This is a (1) 6-hour day or (2) 3-hour day course that presents a general framework for basic sports massage protocols and applications. Course participants will gain knowledge in the following sports massage components:

1. Students will identify and demonstrate 5 stages of sports massage
2. Students will identify physical and psychological effects of Sports Massage on an athletic body
3. Students will identify mechanical and reflexive effects of Sports Massage on an athletic body
4. Students will identify and demonstrate proper massage strokes and techniques necessary for athletes
5. Students will identify the business complexities of working in the sports massage field.
6. Students will identify and demonstrate proper intake and communications skills
7. Students will identify contraindications for sports massage

This course is taught through class participated lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and exchanges. Handouts will be provided as well.

An sample of the course layout follows:

Prerequisites:
This course is open to LMP's, LMT's, and any others who wish to learn more on the topic. Knowledge of the basic concepts of massage techniques and strokes is preferred.

Course Location:
Team Evolution MMA
3852 South 66th Street, Suite B.
Tacoma, WA 98409
(Across the street from Gillihan Field)

Please wear comfortable freely moveable clothing and supportive footwear.

Testimonies

March 5th & 6th 2011 Course

"Very informative and patient. Describe every move with lots of details. Very good, positive energy. More information than I was taught in school about body mechanic and massage technique."

~ Stephen Lim

October 3rd & 4th 2011 Course

"Everything was great."

~ Eric Pick

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Work On-site at Live BJJ Tournament

See Above Sports Massage Basics (6 CE Hours) for details on the 6 Hour Sports Massage Basics Course.

When you have completed the 6 Hour Sports Massage Basics Course you will then be eligable to sign up and work on-site at a Brazilian Jui Jitsu Tournamnet

Your fee pays for (1) All Full Access Entry, (1) Souvenir T-shirt and (1) 5-Hour Certificate of Participation. You will also split all of the tips collected from this event (divided by # of people working)

You will work on the Brazilian Jui Jitsu Competitors with the supervision of an Elite Massage Professional Supervisor, Manager or Director. 1 on 1 table time while working on the competitors. A rotation system will be in effect to provide breaks.

You will learn the following:

1) How to setup for the event
2) How to market yourself
3) How to provide a Pre-Event Massage, Inter-Event Massage, and Post-Event Massages for these competitors (Adults and Kids)
4) Proper Interview Skills
5) Proper Body Mechanics

Prerequisites:
This course is open to LMP's and LMT's who have already taken the 6 Hour Sports Massage Basics Course

Course Location:
TBD based on date of event

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Work On-site at Live MMA Event

When you have completed the 6 Hour Sports Massage Basics Course you will then be eligable to sign up and work on-site at a Live MMA Event

Your fee pays for (1) All Full Access Entry and (1) 6-Hour Certificate of Participation.

You will split all of the tips collected from this event (divided by # of people working) and sign a 50% / 50% Contract to earn dividends from any audience profits.

You will work on the Fighters and Coaches with the supervision of an Elite Massage Professional Supervisor, Manager or Director. 1 on 1 table time while working on the competitors. A rotation system will be in effect to provide breaks.

You will also work on audience members at a rate of $5 for 7 Minutes and $10 for 15 Minutes.

You will learn the following:

1) How to setup for the event
2) How to market yourself
3) How to provide a Pre-Event Massage, Inter-Event Massage, and Post-Event Massages for these competitors (Adults and Kids)
4) Proper Interview Skills
5) Proper Body Mechanics

Prerequisites:
This course is open to LMP's and LMT's who have already taken the 6 Hour Sports Massage Basics Course

Course Location:
TBD based on date of event

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If you wish to Pay with Cash, Check, or Money Order then please contact Todd Valentine

A maximum of 8 applicants per class date will be accepted, so sign up and pay quickly to secure your spot.

Mon, Jan 23 & Mon, Jan 30 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Sports Massage Basics Only $100.00 USD Sports Massage Basics + Work A BJJ Tournament $120.00 USD Sports Massage Basics + Work MMA Event $140.00 USD

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