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Olympian Steve Mocco Officially Joins American Top Team
American Top Team (ATT) is proud to announce the signing of Olympic heavyweight wrestler Steve Mocco to the team. Steve has relocated from Pennsylvania and moved to South Florida, where he will begin training full-time in preparation for his new career in MMA under the tutelage of legendary trainer... - June 16, 2012 - American Top Team
World-Renowned Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini Joins MMA Conditioning Association Faculty
Legendary mixed martial arts coach Doug Balzarini recently joined the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) faculty. The MMACA offers comprehensive training for martial arts coaches. - June 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Shark Sports Management Athlete, Tim "The Terror" Goodwin, Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Quest for Glory Championship
Shark Sports Management (SSM) is pleased to announce that Tim "The Terror" Goodwin has signed a multi-fight deal with Quest For Glory Championship (QFGC). Michael Amos, President of QFGC, contacted SSM because the promotion wanted Goodwin to be part of a tournament that they were... - June 14, 2012 - Shark Sports Management
BayView’s Eight Martial Arts Instruction DVD Release for July Cover a Wide Variety of Subjects
BayView Entertainment’s catalog of martial arts instruction titles expands with an additional eight titles in July, covering Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, street defense and more. - June 08, 2012 - BayView Entertainment
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Celebrates 20 Years of Fitness, Certification, Education
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. NESTA is an international fitness association with more than 55,000 members. - June 04, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Samurai Karate Studio to Offer Free Stranger Danger Workshop
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced today that his school was offering to host a free stranger danger workshop for children on Saturday, June 9th at 12pm. "Now that school is out, our... - June 02, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Boca Raton Tae Kwon Do School Takes 19 Medals at State Tournament
Twelve Boca Raton Tae Kwon Do athletes from Millennium Martial Arts took 19 medals at a state competition. The AAU Florida State Championship Tournament was held in Orlando last April. The tournament featured martial arts students from various schools. One of those featured was "Team Millennium" from the Millennium Martial Art's academy in Boca Raton. - June 02, 2012 - Millennium Martial Arts
Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim Announces Black Belt Testing
Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim, creator and leader of the Jung SuWon Martial Art Academy in California, recently startled her class by announcing she would hold black belt testing later this year. These tests are rare at Jung SuWon Martial Art Academy, and students always look forward to the tests with... - May 21, 2012 - Jung SuWon Martial Art Academy
Free Seminar with Olympic Boxing Champion Abner Lloveras at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts
It will be a day to remember, so get ready. Abner "Skullman" Lloveras will be teaching a Free Boxing Seminar at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts. Where other schools charge for seminars with world class athletes, Team Link Ludlow will be hosting this seminar free of charge. Abner... - May 17, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Samurai Karate Studio Collecting Donations for Lizzie
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his school is collecting donations for Lizzie, a young girl that was severely abused in Camden. The public is invited to drop off items at SKS. - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Sensei Chris Feldt Promoted to Brown Belt in Shuri Te Butjutsu
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor at Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, was recently awarded his brown belt in Bujutsu, under the training of Shihan Troy Price. - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offering Summer Day Camps
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his school will be offering summer day camp right after school is out. There are several different camp themes to chose from and families that register by May 14th get a special discount. - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Sends Former Student Care Package
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently announced his school collected and mailed a care package to one of his former students, who is currently deployed in Afghanistan. "Fabian Murillo and his family trained... - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Joins The American Freestyle Karate Association
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently announced his school has joined The American Freestyle Karate Association that is under the direction of Grand Master Lawrence Arthur, whose membership includes more than a... - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offers Moms to Train for Free
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, announced a very special promotion to celebrate Mother's Day. All mothers are invited to train at SKS for the month of May for free. This offer applies to non students. - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Announces Student of the Period
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, which is located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently announced a new program called the SKS Student of the Period and named MJ Reid as the first recipient of this award. - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Adds Young Leaders Group to It's Program
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently announced the addition of a new program at his school called the Young Leaders Group. The program is free to all Samurai Karate Studio student members that are in the SKS... - May 06, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
New Kickboxing Website Offers Latest Kickboxing Workouts, Training, Classes and Gyms
A new website dedicated to kickboxing at http://kickboxing-kickboxing.com/ offers kickboxing classes, lessons, training and more. It also provides information on successful kickboxing business systems. - May 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Erosa and Hempleman Win Championship Gold in Tacoma
Julian Erosa and Brandon Hempleman captured CageSport championships following impressive performances Saturday evening at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. In the main event of Halquist Productions’ “Cagesport XIX,” Erosa emphatically claimed the CageSport featherweight... - May 01, 2012 - Halquist Productions
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