John Bronson

I sent this press release to the local newspapers and TV stations in 2009.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Local Mixed Martial Arts school to hold open house and student testing.

Portland, ME – January 10, 2009 – The Academy will be hosting an open house at its Portland location on 512 Warren Avenue Saturday, January 10 at noon. Students of all experience levels will be testing for belt promotions. The public is invited to enjoy a demonstration of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and those interested in training are encouraged to come and check out the school.

“We just started testing students at all levels, from white belt right up to black,” said Jay Jack, founder and co-owner of the school. Before now, only new students were tested on the basics of self-defense. “There are going to be a lot of advanced guys who will be just as nervous as the new guys,” laughs Jack. That means the testing will feature demonstrations of the full spectrum of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, from basic self-defense to advanced sport fighting and mixed martial arts techniques.

The Academy offers self-defense, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Crossfit conditioning and fitness classes for people of all ages, fitness, and experience levels. The school prides itself on its welcoming, family-friendly environment and the world-class experience of its instructors.

Jay Jack, head instructor, holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, and has fought in dozens of mixed martial arts bouts. Amanda Buckner, co-founder, holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is among the best female mixed martial artists in the world. Students trained at the Academy have won numerous awards at grappling competitions and mixed martial arts bouts.

The Academy’s Portland school is located at 512 Warren Avenue in Portland (next to Jokers). The Lewiston school is located at 134 Main Street in Lewiston (behind Espo’s Trattoria). For more information, visit http://www.ammaonline.com or call 207-615-0060.

Contact:

Jay Jack

academyofmma@gmail.com

512 Warren Ave

Portland ME 04103

207-615-0060

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I sent this press release to the local newspapers and TV stations in 2008.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Pets and animals, local philanthropy.

TOUGH LOVE

Local martial arts school saves two abandoned dogs

PORTLAND, ME – Apr. 25 — The students and owners of The Academy, a local martial arts school (http://www.ammaonline.com/) have raised almost $1000 for the veterinary care of two abandoned pit bull puppies in nearby Poland, Maine. Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner, co-owners of the school, started the fundraiser after seeing the dogs while visiting the Poland Animal Hospital with their own dog Ollie, also a pit bull and mascot of the school.

Jack taught a special hour-long Judo class for a suggested donation of $20. Over 30 students attended the class and many donated  more than the suggested amount. The school’s fundraising efforts brought in $950.

“When I saw these dogs I wanted to kill the owner,” Jack said. “It turns out this lady had rescued them.” The veterenarian explained that a local woman had seen the dogs chained by the side of the road from her vehicle. They are suffering from the worst case of mange the vet has ever seen.

The family who rescued the dogs found themselves in over their heads; the estimate for their veterinary care is estimated to be between $760 and $1000. The money raised by the Academy this week ensures they will receive the care they need.

The dogs, named Brandi and Lexus, will undergo treatment this weekend. One will require major eye surgery in addition to the vaccines, heartworm and lyme disease screening both will receive.

The Academy, located at 512 Warren Avenue in Portland, ME offers instruction in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing for practitioners of all levels. There is also a  satellite school in Lewiston, Maine. School website: http://www.ammaonline.com/

Photo of the dogs: http://theacademy.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/20/gedc0344.jpg

Media Contact:

Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner

207-615-0060

Poland Animal Hospital

207-615-0060

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