A big name in MMA will be trying out a new North Shore octagon for the grand opening of UFC Gym North Vancouver.
Former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion BJ Penn will be on hand this Saturday, Jan. 26, at an open public event at the new gym at 1989 Marine Dr. The event will include free classes led by Penn as well as a meet-and-greet with the MMA star.
Here鈥檚 the schedule for the day:
10:15-10:45 a.m.:聽Kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu clinic,聽co-taught by Denis Kang & BJ Penn
10:30-11:30 a.m.:聽Kickboxing conditioning
11-11:50 a.m.:聽Adult BJJ clinic, co-taught by Denis Kang & BJ Penn
12:15-12:30 p.m.:聽Q&A with BJ Penn
12:30-1:30 p.m.:聽Meet-and-greet with BJ Penn
2-2:50 p.m.:聽Family daily ultimate training (D.U.T.)
3-3:50 p.m.:聽Kickboxing skills and techniques聽
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