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Urban Martial Arts Owner Talks CRM Software with ClickZ

Urban Martial Arts Owner Talks CRM Software with ClickZ

Carmen Sognonvi of Urban Martial Arts discussed CRM software with ClickZ and how she utilized this technology to measure the return on investment for her offline marketing activities. - December 20, 2013 - Urban Martial Arts

Enter the Dragon – Peter Andre Opens Kung Fu Schools Franchise

Musician, celebrity and martial arts enthusiast Peter Andre officially opened the Kung Fu Schools franchise in Croydon. Kung Fu School is a franchise opportunity focus on kids to be active, healthy and learn key life skills such as confidence, self-discipline and respect for others. - December 05, 2013 - Platinum Wave Ltd

Local Utah Women Go Through “Rape Free” Ground Escape Self Defense Course

Local women in Sandy, UT learn how to defend themselves from the ground at Personal Mastery Martial Arts and iLoveKickboxingSandy’s “Rape Free” Self Defense course. - October 23, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

Marin Mixed Martial Arts Students Win Two Gold Medals at Master Senior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships

Marin MMA’s competition team, led by head instructor Mikyo Riggs, took gold in several divisions in the Master Senior World Championships, held at the Walter Pyramid at California State University, Long Beach, 10/05-06/2013. - October 11, 2013 - Marin MMA

Samurai Karate Studio Hosts Movie Night in September

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina announced today his school is hosting a movie night on Friday, September 27th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The movie night is open to the general public, for children ages 5 and up. The cost is $25 per child, $15 for each additional sibling. - September 10, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Hosts Free Anti-Bullying Workshop

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced recently SKS is hosting a Free anti-bullying workshop on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00pm. The workshop will cover non-violent strategies to help children... - September 10, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Free No Gi BJJ Seminar in Western Mass with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Eduardo Nascimento

Team Link Mixed Martial Arts in Ludlow Massachusetts will host a no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar with world champion Eduardo Nascimento. The seminar will be held at the newest BJJ training facility near Springfield MA and will start at 12:30pm and run till 2:00pm. Eduardo Nascimento is a Barbosa... - August 31, 2013 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Personal Mastery Martial Arts in Sandy Offers Free Speed Breaking Seminar

Personal Mastery Martial Arts helps students prepare for upcoming Board Breaking Olympics tournament with free speed breaking seminar. - August 29, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

Sandy Martial Arts Studio Offers Free Power Breaking Seminar for Upcoming Breaking Tournament

Personal Mastery Martial Arts provides free breaking seminar to help students prepare for upcoming breaking tournament, the Board Breaking Olympics. - August 28, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

Sandy Martial Arts Studio Celebrates 17 Year Anniversary with Potluck and Pool Party for Martial Arts Students and Kickboxing Clients

Personal Mastery Martial Arts throws annual pool party and potluck BBQ in celebration of their 17 year anniversary. - August 23, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

ATA Taekwondo Open House

ATA (American Taekwondo Association) Taekwondo of Cincinnati is opening their doors to the public on Saturday September 7, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. All are welcomed and encouraged to come celebrate the opening of their new location in Union Township at 4240 Mt Carmel Tabasco Rd. - August 16, 2013 - ATA Taekwondo

Sandy Martial Arts Facility Celebrates 17 Years of Leadership Development, Community Service, and Martial Arts Training

Personal Mastery Martial Arts in Sandy, UT celebrates their 17 year anniversary of martial arts and life skill instruction this month. - August 15, 2013 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts

Filipino MMA Brand "Alakdan Fight Gear" Launches Bag-iw - Its Maiden Design for the First Philippine Fight Shorts

Alakdan Fight Gear, a Filipino brand MMA gear Company is Releasing Limited Edition MMA Shorts committed to the Filipino Fighter and their pursuit to greatness. - August 10, 2013 - alakdan fight gear

Joe Lauzon Signs Partnership with FanTree

Joe Lauzon Signs Partnership with FanTree

FanTree Scores a Knockout; FanTree launches MMA division with UFC star Joe Lauzon and Knock Out Representation - August 07, 2013 - FanTree

Free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi Workshop with World Champion Black Belt Luiz Panza at Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts

Team Link Mixed Martial Arts is proud to announce that BJJ World Champion, Luiz Panza will be teaching a free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi workshop on Thursday July 18th 2013 at the Team Link main location in Ludlow MA. There is no charge to attend and is open to anyone. Luiz Panza is a black belt from... - July 18, 2013 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Martial Arts School Tackles Real Community Issues

NMAL's Kumite Fightclub Expanding Nationwide Through Franchising - July 14, 2013 - The National Martial Arts League

Dana Point Martial Arts School Offers New 8-Week Beginners Wing Chun Program

Dana Point martial arts school, The Dragon Institute, is offering a 8-week Intro to Wing Chun program starting on Saturday July 20th. Limited to the first 20 registrants, the boot camp is designed to acclimate beginners to Wing Chun and its scientific-driven approach to martial arts, self-defense, meditation, philosophy and a healthy mind and body. - July 11, 2013 - The Dragon Institute

