Congratulations to Chase ‘The Weapon” Walden and Shawn “The Scrapper” Steen, our new WKA U.S Muay Thai Champions. Both athletes competed weekend at the Combat Sports Challenge 29 in Hampton Virginia against highly respected and competitive schools of 5 Points Gym and Team Haycraft. Instructors Chase and Shawn both took their opponents the distance of 5 rounds in very competitive bouts, each winning by decision. Each displayed their own unique, beautiful style of Muay Thai in an impressive fashion. To watch their full bouts, go to our YOUTUBE PAGE.
Congrats to our novice competitors as well for fighting this weekend. John “Law Dawg” Scamrodella won his Muay Thai debut by knockout in round 3, after rallying from being dropped twice himself in the first round. Eric Wensel lost his debut by knockout in the second round, after putting on an impressive display of Muay Thai skills in the first round. Lisa Cuellar, lost a majority decision in a razor close match, a few days after her 40th birthday.
Special congrats also go to Kevin Stanley and Bob Francis for competing in the CSC 29 grappling tournament that evening. Bob won gold in the blue belt absolute division,won silver in the no-gi division, and competed extremely well in the open belt division against purple and brown belts. Kevin meanwhile made his submission grappling and BJJ debut, winning gold in the gi white belt division.
We’re proud of our veteran and rookie squad for stepping in the ring, testing their skills, and pushing their emotional and physical limits. Win or lose, they represented Team Hybrid well.
Brazilain Jiu-jitsu is about more than chokes and armbars. It is a way of life that teaches camaradiere, discipline, and loyalty. It is also a lifetime journey that transends well beyond belts and winning tournaments. In the video below, Saulo Ribeiro, 6 time world champion and founder of our BJJ system, teaches these life values, shares insight as to what BJJ means to him, and teaches world class Jiu-jitsu to a handful of students.
Come experience it for yourself, as Saulo will be teaching 2 world class seminars at the Hybrid Training Center on March 13th. The first seminar will be in the Gi from 11am-1pm, and the second seminar will be No-Gi fro 130pm-330pm. The cost will be $80 for 1 seminar and $120 for both. It is also open to non-HTC members and students of all experience levels.
To sign up for the seminar, contact us at 757-490-6906 or email at hybridtrainingcenter@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
We at the Hybrid Training Center cannot prescribe diet plans, however we can recommend sources for you to better educate yourself on proper diet. Crossfiters and Mixed Martial Artists in our community have found huge success with the Paleo diet and we highly recommend that you check it out. UFC legend Randy “The Natural” Couture is a huge advocate of the diet and is still a contender in the UFC at the age of 46 and contributes a lot of his success to his eating habits.
We always encourage our students, however, to do your own research and check with your doctor before starting any new diet plan. That being said, enjoy the video bellow as it is both informative and entertaining (minus the banjo music in the background.)
The Hybrid Training Center is proud to announce that our H.E.R.O Self Protection Program will meet on Mondays, and Fridays at 6pm starting February 22nd with more classes to come in 2010.
The H.E.R.O (Hybrid Exercise and Reaction Orientation) Program combines all of what we have to offer at the HTC with an emphasis on practical self defense and physical fitness. This one hour class is for adults of all ages and will teach you basic, yet effective skills for self protection while getting you in amazing shape in a fun, friendly environment. This class is also conveniently scheduled during our Kids Martial Arts classes so that parents can train at the same time as their child.
Self protection should be at the heart of every martial arts program. Now you can be empowered with the ability to defend yourself in any situation. Don’t become a victim. Be a HERO! Contact us for your first free class now.
