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USA Storm's news blog is back! Here you will find the latest updates, and othe information.

Arizona Wrestling Article on USA Storm Arizona

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:47:00 GMT

http://www.arizonawrestling.net/arizona-wreslting-news/3-arizona-wrestling-news/127-maricopa-unveils-usa-storm-arizona

ASA Press Release: Sambo on Dhani Tackles the Globe

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:01:14 GMT

The American Sambo Association is very proud to have worked with the Travel Channel on "Dhani Tackles the Globe"!

Be sure to catch the season finale episode where Dhani travels to Russia to train Combat Sambo with ASA co-founders Alexander Barakov and Stephen Koepfer!

Set your Tivos! Monday, May 18 on the Travel Channel!

Dhani Tackles the Globe: Russia!

Please print the attached press release and post it in your club. Spread the word!

Sincerely,

Stephen Koepfer
President, American Sambo Association
Head Coach, New York Combat Sambo
Head Coach, Team American Sambo
US Team Coach, 2008 FIAS World Sambo Championships
PO Box 5773
Long Island City, NY 11105
www.ussambo.com
www.nycombatsambo.com
www.samboschools.com
Association: 718-728-8054
NY Combat Sambo: 917-617-5650

usastorm.com/dhanipressrelease.pdf

USA Storm Statement Regarding the Arrest of Rob Voss

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:28:32 GMT

It is with great sadness and embarassment that I must announce that USA Storm is ending our affiliation with Rob Voss in Minneapolis relating to Voss's recent arrest on charges of child pornography, and possession/dissemination of pornography. www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/2009-01-20-MPD-Highlights.asp

We are not making any statement regarding the validity of the charges, but we feel that it is imperative that we at USA Storm have to protect our affiliates by avoiding associations that are potentially hazerdous to our members.

I will be asking the advisory board for their input regarding background checks for USA Storm affiliate instructors. We may move in this direction in the future to protect the USA Storm name. Unfortuneately, recent years have seen a number of individuals that have been involved in Sambo that have been criminally charged for sex crimes. I know that some of our members have been previously been burned, and it is my desire to protect USA Storm members and affiliates from any such situations in the future.

Sincerely,

Lance Campbell

USA Storm Founder

USA Storm Little Rock Updates

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:00:54 GMT

Just want to send mad shouts out to everyone that supports us and shows us love.

We experienced our first loss in two years last night and it was a ferocious fight for our assistant Judo Coach Keiji Yumoto in his debut fight. Keiji fought valiantly and actually outstruck the other gentleman standing. Keiji lost by tko on the ground late in the first round. We applaud Keiji and his fighting spirit by stepping the ring...win, lose or draw he is the epitome of Team Storm.

Saeed Hassan stepped up and fought his first MMA fight as well and won by crossbody armbar late in the first round.

Chris Hatcher won by vicious KO in the first round over a very game opponent. After the fight he called out one of our own fighters.

We also want to thank Aaron Kimball for putting on a great show and the hospitality that we were shown in Fayetteville, AR.

For all those that oppose Team Storm...pay attention to the Storm, we are on the horizon and you will be CRUSHED!!! If you are in our way, then you are just the next highlight!!!

Next on the horizon is the Southside Submission Championships and Newaza Neurosis on the 21st of March...more Team Storm highlights on the way.

