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Carlson Gracie Team Tournament

Carlson Gracie Team MMA Takes on Invasion - Aurora

January 27th, 2012

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- On Friday the 27th of January 2012 at La Sierra in Aurora at 6:30 PM, the Carlson Gracie Team will occupy half of the action packed Cut Throat Invasion 4 card.

 

At one end of the card in the main event of the evening, we have Carlson Gracie Team instructor Sam Ferguson looking to finally capture what he feels is rightfully his as the number two ranked fighter in his weight class, the Cut Throat Middleweight Title!

 

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Carlson Gracie Team Tournament

Carlson Gracie Team Tournament Details Announced!

January 9th, 2012

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- On Sunday the 29th of January at La Sierra in Aurora, Carlson Gracie Team will host its first annual Carlson Gracie Team Tournament!

For the first time ever, the Carlson Gracie Federation will host its own Carlson Gracie Team official tournament open exclusively to members of affiliated schools and special invited guests.  Being an official Federation event, the tournament will have the full support and active participation of Carlson Gracie Jr himself.

 

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Schedule Change

Holiday Schedule Announced

December 21st, 2011

All locations -- All Carlson Gracie Team MMA locations will be closed Saturday 12/24 and Sunday 12/25 as well as Saturday 12/31 and Sunday 1/1 to celebrate the holiday season.

 

We hope everyone has a great holiday season and we look forward to the New Year!

Carlson Gracie Team MMA fights at Invasion 4

Tom Shoaff and Sam Ferguson Win at Invasion 4

December 7th, 2011

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- Carlson Gracie Team was well represented at Cut Throat’s Invasion 4 last Friday at La Sierra in Aurora. Our team sent two well-seasoned fighters into the cage and left with two victories. Both were in the first round, and both were dominant one-sided affairs. Those fighters were: Tom Shoaff and Sam Ferguson.


Instructor Tom Shoaff came into the fight undefeated, hungry and looking for a chance to show off his striking ability. Before the fight, Shoaff had two opponents drop...

 

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Schedule Change

BJJ Class Added in Chicago

December 7th, 2011

Chicago, Illinois ( IL ) -- Beginning this Friday 12/9/11, a second Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will be added to Chicago's Friday schedule and will run from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sparring will immediately follow from 12:30 - 1:00 pm.

Carlson Gracie Team MMA fights at Invasion 4

Shoaff and Ferguson to fight at CutThroat's Invasion 4

November 29th, 2011

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- This Friday night at La Sierra in Aurora, Instructor Tom Shoaff and Sam Ferguson both enter the cage at CutThroat MMA's Invasion 4 looking to add victories to their impressive resumes as they progress toward promising professional careers.

Instructor Tom Shoaff, who is undefeated, has been impressive in finishing his last three fights by winning with two slick arm bar submissions and a highlight reel head-kick knockout. However, his success has made him a prime target for other up and comers looking to make a name off his resume and prestigious status as a Carlson Gracie Team MMA Instructor.

 

Read more about: Shoaff and Ferguson fighting at CutThroat MMA's Invasion 4

Schedule Change

Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday Scheduled Closings

November 23rd, 2011

All locations -- All locations will be closed Wednesday evening and Thursday to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. All class schedules will resume on Friday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Schedule Change

MMA Class Added in Chicago on Tuesday Afternoons

October 26th, 2011

Chicago, Illinois (IL) -- The Chicago schedule has changed!

Tuesday afternoons have picked up an additional class at 1pm. MMA class will run from 1pm - 2pm taught by by coach Jeff Neal. The class will cover all aspects of MMA from stand-up striking to take-downs, ground and pound to submissions

Check out the schedule for full details: Chicago Loop Schedule

2011 NAGA Midwest Overall Team Champions - Carlson Gracie Team!!!

IBJJF Results

 

October 25th, 2011

 

East Chicago, Indiana (IN) -- Carlson Gracie Team captured its second consecutive NAGA Overall Team Championship this past August at the 2011 NAGA Midwest Championship. Following up on the first overall team championship in May, Carlson Gracie Team came in and made a statement by more than doubling the points of second place Team Torres.

 

Great job to all of our members and coaches who made the second championship happen and good luck to all of our members who will be fighting to defend it on November 5th!



Read more about: Carlson Gracie Team's 2011 NAGA Midwest Overall Team Championship

Schedule Change

Schedule Changes - Merrillville

October 21st, 2011

Merrillville, Illinois (IL) -- The Merrillville schedule has changed!

Wednesday night now has Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi & No-Gi) added to the schedule with an all new instructor! We are pleased to add Carlson Gracie Brown Belt Malik Elliott to the staff. In addition to being a Carlson Gracie Brown Belt Malik also is a former D1 College Wrestler from Northwestern and Boston!

Saturday's have also been adjusted. Check out the full schedule for details: Merrillville Schedule

Schedule Change

Ferguson and Reid to Headline Clash at the Kilt 2

October 13th, 2011

Elgin, Illinois (IL) -- This Friday night presents the next opportunity for our surging fight team to showcase why it is arguably the top fight team in the region as CutThroat MMA presents Clash at the Kilt 2 at the Tilted Kilt's Highland Music Lounge in Elgin, Illinois.

In the main event, Sam Ferguson looks to secure the Middleweight CutThroat MMA Championship belt by facing off against David Booth.  Booth is coming off a huge underdog win which earned him the current CutThroat Light heavyweight Championship belt. 