The Mud was Bittersweet - Fundraiser for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund Organized by The Martial Arts Arena

The Mud was Bittersweet - Fundraiser for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund Organized by The Martial Arts Arena

A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels raised $6000 for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - July 10, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena

Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine Holding a Carjacking/Abduction/Active Shooter Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Orange County’s Irvine Location

Two day seminar in August at Krav Maga of Orange County teaches essential skills for avoiding or escaping harm during a Carjacking, Abduction, or Active Shooter situation. - June 30, 2013 - Krav Maga Orange County

Book Featuring Early Women Pioneers in Martial Arts Released on Kindle by Bold Visions LLC

Women in the Martial Arts is now available on Kindle. This book of essays, originally published in 1992, contains writings by 23 women, who averaged 15 years of experience in 12 different martial arts at the time of writing. This book was the first to collect the writings of women who had this depth and breadth of experience in the martial arts. - June 29, 2013 - Bold Visions LLC

Award-Winning Martial Arts School Expands Its Wing Chun Classes in Orange County Into the City of Irvine, CA

Award-Winning Martial Arts School Expands Its Wing Chun Classes in Orange County Into the City of Irvine, CA

The Dragon Institute is expanding its Wing Chun classes into the city of Irvine. The school will offer its new classes at its new satellite location at 910 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620. - June 19, 2013 - The Dragon Institute

Dana Point Martial Arts School Offers Free Intro to Wing Chun Workshop

A new “Intro to Wing Chun” workshop will be offered on Saturday, June 29th in Dana Point. Specifically for beginners, the free workshop will introduce the science behind Wing Chun’s concept-driven approach to fighting, self-defense, meditation, philosophy and a healthy mind and... - June 12, 2013 - The Dragon Institute

Samurai Karate Studio Offers Fantastic Summer Special Promotion

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, has announced a fantastic summer promotion for new students that are interested in enrolling in karate for the summer. "This is the best offer we will probably make... - June 08, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Receives "Making A Difference" Outstanding Community Partner Award from Sandlapper Elementary School

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, which is located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced today that is school was recently awarded a "Making A Difference" Outstanding Community Partner Award from Sandlapper Elementary School. - June 08, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Receives 2013 Best of Columbia Award

Samurai Karate Studio has been selected for the 2013 Best of Columbia Award in the Martial Arts Instruction category by the Columbia Award Program. "We are very honored to receive this award and believe it is a reflection of the value in our programs and the mission of our school," commented Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio. - June 06, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Orange County Kung Fu School Offers New 10 Week Summer Program for Kids

The Dragon Institute will offer a 10-week Summer Kung Fu program, complete with morning classes and fun events! Classes begin Monday, June 10th and are open to children, ages 5 and up. The program is designed to provide a safe, positive and motivational experience for children - with many fun... - June 04, 2013 - The Dragon Institute

Samurai Karate Studio Promotes Two Students to the Rank of Black Belt

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and Chief Instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently promoted two of his students to the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. A special candle light ceremony was held honoring these two students. - May 19, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

River of Tradition Rocks the 2013 Upland Lemon Festival

River of Tradition was represented at the 2013 Upland Lemon Festival this April, an annual event that draws a large attendance from residents throughout the Inland Empire. Students holding ranks from yellow belt to senior brown demonstrated the key principles of Kyokumaru karate through marching... - May 12, 2013 - River of Tradition

Local Residents Get Mud on Their Face for a Great Cause

Local Residents Get Mud on Their Face for a Great Cause

A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels plan do a 5 mile obstacle course to raise money for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - May 09, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena

Break-A-Thon to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Three martial arts schools will be participating in a Break-A-Thon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations will be accepted on-site during the event. Students of Round Lake Flying Dragons, Lake Villa Flying Dragons, and McHenry Flying Dragons will be breaking boards in exchange for donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All three schools are members of the American Kyuki-Do Federation. - April 25, 2013 - Round Lake Flying Dragons

John Fusco Visits Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association is honored to welcome John Fusco, Master Martial Artist, Actor, Screenwriter, and Musician. - April 09, 2013 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Associaiton Holds Wing Chun Kung Fu Seminar in Kailua Kona, Hawaii April 27, and 28th

Join Sifu Alan “Bak Fu” Vasquez founder of Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu Association, and Sifu John DiVirgilio of the Hawaii Wing Chun Kung Fu Association on April 27th, 28th, for a two day Wing Chun Kung Fu Seminar in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Contact Sifu Ramirez for details:... - April 07, 2013 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

Zachary E. Lewis a.k.a the Burly Man Releases His New Site R.A.A.I.D. (Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease)

Zachary E. Lewis a.k.a the Burly Man Releases His New Site R.A.A.I.D. (Dedicated to Raising Awareness of Autoimmune Disease)

Mr. Lewis' story starts out in 1985, as he sat down one Saturday afternoon to watch a martial arts movie. Years later, he wrote down detailed notes on what would be the foundation for his principles and philosophy, which he called WEISHENDO. Mr. Lewis spent the next seventeen yrs. trying to understand the answers to a question that was given to him from his late grandmother. In July of 2008, Mr. Lewis had reached the end of his journey, and published his work. - April 06, 2013 - Weishendo Publications

