February 20, 2013 - UFC has two open workouts with fighters today in Torrance

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to town with UFC 157 at the Honda Center on Saturday!  Today, there will be a two open workouts today at the UFC Gym in Torrance.  These workouts are open to the public and free to attend, so bring your camera along!

The 12:30 p.m. workout included the following fighters:

•  The #1 contender for the UFC women's bantamweight championship Liz Carmouche.

• Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida.

• Ivan Menjivar.

The 1:30 p.m. workout includes the following fighters:

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• UFC women's bantamweight champion "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey.  Ronda Rousey was a silver medalist in Judo in the Olympics, who has looked outstanding and unstoppable in her previous fights.  She has won all 6 of her matches via armbar submission quickly.  This is also a historic match for the UFC, as it's the first women's match in the history of the promotion.

•  Former Pride and Strikeforce champion, legend and future Hall of Famer Dan Henderson.

• Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber.

The UFC Gym is located at 19800 Hawthorne Boulevard #420 in Torrance and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the UFC Gym at (877) 283-2496.

January 15, 2013 - Two free women's self-defense courses are taking place this weekend in Torrance and Beverly Hills

The Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy has two free Women Empowered self-defense seminars this weekend!  The courses will taught by two of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy's best, 3rd degree black belt Rener Gracie and former WWE Diva Eve Torres!  Both seminars are 2-hours and space is limited, so you must RSVP to attend.  Ladies attending are asked to wear casual workout attire.  Details:

Saturday, January 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy located at 3515 Artesia Boulevard in Torrance and directions can be found here.  RSVP for this seminar by calling (310) 353-4100 or by sending an e-mail to Jackie@GracieAcademy.com.

Sunday, January 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
At the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy located at 324 South Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.  RSVP for this seminar by calling (310) 553-0500 or sending an e-mail to Casey@GracieAcademy.com.

Don't live in fear, empower yourself!  You owe it to yourself and your family to take one of these incredible courses.  These courses will change your life.