ProElite.com Launches Largest Online Martial Arts School Locator and School Certification...

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ProElite.com Launches Largest Online Martial Arts School Locator and School Certification Program

   Online Directory Network Boasts More Than 50,000 Unique Searches
                               Per Month
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--ProElite.com, the social networking community for combat sports
enthusiasts, announced it has launched the Internet's largest network
of directories for martial arts schools. Designed to enhance the
online experience for those who seek a traditional or mixed martial
arts school (MMA), ProElite.com will provide an exclusive,
prescreening process to offer ProElite-certified schools across all
martial arts disciplines to prospective students.

   "We are proud to sponsor a directory that helps families and
individuals pursue their dreams, instills positive values, and
provides an outlet for anyone aspiring to learn martial arts," said
Kelly Perdew, president of ProElite.com. "The top MMA fighters from
around the world wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for the
discipline and training they learned at martial arts schools. We also
provide a suite of tools that help the school owners grow their
businesses."

   This revolutionary school locator, http://proelite.com/locator,
and its network of participating online yellow page directories boast
more than 50,000 unique searches per month, ranging from Jiu-Jitsu
schools to Tae Kwon Do dojos. The database is comprised of schools
certified by ProElite, a designation that requires schools to meet
stringent criteria.

   Through keyword campaigns, email marketing, online Yellow Page
directories and ProElite's martial arts community, participating
schools are able to receive numerous inquiries from students
interested in signing up for classes.

   "We are fortunate to have some of the best MMA instructors in the
world, and the ProElite.com directory is helping students locate our
school," said Jeremy Lappen, co-owner of Legends MMA Training Center
in Hollywood, Calif. "Our certification through ProElite ensures that
students will receive top-notch training in a safe environment."

   ProElite is currently interviewing schools for participation in
the directory. To receive ProElite Certified School status, schools
must be able to provide references, quality instruction and
facilities, as well as demonstrate an organized and professional
approach to teaching and student interaction.

   Albert Rosales, an instructor at Joker's Wild Jiu-Jitsu in Lake
Forest, Calif., said, "We are in the process of growing our school,
and ProElite has provided a cost effective way to help us generate new
students. I recommend applying for participation in ProElite's
program."

   For more information about ProElite certification and listing in
the ProElite Directory, please visit http://proelite.com/locator, or
call 1.866.520.7344.

   About ProElite, Inc. (www.proeliteinc.com)

   ProElite, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PELE) delivers the most exciting
entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with
live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on
Showtime Networks and community-driven interactive broadband
entertainment via the Internet. ProElite embraces MMA with the highest
levels of honor, integrity, discipline and self-esteem, all the while
remaining inclusive for fighters, fans and schools. ProElite's live
fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events
that showcase the world's top fighters (elitexc.com). ProElite's
interactive business, ProElite.com, capitalizes on the growing
popularity of the sport of mixed martial arts by building a community
of mixed martial arts enthusiasts. In addition to streaming the most
exciting live fights to the web, ProElite expands the fan base of the
sport by providing a comprehensive set of online social networking
tools for fans, fighters and organizations. ProElite.com - Empowering
the Fight Community(TM).

for ProElite Inc.
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Evan Pondel/David Stankunas, 310-279-5980

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