Coach Jarvis

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Good training to you

7 Weeks Until the Next Ohio Grappling Challenge

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:55:19 GMT

OGC is coming to the Cincinnati metro area!!! After hosting SEVEN competitive, fun, and organized competitions in Ohio, we have decided to take the OGC on the road! The OGC presents: Tri-State Grappling Championships Saturday, January 17th, 2009 http://ohiograpplingchallenge.com/ogc8info.html This will be our first OGC event outside Ohio, and we could not be more excited! The competition will be held at Randall K. Cooper High School. This high school is BRAND NEW, and will provide a great atmosphere for competitors and spectators in attendance from all over the Kentucky, Ohio, & Indiana tri-state area! This event is centrally located to the following cities: - 15 minutes from Cincinnati, OH - 1 hour from Dayton, OH - 1 hour from Lexington, KY - 1 hour from Louisville, KY - 2 hours from Columbus, OH - 2 hours from Indianapolis, IN - 3.5 hours from Toledo, OH - 3.5 hours from Knoxville, TN - 4 hours from Nashville, TN Due to the location, we are expecting a big turn out from many of the TOP BJJ & Submission Grappling schools in the region. We are accepting Online Pre-Registration for this event. It is a very simple process, will save you money, and allow you to hit the weigh-in scales a little sooner! Just click on the “Pre- Registration link” on the following page: http://ohiograpplingchallenge.com/ogc8info.html (will be available starting Nov. 30th) Also, for the first time we are giving the first 75 Pre-Registered competitors a FREE t-shirt! These shirts are being custom designed by one of the newest compaines to hit the market... DXMfightwear! The DXM website will be 'live' soon , but you will not want to miss their vendor booth at future OGC events! Check back on our website for more information in the coming weeks regarding this event. It is likely going to be the largest BJJ & Submission Grappling event to hit the area!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- Work for the OGC!!! Would you like a front row seat to see some of the top Jiu-Jitsu competitors & Submission Grapplers from around the region? The OGC is currently filling staff positions for our next event, being held on Saturday, January 17th. We currently need time/score keepers, weigh-in staff, and referees. Referees = 6 opening * This is a Paid position! You would need to be at the venue by 10:00am on Saturday, January 17th.* Time/Score Keepers = 12 openings * This is a Volunteer position. You would need to be at the venue by 9:30am on Saturday, January 17th.* Weigh-ins = 2 openings * This is a Volunteer position. You would need to be at the venue by 7:45am on Saturday, January 17th* If you are interested in helping with this event, or have a teammate or family member that would like to assist....please contact me as soon as possible: Dustin Ware 614-288-0398 (cell) dustin@ohiograpplingchallenge.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- Help support the OGC Our most recent competition drew well over 225 competitors & 500 spectators from all over the region. Based on the continuous growth of our events, future events will likely continue to draw competitors from all over the country! That said we are always looking to partner our events with local companies that could benefit from a partnership with the OGC. We have flexible sponsorship packages that we are certain can work for you & your company. We currently use a wide spread marketing approach that reaches out to schools & competitors from all over the Midwest & Southeast. We also reach out to multiple BJJ/MMA websites, Internet blogs, and media sites. If you are interested in supporting this event, please let me know so that we can discuss how to move forward with this opportunity. The deadline for having your logo placed on the postcards & other mailed marketing pieces is December 3rd. However, we will still secure sponsors after December 3rd, b

Welcome to our newest affiliate school in Johnson City, TN!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:08:04 GMT

Welcome to our newest affiliate school in Johnson City, TN! Congratulations to Brenden Bohannon on receiving his brown belt in CAMbo! Brenden is the instructor at Tuco O Tapa in Johnson City.

Ohio Grappling Challenge

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:41:36 GMT

The next Ohio Grappling Challenge is only 12 days away! Don’t miss out on the chance to compete against some of the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioners & Submission Grapplers in the Midwest!

To make things a little easier, I have provided a couple of links that would hopefully answer any questions you may have about the upcoming event:

Registration Time, Weigh-ins, & Venue Location

http://www.ohiograpplingchallenge.com/ogc7info.html

Divisions, Rules, & Weight Classes

http://www.ohiograpplingchallenge.com/Rules.html

Cost: (Cash Only!)

$55 / Men

$45 / Women, Kids, & Teens

$5 / Spectators

Whether you are brand new to the sport; or a seasoned competitor…you will not want to miss out on being a part of the next Ohio Grappling Challenge!!!

See you on the mats in a few days!

Dustin Ware

614-288-0398

www.ohiograpplingchallenge.com

Welcome to our newest affiliate school in Maricopa, AZ!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:47:22 GMT

We welcome AZ Elite in Maricopa, AZ to our stable of schools. Matt Lincoln, who trained directly under Lance Campbell in Modesto, CA in 2005 will be the instructor of the Maricopa school. More information wil be posted soon on our instructor and affiliate school pages.

Ohio Grappling Challege 6

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:45:13 GMT

The Ohio Grappling Challenge 6 is going to be held on Saturday August 2^nd in Pickerington, OH at Pickerington High School Central.

The O.G.C., has been gaining support & momentum over the last 2 years. Our last event attracted over 150 competitors from all over the Midwest & Canada. The quality of our competitors was wide ranging, including Professional MMA fighters, Black & Brown belts from Team Jorge Gurgel and Saulo Ribeiro. We also have a significant increase in the number of teen & kid competitors!

We are also making some additional changes to the format of our events, including “defined” weight classes & divisions for Kids, Teens, & Female competitors. We will also be adding an “Intermediate” division for the Adult Male No-Gi division.

The O.G.C. 6 will also host our 1st EVER “Submission Only” NO-GI INVITATIONAL!!!

NO POINTS!!!
NO TIME LIMITS!!!
SUBMISSION ONLY!!!

We are looking for 4 to 8 competitors for the following weight classes:

•164.9 & under
•180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs

The winners of each division will receive a Championship belt & $300 cash!!!

If you are interested, please email your resume to dustin@ohiograpplingchallenge.com