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Upcoming Events for February and March ’12 and new items for MMA Vancouver February Fury: Feb. 17 ’12: Kevin Lam -1st muay thai, Francis Tiapis-1-0 muay thai, Alex Apareschevei- 4-0 muay thai, Manuel Sarmiento 0-1 mma, Joe Halfar 5-1 WKL Super middleweight Title. March 2’12: Quest for Glory: Manuel Sarmiento-3rd mma, Franco Palines 1-1 Muay Thai, Emilio Ditrocchio- 5-0 mma … Read More

An interesting study on the benefits of Mental Training for Martial Arts Vancouver .Mind Over Matter: Mental Training Increases Physical Strength Erin M. Shackell and Lionel G. Standing Bishop’s University This study tested whether mental training alone can produce a gain in muscular strength. Thirty male university athletes, including football, basketball and rugby players, were randomly assigned to perform mental … Read More

Some information on Yoga and her style by Annalisa as part of our Cardio Kickboxing Vancouver program. Yoga in addition to our Cardio Kickboxing Vancouver program The practice of yoga is an art and science dedicated to creating union between body, mind and spirit. Its objective is to assist the practitioner in using the breath and body to foster an … Read More

Upcoming Events for January and February 2012 for Vancouver MMA  Quest for Glory: Jan. 27’12:  Emilio Ditrocchio will be going for his second MMA title, Joe Halfar, a 2 time Muay Thai Title holder, will be defending his title, Franco Palines will be competed in his 3rd Muay Thai fight, Kevin Lam will be competing in his first Muay Thai … Read More

Yoga introductions by Annalisa; and additional program for Cardio Kickboxing Vancouver “I enjoy teaching classes that challenge focus, balance, strength and flexibility, accessible to all levels.  I especially like to push students to play their edge and try new things”  What students can expect from my class    Well-rounded, creative sequences, challenges to balance and strength are especially fun to … Read More

Revised Demonstration Schedule for Open House/Potluck Christmas Party/Demonstratons for Kids MMA Vancouver and Adults MMA Information on classes at Posener’s Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai and Submission Wrestling All Ages X-mas party/Open House/Demonstrations Schedule 11:30 am 1. Adam Posener & Jordan Johal: Forms and Pankration/MMA sparring 2. Martin Kim & Paris Kumar: Rolls/Shadow moves and Pankration/MMA sparring 3. Martin Kim & Jaecen … Read More

Tournament Results: November ’11 Muay Thai Kickboxing Vancouver, MMA, and Submission Wrestling Congratulations to Chris Katsiamitis on 1st place jr. MMA and 2nd place in Submission Wrestling and to Dimitri Katsiamitis on 2nd place in Jr. MMA and 2nd place in Submission Wrestling. OSU! in the Richmond Tournament. Congratulations: Francis Tiapis split decision victory, Franco Palines unanimous decision victory, Martin … Read More