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Cane-Do-Kai Usa Announces American Cane Self Defense Level 1 Instructor Monthly Certification Seminar Series
Cane-Do-Kai USA founder and Senior Cane Master Joe Robaina today announced on going, monthly Cane Self Defense instructor qualification seminars at Cane-Do-Kai headquarters in Miami, Fl. Cane-Do Kai U.S.A. is a complete martial art that teaches self defense, personal fitness, and natural healing... - June 04, 2009 - Cane-Do-Kai USA
Muscle Beach® Fitness Club Chain to Sponsor Summer Events in Venice, California
Daniel Tschirret, Founder and Chairman of Multinational Brands®, Inc., the world’s largest fitness promotion and the parent company of the Muscle Beach® fitness club chain, announced today that their Muscle Beach® brand will sponsor a series of events this summer at Muscle Beach,... - June 04, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Free Self Defense Classes for Women
Samurai Karate Studio, located in Northeast Columbia, offered free self defense classes for women on Wednesday nights during the month of April. These workshops were attended by 9-15 women ranging in age from 12 years and up. - June 02, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Sensei Chris Feldt Guest Speaker at Rice Creek Elementary School
Sensei Chris Feldt, the owner of Samurai Karate Studio, located in Northeast Columbia, SC; was invited to be a guest speaker at Rice Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 29th. Sensei Feldt presented an anti bully workshop to the 3rd through 5th graders and a stranger danger seminar for the kindergarteners through 2nd grade. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio to Participate in Shoeless Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00am
Samurai Karate Studio is going to participate in a nationwide shoeless walk-a-thon on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00am. The one mile walk will start and end at Samurai Karate Studio located in the Magnolia Point Shopping Center in Northeast Columbia. The walk-a-thon will benefit an organization called Think Kindness, which has collected over 7,000 pairs of shoes and will be delivering them to poor children in Africa. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Sensei Chris Feldt Participates in Big DM Radio Program About Bullying
Sensei Chris Feldt, the owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, recently appeared on the Big DM Radio Show hosted by Cynthia Hardy called On Point. This program was a direct response to a young boy, age 11, who recently committed suicide in Massachusetts, after being repeatedly bullied for months. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Extra Innings Slides Into Arizona
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Tempe/Chandler Franchise. - May 30, 2009 - Extra Innings
Extra Innings Continues Growth in Ohio
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Troy, OH Franchise. - May 30, 2009 - Extra Innings
Medford Taekwondo Students Nearly Sweep Stanford University Taekwondo Invitational This Weekend and Bring Home “Best School” Honors
(atctaekwondo.com) -- Ten Taekwondo students from ATC Taekwondo in Medford nearly swept their divisions this past weekend at the 2009 Stanford University Taekwondo Spring Open. The event drew hundreds of competitors from several states. Out of a possible 19 gold medals, the Medford students... - May 28, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Ricoh Arena Freezes Main Tariff Prices
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry is believed to be among only a handful of venues in the UK to have frozen its main tariff prices for 2009/10. The £113 million venue near junction three of the M6 has opted to maintain the same prices for its electrical, mechanical services and logistics for its... - May 28, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
Founder of Bay Area Professionals Fitness and Wellness, Offers Free Camps for High-Risk Kids in San Francisco
Bay Area Professionals Fitness and Wellness, founded by Rico Armstrong, is located in San Francisco, California, offers fitness and skills to kids in the potrero hill area. - May 24, 2009 - BayAreaProfessionals Fitness and Wellness
elements™ Announces “elements living TV” Broadcast Network
Premium fitness brand elements™ introduces its very own "elements living TV" broadcast network to provide entertainment inside its clubs nationwide. - May 21, 2009 - elements®
elements™ Announces Expansion Into Canada with Downtown Toronto Location
elements™, a premium fitness and lifestyle brand for women, will open a new location in Toronto. - May 21, 2009 - elements®
Never Say Diet Weekend Retreats in Fort Lauderdale
