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UFC joins fight vs. childhood obesity in Vegas

The UFC will partner with Jump for Joy Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas this Saturday,…

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Chris Palmquist
April 14, 2011 · 1 min read
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The UFC will partner with Jump for Joy Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas this Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. PT in an event to promote health and fitness among Las Vegas youth.

UFC fighters and staff will be on hand at Jump for Joy’s Camp Jump this Saturday to demonstrate MMA moves and training techniques, as well as to teach the importance of living an active lifestyle from an early age. The event will take place at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas – Lied Memorial Clubhouse at 2850 Lindell Road.

With childhood obesity at an all-time high, Jump for Joy has made it their goal to encourage local children to make healthy eating choices and physical activity a part of their daily lives.

WHO: 

Stephan Bonnar – UFC light heavyweight

Tyson Griffin – UFC lightweight

Steve Cantwell – UFC light heavyweight

One Kick Nick Nick Blomgren – Trainer to top UFC athletes

Reed Harris – UFC VP of Community Relations and Tae kwon do black belt

Frank Curreri – UFC writer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt

WHEN: 

Saturday, April 16, 2011

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT

WHERE:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas – Lied Memorial Clubhouse

2850 Lindell Road

Las Vegas, NV 89146

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