This past weekend, at the 2009 No Gi Worlds Championships. Our very own Rafael Chaves placed 3rd in the Lightweight BlackBelt division.
Awesome job Raf!!!!

In This Issue
• GUEDES' FIGHT RESULT
• ARMORY BUCKS
• NEW MMA FITNESS CLASSES
• KAMAN RETURNS
• BELT PROMOTIONS
• T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST WINNER
• NEWSFLASH- NEW MEMBERS

Please follow this link to download the PDF of the newsletter:

October_2009_newsletter.pdf

Current Deputy and Retired Jupiter Police Officer Felipe Jose was stunned with the news that he would have to undergo emergency heart surgery. While enroute to see their father in the hospital, Stephanie Jose and Jackie Jose were involved in a car crash that tragically took Stephanie Jose's life. This event is being dedicated to benefit the Jose Family in their time of need, and in memory of Stephanie Jose.

Tickets: $8.00
Tickets can be purchased at Roger Dean Stadium now until the date of the event or through:
D/S Harry Thomas (561) 445-7977
Sgt Steven Strivello (561) 254-4715
or contact the PBSO Special Events Unit for tickets

Ticket Price Includes:
Game Admission, Silent Auction, Bounce Houses, Games, Raffle Prizes!
Celebrity Appearances by several TBA Major League Baseball Legends/Stars
And Much More!!

There are many members of the Armory who have been here for years that will know Felipe Jose and his family. Felipe is arguably one of the reasons The Armory is here today! When I first moved to the Jupiter area, Felipe had a martial arts school in Jupiter and invited me to come train. There I met Felipe, Scott Duquette, John Benegas and Todd Alofs. (By the way, Todd Alofs was in a very gay black gi...doing Kenpo katas at the time....it was very very disturbing.)

Felipe was a Police Officer at the time in the Town of Jupiter. He also had some other things at the time going on and running a martial arts school at the time was challenging so he was not able to keep
the school open. Somehow, he talked me into opening a small 1,000 sq ft. training facility in Jupiter... and that’s how The Armory came to be.

Felipe was instrumental in the early days of The Armory in coordinating construction, teaching classes, delivering Chinese food....whatever needed to be accomplished. Stephanie and Jackie were also here quite a bit during those times as well. Helping with painting, cleaning... whatever needed to be done. They were great kids and always a huge help.

If you are able to attend the Charity Event on Thursday, October 29th, please do.

If you can help in another way...please let me know. There will be a silent auction, if you can donate something that you think may help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you there!!!!

Joe


Please follow this link to download the event flyer and pass along to family & friends...
http://www.thearmory.tv/site/images/uploads/SWAT_Softball_Flyer1.pdf

Bring your friend in for our new MMA Fitness program for only $99 to start!

If after the trial, they become a member of The Armory team, you will get $100 in Armory bucks to spend at the academy however you wish.

You can use Armory Bucks to pay monthly tuition, buy gloves and striking gear, kimonos or other grappling gear.
Try the program yourself, and train with your buddies!!!



Classes begin Monday, October 5th
Weekday Classes: 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM!
Saturday Classes: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM!
Programs for Men, Women, & Kids!

*** Some restrictions apply ***

Go to our video section to check out a great video on Kids & MMA!

Guedes fought in Ring of Combat XXVI on Friday night.
Guedes won by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 and 30-25 Judge Crosby) in three rounds! Guedes now has an undefeated record of 6 in 0!!!
From the entire team at the Armory – Congrats Guedes!!!

Check out pics in the gallery or online at: http://www.ringofcombat.com/results/xxvi/ed_guedes-john_salgado/photos.php

Guedes will be fighting in the Ring of Combat XXVI at the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Sept 11th. Guedes (4-0-0) is fighting against John Salgado (3-1-1) on the main card in the Light Weight Division.

Check out the card online http://www.ringofcombat.com.

These were pics taken by our friends that visited and trained with us from New Orleans. We had a great time and meet some really nice people with awesome Jiu Jitsu.

Enter the Armory’s first ever t-shirt design contest for the chance to have your design printed on upcoming merchandise. All students are eligible, so pickup your official entry form at the front desk or download from our site. Drop your original design in the entry box at the front desk. The winner will be selected by the Armory staff and announced in the September newsletter. The Individual with winning design will get one free t-shirt! Good luck!

T-shirt_Entry_Form1.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE
• JUNIOR'S FIGHT RESULT
• T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
• SPECIAL GUEST VISITORS
• STUDENT TOURNAMENT RESULTS
• BELT PROMOTIONS
• NEWSFLASH- NEW MEMBERS

July_2009_Newsletter1.pdf

Congrats Junior on winning the Reniassance MMA 155 lb title!!!!
More details on the fight will be coming shortly!

RMMA 12 @ Harrahs Casino New Orleans
Saturday - June 13th 2009

Edson, Guedes & Joe are heading to New Orleans on Friday! Lee King will defend his 155lb title against Edson Mendes Barboza Jr! It gonna be another great fight!
Check back for all the details!