Sunday, November 15, 2009

Elite Championship Cage Fighting




Saturday November 21st, 2009, Team E.C.S.A fighters DJuan Owens and Justin Blanchard go to battle in Charlotte, NC. The event will be held at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, 28269.


Doors open at 6pm, fights start at 7pm. For tickets and info go to http://www.elitechampionshipcagefighting.com/ or call 704-596-1607.


Justin Blanchard looks to maintain his unblemished record with 3 wins by submission and 1 unanimous decision, as DJuan Owens looks to stay in the winners circle and extend his win streak. Both fighters are working hard to move into the pro ranks early to mid 2010. Come support and watch these exciting young fighters develope their careers before they hit the big screens.




Monday, November 9, 2009

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

NEW FREESTYLE WRESTLING CLASS!!




Thursdays from 7-9pm we will begin our Freestyle Wrestling class. The first class will be Thursday, November 12th.

Austen Palmer will be the new Wrestling Coach at DDFS and for Team ECSA, (the Bull City Brawlers). The class focus will be on the fundamentals of wrestling to include handfighting for position, initiating and finishing takedowns (especially leg attacks), lifts, countering leg attacks, scoring from front head lock position, winning scrambles on the mat, etc.

Coach Austen Palmer




Competition Credentials and Accomplishments:

Post Collegiate:
2007, accepted into US Olympic Resident Athlete program (Colorado Springs, CO) in training as 2008 Olympic hopeful, freestyle wrestling
2005, Ranked Top 10 on US Olympic Ladder, Themat.com US National Preview
2004 University National Champion, 85kg, freestyle wrestling
2004, World University Games qualifier, freestyle wrestling

Collegiate:
2003, Iowa State University, Team Co-Captain
Ranked as high as 7th Nationally while at ISU
Two-time placewinner @ prestigious Midlands Invitational
Multiple NCAA Qualifier
2000,Virginia Military Institute, Team Co-Captain
1999, Southern Conference Champion