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* Belt Testing will take place 2-3 weeks after we return to classes in January 2010.

* 2010 RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT.  Clarenville, NL.  February 6, 2010

* Our last class before Christmas break is Monday Dec 21st.  Classes resume Monday January 4th.  Have a great Christmas
   and thank you to everyone for a great Fall Semester!!!!

* Total Martial Arts Newly Designed Tshirts Are Now Available.  Check it out in our online store.

* Sparring Gear Sale $139.99 plus taxes and shipping.  Includes Headgear, Gloves, Footgear, and Mouth Guard.



>> UPCOMING EVENTS

*  2010 RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT.  February 6, 2010
TOTAL MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND is pleased to announce that we will be holding our first annual RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT on February 6, 2010 in Clarenville.  All competitiors must pre-register for this event by February 1st, 2010.  The cost is $45 for both Gi & No Gi divisions and $30 for one division.  Following the competition spectators and competitors are invited to a UFC 109 Party.  Contact Tom Dunne at totalmartialarts@hotmail.com or 709-543-2286 to register or for more information.

*  ROLLES GRACIE SEMINAR (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED). 
This seminar will take place late March or early April 2010.  MANDATORY FOR TMA STUDENTS.  OPEN TO ALL STYLES.  TOTAL MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND are pleased to present ROLLES GRACIE of the World renowned Renzo Gracie Academy New York City.  Rolles will be back to Newfoundland this year for 2 days of seminars.  Rolles is 6’ 4” tall, weights 250 pounds, and is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  His MMA record is 3 wins and 0 losses with 3 of his wins by submission.  His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu record includes • No-Gi Pan-American Champion ‘08 • 3 times Pan American Champion ‘06/’00/’96 • Ranked #1 North America ‘05 • 1st Place Grapplers Quest Copa Atlantica ’05 • Brazilian Teams Champion ’00 • 3rd Place World Championships ’99 • 2 times Brazilian National Champion ‘99/’96 • 2nd Place World Championships ‘98 • 3 times Rio de Janeiro State Champion ‘93/’91/’89.  In Submission Wrestling Rolles placed 2nd at the World ADCC Over 99 Kg Division ‘07 and in Judo took Gold at the Metal Sunshine States Games in ‘98 and Gold at the ‘98 Miami Open.  Source: www.rollesgracie.com

*  NEWFOUNDLAND FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 
TOTAL MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND are pleased to announce that the 1st Newfoundland Fighting Championship will take place in May 2010.  All competitiors must pre-register for this event.  More information will be available in the near future.

*  NEW YORK TRAINING CAMP 2010.  October 8th - 15th, 2010 
TOTAL MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - RENZO GRACIE NEWFOUNDLAND are pleased to present NEW YORK TRAINING CAMP 2010 at Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC.  Any students interested in traveling from Newfoundland to New York for a week of training at Renzo Gracie Academy should contact Tom Dunne at 709-543-2286 or totalmartialarts@hotmail.com.