In January of 2001 Chantel Hobbs weighed over 350 pounds. In 17 months she lost over 200 pounds without surgery or dieting. Author of the newly released 'The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer,' a companion to last year's release, Never Say Diet: Make Five Decisions and Break the Fat Habit For... - May 21, 2009 - ChantelHobbs.com
Fit Squad Reacts to Economic Challenges with New Small-Group Personal Training Program
Introduction of new flexible training programs by Fit Squad highlights the need for in-home personal training businesses to adapt to today’s economic climate. - May 21, 2009 - Fit Squad
Last Hospitality Tickets Remain for Take That
Only 180 hospitality tickets remain for Take That’s summer concerts at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All the standing and seated tickets have been sold for the band’s shows on Monday, June 8, Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 in the stadium bowl at the multi-purpose... - May 20, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
South Coast Fight Club Takes a Jab at Tough Economic Times by Offering Free Martial Arts Program for Kids of Unemployed Parents
Beginning June 1st, and continuing through the entire month, South Coast Fight Club of Huntington Beach, will be offering a complimentary martial arts program for children (ages 6 to 13) of families where the unemployment crisis has hit home. Knowing that many families are struggling... - May 18, 2009 - South Coast Fight Club
Come Ride with Momentum Fitness
Momentum Fitness challenges their clients to a month long biking challenge where they will try to bike the total distance across Canada. - May 17, 2009 - Momentum Fitness
Tucson Fitness Trainer and Personal Chef Team Up to Help Clients Cook Their Way Thin
Personal Trainer Ron Holland has seen his share of weight loss successes and failures over the years. With the goal of helping his clients minimize frustrating failures, Holland has developed a program to re-hab his clients’ bad eating habits with what he calls a “Kitchen... - May 17, 2009 - SWAT Personal Training
Free TaeKwonDo Classes for Top High School Students
If you are a high school senior graduating at the top of your class, Grandmaster Chae Song Mun of American TaeKwonDo Center in Medford wants to reward you with a 100% free tuition scholarship for its Taekwondo classes this summer. - May 15, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Visual Art Male Model Competition Helps Fight AIDS
World-Class Classic Physiques will host Visual Art Male Physique Model Competition at 6 p.m. on June 6, 2009 in Atlanta. Visual Art combines the arts with the art of bodybuilding. Partial proceeds from the event benefit the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta (ARCA). - May 15, 2009 - World-Class Classic Physiques
Medford Taekwondo Students Dominate National Qualifier Held in San Jose, CA This Weekend
Five Taekwondo students from ATC Taekwondo in Medford nearly swept their divisions this past weekend at the 2009 San Jose Taekwondo National Qualifier. The event drew hundreds of competitors from several states vying for a spot at Nationals. The San Jose National Qualifier was one of five qualifiers held around the country. All five students now move on to the Junior Olympic Nationals to be held in Austin, TX June 30 – July 6, 2009. - May 14, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Popular EdgePilates Workouts and Instructor Training Now Available Online
As the recession strains household budgets, sales of fitness DVDs have grown significantly this year over last. And, as the popularity of Pilates continues to skyrocket, EdgePilates now enables individuals to take advantage of economical, convenient workouts anywhere at anytime with its new online... - May 10, 2009 - EdgePilates
Orange County's New 8-Week Self-Defense Program for Women
An 8-week program empowers women to become a force to be reckoned with by clarifying priorities and simplifying immediate reactions during a self-defense situation. - May 09, 2009 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
New Women's Self-Defense Program
On May 29-31, 2009, St. Louis Self Defense & Fitness will be conducting an intensive weekend Women’s CKM course. - May 08, 2009 - St. Louis Self Defense & Fitness
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Gears Up for Grand Opening of Joe’s Backyard BAR BQ, May 15
Expanded Hours, Live Music, New Decks and Waterfall Among Features. - May 08, 2009 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
Jim Hord Tennis to Hold First Footwork Clinic
Weekend-long “Footwork-Only” Junior Clinic is first of its kind. Intense footwork fundamentals workshop entices Junior tennis players from around the country. - May 07, 2009 - Jim Hord Tennis, Inc.
