Released on = March 26, 2007, 11:11 am

Press Release Author = Judy Mulkern

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (gracie-jiu-jitsu.com
teamed up with Danbury health club and fitness center
Sportsplex(sportsplexbethel.com), the leader in personalized, family oriented, group
exercise and personal training. Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu CT,
MA, and New England now have 10 locations throughout New England (Danbury, Stamford,
New Haven, Southington, West Hartford, Glastonbury, UCONN/Storrs, Norwich, Agawam
MA, Boston, and Puerto Rico

Press Release Body = Sportsplex (sportsplexbethel.com), the leader in personalized,
family oriented, group exercise and fitness has teamed up with the premiere leader
in self defense and Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Connecticut and
New England with 10 locations throughout New England joined forces. The Danbury
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program at Sportsplex is managed by Anthony Butler. Mr. Butler
is a long time Jiu Jitsu practitioner and is uniquely qualified to teach self
defense. Having traveled the world as an Army Officer, Mr. Butler has a who\'s who
resume of top teachers he has worked with including Royce Gracie. Finally settling
in Connecticut after 10 years of military experience which included leading his
soldiers into battle in Iraq and being one of the first to enter Baghdad, this
Ranger qualified, Bronze Star recipient has made it his life mission to bring good
into the world. \"I love Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu," says Tony Butler, \"it got me
through the most difficult situations you could ever imagine and it has made me some
of the best friends of my life.\"

Jim Hughes explains, \"We are pleased to bring Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self
defense skills developed by Royce\'s father Helio Gracie to the greater Danbury,
Bethel and Stamford areas. We maintain a friendly sense of community at all our
locations. Working with Tom Pear at Sportsplex feels very comfortable and natural,
it is a great place with an amazingly friendly and knowledgeable staff, I definitely
recommend Tom Pear and Sportsplex for people who want to get fit and feel good doing
it.\"

Jim Hughes and Tony Butler will offer two complimentary introductory classes for the
community at Sportsplex: Reducing Stress and Fear, and Basic Self Defense, based on
their extensive backgrounds. Mr. Hughes with his experience as faculty member of
UCONN Medical School and prior faculty at the UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic
(featured on the Bill Moyer\'s special Healing and the Mind), and Mr. Butler with his
extensive Military training and battle experience, will help participants develop
proven strategies for managing stress and fear and improving their health and
wellbeing. In addition, they will offer an introduction to self defense to help the
participant safely learn proven skills for protecting themselves in an attack or
altercation.

For more information go to sportsplexbethel.com, gracie-jiu-jitsu.com,
RoyceGracieJiuJitsu.com



Web Site = http://www.gracie-jiu-jitsu.com

Contact Details = Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu
262 Park Road
West Hartford CT 06119
860 233 3000
www.gracie-jiu-jitsu.com