6 Time World Champion, 2 Time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Champion and founder of our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program Saulo Ribeiro is coming to the HTC! he will be teaching a two part training seminar March 13thwhich will consist of gi training (from 11am-1pm)and no-gi training (from 13opm-330pm.) The cost of the seminar will be $80 for one part and $120 for the whole day.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to train with one of the greatest Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in the world. Instructor Scott Oates, Saulo’s 5th American Black Belt, is honored to have his instructor share his revolutionary style of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu with the Hybrid Training Center. Reserve your spot today by calling the HTC at 757-490-6906 or via email at hybridtrainingcenter@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Jason High for recently signing on to the UFC. He will be facing “The Spaniard” Charlie Brenneman (10-1 record) at the Ultimate Fight Night (UFN) March 31. The bout will take place on the under card of UFN at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. headlining the event will be Kenny Florian versus Takanori Gomi.
Jason High recently paid a visit to the Hybrid Training Center and trained with our very own Team Hybrid. To watch sparring footage of Jason High visit the Hybrid Training Center Youtube page HERE.
Jason has fought in the Japan based organization Dream, placing second in their Welterweight title tournament, as well as the Affliction: Day of Reckoning fight card.
We wish Jason a “Good Hunting” in his UFC debut and hope to see him back at the HTC soon. For more on Jason “The KC Bandit” High go to www.highfighter.com.
Bushido MMA was host to Brazilian Jiu-jistu legend Royler Gracie today and the HTC staff was present. Our very own Black Belt Instructor Scott Oates, MMA Head Coach Buck Grant, and BJJ Instructor Steve Nelson were present to train with Royler.
Royler Gracie, son to Helio Gracie who is the founding father of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, has spent his entire life passing on his family’s martial art. Royler, a black belt since 18 years of age, is also responsible for giving Saulo Ribiero his BJJ black belt and has inspired people of all kinds to partake in the art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
We want to thank our BJJ brothers of Bushido MMA for allowing us the opportunity to train with such an inspiration such as Royler Gracie. If you’re in the Portsmouth Virginia are, check out Greg Smith and Allan Merullo, owners and operators of Bushido MMA. As the only other fellow Ribiero Jiu-jitsu affiliates in Hampton Roads, we were honored to train by their side.
Coach Buck Grant gives a video tour of our 14,000 square foot facility. Stop by and see the largest Mixed Martial Arts and CrossFit Facility in the Mid Atlantic Region for yourself. Our staff will more than gladly give you a personal tour, talk to you about your personal goals, and perhaps set you up for your first free class. We hope to see you soon!
“The Difference Between the Impossible and Possible Lies in a Person’s Determination”
Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt started at the HTC at nearly 300 ponds of body weight.
Now not only is he a pro MMA fighter and Strikeforce contender, he has lost almost 100 pounds over a few short years and is the greatest shape of his life.
Now you to can experience change and transformation through training with Antwain Britt himself! Antwain is now excepting clients for personal training in fitness,weight loss management, self defense, fight training and more. Start your revolutionary transformation now by training with one of HTC’s greatest success stories. For your first Free consultation contact Antwain at :
Karen Smith owns and operates Kettlebell Elite in Virginia Beach Virginia and is one of a very few level 2 certified RKC (Russian Kettlebell Instructors) in Hampton Roads.
The RKC, established by Pavel Tsatsouline is the gold standard for Kettlebell training. Pavel is the man responsible for bringing kettlebell training to the United States.
Do not be fooled by immitators! There are many of them out there. Karen Smith, however, is the real deal as she currently trains Team Hybrid Head Coach Buck Grantfor his RKC level 1 certification later in 2010. Learn from a true kettlebell master, the only Kettlebell trainer endorsed by the Hybrid Training Center. For more info go to www.kettlebell-elite.com
Karen will be teaching a kettlebell workshop at the HTC in the months to come, so stay posted for that date!
Congrats to our novice competitors as well for fighting this weekend. John “Law Dawg” Scamrodella won his Muay Thai debut by knockout in round 3, after rallying from being dropped twice himself in the first round. Eric Wensel lost his debut by knockout in the second round, after putting on an impressive display of Muay Thai skills in the first round. Lisa Cuellar, lost a majority decision in a razor close match, a few days after her 40th birthday.