San Diego Muay Thai Master Kru Mark is New Star of StrikeandSubmit.com
Kru Mark, Head Muay Thai Training Instructor for San Diego based MMA gym “The Arena” (http://www.thearenamma.com), will be featured in StrikeandSubmit.com’s upcoming online video tutorials as the Muay Thai video instructor. - May 07, 2009 - The Arena - MMA School / Fighter Training Gym
You Only Need This for Summer Fitness, Reveals Chicago Fitness Boot Camp Diva
Andrea Everett, owner of D3 Boot Camp in Chicago, says she sees it every year. People who began the year with resolutions of fitness now begin to lose their commitment level. But commitment, she says, is the one thing you must possess to achieve your fitness goals. With summer impending, Everett provides tips on creating long term fitness results. - May 06, 2009 - D3 Boot Camp
B&S Fitness Announces the Launch of Its North Shore Boot Camp Co. Website
B&S Fitness, the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore, is pleased to announce the launch of its North Shore Boot Camp Co. website, http://northshorebootcamp.com/. The North Shore Boot Camp Co. offers the greatest number of boot camps in Massachusetts with sessions in Salem, Danvers, Beverly, Manchester, Swampscott, Peabody, Marblehead, Manchester, Topsfield, as well as group boot camps held on site at a number of local businesses. - May 06, 2009 - B&S Fitness
San Diego Jiu Jitsu World Champion Xande Ribeiro wins 2nd MMA fight
Xande Ribeiro, World Jiu Jitsu Champion and MMA fighter based out of The University of Jiu Jitsu and The Arena (http://www.thearenamma.com), the Premier MMA Training Gym in San Diego, won his 2nd professional MMA fight on May 2nd, 2009. The fight was in Japan in Sengoku, one of the two main Japanese MMA organizations. - May 04, 2009 - The Arena - MMA School / Fighter Training Gym
Infinity Martial Arts Announces New Interactive Website for Families Devoted to the Martial Arts and Karate
Infinity Martial Arts is a karate school in Middleton WI that is focused on self-development and personal growth in the martial arts according to each student's individual level and capacity. The highly trained martial arts professionals guide each student to become their best and show them how to achieve their personal goals by focusing on these areas: Self confidence, attitude, self-discipline, respect for others as well as respect for self, self-defense, and physical fitness. - May 03, 2009 - Infinity Martial Arts
The Arena - MMA Training Gym in San Diego Gives USMC Seminar
The Arena (www.thearenamma.com), the Premier MMA Training Gym in San Diego, gave a free seminar to members of the United States Marine Corps at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. - May 02, 2009 - The Arena - MMA School / Fighter Training Gym
SF Outdoor Workout Series: Definitely Not Your Typical Boot Camp
Workouts Begin Tuesday, June 2 at 6:30 a.m. DIAKADI Body, Personal Training and Wellness Center, is excited to kick off its summer outdoor workout series, the hottest and most economical workout with San Francisco as its playground. For the month of June, individuals of all fitness levels will... - May 02, 2009 - DIAKADI
San Diego Jiu Jitsu Champ Xande Ribeiro Readies for 2nd MMA Fight
San Diego Jiu Jitsu 2008 World Champion Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro has been training for his 2nd MMA fight at The Arena (http://www.thearenamma.com), the leading MMA gym in San Diego for professional and amateur fighters. HIs fight will be in Japan on May 2nd, 2009. Ribeiro will be fighting in Sengoku VIII, a major Japanese MMA fight promotion. - April 30, 2009 - The Arena - MMA School / Fighter Training Gym
Welcome to The Arena - Putting San Diego MMA on the Map
San Diego is becoming the city of choice for MMA training in the United States. One particular gym, The Arena, has become the center for MMA training in San Diego. Their team, known as The Arena Team (TAT), is now the Premier MMA Fight Team in Southern California. Members of The Arena Team and some of their upcoming fights are featured in the latest edition of Revolt in Style magazine. - April 24, 2009 - The Arena - MMA School / Fighter Training Gym
Miami-Based Certified Personal Trainer Launches Building Better Bodies Fitness Tips & Advice Blog
Carlos Regueira, NFPT certified personal, announced the launch of his Building Better Bodies Fitness blog. The blog shares fitness, health and nutritional tips and advice to help readers build the body they want. Carlos specializes in tips, advice, and workout programs that are easy to implement... - April 24, 2009 - Building Better Bodies Fitness
For Physical Fitness Trainers the Economic Slump Proves Less Flabby
