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 �The University of Hard Knocks is a Las Vegas-based, elite, non-profit gym. �Other gyms throw around "elite" and "non-profit" but elite usually means less than elite and packed, while non-profit means way less than elite and way over packed. �UHK offers guaranteed SMALL classes (no more than 2 per session) with one-on-one sessions available by arrangement. �University of Hard Knocks is a new concept in Tycoon gyms. �Owner Abe Eaton designed the gym to be an ideal place to train his fighters and other fighters in an efficient manner. �"I wasn't satisfied with the progress of training I was seeing at other gyms, even elite gyms, and I was tired of watching my fighters struggle, so I made this a special place," said Eaton at a recent presser.
UHK consists of three "Colleges," the School of Grappling, the School of Striking, and Boot Camp. �With two elite trainers in grappling, striking, and an elite conditioning coach, UHK plans to add a boxing specialist to the mix and possibly one more striking/conditioning floater to the mix to round out the gym, based on fighter input. �"We're at 4 coaches now, and plan to end with 5 to 7 coaches," said Eaton. �What really makes University of Hard Knocks different is that it truly is non-profit. �"I'm trying to train my guys, and to do that and break even, I need to help other managers train their fighters," Eaton said. �The University offers scholarships up to $6,000 for promising fighters and is highly selective. �"We only admit fighters that are going to be a good mix for our gym, valuable in sparing, and with experienced or at least coachable managers. �We seek those who will bring the most to our operation and will also benefit the most."
The University has big things planned, including a sauna and a potential vending machine deal in the works. �The University will also pay any gym champion $6,000 every time they win a title plus up to $25,000 for a post-fight mention from them in the custom comments after a victory. �"That's like a 31 week scholarship, right there." � UHK also has financial aid for those who qualify. �The University of Hard Knocks is looking for serious managers and fighters. �After being open a week, the gym has become invite only. �Managers may apply by messaging Abe Eaton directly with subject "Invite Request." �If you are seeking a scholarship please indicate that as well. �Managers must write a paragraph or two stating why their fighter belongs with the gym, how that fighter can benefit, and anything else they feel the need to express. �Scholarships are based on need and merit - both a fighter and manager's means will be evaluated. �The idea is to give a newer or less experienced manager the ability to benefit from a truly elite gym until they can get established.
The fighters receive an Associate of Science Degree in Basic Mixed Martial Arts Combat after 3 months of training full-time; a Bachelor of Science in Unarmed Combat after 9 months of training full-time, a Masters of Fighting after 15 months of full-time training, and a Doctorate of Fighting (fdD) degree after two years of full-time training. �All time is based on real time, not in game time. �Fighters who reach the Masters or Doctorate level become eligible for lifetime gym membership free of charge (gym lifetime) and their managers are eligible for co-ownership and other interests in the gym, including the Board of Trustees.
The University of Hard Knocks is currently enrolling up to 15 additional students. �Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. �Scholarships are first come, first served, up to a gym maximum of 5 fighters at this time. �Fighters may apply to�
Abe Eaton (85551) .
UHK wishes everyone the best of luck. �Let's grow someplace together.
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