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Gainz Fitness Center brings 24/7 health club and MMA training to Hamilton, Ohio

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Gainz Fitness Center is a 36,000 sq. ft. gym located at 1204 Main St. in Hamilton, Ohio. The Center, described as “where Health Club meets MMA gym”, offers a state of the art fitness facility, old school iron gym, and high level mixed martial arts training under one roof. The facility contains cardio machines, two cardio … Read more

Gym Rage! Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson will snatch your yoga mat if you get in his way!

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Apparently UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson doesn’t like it when fat ladies try to do yoga at the gym where “Rumble” is getting his swole on.  Check out how the knockout artist went off on this lady “built like a bag of dry dog food” on Facebook after she complained to management that … Read more

How to choose an MMA gym that is right for you

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The H.I.T. Squad is an example of a gym that has everything you need.
The H.I.T. Squad is an example of a gym that has everything you need.

When the average person is searching for a gym to join there are factors to take into consideration. How big is the facility? What hours are they open? Do they offer classes I will like? And (whether you admit it or not) what are my chances of picking up a girl / guy?

These are all valid questions, but let’s face it, a treadmill is a treadmill and an aerobics class is an aerobics class. Granted, every now then you will hear about an amazing instructor that can make a spin class “fun for all,” but for the most part you are comparing apples to apples when it comes to the standard gym.

However, when your interest is in becoming a mixed martial artist the decision becomes a lot more important.

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New Lion’s Den MMA training facility to open in Connecticut

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Ken Shamrock’s World Renowned Lion’s Den Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training Facility to Open in Connecticut

The Most Comprehensive MMA Training Facility of its Kind in Connecticut

Middletown, CT. – October 9, 2008 – Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den Middletown, Connecticut’s premier 16,000 square foot Mixed Martial Arts training and fitness center, will be celebrating its grand opening the weekend of November 1st. This impressive multi-level state-of-the-art facility has over 14,000 square feet of training space, with top of the line cardio and weight training equipment, over 60 hanging bags for conditioning, two professional boxing rings, a full size competition hexagon for mixed martial arts and two large areas of mat space for grappling and striking, which includes a 1,200 square foot caged in mat area. In addition, Lion’s Den Middletown has unrivaled amenities, such as full locker rooms, a phenomenal pro-shop stacked with name brand training gear and MMA apparel, a juice bar and lounge area in which to re-fuel, as well as a convenient in-house internet café.

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