As a Down Economy Translates Into More Gym Time for Idle Business Executives, Fitness Trainers Learn to Savor the Lagging Economic Recovery. - April 23, 2009 - Private Trainers Association
Local Cheer Team Wins Regional Championship
The infinity All Stars took home first place and the title of Regional Champions at the West Cost Regional Championships held at Six Flags Magic Mountain March 15th, which featured more than 75 teams from across Southern California. The team won the title against all odds, beating out programs more... - April 18, 2009 - infinity All Stars
Kettlebell Elite Fitness Studio Grand Opening 18 April 2009
Though economic woes make small businesses vulnerable, a Navy wife is taking a chance and doing her part to try and help the local Virginia Beach economy. Kettlebells are already the latest craze on the west coast due to the Russian fitness tools' incredible results. Now, the first ever Kettlebell Studio, Kettlebell Elite, provides workouts that will shred the fat, increase endurance, increase strength, and increase flexibility. Workouts are led by Karen Smith, a Russian Certified Instructor. - April 13, 2009 - kettlebell elite
Orange County Self-Defense Workshop Features One of Today's Most Advanced Martial Artists
Self-Defense expert comes to Orange County, CA on August 8th - April 12, 2009 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
Recent Tragedies in Sports Spurs Panel Discussion on Brain Injuries
The panel discussion is hosted by the Franklin Pierce University Sports & Recreation Club, to further the educational outreach on the dangers of concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries. The discussion take place after a series of new studies shows the effects of concussions on youth, collegian, and professional athletes. - April 10, 2009 - Franklin Pierce University Sports & Recreation Club
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Makes It to the Big Leagues of MMA After Appearing in Hit Reality TV Show
Eliot "The Fire" Marshall makes it to the big leagues of Mixed Martial Arts after appearing in the hit, reality TV Show "The Ultimate Fighter." - April 10, 2009 - Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
San Mateo-Based Nandi Yoga Certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo & San Mateo County
San Mateo-based Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) is officially certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo and San Mateo County under the award-winning Green Business Program establishing the studio as a leading advocate for green business within the United States’ yoga... - April 09, 2009 - Nandi Yoga
Samurai Karate Studio to Hold Free Safety Awareness & Self Defense Classes During the Month of April
Samurai Karate Studio, will be holding safety awareness and self defense classes for women, ages 13 and older on Wednesday, April 8th, 15th and 22; from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. No prior experience required. - April 04, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Now Offering Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Colorado
Easton BJJ, the areas top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school is now offering kids classes throughout Boulder and Denver. - April 03, 2009 - Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
107 Martial Artists Build a Home and Help Out in The Black Belt of The US
More than 100 martial arts teachers and students from across the North American continent, between March 25th and the 29th, converged upon the small southern town of Greensboro, Alabama to build a home, restore a historic schoolhouse, refurbish a thrift store, and help out with the local animal shelter. Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor of Samurai Karate Studio located in Columbia, SC, participated in this wonderful project. - April 02, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Running Aces Prepares for Second Season
Running Aces Harness Park (RAHP) guests and employees await the return of the horses when the barn area opens April 24th. The staff at RAHP is preparing for the 2009 Racing Season. The inaugural meet drew large crowds of fans and RAHP hopes to further improve attendance throughout the 2009 race... - April 01, 2009 - Running Aces Harness Park
New Footwork DVD Teaches Tennis from Ground Up
Tennis footwork DVD may revolutionize the way the game is taught. - March 31, 2009 - Jim Hord Tennis, Inc.
Joe Dumars’ Fieldhouse, Little Caesars Pizza Announce Roller Hockey League Partnership
The roller hockey program at Joe Dumars Fieldhouse will now be known as the Little Caesars Roller Hockey League at Joe Dumars’ Fieldhouse. - March 26, 2009 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse