Frank Shamrock Talks Team Tryouts

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Burgeoning mixed martial artists will get the chance to join renaissance man Frank Shamrock's fight team on March 21 in San Jose, Calif.

For 75 bucks (or nothing if you've got five pro fights on your resume) you can show your striking and grappling stuff to Mr. Shamrock. If good enough, you might even win a contract to fight in Strikeforce at an upcoming event.

"We do a team tryout at least once a year and we're really rolling every quarter," Shamrock told MMAInsider. "They're our opportunity to find new talent, and build their careers and promote them effectively.

"It's actually the old tryout from the Lion's Den, made much more technical and scientific, so we can cull new talent."

More than a particular type of training or attitude, Shamrock wanted to provide his team with the right opportunities to grow in the sport.

"To give them the experience I have, and for it to be a positive one," said Shamrock. "My goal is for them to be the best they can be. Whether that's being a champion, or being a fighter, or whatever they want to do, I want to have the opportunity to support that for them."

Meanwhile, Shamrock is hard at work preparing for his fight with Nick Diaz at Strikeforce's "Shamrock vs. Diaz" on April 11. He says he has delegated all his company's management responsibilities to employees, and is focused solely on fighting in 2009.

"I'm feeling the 36 years, but other than that, it's going really well," said Shamrock.
 
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MMA Legend Scouts for New Talent

San Jose, CA – Frank Shamrock will hold Fight Team tryouts at his MMA academy on March 21, 2009 in San Jose, California.

All sizes and weight classes with backgrounds in combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, muay thai, kickboxing and traditional martial arts are welcome to attend the tryout/casting call with the potential to train with Frank Shamrock at his academy as well as opportunities with Showtime, Strikeforce, MMAE, various reality TV shows and other media.

Unique to this try out is the potential for one athlete to be signed with Strikeforce, the fighting promotion that will air on Showtime and CBS with the next title fight Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz appearing on April 11, 2009 on Showtime.

The tryouts will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 11am – 2pm at the Shamrock Martial Arts Academy.

For more information or to RSVP, contact us at: [email protected] or call (408) 938-2329.

MMA Stars have included:

* Shonie Carter – UFC Fighter and Ultimate Fighter Reality TV Star
* Dan Puder - WWE $1,000,000 - Tough Enough Challenge winner
* Dan Rizzuto – Shooto fighter, Professional Stunt Man
* Mike Swick – Ultimate Fighter Reality show contestant, UFC contract
* Ryan Bow – Shooto fighter
* Bobby Southworth - Ultimate Fighter Reality show semifinalist, Pride Fighting Championship
* Paul Buentello – UFC, Strikeforce
* Mike Kyle – UFC, WEC
* Eugene Jackson – UFC, Strikeforce
* Clint Coronel – Strikeforce, Showtime
* Rob Cole – Professional Wrestler New Japan, MMA Demo Team, Professional Instructor
* Frank Shamrock – Undefeated UFC Champion, Actor and Professional Speaker and Martial Artist
* And many more…

Members of MMA Stars have appeared in the following events:

* UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, ELITEXC, WEC, Pride, K-1, WWE, WFA, ShootBox, Bushido, King of the Cage, Rage in the Cage, FFC, and more.

“I took a few years off from training the team to focus on other areas of the arts and now we are ready to begin again; if you desire a lifestyle and professional career in mixed martial arts, we would love to welcome you to the family.” - Frank Shamrock

WHEN
Saturday, March 21, 2009
11:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE
San Jose Athletic Club
196 North Third Street
San Jose, CA
(408) 292-1141
www.SJAthleticClub.com

HOW

You will need to do the following:

* Plan your own flight to and from San Jose

You pay for flight, motel, transportation and food

* Please remember to bring all gear needed to try out. This includes:

Mouthpiece, cup, gloves (boxing and MMA gloves), wraps, shin pads. Don’t forget to bring knee pads, braces etc., if you need them. ALL gear must be clean!

