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Subject: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:47:13 11/06/08 Thu Hi everyone, I'm Kelvin Hunt the owner of http://mma4real.net I reside in NC and try to provide news/fight results on all of the events in NC and surrounding states as well as cover the major events like the UFC. I initially found this forum by trial and error a month or so ago, and it seems to not have much 'life' if you will. I'd like to create a place on the net for the MMA fans of NC and surrounding areas to come to and network and post things about things happening locally as well as discuss the major shows that happen nationally. If I added a forums section to my website how many of you would be interested in joining and posting about upcoming MMA events in NC and the surrounding states? Would you be interested in posting information about upcoming fighters, up and coming MMA fight camps in NC? I'm aware of Team Roc and the TFTC Academy that just moved to Garner, NC(I live in Fuquay-Varina). However, I'm not familiar with the many schools and whatnot popping up everywhere. Feel free to shoot me an email with suggestions or just respond in this thread etc. Thanks [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Neal Weaver [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:26:55 11/07/08 Fri Off the top of my head, ECSA (East Coast Submission Academy) in Durham, GAMMA (in Greenville), Ringskillz (sanford still I think) Ring lords (cary), Crossfit (raleigh) A team ROC in Southern Pines (not sure of the actual name of gym/school, the one Roy runs), Team ROC in Eden NC, ROC in Fayetville (the one where Greg is), Not sure where Spencer's gym is, but a ROC close to hillsborough or Mebane, ROC in Charlotte, Black belt USA in Charlotte, Alliance in Charlotte (not sure how much they are MMA though, pure BJJ last I heard), Hurst BJJ in Concord, Huss's Hybrid something (anthony huss in Hickory), Superior Martial Arts (Roger Carroll) in Hickory (used to be not sure if that's where he still is), Place in Greensboro I think, dont know the name of his gym but Kevin Pyles (could be slaughtering his name) runs it, Evolution in Wilmington/wrightsville beach, New bern BJJ, NBS gym in Raleigh (mostly kickboxing, but a few MMA guys) Wrights extreme martial arts in Jacksonville, Emac in edenton, La Boxing in Cary. There are more, but all of those have been around for a few years and produce competitors often. That should get you started if you are looking to contact some of the people running the gyms and want to get their input/involvement as most of them have web sites. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:35:40 11/07/08 Fri Neal, Thanks for the information. I'm going to try and contact some of these guys. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:20:03 11/13/08 Thu Neal, I sent out some emails to a few of these gyms. Hopefully they will get back in touch with me. Thanks again for the information. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Rodney [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:18:05 11/17/08 Mon Hi kelvin, As a fan of MMA blogs and communities, let me share my humble opinions with you. #1. The wordpress style of your site seems a little one dimensional. Not a lot of room for expansion or growth. It could be spruced up with a custom logo or theme maybe? #2. Your writing style seems to be very "reporter-like". I'd like to see a little more humor and editorial freedom in your opinions. I love Cage Potato because of the attitude in the articles, I'm pleased when I find myself chuckling at the off-humor jokes they throw around over there. #3. Building a reader base will take a shitload of time unless you have tons of money to dump into advertising or the ability to get the "scoop" on a good story. If you can 'break' some news, add "digg" links to the article, then you might just start bringing in some good traffic. GOOD LUCK! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:26:41 11/17/08 Mon Rodney, Thanks for the constructive criticism man. Actually, I'm in the process of upgrading everything you pointed out in regards to the website itself and hopefully those changes will be taking place shortly. In terms of writing style, I agree and some of that is just my personality I suppose. However, I'll take that into consideration as the blog continues to grow. Thanks for the support and continue to drop by the site.! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: bright [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:57:37 11/17/08 Mon you might want to hook up with the guys at cageside for some local advertising too. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:44:06 11/17/08 Mon I thought about that...as I think they are located in Durham right? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: bright [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:47:39 11/17/08 Mon yeah. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Rick [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:57:01 11/17/08 Mon I think you should interview local trainers and fighters. You should essentially focus on representing the local MMA community because everyone is going to go to Sherdog/MMA weekly ect. for their mainstream information. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:05:04 11/17/08 Mon Rick, that's the plan and in fact the new layout that I will have(soon hopefully) will allow fans just like you to come and share information, share your own thoughts about a local event, etc. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: bright [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:46:16 11/18/08 Tue Fan? Oh no Rick is much more that a fan. He is one of the best bucket tote-ers in the business for starters! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Rick [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:47:57 11/18/08 Tue Seriously, I am. That's all the credentials I need to teach at LA Boxing right? