HTC’s very own Jody Morgan, Pro MMA Fighter & CrossFit Badass, will be competing in the Central East CrossFit Sectionals this weekend (March 27th & 28th) in Annandale, Va to get to the next stage at the Regionals on May 8th & 9th in Logan,OH…last stop.. GAMES in Aromas, Ca…

Jody has a strong spirit and an attitude that inspires and motivates every person he comes in contact with, his energy is infectious and his passion for pushing his body to the limits presents itself in every challenge he is given. Jody makes you want to push harder & dig deeper and helps you find that warrior inside fighting to come out when you feel like giving up. Jody is not only respected as an exceptional athlete, but as a trainer/coach as well. In a single day, he can go from Fight Team practice, to CrossFit workout, to teaching a CrossFit class, to teaching TRX class. MoJo, you work harder than anyone I’ve ever known and you put your entire heart into your passions.. it’s time for everyone to see your incredibly hard work put into action.. just be you.. Get it!

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.)

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!

 One of  the fastest growing classes at the HTC will now be offered 3 times a week. Our Saturday classes have been consistantly packed. As a result we  will be adding two more classes per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 630pm starting January 12th. Sign up for your first free class now!

TRX classes are enrolling now! You don’t have to be an elite athlete like TRX coach Jody Morgan to benefit from this awesome program. All levels of fitness are welcomed. Try out your first TRX class for free at the Hybrid Training Center on Saturdays at 11am and see what the buzz is all about.

Congratulations to our very own Jody “The Workhorse” Morgan for getting his CrossFit Level 1 Certification this weekend, December 12th and 13th. Jody has worked very hard to become an elite trainer at the Hybrid Training Center. As a Pro MMA Fighter, TRX instructor, VBVBA Strength and conditioning coach, CrossFit Kettlebell Instructor, and Kids Martial Arts Instructor, Jody is a true representative of the Hybrid Training Center. Congrats “Workhorse!”