Anaheim Ducks Slated To Open Line Of MMA Dojos

George Parros performs a wicked textbook takedown on WIllie Mitchell.

Blair Charbonneau, Hockey Net

ANAHEIM — The Anaheim Ducks are expected to announce the opening of their new Mixed Martial Arts studio line later this week.

“Ducks Dojos” will hit Anaheim and the Orange County region in an effort to give back to the community, while helping provide players of all skill levels with the basic fundamentals of Ducks’ hockey.

“We wanted to familiarize our current and up-and-coming players with the essential Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai backgrounds they’ll need to play under our system.” explained Ducks’ GM Bob Murray.

With a 1-3 record thus far, Anaheim is off to a slow start this season and currently sit last place in the West. The Ducks are struggling to beat opponents on the scoreboard but are eager to make up for it with intensity.

When asked to comment, captain Ryan Getzlaf told Hockey Net,

The Ducks have also hired MMA fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson as the newest bench coach. “Rampage is a highly experienced and fierce fighter who demands the highest compete level from our guys,” said coach Randy Carlyle.

“We just want to keep it simple: get the puck in deep, grapple the D into a submissive hold and force the takedown” added winger Cory Perry.

The Ducks will go “no holds barred” Friday night against the Thrashers.