Labor Day Training

September 1st, 2010

The HTC will be closed for normal business hours on  Monday January 6th for Labor Day. The facility will be open for open mat from 12noon-2pm for Martial Arts and Fitness (CrossFit, TRX, etc..)

Coach Jose Roman will be conducting a Muay Thai Heavy Bag/Conditioning class from 12noon-1pm for ALL levels of students.

We hope that you all have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt Makes His Pro Boxing Debut!

August 25th, 2010

On Saturday August 28th, Team Hybrid’s very own Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt makes his pro boxing debut here in Virginia Beach. A TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) alumni and current Strikeforce veteran, the Juggernaut will now be testing his skills in the boxing arena at the Convention Center in Virgina Beach Virginia.

Also headlining the card is local world champion “Dangerous” Dorian Spivey as well as several other local pro boxers.

Doors open at 6:30pm. For more information go to www.championsofboxing.com.

Come support your hometown boys in an MMA/ Boxing show not to be missed!

Photo Shoot of the HTC

June 2nd, 2010

        Our dear friends, and talented photographers Hope and Alex came to the HTC last Wednesday to do a professional photoshoot. They were also kind enough to to put together a photo/video collage that embodies a busy and energetic day at the Hybrid Training Center. To see the video CLICK HERE.

For more information on their husband and wife owned photography company, visit them on the web at www.hopeandalex.com.

Yoga Classes Starting at the HTC Monday!

May 18th, 2010

The Hybrid Training Center is now proud to offer Yoga starting Monday May24th with Zoe Ward!

Zoe is an energetic and creative teacher who enjoys any opportunity to share her experience of yoga practice.  After practicing yoga regularly as a student at UVa, she began her formal training in South India in the winter of 2006; Zoe has continued to study in Yogaville, Va, completing over 500 Yoga Alliance registered hours.  Maintaining that her education in Yoga will never be complete, Zoe has plans to travel frequently to New York this winter and spring to train with Hatha Yoga Master, Sri Dharma Mittra. 

 In her high energy classes Zoe enjoys incorporating sequencing from many styles of Yoga, including Ashtanga, Jivamukti, and Dharma Yoga, building to a Siva Namaskar practice as her training progresses.  Hoping to impart to her fellow practitioners the love and joy that the practice of Yoga has brought her, Zoe delights in any opportunity to share the teachings.

Zoe currently teaches at  Atma Bodha Yoga Studio in Virginia Beach and will now be bringing her unique style and energy to the HTC! Classes will be on Monday from 12noon-130pm and the first class is free. Sign up now!

Hybrid Training Center Video Tour

February 6th, 2010

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!

Train with a Pro MMA Fighter and Success Story

February 5th, 2010

“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 :

Phone: 757.647.8736 

Email: antwainbritt@gmail.com

Twitter: twitter.com/antwainbrittmma

Facebook: Antwain Britt

Sambo Black Belt Teaches at the HTC

February 2nd, 2010

 

Russian Sambo is now taught at the Hybrid Training Center! Learn the Russian Military based martial art practiced by the arguably the world’s greatest heavyweight MMA fighter Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC heavyweight champion Andre Arlovski. Sambo is characterized by dynamic throws and killer leg locks, and is an integral part of our Combat Submission Wresting (CSW) program.

Our very own Thomas Bobbitt, one of only 4 Sambo black belts in Virginia, is currently teaching a Sambo workshop during the CSW class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30pm.

Come train with one of our MANY resident experts in Sambo, wrestling, brazilian jiu-jistu, muay thai, boxing, Crossfit, TRX and MMA. Sign up for your first free class now!

Check out the founder of Combat Submission Wrestling and the true “King of Leg Locks”  Erik Paulson in action  in the video below.

MMA’s Finest Train With Team Hybrid

January 28th, 2010

On any given day, UFC, Strikeforce, and WEC veterans, contenders and hopefuls can be seen training with Team Hybrid at the Hybrid Training Center. The list of athletes includes: Strikeforce Lightheavyweight Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt, WEC Featherweight Mackens “Tha Menace” Semerzier, Dream and Affliction Welterweight Jason High, UFC and Strikeforce veteran Sam “The Squeeze” Morgan.

Team Hybrid has proven to be the elite Mixed Martial Arts team in the Mid Atlantic Region and continues to draw athletes from around the world to train with our fighters. Come be part of the action!

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-Mat Chat with Coach Horne

January 23rd, 2010

Our kids Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program goes beyond arm bars and take downs. At the hear of our martial arts program is character development. Our mission is to provide your child with an education in leadership and personal development, while providing them  martial arts based on functional self defense.

Our BJJ coaches Scott Horne and Thomas Bobbit our very proud and honored to teach your child. Please visit our facility and sign your child up for their first free class and experience what we are all about.

Team Hybrid Fight Girls Prep For U.S Classic

January 23rd, 2010

The clock ticks down, as Melissa Carlton (red gloves and white shirt) preps for the U.S Classic next weekend by sparring Team Hybrid newcomer Faith Ryan (grey shirt, black gloves). Fighting along Melissa’s side will beLisa Cuellar who will be doing her third amateur Muay Thai match.

Team Hybrid prides itself as being not only the largest competition team in Hampton Roads, but also the largest FEMALE fight team in the Mid-Atlantic region. Spearheaded by pro  female MMA fighter in Virgina and Student Administrator Stacy Grant, our “Fight Girls” have fought up and down the East Coast and as far as Las Vegas.

Our amateur team has been working hard with Team Hybrid boxing coach Pete Yates to improve their boxing skills for upcoming Muay Thai bouts.  Though team training is reserved for advanced students, our boxing classes are open to everyone, men or women, young or old. Come try your first class for FREE now!

 Come show your support at the U.S MMA Classic on January 29th and 30th at the Westin in Town Center Virginia Beach, VA. For more information go to www.wkkousa.com.

To see more Team Hybrid Action, please visit our YOUTUBE PAGE.