We are having a Student VIP Night referral Contest!! Students and Instructors will invite as many people as they can to take any beginner-level class offered on Thursday August 4th. Students will give their guests blank HTC cards with their name on it. The person with the most guests will win $300 in cash and prizes.
This is an invite-only event. The way we advertise our school is through your kind words and we encourage you to invite like-minded individuals to participate in our Student VIP Night.
No Intro’s required!
This is a complimentary class night!!
GET AS MANY PEOPLE IN HERE AS YOU CAN!!!
Below is a list of what classes we will offer Thursday August 4th:
BJJ- 6pm
Crossfit- 6pm
Box Bag- 6pm
Kids BJJ- 6pm
TRX- 7pm
Muay Thai- 7pm
Thanks again for your continued support and we hope to see you at all our upcoming events!!
The time has finally come for our very first sparring event! Tomorrow(Saturday July 9th) the next generation of fighters from the Hampton Roads are will compete at the Hybrid Training Center!
Itinerary:
12noon-2pm- Weigh Ins and Physicals
2pm-Fight Meeting
3pm- Fights Start!
$10 general admission/ standing room only. $15 for VIP seats.
Bout 1
Muay Thai
Alex Nofke (Team Hybrid @ 170 lbs.) vs. Kellen Howard (VBAMA @ 170lbs.)
Bout 2
Muay Thai
Ben Rerras (Team Hybrid @ 135 lbs) vs. Drew Arnold (Team Hybrid @ 140 lbs)
Bout 3
Boxing
Roman Garanzuay (Team Hybrid @185 lbs.) vs. Brandon Driver (Team Bushido @200 lbs.)
Kaila Reeves (Team Hybrid @ 200 lbs.) vs. Mike Howard (Team Hybrid @ 190 lbs.)
Bout 12
Muay Thai
Thomas Newton (Team Hybrid at 150 lbs.)vs. Matt Arrington (Team Bushido @152 lbs.)
FUNDRAISER UPDATE!!!
Donate a minimum of $5 at the door of the“The Rising Star”and receive 2 FREEtickets to see Aerosmith cover bandToys in the Attic, playing at the Norva in Norfolk. The donation will go towards “The Quest for Germany” campaign to sendAjarn Buck Grant and Team Hybrid fighterMegan “The Peacock” O’Bryan to the WKA World Championships.For more information go to http://www.thenorva.com/schedule.php
On September 12th, 2010 the Hybrid Training Center hosted its first ever Team Hybrid tryouts. Students of all levels and expertise experienced a day in the life of a Team Hybrid Fighter. The 3 HOUR assesment started with a 3 mile run which was quickly proceeded by Crossfit and Caveman conditioning training led by coaches Matt Schwaner and Megan Obryan. “I wanted to test their hearts and courage out right away,” said Coach Buck Grant, Team Hybrid Head Coach. “Vince Lombardi put it best when he said ‘Fatigue makes cowards of us all.’ The conditioning aspect of fighting is THE most important thing. Without it, no skill set matters in a real fight. I wanted to see who’s body and mind was ready for the rigours that would follow.”
Team Hybrid has the most elite MMA strength and conditioning coaches in Hampton Roads. Crossfit coach Matt Schwaner and Caveman Conditioning Conditioning (API) coach Megan Obryan have helped mold our fighters into extraordinary athletes. The candidates quickly learned about their expertise early in the assessment. To see a clip of the workout CLICK HERE!
After the first grueling hour of conditioning was done, the candidates quickly proceeded to one of the 3 sport combat stations. Muay Thai and Boxing ability was tested on thai pads and focus mitts by coaches Chase Walden, Pete Yates, and Harvey Grasse at station one. To see the video CLICK HERE!
The remaining athletes did a heavy bag workout under the watchful eyes of Kru Stacy Grant (VA’s FIRST Pro female MMA fighter), and Assistant Coach Lisa Cuellar, one of our most seasoned Muay Thai fighters. To watch the video CLICK HERE!
