Train with BJ Penn at Big John McCarthy's Ultimate Training Academy

by MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2007 10:43 AM EDT in UFC News

bj penn and jhon mccarthy semminar Former UFC welterweight champion BJ Penn will host a six-hour Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts seminar at Big John McCarthy's Ultimate Training Academy tomorrow, according to BJPenn.com and BJMUTA.com.

Spaces are limited and cost $150 each — small price to pay to learn from one of the best grapplers in the UFC.

I'm passing this news along a little late, but better late than never. To find out if there are still available spots for the seminar, which is located in Valencia, California, email info@bjmuta.com or go to the Web site.

Penn, who is also one of two coaches on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5, runs his own gym, BJ Penn Mixed Martial Arts Academy, in his hometown of Hilo, Hawaii.

For a taste of what training is like with "The Prodigy" and what we might be in store for this season on TUF 5, check out the video on his homepage.

Pretty cool stuff.

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BJ is a wizard and a badass. He will be a UFC champ in 2007-mark my words!

by Kaliki on Mar 16, 2007 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

This wasnt the most popular post, but wanted to share this clip, which talks about the event over the weekend:

http://www.the-signal.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=47088&format=html

by UFCmania on Mar 19, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions

I was looking up Big John McCarthy on the web and saw the invitation to train w/ BJ Penn seminar. BJ is the toughest fighter with dynamic flexibility! I’d love to see more fighters with the control BJ seems to have over his joints. It’s like they haven’t invented a hold to stop BJ Penn. You’ve been the best mentor as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter. Keep up the good work bra!
I’ve been watching Big John McCarthy watching the limits of the best of the best fighters for decades? Wow, how time flys. Big John McCarthy, thanks for setting the standard in the MMA world for calling a fight like, LAW. Your calls are always acceptable in the replay and that’s all that matters. Thank you for your watchful eye to keep these atheletes from fatal injury. YOUR THE BEST!
It would be an honor to go to the seminar in California.

My best,

Chris 6’ 3" 170lbs 37 yrs. Portland, OR

by Chris on Aug 19, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions