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VFD Sports Announces MusclePharm Sponsorship Deal for Pat Barry
VFD Sports MKTG announced a sponsorship deal between MusclePharm and UFC heavyweight fighter Pat Barry. The deal will be for Barry’s upcoming fight against Lavar Johnson at UFC on FOX 3 in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, May 5. As part of the sponsorship deal, Barry will enter the... - April 30, 2012 - VFD SPORTS MKTG.
Coming Soon Krav Maga Orange County Hosts Jon Pascal in a Personal Defense Against Car Jacking Seminar
Krav Maga Orange County is excited to have 4th degree black belt Jon Pascal for a carjacking defense seminar. - April 26, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Four Fighters, Two Bouts, One Mission; Championship Gold
When Julian Erosa battles Ryan Mulvihill and Jeff Hatton challenges Brandon Hempleman Saturday evening on the “CageSport XIX” card at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA, two title reigns will begin. The four fighters have an outstanding combined record of 22-3 with 18 wins by... - April 26, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar in Enfield Connecticut at Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
On Sunday, April 29th from 12-2pm Team Link Brazilian Jiujitsu Enfield, CT will be conducting their 2nd women’s self defense seminar. The best part is it will be completely free. This seminar is intended for all females ages 14 and up. The last seminar was a great success and there was a lot... - April 25, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Amateur Standout Mihai Cotruta to Make Pro Debut at “Cagesport XIX”
Promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions announced that former amateur sensation Mihai Cotruta will make his pro debut against Omar Cruz in a three round lightweight contest Saturday, April 28 as part of the “Cagesport XIX” card. The card takes place in Tacoma, WA at the Emerald... - April 23, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Internal Training, Aiki, and Empowering Aikido: July Workshop Registration Now Open
A series of workshops by Dan Harden focusing on internal power conditioning, Aiki, and Aikido applications. This is a continuing series of workshops sponsored by the Aikido Sangenkai held here in Hawaii since 2010. - April 22, 2012 - Aikido Sangenkai
Bellator Premiere’s Summer Series at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort with Light Heavyweight Tourney June 22
Bellator Fighting Championships will make their 2012 Summer Series debut from The Mountain State when the promotion brings Bellator 71 to The Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia on June 22. Bellator 71 will feature the quarterfinals of the Bellator Summer Series... - April 19, 2012 - MTR
Championship Doubleheader Headlines “CageSport XIX”
Halquist Productions returns to the Emerald Queen Casino with the latest edition of their “Cagesport” series Saturday, April 28. Tickets for this action-packed card start at $35 and are available at the Emerald Queen Box Office or on Ticketmaster. In the main event of the evening,... - April 07, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Halquist Productions Backs Bill 2301
Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire has signed House Bill 2301, extending licensing and medical requirements for amateur mixed martial artists. The sport has come a long way since Senator John McCain campaigned to have it outlawed in the 1990’s. Today, amateur MMA is wildly popular,... - April 06, 2012 - Halquist Productions
Krav Maga Orange County Gives Specialized Self-Defense Seminar to Seniors
Krav Maga Orange County a specially developed and customized self-defense course to seniors and disabled persons. - April 02, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
New Website Offers Latest on Martial Arts and Mixed Martial Arts Training, Schools and Certification
A brand-new website, http://martial-arts-schools.info/, provides up-to-date details on martial arts schools, mixed martial arts, certifications and more. The site also links to training on becoming a martial arts coach. - March 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Local Fighter’s Gym Beats Down Tough Guy Image to Raise Money for Cancer Research
Sityodtong, USA - World Renowned Muay Thai & MMA Gym Steps Up the Fight Against Cancer by Dedicating Their Grand Opening Celebration to the American Cancer Society - March 22, 2012 - Pro Training, Inc. - Sityodtong LA
Samurai Karate Studio Offers Anti-Bullying Education
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently completed an anti-bullying educational lecture at Sandlapper Elementary School. - March 19, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Website Offers Latest MMA Training Trends and Education
A new website on mixed martial arts certification helps coaches get started and succeed in the industry. The program is focused on MMA businesses, training and coaching. - March 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day—April 28, 2012
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, comments on the importance of tai chi to relieve stress, improve flexibility, improve health, for World Tai Chi Day. He recently released his new DVD "Yang Chi Chi for Beginners." Dr. Yang is the author of 35 books, 80 DVDs, and is "one of the ten people who have made the greatest impact on marital arts in the past 100 years"--Inside Kung Fu Magazine. - March 10, 2012 - YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
Youth Group at Shir Ha-Ma’alot Temple Receive Training from Krav Maga Orange County
Krav Maga Orange County gives introductory self-defense lessons and intro to F.A.S.T. to teens at Shir Ha-Ma’a lot Temple in Irvine - March 09, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
MMAVictor.com Now Officially Offering Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) On MMAVictor MMA Fantasy Pools
MMAVictor.com is proud to announce that Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) fight cards will now be listed on MMAVictor MMA fantasy pools. MMAVictor.com the #1 MMA Fantasy League website in North America and XFC, the largest most successful independent promotion on the east coast of the United... - March 09, 2012 - MMAVictor
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Adds New Certified Coaches Feature to Enhance Blog
The Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) blog now includes a new “Certified Coaches” feature. The blog gives certified MMA coaches a place to share mixed martial arts knowledge. - March 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Krav Maga Orange County Trains Church Members at Orange County Megachurch Mariners
Krav Maga of Orange County provides basic self-defense and 3rd party defense training to staff at Mariners Church in Irvine, California. - March 01, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
MMAVictor.com and AFOMMA Announce a First of Its Kind MMA Fantasy Partnership
MMAVictor.com the world's #1 MMA Fantasy League website and AFOMMA the northeasts most active fight promotion are proud to announce a long-term strategic partnership. - February 26, 2012 - MMAVictor
Mixed Martial Arts Seminar by BJJ World Champion and MMA Fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno in the Best Grappling School in the Country, Team Link Ludlow Massachusetts
They are welcoming everyone to come to a free MMA Seminar by world class athlete and MMA fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno. - February 14, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense Tutorials - Application That Teaches Self Defense Techniques Created by Webelinx
New Application for Android-Based Smart Phones that Teaches Users to Defend Themselves from Attackers. - February 10, 2012 - Webelinx
Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Master Marco Alvan
Master Marco Alvan will cover all aspects of ground fighting and self defense taught with in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - February 06, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Strength and Conditioning Expert Zach Evan-Esh Joins John Spencer Ellis and Offers Training and Coaching Advice
Zach Evan-Esh, a well-known strength and conditioning pro, offers his unconventional insights on strength training in a new interview online. In the interview, he discusses controversial topics in the industry, mental fitness, the need to focus and more with fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis. - January 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Expert on Body Transformations, Shawn Phillips, Shares Secrets for Success in Brand-New Online Interview with John Spencer Ellis
Shawn Phillips, recognized as the pioneer of life and body transformations, helps people change their lives and change their bodies. In a brand-new interview on John Spencer Ellis’ video blog, Phillips discusses transformation, mindfulness and strength for life. - January 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Martial Arts Business Page Offers Mixed Martial Arts Programs, Marketing and Business Solutions
Martial arts studios and dojos, mixed martial arts schools, fans and conditioning instructors can now turn to http://www.martial-arts-business.info/ for the latest information, training, classes and certifications in the mixed martial arts world. The website also offers information on training to become a mixed martial arts coach. - January 23, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Krav Maga Orange County Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Krav Maga Orange County is offering special packages to new students who sign up in 2012 in celebration of it's 20th Anniversary. - January 19, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Launches New Personal Fitness Training Website Focuses on Certification and Accreditation
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently launched a new website designed specifically for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. The new site offers information regarding personal training certification and accreditation, becoming a personal trainer, membership programs and discounts, and more. - January 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Samurai Karate Studio to Host Free Self Defense Workshop for Women
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner of Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced that his school will be hosting a free self defense workshop for women as part of January, National Stalking Awareness Month. The workshop is scheduled on Wednesday, January 25th at 7:30pm. - January 18, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
New Web Series "Total Bragging Rights" Puts Friendship to the Test
Fun, friendship, and friendly competition between best friends. - January 14, 2012 - Totally Bragging Productions
TACTIX Martial Arts Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Continuing Education Units
The TACTIX martial arts, fitness, self-defense, boot camp and strength training certification is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program now earns 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer course. - January 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
World Class Sword Teacher of the Art of Iaido Comes to Houston
Visit to Houston by rare top expert who teaches traditional samurai sword arts called Iaido from Japan for all. Interested students and beginners from around Texas are attending. The art of Iaido can be directly traced back teacher by teacher for over 400 years! - January 11, 2012 - Houston San Shin Kai
1/6/12 Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine Holding Home Invasion Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Orange County’s Irvine Location
Krav Maga of Orange Countywill be hosting a Home Invasion Defense Seminar led by Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine on February 4th from 2:00-5:00 pm at KMOC’s Irvine location. - January 11, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Orange County Wing Chun School to Hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Orange County Wing Chun school, The Dragon Institute, will hold a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 21st from 1pm-3pm at 34241 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point. The celebration will feature a martial arts demonstration by students of the Orange County Wing Chun school and also... - January 10, 2012 - The Dragon Institute
Samurai Karate Studio Participates in Polar Bear Plunge for Charity
Students of Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, participated in the 7th annual Lake Carolina Polar Bear plunge to raise money for children's charities in the Midlands. - January 09, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Donates School Supplies to Sandlapper Elementary School
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina recently announced his school donated school supplies to Sandlapper Elementary School. "My students are asked to complete community service projects as part of... - January 07, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launches New Facebook Page for Friends, MMA Fans, Martial Arts Trainers, Teachers
Recognizing the global importance and prominence of Facebook and social media and mixed martial arts, the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) recently developed a Facebook page for members. The enhanced page and group now offers more educational information and ongoing updates for members. - January 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
American Top Team Reduces Management/Training Fee to 5%
Please be advised that American Top Team is changing the rates it charges for management and training. The prior rates of 20% for management/training and 10% for training only are being replaced by a flat fee of only 5%. The 5% covers both management and training. If a fighter has his own... - January 03, 2012 - American Top Team
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced his school was launching a community awareness anti-stalking campaign in January 2012. - January 01, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Search Engine’s #1 "Chinese Kenpo" Result Becomes Series on the Martial Artist Channel at ITS-DMS.com
Search engines’ #1 “Chinese Kenpo” with Jeff O’Donnell creates a series that shows and educates viewers on many of the moves involved in Chinese Kenpo on the Martial Artist Channel at ITS-DMS.COM. - December 30, 2011 - AD Online, LLC.
Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp Inducted Into Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame
Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. - December 21, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Long Beach Wing Chun School Offers a “Get Fit, Kick Butt” New Year's Kung Fu Boot Camp Course
West Coast Wing Chun offers a way for you to fulfill your New Year's Resolution by offering an intensive Kung Fu Boot Camp. - December 17, 2011 - West Coast Wing Chun
Kid's Self Defense Seminar to be Held in Mission Viejo on 12/17 Starting at 11:30am
Krav Maga Orange County is registering students for a FAST Kids Seminar on Dec 17th, from 11:30a to 1p. This is a self defense and safety seminar to train kids how to handle real life scenarios where they may find themselves in danger from unknown adults and predators. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Certification Now Approved for NESTA Credits for Personal Training
The online certification program offered by the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). These units satisfy all recertification requirements for the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer program. - December 15, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Samurai Karate Studio to Offer Zumba Fitness Classes
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced that he was introducing a new Zumba fitness program starting January 5th. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday nights from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. - December 15, 2011 - Samurai Karate Studio
Canadian Based Martial Arts Clothing and Equipment Brand, Hayabusa Fightwear, Release Their Latest MMA Shorts to the UK & Europe via Their Official European Distributor
The Hayabusa Chikara Performance Shorts, now available in the UK and Europe wide, feature trademark bespoke Hayabusa technical features and combine the latest cutting edge sports clothing technology with original and unique visual designs. - December 12, 2011 - Hayabusa Fightwear Europe
Samurai Karate Studio Sponsors a Military Family for Thanksgiving
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, which is located in Richland Northeast, Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced that his school proudly participated in a donation drive that resulted in his school buying a Thanksgiving dinner for a local military... - December 08, 2011 - Samurai Karate Studio
FitnessFortunes.com Provides Business Mentorship Program for Personal Trainers Interested in Growing Business
To help mentor personal trainers who are new to the business or need advice on sparking their business. FitnessFortunes.com offers a mentorship program for trainers. Personal trainers can check out free online videos on the business of training and sign up for an affordable monthly membership. - December 07, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Houston Mixed Martial Arts School - Elite MMA - Raises $17,000 for Heart Gift Charity
Houston Based Mixed Martial Arts School - Elite MMA has raised an unbelievable $17,000.00 for the Heart Gift Charity. - December 06, 2011 - Elite MMA
NESTA Launches Enhanced Website Focused on Personal Training, Fitness Education and Wellness Programs
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently re-launched its website, www.nestacertified.com, to provide more options and ease of use for personal trainers, coaches and fitness pros. The organization is dedicated to be a full-service provider of fitness, nutrition and wellness solutions. - December 05, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development