More Old School Sambo - 1986 CCCP Sambo Archive Footage

Old School Sambo

Cruising the Internet, we found this really old footage of a Sambo training video thanks to the folks over at http://www.lapelchoke.com/. It showcases some awesome throws and is pretty entertaining as well.

Expansion, BJJ Seminar and Summer Specials....Oh My!

ECS is excited to announce that we have DOUBLED in size - more mats, bags, conditioning areas and a full-size octagon!! We are super pumped about the expansion and encourage you to come on down and check it out. The expansion will allow us more flexibility with the schedule and more open mat time as well.

ECS will also be hosting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar with world-renowned Gustavo Dantas on August 20, 2011. Come learn from a World Champion! The seminar is open to all. Specific time and details to follow.

Lastly, ECS is offering a Summer Special for all of our Adult and Youth Sambo/BJJ programs! The offer is for a limited time - enroll for 3 months for ONLY $255.00. Contact us today for more details.

ECS Coach Takes 2011 Texas Police Games

Our very own Travis Joyner, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach for ECS, swept the Advanced Submission Wrestling Division in the 2011 Texas Police Games to take home a gold medal. All wins were by submission.

The Texas Police Games first began in Dallas back in 1977 and had over 250 participants. Today, the games boast over 1200 competitors and are hosted throughout the state. There are over 25 different areas to compete in including Tactical Shooting, Karate, Archery, Mountain Biking, and Soccer to name just a few. See HERE for more history and information about the games.

ECS Now Offering Youth Programs

Due to popular demand, we are very excited and pleased to announce that ECS will now be offering Youth BJJ and Sambo classes. ECS Youth Classes will focus on the same techniques utilized in our Adult programs at a pace and skill level appropriate for their age group. The program will teach children the fundamentals of striking, throwing and submission wrestling.

Visit our website, www.ecsmma.com, for full program details and class schedules.

MMA in New York

Being a member of the American Sambo Association and big fans of MMA, we here at ECS completely support the initiative to make MMA legal in the state of New York. Coach Grant remembers all too well when Senator John McCain worked to temporarily ban mixed martial arts competitions in Arizona while he held the Arizona Shootfighting Championship Heavyweight Title back in the late 90's. Luckily, the ban was lifted shortly after it was instilled. Just like in Arizona back then, now in New York , the reasons appear to be more political than practical.

Check out this trailer for the feature film NEW YORK MMA. The film is produced by ASA President Stephen Koepfer and is a documentary about the plight to legalize MMA in the state of New York shown through the eyes of amateur fighter, Bradley Desir. Directed by Kahleem Poole-Tejada, NEW YORK MMA promises to be worth the time. See the NY MMA NOW blog for more details.

ECS in the News - Mixed Martial Arts in the Heart of Texas

Recently, ECS was covered by a local newspaper, The Community Impact. It is a great article that provides a good overview of ECS, our background and what we have to offer.

Check out the full article here!