Introducing the official Evolve Referral Program!

Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is pleased to introduce the official Evolve Referral Program!  Refer a friend who enrolls as a student at Evolve, and both of you receive a complimentary gift.

For more details, please visit the front desk of any Evolve location (www.evolve-mma.com).

Lessons from UFC 107

BJ Penn is a BJJ World Champion.  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is his foundation.  3 years after he started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he unbelievably earned a Black Belt and also became World Champion by winning the Mundials World Championship in the same year.  He was the first non-Brazilian to do so and his ascent from White Belt to Black Belt World Champion is the fastest ever recorded in history.  BJ Penn is currently the UFC Lightweight World Champion in MMA and he is on his way to becoming a legend with his unbelievable performance at UFC 107 (www.ufc.com) this past weekend.

It is interesting to note that BJ Penn did not go to the ground even once during his title defense against top ranked #1 contender, Diego Sanchez, this past weekend.  Sanchez has a brutal ground game based on his wrestling.  He uses a ground and pound approach to attain victory on the ground.  While it is most likely that BJ Penn would have won the fight anyways if it went to the ground, BJ Penn opted to exploit his opponent's glaring weakness - Sanchez has elementary striking ability at best.  BJ Penn opted not to use his feared Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game.  He chose to keep the fight on its feet and turn it into a striking match.  Sanchez desperately tried to take BJ Penn down to the ground, but he could not do so.  As a result, BJ Penn completely dominated Sanchez and exposed him as a beginner in the standup game.  BJ Penn landed 150 strikes while Sanchez landed only 8 strikes.  BJ Penn also stuffed an amazing 27 takedown attempts by Sanchez.  Truly impressive numbers.  

In today's world of Mixed Martial Arts, BJ Penn clearly illustrated the meaning of well-rounded fighter.   He can stand and fight.  Or he can go to the ground and fight.  To BJ Penn, it does not really matter.  Even though Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is his core strength, his striking has become world-class.

So what is the main lesson from UFC 107 and BJ Penn's performance?

To be a complete fighter, you must have both strong striking and ground games.  In the modern era of MMA, it is impossible to deny the truth.  The truth is that the person who evolves is the person who wins.  You must inherit a strong standup and ground game to be considered truly proficient at MMA.  The same also rings true for self-defense situations in real life.  In a self-defense situation, you might end up on the ground on a soccer field or you might end up standing in an elevator.  You must be able to defend yourself equally well in all situations and surroundings.

The key to success in martial arts and in life is to evolve continuously.  If you do not evolve, you wither away.   So keep improving and evolving!  


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Receive a Complimentary Apple iPod and more!

New Gift Package at Evolve Far East Square, starting today!

Receive up to $400 worth of gifts.  You will receive a Complimentary Apple iPod, a Complimentary pair of Muay Thai gloves (or a Complimentary Gi), and a Complimentary Evolve t-shirt if you sign up for any of our standard 12 month programs at Evolve Far East Square.

The Apple iPod is a special limited edition version with "Evolve MMA" engraved on the back.   Own your special Evolve MMA-branded Apple iPod!

The offer is valid until December 31 or until supplies are gone.

One of the Best MMA Schools in the World

Based in Singapore, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts is Asia's premier brand of MMA academies.  It ranks among the best academies in the world for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA.  Evolve has the highest standards of excellence and offers the highest quality martial arts instruction available anywhere in the world.  

Here are some quick facts about Evolve:

450 years of Championship Experience
The Evolve Instructor Team is the largest and most experienced team in Asia with over 450 years of championship experience.  The Evolve Instructor Team is the only team in Asia that has competed and won at the highest levels of competition in the world for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA.  It has competed and won on the world stage in the UFC, the Art of War, Sengoku, Lumpinee Stadium, Mundials World Championships, Pan American Championships, WBA Boxing World Championship, No Gi World Championship, and much more. 

