Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Global Proving Ground Fighter Call out NJ, Maryland, CO

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Fighters in New Jersey, Maryland and Colorado get ready! Join GPG Masters Renzo Gracie, UFC Legend Dan Severn, Grand Master Chunk K Chow and Grand Master Ron Van Clief in Atlantic City January 24th thru 26th. Casting Calls will also be in Maryland, Sunday January 27th, North Jersey at KDojo MMA on Monday January 28th and in Colorado at FusBoxe MMA on Tuesday January 29th. All locations will film fighters very own tryout video for Global Proving Ground World Wide Promotions like 'Warrior Island'.
 Master Dan the Beast Severn Grand Master Ron Van Clief

New York, NY - January 22nd, 2013 - Global Proving Ground (GPG), a revolutionary video platform that enables combat sports athletes to showcase their skills on a global level will be holding fighter casting calls in 3 States from January 24th to January 29th. GPG works one on one with the fighter to teach them social networking and career building. GPG continues to travel the world in search of elite martial arts talent for its Fight League and the new reality series 'Warrior Island'.

Casting calls will take place in New Jersey at the Kung Fu & Karate Expo in Egg Harbor City on Thursday January 24th from 4pm to 7pm, on Friday January 25th & Saturday January 26th at the Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors Expo from 10am to 3pm at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sunday January 27th at Shaddock MMA Sykesville, Maryland, Monday January 28th from 2 pm to 5pm, at KDojo Warrior Tribe in Fairfield, NJ Monday 6:30pm to 8:30pm and at Fusboxe MMA in Westminster, Colorado on Tuesday January 29th from 6pm to 9pm. Global Proving Ground is in search of skilled combat sports fighters that have the raw talent and drive that it takes to beat anyone on any continent, as well as the all-important social skills needed to win the hearts of fight fans worldwide. Like all GPG projects, the fans will decide who makes the cut by voting for their favorite casting call videos! The top 16 fighters, along with 4 alternates will be sent to 'Warrior Island' in 2013. The Fans should look for the next Rocky or Rudy story to show the world that the underdog can make it!
  
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GPG Warrior Island Trailer 2013
GPG Warrior Island Trailer 2013

Global Proving Grounds World Wide Fight League has signed a deal with UFA to air its Branson, Missouri Fights from November 2012. Global Proving Ground has partnered with United Fight Alliance and Jay Adams to commentate and broadcast their first show out of Branson, Missouri.  UFA is now broadcast to over 100 million homes and sports establishments, airing nationally on DIRECTV, Dish Network, Punch TV and ATT U-Verse and locally on ROOT SPORTS, Comcast Sports Net - Chicago and Tuff TV. Please check with your provider for local listings. More info on UFA click here.
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If you are a combat sports athlete in or near New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland or Colorado area the next two weeks and think you have what it takes to Fight for GPG or make it to the Island, now is your chance to prove it! GPG welcomes combat sports athletes of all weight classes, forms and disciplines to come out and showcase your skills. Both male and female combat athletes over the age of 18 are encouraged to come out and do a 2 minute tryout video. Fighters will do an on camera interview and demonstrate Striking and Ground Skills.

According to GPG Founder James Jefferson, "Words cannot express how excited we are to have so many MMA icons, elite fighters, and industry leaders involved with the Global Proving Ground. We are thrilled that MMA legend Dan Severn, Master Renzo Gracie,Grand, Master Chunk K Chow,Ron Van Clief, coach Murrat Keshtov at KDojo, coach John Shaddock and coach Michael Sullivan at FusBoxeMMa who will all be hosting casting calls in January.
  
All competitors that plan to attend open castings for Global Proving Ground are encouraged to RSVP in advance. Every competitor that registers in advance will receive an email confirmation along with a questionnaire that will help them prepare for the casting call. Fighters attending in New Jersey, Maryland, or Colorado can pre-register by emailing James Jefferson at jefferson.j@globalprovingground.com. During each open casting call, reality show hopefuls will be required to demonstrate their fighting skills and tell the world why fight fans should vote them onto the show in an intense 1-2 minute video. ALL experienced fighters with a combat sports background are encouraged to try out. Training gear will be available for fighter use during filming. Coaches are welcome to attend.


Fighters that can't make it out to one of the open casting calls can personally submit a try-out video through the GPG YouTube page
Please visit www.GlobalProvingGround.com for video guidelines and additional details. Fighters and fans can follow GPG on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can also view and vote for their favorite GPG fighter video's on GPG YouTube®.Voting is easy! Simply go to YouTube.com, subscribe to the GPG YouTube page, and click the 'like' button attached to your favorite GPG fighter videos. If you are a martial arts gym owner or fight promotion that is interested in hosting an open casting call for Global Proving Ground 'Warrior Island', please contact James Jefferson at Jefferson.J@GlobalProvingGround.com.


Global Proving Ground (GPG) is the ideal platform for fighters of all martial arts disciplines to showcase their skills on a global level. It is THE place for promoters, sponsors, television producers, match makers and fight managers to discover new elite fight talent. GPG offers skilled combat sports athletes of all disciplines useful tools to help showcase their skills and advance their careers. It is also a place for fans to show support for their favorite amateur and professional fighters.

About Warrior Island: 

The exciting reality based combat sports TV show 'Warrior Island', created by James Jefferson and directed by Hollywood veteran Ben Perry, will put 16 elite fighters on an island in the Pacific Ocean. Each week the fighters will battle one another to stay on the island and compete for international stardom, bragging rights, and a significant grand prize. The 16 fighters that go to the island will be determined by fan votes. Fans can vote for their favorite GPG fighter by subscribing to the GPG YouTube Channel and clicking the 'like' button attached to their favorite videos. Click here to view the Highlights from 2012 GPG Fights and 'Warrior Island' trailer.


Contact:
GPG YouTube page. Please visit www.GlobalProvingGround.com for video guidelines and additional details. Fighters and fans can follow GPG on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can also view and vote for their favorite GPG fighter video's onGPG YouTube®. Voting is easy! Simply go to YouTube.com, subscribe to the GPG YouTube page, and click the 'like' button attached to your favorite GPG fighter videos. If you are a martial arts gym owner or fight promotion that is interested in hosting an open casting call for Global Proving Ground 'Warrior Island', please contact James Jefferson at Jefferson.J@GlobalProvingGround.com. 

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