The final station was dedicated to MMA grappling and was lead by BJJ Black Belt Scott Oates and MMA pro fighter, wrestling coach and Team Hybrid alumni Chris Buckner. Pro fighters Phill Wyman and Jeff Peterson aided in the gruelingly intense ground and pound sessions while Scott Oates assest their BJJ skills. “The new fighters quickly found out where their their fundamental jiu-jitsu was when the punches started coming down on them,” says Scott who is responsible for Team Hybrid’s ground game. “All the more reason why we make it mandatory for ALL Team Hybrid MMA fighters to be a Blue belt under Ribeiro BJJ before they can even fight. It isn’t an option!” (The MMA grappling portion is showcased up above.)
By the end of the assestment, each candidate discovered the brutal reality of fighting. That it is hard work and very humbling and that in the end, the journey/training is worth more than the destination/the fight itself. They all realized that they may have a far way to go, but our elite coaching staff will help them reach their goals, providing they follow Coach Grant’s 4 golden rules:
1. Show Up to Class!
2. Work Hard!
3. Follow Directions!
4. Have a winning Attitude!
We are proud of the new candidates bravery and commitment. No one quit and everyone grew as athletes and as individuals. See you all in class soon!
On Saturday, August 28th, Team Hybrid’s very own Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt made his professional boxing debut in Virginia Beach Virginia, his own back yard. The event was called “War at the Shore” and featured both MMA and Boxing fights. Antwain, TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) 8 alumni and Stirikeforce MMA veteran, made the jump to professional boxing to prove to the world that MMA fighters can do it all, and do it well. He did not disappoint, knocking his opponent out in 49 seconds of the first round!
To watch the full fight video on Facebook CLICK HERE!
Special thanks goes to boxing coaches Pete Yates and Jay Wats for taking Antwain under their wing while Kru Buck Grant was in Thailand. Come train with Coach Pete and our entire staff of champion trainers at the Hybrid Trainig Center! Learn the “Sweet Science” from one of Virginia’s finest boxing coaches in our highly energized Boxing Program. Train along side Team Hybrid’s first Pro Boxer, Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt as he prepares for next boxing or MMA fight coming soon!
No one understands the value of teamwork more than us. Now you can get the value of Team Training in a semiprivate setting. Your team, a group of friends, or co-workers, can share the cost of private instruction.
Already an existing student? Ask a few of your training partners at the HTC if they would like to share an hour with one of our Pro Trainers. Reap the benefits of one one one attention while building comradery and team cohesion in Group Training Workouts in martial Arts or fitness.
For more information about our rates, CLICK HERE. To schedule your first Team Training session, call us at 757-490-6906 or email at hybridtrainingcenter@gmail.com.
“Kru Buck Grant doing private training with Instructor Chase Walden.”
Ever considered doing private training? Now is the time to try it out! Our entire staff of certified trainers, martial artists, and pro fighters are available to teach you one on one.
Take your training to the next level with a discounted rate on your first private lesson. Your first lesson is only $45 (normally $65 per hour) in whatever your training goals are.
To read more about our PRIVATE and GROUP LESSON program CLICK HERE!
The Boxing classes at the Hybrid Training Center has steadily increased in popularity by students, fighters, and fitness enthusiast alike. Taught by Pro Boxing Coach Pete Yates, the class is upbeat, high energy, and fun for all levels of experience.
Our All-levels class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-7pm. Come in for your first free class!
Congratulations to Team Hybrid’s Greg Roberts, Gary Goodheart and Raymond Tangi for winning their boxing matches at the Joint Military Base Little Creek/Ft. Story (JEBLCFS) Boxing Show. Gary won by unanimous decision in a hard fought bout, while Ray and Greg both beat their opponents by KO.
Team Hybrid’s very own Boxing Coach Pete Yates has done an impressive job with our boxing, muay thai, and MMA team in improving our boxing skills. Special thanks to Coach Joey ponce for cornering our fine athletes in their bouts.
Our Beginners Boxing Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, teach the basics of western boxing while emphasizing conditioning thru hitting heavy bags, jumping rope, shadow boxing, and calisthenics. Our Advanced Boxing sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm emphasize sparring and ring tactics and is an invite only class.
The HTC offers a wide variety of classes for all ages and levels of experience. Sign up for your fiurst free class now!