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: bright [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:50:45 11/18/08 Tue not even. all you have to do is buy a really cool tapout shirt. lol [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:46:52 11/18/08 Tue Haha, are you could just wear a shirt that says "I Train UFC" [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: James Speight [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 01:58:50 11/21/08 Fri I think "New bern BJJ" moved the Jacksonville NC Jerry Marino Black Belt BJJ dont know where in Jacksonville now or its name i guess it is not called New Bern BJJ anymore. LOL now that it is in Jacksonville Club Jiu-Jitsu in Jacksonville NC (Kevin & gerrot card) James Speight [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:29:40 11/21/08 Fri James, Where is your gym located? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: James Speight [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:03:18 11/24/08 Mon Greenville NC [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:01:34 11/25/08 Tue http://mma4real.net/2008/11/25/nc-mma-southern-fight-league-presents-g-vegas-magazine-throwdown/ ^Upcoming event in Greenville, do you have anyone fighting at this event? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: James Speight [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 04:10:49 11/26/08 Wed NOPE I think they had the card filled before they even started advertied the event, the promoter is from South Carolina but other then that, I dont know much about this promoter. May go watch it, first time I have seen an event done on sunday, see how it turns out. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:33:21 11/26/08 Wed Cool, I've never heard of them either. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Steve Loftin [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:35:21 11/27/08 Thu Jerry Moreno still teaches out of New Bern. He got his black belt from Luis Palhares. They train out of the Craven County fairgrounds complex. Jerry is very serious about his BJJ and has produced some monster fighters. Here is the website: New Bern BJJ Also we have Jake Whitfield now teaching out of Goldsboro. Jake is a brown belt under Royce Gracie and a great grappler. I believe he was ranked #1 at No Gi in the nation by NAGA several years ago when he was tearing through their tournament circuit. He also has several MMA fights under his belt. Here is his schools website: Triangle Jiu Jitsu/ Also ABI's MMA Center is in Goldsboro. I don't know too much about them, but they have been around for a few years. From the looks of things they have a pretty big facility located just off of Berkely Blvd. Here is their site with a bit more info: ABIs MMA In Jacksonville there is Club Jiu Jitsu which has been around for a little while. They have guest instructors come in and teach from time to time. I know that some of the guys from the USMC wrestling team have been out there to teach techniques and roll in a BJJ format. They seem to have a good thing going. The director of the club is the wife of an active duty marine. She seems to be very passionate about the sport and has actually promoted a couple of MMA events in the area. Here is their website: Club Jiu Jitsu Those are some of the places out here in the east. Our area of the state is still fairly dry when it comes to good MMA & BJJ training so we tend to get a lot less publicity than Charlotte or the Triangle area. I hope this helps you out. Steve www.fightinglegacy.com - Best Gear for BJJ, MMA, & Full Contact Martial Arts [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:54:30 11/29/08 Sat Thanks Steve. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Kelvin Hunt [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:05:22 12/12/08 Fri I notice that I get few readers from the forum here and I really appreciate it. I just wanted to let everyone know that my site/blog got invited to join the SportsBlog Nation(same network as BloodyElbow). So I will now have the platform and technology to do a bunch of things that I can't currently do now. It'll also grant you the reader an opportunity to do a lot of things you can't do now. I'm migrating my old stuff over to the new site now, and hopefully everything will be up and running in a week or so. I'll provide a link to the finished product once we are done with the transition. I hope you'll continue to support me in helping promote MMA as well as MMA in North Carolina and the surrounding areas. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Rick [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:22:17 12/12/08 Fri Good stuff Kelvin, congrats. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: James Wright (World of Jiu Jitsu Jim Greatest BJJ insturctor) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:58:40 07/04/11 Mon Just for fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJmJ7056ZQA Wright’s Extreme Martial Arts and it’s Family Karate Center offer Jacksonville NC, some of the highest ranked instructors in multiple styles of karate and other martial arts. The highest ranked professional mma fighter in the area. Wright’s have trained 24 MMA champions to date and numerous national karate champions. Wright’s karate has an award winning children’s programs and has been recognized internationally for their work on character education. We teach karate, kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Pancrase, Boxing and more. Karate Summer Camp, Karate birthday parties, karate after school programs and so much more. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Creating A North Carolina(and surround areas) MMA Community Author: Neal Weaver [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:59:16 07/07/11 Thu James, a fellow by the name of Stephen Greer train with you out there in Jacksonville? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]