World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and No Gi Grappling
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts has almost 40 instructors on its Instructor Team and is the only team with authentic World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and No Gi Grappling.  Additionally, there will be more instructors and World Champions coming to Singapore in the near future. It is also important to note that every member of the Evolve Instructor Team has actual fight experience in the ring, on the mats, and in the streets.

Elite Credentials
The Evolve Instructor Team has direct lineage from some of the top fight schools in the world: the Sityodtong Gym in Thailand, Gracie Barra in Brazil, the Renzo Gracie Academy in US, the Gordo Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Brazil, and other top schools. It also possesses instructor certifications from the Sityodtong Gym in Thailand, Gracie Barra in Brazil, the World Muay Thai Council (WMC), the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and much more. For more information on the Evolve Instructor Team, please click here.

Multiple locations with all-day schedules
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts currently has 3 locations with plans to add more in the future. Its flagship location, Evolve Far East Square, is the largest martial arts facility of its kind in Asia. Classes run 7 days a week in all of its locations with classes through out the entire day. Evolve has the largest schedules in Singapore.  Widely recognized as the top MMA academy in Asia, Evolve offers MMA classes, Muay Thai classes, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, and much more. For more details on its courses, please click here.

Best-in-class Facilities
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts has state-of-the-art facilities with no expense spared: the highest quality grappling mats from the US, authentic Muay Thai heavy bags from Thailand, Octagon cages from the US, Muay Thai rings from Thailand, kettle bells and TRX cables from the US, rainshower facilities with lockers, juice bars, free wireless Internet access, Internet stations, and much more.  Evolve Far East Square is the gold standard of excellence for the martial arts industry around the world.

Recognition
Featured across Asia by CNN, ESPN, StarSports, Channelnews Asia, Straits Times, Men's Health, Shape, Her World, August Man, and many other publications, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is widely recognized as the top MMA school in Asia.

Testimonials
From complete beginners to World Champions, many people have raved about Evolve Mixed Martial Arts.  To read actual testimonials on Evolve, please click here.  

Strong Leadership
The leaders of the Evolve Fight Team are Rafael "Gordinho" Correa de Lima and Chatri Sityodtong. Rafael is a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt World Champion from Brazil. He has the honor of training, coaching, and helping professional fighters in the UFC and the IFL such as Renato Babalu Sobral, Georges St Pierres, Rolles Gracie, Igor Gracie, Gregor Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Matt Serra, and many others. Chatri is a fighter and instructor from the legendary Sityodtong Gym in Thailand. The Sityodtong Gym has produced the most number of Muay Thai World Champions in the history of Muay Thai in Thailand. It is widely respected for having the highest standards of excellence in Thailand and for producing the most technical fighters in the sport of Muay Thai. Chatri has coached and cornered many top fighters in both Muay Thai and MMA such as Rafael Dos Anjos, Rolles Gracie, Antonio Braga Neto, Leandro Brodinho, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai Sityodtong, and many others.

For more information, please click http://www.evolve-mma.com


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier brand of MMA academies. Evolve ranks among the best academies in the world for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA.

Half Guard Seminar by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend Gordo!

Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is pleased to announce a special Half Guard Seminar by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Legend and multiple time World Champion Roberto "Gordo" Correa de Lima at Evolve Far East Square.  Gordo is the inventor of the half guard in BJJ.  As a BJJ master, he has also produced many World Champions and MMA fighters such as Antonio Braga Neto, Celsinho Vinicius, Leandro Brodinho, Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz, Rafael dos Anjos, and many others. 

Who:  Roberto "Gordo" Correa de Lima
What:  Special Half Guard Seminar
Where:  Evolve Far East Square
Time:  700pm to 930pm
Date:  Wednesday December 9, 2009

It will be complimentary for all Evolve members.  For non-Evolve members, the seminar fee is $250.

As spots are limited, please book your spot at the front desk of any Evolve location.  Please note that all BJJ classes at Evolve PoMo will be canceled that night.