TUF 9 winner Wilks opens gym in SoCal
While taking a break from the octagon, TUF 9 welterweight winner James “Lightning” Wilks has kept himself busy by opening a new gym in the OC.
Lightning MMA offers a multitude of programs for all MMA skill levels. It is also affiliated with Combat Submission Wrestling, the catch wrestling style originated by Erik Paulson. Lightning MMA fighters incluse TUF 9 champion James Wilks and California-based fighter Mark Vorgeas.
Lightning MMA spoke to UofCombat’s Justin Eleazer about the new gym’s features.
UofC: Do you offer muay thai?
Yes.
UofC: Can you get belts in CSW?
Yes, they offer lower belts, but Paulson comes to the gym to do higher level certification.
UofC: Does James teach any of the classes?
Yes, but not all of them. He frequently teaches Advanced MMA.
UofC: What would you recommend for a beginner?
Lightning MMA, Orange County, CA
Standard mma or jiu-jitsu
UofC: Do you have any special promotions going on?
1 week free, with no commitment
UofC: Do you have any fighters other than James?
Mark Vorgeas, who will compete at Apocolyspe Fights at the end of July in Palm Springs.
UofC: Any public appearences for James?
Nutristop in Irvine last week. Will be at UFC Expo before ufc 100 with Fairtex.
UofC: Any product lines from or for the gym?
Official James Wilks gear for the training camp: originalgrappler.com, badmonkey fight shop
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