD places, and a few Gracie schools. I can remember when I first encountered Karo and Manvel...  They were only something like 14, yet they'd be out jogging and doing cardio throughout the day, come into the dojo and roll in the afternoon, drill in the evening and attend classes at night --incredible! These kids were out training like professionals before many of today's practitioners even knew what MMA and submission grappling was --and has it ever paid off! Good things come to those who train --AND KEEP TRAINING!!!"                             ---Eric Grove, Head Instructor, PA-Grappling

[March 2007]   THREE more MMA wins in the cage!!!

Four warriors fought in the cage last night in Ohio, and put on a clinic!   We went 3-1 putting up a good showing, and will post the videos soon!  [[THE VIDEOS ARE NOW ONLINE!!!]]

Dustin Charney won a unanimous decision, landing powerful legkicks, scoring a whole bunch of takedowns, and showing utter control and domination on the ground, pounding his opponent and scoring points almost at will!  This was Dustin's debut fight in MMA!

John Miller came out of retirement, and pulverized his opponent in around 50 seconds!  His opponent looked pretty bad for only being in the ring for half a minute!!!  John threw a leg kick so hard it knocked the guy completely off his feet!

Charlie Brenneman faced a hard-hitting brawler, but controlled the takedown, worked a tight cross-side and took back, choking out his opponent in the first round!

Darin Billock made his competition debut but lost a tough match to a very experienced grappler and muay thai fighter (found out after the guy had over twenty fights!!!) --but Darin will be back tougher than before!


Congratulations to these guys for GETTING OUT THERE, PUTTING IT ON THE LINE, AND GETTING IT DONE!!!    Congrats for their hard training at Cambria, PA-Grappling, and on their own times!
 

[Feb 2007]   Grappler's Quest, spring '07...

Members from PA-Grappling attended Grappler's Quest, one of the top submission grappling tournaments in the world in the same league as NAGA (NJ NAGA), the PanAms, Mundials, and the ADCC!  All did well, though no one performed to their full potential... when competing in a national caliber tournament, even the smallest mistake will mean defeat!  Everyone who competed learned A LOT about themselves through this competition, and this is exactly what competition is for.

On another note, the professional superfight tournament was amazing, as Marcello Garcia utterly dominated his opponents --a purely astounding, perfect display of submission grappling.

[Dec 2006]   PA-Grappling 2006 year in review...

PA-Grappling is now 1 year old, having started in Jan 06.  We've had great success, pulling in people from all over the state wanting to learn top-notch grappling and MMA techniques and strategies.  Many of our students train in other styles and at other schools, which we always encourage.  Our students are passionate and there is always a strong presence of both intensity and comradery in our school.

On the competition front, we went a total of 27-4 on the year, that's in formal MMA and submission wrestling tournaments, with students who attend at least once per week, and who were at least Yellow belt level before competing.

Good things come to those who train...  And KEEP training!!!

[Nov 2006]   Brenneman and Breto win in MMA début!!!

Charlie Brenneman and Josh Breto fight and WIN in their MMA debut in the "Next Level" Fighting event !!!

Josh Breto, training out of both PA-Grappling and Cambria Martial arts with the Regala brothers and John Miller, used his striking to punish his opponent and keep the fight on his feet, winning a decision in the cage!!!

Charlie Brenneman used his outstanding takedown skills to control his match, slamming and pounding his opponent and winning a unanimous decision!!!

WAY TO GO, GUYS!!!

[Oct 2006]   John Pollock takes Gold at the ISWA!

John Pollock goes 3-0, submitting all his opponents in the open experience division at the ISWA, or International Submission Wrestling Association.  John methodically dispatched his opponents and made a very good showing, demonstrating superior technique and application of proper submission grappling in his first ever submission wrestling tournament.  [VIDEO]

Dave Yoder also competed, going 3-1 to take the Bronze.  Dave is hoping to return to MMA in the "Next Level Fighting" event in late November, and used this tourney as a tune-up for the ring.

GOOD JOB GUYS!!!

[Sept 2006]   Long, busy summer at PA-Grappling!

It's been a long, busy summer at PA-Grappling.  We've seen a lot of people come and go, many of our students continue to improve, some get closer to competing in submission grappling and MMA.

Brad Souders competed in several tourneys, winning runner up in one, and taking champion in his and the absolute division in another.  (we'll post the video as soon as we get it!)

And Allen has begun a more structured Sports Conditioning aspect to every other Thursday evening class, so the guys are training just like the pros!

On the world front:  Karo Parisyan had a tough fight against Diego Sanchez, and Brandon Vera fights again soon in the UFC, hoping to increase his undefeated record.  Down at Lloyd's the guys continue to compete and win on the world level.  Lloyd's school has not only HUGE mat space and world-caliber instructors in each style, he now has a ring and a cage for guys to train in!

[May 2006]   Brumbaugh takes Gold at the Kumite Classic !!!

Corey Brumbaugh makes his competition debut, and takes first place Gold in the Masters!  Dave Yoder comes out of retirement to compete in this submission grappling event, taking a Bronze medal in the 185lb Intermediates.  [VIDEO] 

Good job on everyone who competed!  Remember --it's not about winning, it's about doing your best and leaving it all on the mat and learning through the experience!  (it sure is fun when you win, though!!!)

[May 2006]   Another win for Josh McBride !!!

With another MMA victory in "Caged Fury," Josh McBride becomes the #1 contender at 170lbs in NAAFS!!!  Josh has been training SMART and HARD, and is rolling up one win after another!!!

Josh will soon be aiming for the belt!  Added congrats to 'Northeastern Pummeling Den' and PA-Grappling for training this warrior!!!  [VIDEO]

[April 2006]   Allen Coble wins at the East Coast Grappling Championships !!!

Allen Coble sweeps his division and wins in the Intermediate Division in the East Coast Grappling Championships in Richmond, VA! 

This high-caliber submission grappling event brought in competitors from NY, NJ, Philly, Baltimore, D.C., and VA, and from various schools including several Gracie and Machado affiliates!  Allen won with a mixture of takedowns, position control, and submission!  Way to go Allen!!!  [VIDEO]

[March 2006]  Josh McBride wins AGAIN !!!

Josh McBride does it AGAIN!  Josh trained hard, honed his skills, and AGAIN fought his way to a first round victory in NAAFS "Ultimate Glory!"!  Way to go Josh!!!  

Josh evaded his opponent's overhand right, controlled the takedown, controlled position, took Mount, then pummeled his opponent, forcing him to turn over, exposing his back.  Josh choked him out with a rear-naked!!!  [VIDEO]

[Feb 2006]   Josh McBride wins Mixed Martial Arts fight...!

Josh McBride wins his fight at the Gladiator fighting championships with a rear-naked choke in 55 seconds of the first round!  Way to go Josh!!!   [VIDEO]

[Jan 2006]   The founding of PA-Grappling...

In early 2005, sports conditioning expert Allen Coble began training privately with retired grappling champion Eric Grove, sometimes up to 4 sessions per week.  After training for only 3 months with Eric, Allen went on to win at the 2005 Kumite Classic in Pittsburg, PA.  [VIDEO]

Seeing a need for real submission grappling and mixed martial arts instruction in the central PA area, he approached Eric about finally opening an official studio.