* The cost to try out is $75.00 if you have had LESS then 5 pro fights. Free to professional fighters with 5 or more pro fights (listed on Sherdog.com). PLEASE BRING PROOF OF THIS.

There are a number of motel/hotels in the area close to the academy and of course you are free to choose whichever you like.

Flamingo Motel

1084 The Alameda

San Jose, CA, 95126

866-539-0036

Days Inn Airport

1280 N 4th St

San Jose, CA, 95112

866-539-0036

Executive Inn San Jose (Airport)

1310 N 1st St

San Jose, CA, 95112

866-539-0036

Holiday Inn Express San Jose-International Airport

1350 N 4th St

San Jose, CA, 95112

866-539-0036

Comfort Inn San Jose

875 N 13th St

San Jose, CA, 95112

866-539-0036

Transportation:

Public Transportation: VTA http://www.vta.org/

Taxi services: Yellow Cab (408) 293-1234

Please email: [email protected] or call (408) 938-2329 for more information.

About MMA Stars

MMA Stars is a talent development and brand management company focused on creating and developing world-class talent for combative sports and sports entertainment. The company is dedicated to creating lifelong brands and professionalism in martial athletes and sports personalities in a variety of combat sports. Located in San Jose, California, MMA Stars has a global team of partners and companies with a diverse background in: live events, martial arts instruction, branding, sport specific training, business development, consulting and asset management.

For more information www.mmastars.com

Media contact: [email protected]

About Shamrock Martial Arts

Shamrock Martial Arts Inc (SMA) is a world-renowned franchise and community service provider of mixed martial arts (MMA) with martial training for adults, children and professional athletes. SMA embraces MMA, the fastest growing spectator sport in the world, with the highest level of honor, integrity, and discipline leading the international community in this family based lifestyle industry. From the flagship location in San Jose, California, founder and UFC Legend Frank Shamrock teaches and trains students, managers and franchise owners in the art of fight entrepreneurship; the Shamrock Way.

For more information www.shamrockmma.com

Franchise information: [email protected]
 
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Frank Shamrock Adds to Team, Awards Strikeforce Contract

Legendary mixed martial arts fighter and four-time world champion Frank Shamrock officially added new talent to his fight team on March 21st after holding open tryouts at his newest training facility in San Jose, California. Team Shamrock gained six new talented MMA fighters and a Strikeforce contract was awarded to the standout athlete.

The Team Shamrock tryouts, sponsored by TapouT, were open to experienced professional fighters with backgrounds in combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai and kickboxing. Frank Shamrock's reputation as one of the most respected and skilled mixed martial artists in the world, paired with the opportunity to walk away with a Strikeforce fight contract, attracted over forty fight team hopefuls. Competitors traveled from across the U.S and abroad to compete for a coveted spot on Shamrock's team.

"The tryouts were a great success; I liked the entire group of athletes that tried out and was very impressed with their skills. The skill level of the average fighter has definitely gone up considerably in the past few years, allowing me to add some phenomenal new talent to my team. I'm also very excited to be one of the first MMA coaches to award a Strikeforce contract at fight team tryouts," stated Frank Shamrock, MMA Legend and founder of Shamrock MMA.

Middleweight Victor Cheng, the stand out athlete and winner of the Strikeforce contract, traveled to San Jose from Sweden to compete for a spot on the team. Cheng, who excelled in every level of the competition, clearly impressed the judges with his presence, level of conditioning, and unparalleled striking and ground skills.

New Team Shamrock fighters Victor Cheng, Floyd Nazereno, Nick Gennoe, Allen Stevens, Nicholas Eric Marcus and Christian Barber will officially represent Shamrock's fight team and will have the opportunity to train with Frank Shamrock at his academy. In addition, each new team member will be awarded a contract opportunity with MMA Stars Inc., a full service management and talent development company for mixed martial arts athletes, and may also have the chance to work with Strikeforce, as well as other local, national, and international fight promotions, various reality TV shows and media outlets.