Muay Thai Work Shop with World Champion Muay Thai Fighter and MMA Fighter Gustavo Kuhn at Brand New Mixed Martial Arts Training Facility in Western Massachusetts

The opportunity to work with a world champion Muay Thai fighter does not happen every day. Team Link in Ludlow Massachusetts is proud to have 4x Brazilian Nation Muay Thai Champion, current South American Muay Thai champion, and 4th Place winner of Thailand’s International Muay Thai... - March 22, 2013 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Wudang Comes to Wilkes-Barre; New School Offers Kung Fu and Health Practices from the Birthplace of Tai Chi

Wudang Swordsmen Academy brings authentic Wudang kung fu, tai chi, and long-life practices from the sacred mountains directly through his own experiences as one of the first non-Chinese ever inducted into Wudang's Dragon Gate Sect. - March 10, 2013 - Wudang Swordsmen Academy

Sutor Says Tickets Still Available for Mixed Martial Arts March 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino states that tickets are still available for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, March 16 in the Rollins Center®. Tickets are $55-$125 and may be purchased through VIP Services at... - February 28, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Samurai Karate Studio to Host Self Defense Workshop

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced his school is holding a self defense workshop for women on Monday, February 25th, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Due to the sensitive nature of some of the material,... - February 21, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Serves Lunch to Teachers

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor at Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, served a pizza lunch to the teachers of Sandlapper Elementary School on Friday, February 15th. The school was closed for a teacher workshop. - February 21, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio February Belt Graduation

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, announced today his karate school was holding belt graduation this Friday, February 22nd at 6pm. All current students and family members are invited to... - February 21, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Two New Podcasts Added to the Pro MMA Now Radio Network

The Pro MMA Now Radio Network, a group of podcasts dedicated to the sport of professional mixed martial arts, has added two new shows to their weekly schedule of online programming for UFC and MMA fans. - February 13, 2013 - Pro MMA Now

Nine Martial Arts Instruction DVDs Coming from BayView Entertainment in April 2013

BayView Entertainment’s catalog of martial arts and boxing instruction titles expands with an additional nine titles in April 2013, including self-defense instruction in Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, Luta Livre, and other martial arts techniques. - February 09, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

Class Nikita: Covert Self Defense for the Modern Woman

The St. Louis Combat Institute unveils the newest and most up-to-date self defense course for the modern woman, Class Nikita. - February 07, 2013 - Systema St. Louis

Xtreme Krav Maga and Fitness Empowers Women with Free Self Defense Classes

Xtreme Krav Maga is offering a free month of self defense classes to teachers and its newly added Women’s Only class on Tuesday’s from 6 – 7 pm at its Fenton location in Gravois Bluffs. In response to recent tragic events across the country Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness is offering a Free month of Krav Maga Self Defense classes to women and teachers. - January 31, 2013 - Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis

Tickets on Sale Today for Mixed Martial Arts March 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, in association with Cage Fury Fighting Championships, will host its next professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, March 16 in the Rollins Center, beginning at 7 p.m. The fight card will be announced at a later date with an expected prime line up of... - January 22, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Eleven New Martial Arts Titles Coming in March 2013 from BayView Entertainment

BayView Entertainment’s catalog of martial arts and boxing instruction titles expands with an additional eleven titles in March, 2013, including self-defense instruction in Ju-Jitsu, Judo, and other martial arts techniques. - January 09, 2013 - BayView Entertainment

Samurai Karate Studio Collects Blankets for Homeless

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his school collected new and used blankets and toiletry supplies that were handed out to the local homeless of Columbia on Christmas... - January 01, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Promotes National Anti-Stalking Awareness in January

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his schools involvement in the National Anti-Stalking Awareness Campaign in January. His school will be helping to educate the public about stalking with daily "tweets" to his Twitter and Facebook pages. - January 01, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

Samurai Karate Studio Receives Best of Columbia Award

Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his martial art's school received the Best of Columbia Award. "This is the second year in a row that we have won this award," commented... - January 01, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio

ChatMMA.com and MMADAY.com Partner to Provide Best Online Mma Coverage

ChatMMA.com, the popular online discussion forum for mixed martial arts, has teamed up with MMADAY.com, to bring fans of the sport exclusive access to viewing fights online. MMADay.com is the only website providing easy access to to information about upcoming shows, preliminary fights, weigh-ins... - December 24, 2012 - ChatMMA.com

Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Promotes Eugene Tagawa to Black Shirt Certified Instructor of Wing Chun Kung Fu

Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association promotes Eugene Tagawa to Black Shirt Certified Instructor of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Eugene Tagawa has been promoted by Sifu Lawrence Ramirez Founder of Pacific Wing Chun Association, on the Big Island of Hawaii, and Sifu Alan Bak Fu Vasquez Founder of the Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu Association to Black Shirt Certified Instructor of Wing Chun Kung Fu. - December 18, 2012 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

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