Frankie Edgar Set To Open UFC Gym

Toms River native and former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar is opening a UFC Gym in North Brunswick this weekend, the fighter announced Tuesday.

The gym, at 1846 Route 1, is a 25,000-square-foot facility and will be the largest UFC Gym in New Jersey, according to a news release.

Edgar, a star wrestler at Toms River High School East, has made a name for himself in the UFC, winning the lightweight champion, and is a contender for the featherweight title. In July, Edgar will be fighting Jose Aldo for the featherweight championship.

"I'm excited to be able to bring UFC-style training to my home state in the form of our UFC GYM," Edgar said. “UFC has been a big part of my life for more than a decade and having the opportunity to share my dedication to fitness and training with my community has been a lifelong dream."

Highlighted by a 30-foot Octagon, members of the gym will have access to strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, large group fitness rooms and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. The gym’s workout environment uses cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provides members with everything needed for the entire family, the release.

The grand opening celebration, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature appearances by UFC athletes, several of which will lead free classes and seminars. UFC athletes scheduled to appear:

• Frankie Edgar – UFC Featherweight and former Lightweight Champion
• Matt Hughes - Two-time UFC Welterweight Champion and UFC Hall of Famer
• Eddie Alvarez – UFC Lightweight
• Edson Barboza – UFC Lightweight
• Renzo Gracie – Former UFC Athlete and world famous Jiu-Jitsu coach
• Rafael Natal – UFC Middleweight

 OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 9-10 a.m.                                Grand Opening Daily Ultimate Training 
• 9–10 a.m.                                Youth Wrestling Seminar
• 10–11 a.m.                                   MMA Striking Seminar with Frankie Edgar
• 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.                              Ultimate Class Demonstrations
• 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.                              MMA Grappling Seminar with Matt Hughes                
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.                                UFC Athlete Meet & Greet
• 2–3 p.m.                                 Adult BJJ Seminar with Rafael Natal

Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened more than 135 locations throughout the United States, Australia and Canada. The fitness franchise has continued to grow at a rapid pace with more than 50 locations opening in the past two years and over 30 gyms expected to open in the next year.

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