Girl-Jitsu to host South Florida’s first all-female MMA training camp

South Florida female mixed martial arts company organizes women’s training camp in Hollywood – Saturday, March 9

(HOLLYWOOD, Fla.) February 27, 2013 – Girl-Jitsu (http://www.girl-jitsu.com), a female mixed-martial arts (MMA) company based in Miami Beach, announced today the launch of its all-female MMA training camp. The inaugural camp, which is free to the public, kicks off Saturday, March 9, 2012 at Rush Squad (http://www.rushsquad.com), located at 2000 Harrison St., Suite 2 in Hollywood.

From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., women will workout, train and spar under the direction of professional MMA fighters and coaches. Amateur and novice fighters, as well as fitness enthusiasts aged 16 and older are welcome. Attendees will get hands-on experience practicing striking, grappling, wrestling, and take down techniques used in the UFC.

“We are proud to support women in the sport of MMA with the launch of the Girl-Jitsu MMA Training Camp,” Hansen Sinclair, CEO of Girl-Jitsu, states. “As women continue to solidify their place in the competitive arena of MMA, Girl-Jitsu seeks to be a leading resource to all female MMA fighters in South Florida. We look forward to our first event as we welcome all women interested in the sport of MMA the opportunity train with seasoned fighters and practitioners.”

Girl-Jitsu is bringing the following MMA fighters, instructors, and coaches to train women in attending its inaugural MMA camp:

•       Suzie Montero (http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Suzie-Montero-84317) – Professional fighter with Invicta
•       Luis Nazario (http://www.rushsquad.com/instructors/) – Professional fighter and head muay Thai & MMA Instructor at Rush Squad
•       Nelson Acosta (http://www.rushsquad.com/instructors/) – Nutritionist, trainer, and strength & conditioning coach at Rush Squad

J.G. McGuinness, Irish pub and restaurant, will be providing food for all guests in attendance. Drinks and sandwiches will be served at the conclusion of the training camp at noon.

Girl-Jitsu plans to do additional female MMA training camps in the future following their inaugural camp. The Girl-Jitsu MMA Training Camp is made possible through the generous in-kind contributions of Rush Squad and J.G. McGuinness. For more information, visit http://www.girl-jitsu.com or follow the company on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-Jitsu-LLC/173229652804630.

About Girl-Jitsu
Girl-Jitsu is a women’s mixed martial arts (MMA) company, specializing in the growth and development of MMA, specifically jiu-jitsu, among female athletes of all skill levels. With its clothing line, “Girls of MMA” calendar, and dedicated training programs, Girl-Jitsu seeks to empower, support and promote women and girls in the sport of mixed martial arts. The Girl-Jitsu brand embodies the outer and inner strength women display in balancing life, family, careers and training. For more information, visit http://www.girl-jitsu.com.