 

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Schedule Change

Morales and Shoaff Victorious at Invasion 3

October 13th, 2011

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- Last Friday night in front of a packed house at La Sierra De Aurora Restaurante & Banquets in Aurora, CutThroat MMA's Invasion 3 provided an opportunity for both Carlson Gracie's Danny Morales and Tom Shoaff to showcase their talents against two extremely tough opponents.

Tension for the members of Carlson Gracie Team MMA in attendance ran high as Tom Shoaff stepped into the cage against rival Tim Young from neighboring rival Full Mount MMA of Aurora. 

 

Read more about: Moarles and Shoaff's Victory at Invasion 3

Schedule Change

Schedule Changes - Multiple Locations

October 6th, 2011

Channahon, Illinois (IL) -- Boxing class is now added to Monday night from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

 

Aurora, Illinois (IL) -- No-Gi BJJ on Tuesday and Thursday is now at 5:30 pm

 

Schaumburg, Illinois (IL) -- BJJ is now only from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday night. Muay Thai on Monday night is now 7:00 pm. Boxing on Wednesday night is now 7:00 pm

Schedule Change

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Test Registration Now Open

September 23rd, 2011

All Locations-- Nothing is given everything is earned - This phrase holds particularly well for Carlson Gracie Team belt ranks.  For only the second time since January '10, Carlson Gracie Team MMA will be holding belt rank testing for students of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs (Gi is required).  On Saturday, October 8th 1pm at our Aurora location, Black Belts Jeff Neal and Jason Sullins will be evaluating candidates for rank advancement by testing their knowledge of BJJ fundamentals taught in our programs.

 

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Schedule Change

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes expanded in Chicago

September 22nd, 2011

Chicago, Illinois (IL) -- Starting Monday September 26th, Carlson Gracie Team MMA - Chicago will expand its Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes on Monday and Wednesday nights. BJJ classes will be taught by Carlson Gracie Black Belt Issac Riggs with beginner level classes from 6:30 - 7:30 pm and advanced level classes from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

Schedule Change

Chicago Loop location officially announced featuring Carlson Gracie Jr.!

August 29th, 2011

Chicago, Illinois (IL) --Carlson Gracie Team MMA - Chicago is set to open this month in a big way! News of the long awaited Chicago Loop school was officially released today and good things absolutely come to those who wait.  From big name instructors to a perfect location, this school is the culmination of the resurgence of the Carlson Gracie Team through the Chicagoland area in the past two years.

The big name instructors tagged to head up classes at the new school feature many regulars to the Team MMA gyms.  However, one name in particular stands out amongst the rest.  Carlson Gracie Jr. will be instructing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at the new location in addition to Black Belts Isaac Riggs, Marcus Larrieu and Jason Sullins.  With Jeff Neal also in the mix teaching MMA, the number of legitimate black belt level BJJ instructors at the academy will be no less than five!

Read more about: Carlson Gracie Team MMA's Chicago BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA School

IBJJF Results

IBJJF Chicago Summer Open Championship 2011 Results

August 26th, 2011

 

Villa Park, Illinois (IL) -- The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation brought the Chicago Summer Open Championship to the Odeum in Villa Park this past Sunday.  As come to be expected, Carlson Gracie Team put the credentials of it's BJJ training on display by earning an array of wins and tournament accolades!

Building off the success of it's previous tournaments in the area, the IBJJF's registration process quickly hit full capacity and locked out many potential competitors who were slow to register.  As a result, the number of jiu-jitsu team members that Carlson Gracie Team was able to send out onto the mats was noticeably smaller than in tournaments past.  Regardless, the talent of those who did make it into the tournament were still strong enough to come away with an overall second place team win!

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Shamar Bailey - Steve Colon

UFC Fighters from Merrillville stay undefeated!

June 24th, 2011

Merrillville, Indiana (IN) -- With half the events scheduled for the fighters who have been training out of Team MMA - Merrillville in the books, the team stands at an undefeated 2-0 in June.

Shamar Bailey who was featured on Season 13 of the UFC's hit reality show as a member of Team Dos Santos took to the cage first at the UFC Finale in Las Veags on June 4th.With Coach Steve Colon in his corner he proceeded to dominate Ryan McGillivray for the entire fight.


Read more about: Team MMA - Merrillville UFC fighters in June

Shamar Bailey - Steve Colon

Coach Colón and Shamar Bailey ready for TUF Finale!

June 3rd, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) --This Saturday Coach Steve Colon will be in the corner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 13's Shamar Bailey as he takes on Ryan McGillivray in the TUF Season 13 Live Finale in Las Vegas.  The coaching staff at Team MMA - Merrillville has been working quietly for weeks preparing Bailey for his big event!

 

Shamar Bailey was featured on Season 13 of the UFC's hit reality show as a member of Team Dos Santos.  Bailey was a regarded by many as a favorite to win Season 13...


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2011 NAGA Chicago Overall Team Champions - Carlson Gracie Team!!!

IBJJF Results

 

May 30th, 2011

 

Villa Park, Illinois (IL) -- The announcements echoed almost non-stop throughout the Odeum the weekend of NAGA Chicago 2011, 'First Place Carlson Gracie Team... Second Place Carlson Gracie Team... First Place Carlson Gracie Team... '.   As the team dominated the competition on the mats, the announcer became the messenger to the other 185 teams telling them that the Carlson Gracie Team was focused and determined on taking the coveted Overall Team Championship.  When the weekend tournament came to an end, the team looked to the official results to validate what they already knew.  Carlson Gracie Team had taken the NAGA Chicago 2011 Overall Team Championship!!!

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