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MMA & Fitness/Supplement Industry leaders team up for the Dollamur-Europa 2011 All American Tour

A 5 City collaborative effort between competitive sport associations, NGB (National Governing Body) leaders & executives in the martial arts, fitness and exhibition industries has been organized.

Industry leaders have formed a team with unparralled experience, knowledge, and leadership to create long-term regional platform for competition, at the Nations biggest and best sports and fitness expo’s. Dollamur, the largest manufacturer of sport mart in North America, has been a long time leader in the Martial Arts Industry. Europa Sports is the largest distributor of sport supplements in the World. Vision Star Inc. has produced the best sport and fitness expos in the country for the last 18yrs. Reed Exhibition, is the largest producer of expos in the World, and has pioneered the UFC Fan Expo, SHOT Show, Comic Con and the famous Star Wars trade show.

From the weekend athlete to the Olympic hopefuls, there are opportunities for everyone. Throughout the tour, you’ll find the best competitions all on the same day and under one roof; Grappling, USA Judo, USA Wrestling, USA Boxing, KickBoxing/Muay Thai, USA Karate-TKD and Cross Fit.

At most events large cash prizes are up for grabs, provided by sponsors, so they can give back to the respective sports, associations and competitors. Over the 5 city tour combined, the tour will be in front of more than a 1/4 million fitness, martial art enthusiasts and fans.

  • March 4-6th Columbus, Ohio Arnold Combative Sports / Greater Columbus Convention Center
  • April 29-30th Orlando Europa Show of Champions / Orange County Convention Center
  • July 29-30th Hartford Europa Show of Champions / Hartford Convention Center
  • Aug 12-13th Dallas Europa Super Show / Dallas Convention Center
  • Sep 31-Oct 1st Chicago FIBO/Europa / Rosemont Convention Center
For more event info on the 2011 Dollamur-Europa All American Tour. go to:
Leading Mat Provider Teams Up With Leading San Jose Based Mixed Martial Arts Training Center

DALLAS (March 15, 2011) – Dollamur Sports Surfaces, an industry leader in Sports Surfaces such as Mats and Landing Pads announced today that the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California has chosen Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll® Mats for their gym and professional training center.

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is one of the leading teams in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The American Kickboxing Academy® offers top-level public instruction in Mixed-Martial Arts (MMA), kickboxing and jiu-jitsu for men, women, and children. In addition to providing top-level public instruction, AKA also provides private professional training.

Each discipline is taught by world-class instructors in the professional grade facility using Dollamur Sport Surfaces Flexi-Roll Mats located in beautiful San Jose, California. AKA features professional fighters who have competed in many of the sport’s major promotions including The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, K-1, Strikeforce, and Bellator. They are home to the current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez as well as many other notable names in the MMA industry such as Josh Thomson, Cung Le, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Bobby Southworth, Herschell Walker, Trevor Prangley, Mike Swick, Daniel Cormier, and Luke Rockhold among others.

Gary MacDowell, CEO of Dollamur Sports Surfaces, said “American Kicboxing Academy is one of the most prestigious Mixed Martial Arts facilities in the world and we were honored to be chosen as the official mat of their training center. MacDowell continued, “Being chosen by one of the best is always a great feeling and having the opportunity to roll out our competitors mats and replace them with Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll® Mats makes this opportunity that much better.”

Javier Mendez, former two-time ISKA World Kickboxing Champion, owner and head trainer at American Kickboxing Academy, said “We have spent a lifetime of developing some of the greatest athletes to ever compete in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. We need mats that can withstand our pace and our athletes and only Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll Mats can live up to that task. World class athletes and trainers using world class products, that is the AKA way.” He continued that our gym depends on it’s regular non-professional athletes to keep the doors open and we wanted to provide them the best and safest surface possible when training with us, Dollamur Mats were the only choice for us.”

Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll Mats along with Dollamur’s commitment of products Made By Athletes for Athletes™ continue to push the envelope of innovation and success.

About Dollamur

Dollamur Sport Surfaces are Made by Athlete for Athletes. Dollamur is one of the fastest growing mat manufacturers in the U.S. and the maker of Flexi-Roll® Mats for Wrestling, Martial Arts, MMA, Cheerleading, and Gymnastics. Dollamur Mats are used in many of the largest competitions and programs in the world, and trusted by some of the biggest names in the sports industry.

About American Kickboxing Academy

American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) is one of the leading teams in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The American Kickboxing Academy® offers top-level public instruction in Mixed-Martial Arts (MMA), kickboxing and jiu-jitsu for men, women, and children. In addition to providing top-level public instruction, AKA also provides private professional training and professional fighter management. Each discipline is taught by world-class instructors in the professional grade facility using Dollamur Sport Surfaces Flexi-Roll Mats located in beautiful San Jose, California. AKA features professional fighters who have competed in many of the sport’s major promotions including The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, K-1, Strikeforce, and Bellator. They are home to the current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez as well as many other notable names in the MMA industry such as Josh Thomson, Cung Le, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Bobby Southworth, Herschell Walker, Trevor Prangley, Mike Swick, Daniel Cormier, and Luke Rockhold among others.

Leading Mat Provider Teams Up With Leading Mixed Martial Arts Training Centers

DALLAS (February 7, 2011) – Dollamur Sports Surfaces announced today that it has been chosen to be the official mat of the American Top Team Academy in Coconut Creek, Florida. American Top Team (ATT) is one of the leading teams in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). ATT was founded by former members of Brazilian Top Team; Ricardo Liborio, Marcus Silveira and Marcelo Silveira. ATT’s main academy is in Coconut Creek, Florida but has 20 franchises throughout the United States. ATT features professional fighters who have competed in many of the sport’s major promotions including The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, K-1, Strikeforce, and Bellator.

Gary MacDowell, CEO of Dollamur Sports Surfaces, said “American Top Team is one of the best MMA and BJJ gyms in the world and we were honored to be selected as the the mat provider. The instructors and students at ATT have amassed over 200 years of combined martial arts experience and they knew exactly what they needed.” MacDowell continued, “Being chosen by the best is always a great feeling and having the opportunity to roll out our competitors mats and replace them with Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll® Mats makes it that much better.”

Ricardo Liborio, ATT Co-Owner and Head Instructor,said “I train the best fighters in the world and I need the best products supporting my efforts. Simply put, Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll Mats were the best mats for ATT. Every day we train hard, as World Champions do, and nothing other than Dollamur’s Flexi Roll will do.”

Dollamur’s Flexi-Roll Mats along with Dollamur’s commitment of products Made By Athletes for Athletes™ continues to push the envelope of innovation and success.

About Dollamur

Dollamur Sport Surfaces are Made by Athlete for Athletes. Dollamur is one of the fastest growing mat manufacturers in the U.S. and the maker of Flexi-Roll® Mats for Wrestling, Martial Arts, MMA, Cheerleading, and Gymnastics. Dollamur Mats are used in many of the largest competitions and programs in the world, and trusted by some of the biggest names in the sports industry.

About American Top Team

American Top Team (ATT) is one of the leading teams in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It was founded by former members of Brazilian Top Team, Ricardo Liborio, Marcus Silveira, and Marcelo Silveira but there is no formal affiliation between the two teams. ATT’s main academy is in Coconut Creek, Florida but has 20 franchises throughout the United States. ATT features professional fighters who have competed in many major promotions such as The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), PRIDE Fighting Championships, DREAM, K-1, Strikeforce, and Bellator. ATT is home to Brian Bowles, Mike Brown, Hector Lombard, Thiago Alves, Jorge Masdival, Kimbo Slice, Bobby Lashley, and many, many more.