Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to be the only facility in Central Pennsylvania certified to teach Mr. Paulson’s amazing mixed martial arts fighting system. If you are interested in mixed martial arts, we encourage you to attend this amazing seminar. Prices are $150 for both days and $80 for one day of training. We encourage you to go to the seminar link of our website for more information. Spots are limited but a few are available.  The best part?  If you are from the Central PA region, State College, or Penn State, you don’t have to travel very far to learn from one of the all-time MMA greats.  Do yourself a favor and take advantage of having the great Erik Paulson right here in State College.

Women’s Kickboxing:  Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 6 PM to 7 PM (starting Monday, August 31)
Boxing:  Monday & Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM and Friday 6 PM to 7 PM (starting Monday, August 31)
Mixed Martial Arts & Thai Boxing:  Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8 PM (starting Tuesday, September 1)
Filipino Martial Arts:  Tuesday & Thursday 5 PM to 6:30 PM (starting Tuesday, September 1)

If you have already signed up for one of these classes, we will see you this Monday or Tuesday.  If you haven’t signed up yet, a few spots are still available in each class.  To sign up for one of our classes, schedule your free lesson by calling us at 814/235-1015 or by emailing us at info@titanfitness.com.  Free lessons occur during actual class times now that classes will be underway.  We will be accepting new students over the coming weeks.  We look forward to seeing you in class and hearing from those you who want to schedule your free lessons.

For those interested in joining the Penn State Boxing Club, you can sign up Wednesday, August 26 at the White Building gym from 7 pm to 11 pm.  If you miss that meeting, but still would like to sign up, contact Penn State Boxing Club President, Tyler Choura via email at tjc5107@psu.edu.

After you join the boxing club, be sure to enhance your training with a discounted membership at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts.  We are located at 412 W. College Avenue in downtown State College.  Remember to mention your club membership to get the discount.  We look forward to having all of you as members at Central Pennsylvania’s only full-time, full service martial arts and boxing facility.

Simply log on your Facebook account, and go to the link below to “join the club”.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/State-College-PA/Titan-Fitness-Martial-Arts/21262699735?ref=ts

]]> http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/gym-news/follow-titan-fitness-martial-arts-on-facebook.html/feed 0 http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/staff/dan-testa http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/staff/dan-testa#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:13:16 +0000 Paul http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/?page_id=587 Dan Testa serves as an assistant boxing instructor at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts.  Dan has achieved much in his short boxing career.  He started as a boxing student less than two years ago with his first fight (a victory) coming only eight months later.  During that time, he compiled an impressive record of six wins against only two defeats with many of those victories happening as a member of the Penn State Boxing Team.  In March 2009, Dan qualified for the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) national tournament after his second place finish at the East Coast NCBA Regionals.  Dan continues to fight in amateur events throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

Dan has worked with many students both in the classroom and personal training setting bringing a high level of boxing instruction to his students.  In addition to his instructional duties, Dan is the assistant office manager at Titan Fitness.  Dan is a kinesiology major who will graduate from Penn State in the Fall of 2009.

]]> http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/staff/dan-testa/feed 0 http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/staff/dave-vacco http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/staff/dave-vacco#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:52:30 +0000 Paul http://www.titanfitness.com/blog/?page_id=581 Dave Vacco is the head boxing instructor and the Boxing I instructor at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts.  He also coaches the Penn State Boxing Team.  Dave became involved with boxing as a student at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts five years ago.  Since then, Dave has several years of experience competing as an amateur boxer under coaches John Robertson and Tommy Wilt, out of Altoona Boxing Club.  Dave has also learned from Walter Kravitsky, Steve Bumbaco, and Walter Blake.

As a boxing coach, Dave has coached dozens of competitive boxers in hundreds of bouts, including four All-Americans, seven NCBA national qualifiers, and one national runner-up. In the 2009-2010 season, Penn State Boxers had 52 fights.

Dave has a life-long love of the sweet science.  He teaches the “Boxer-mover” style, which involves slick footwork, out-fighting, and counter-punching.  Dave treats boxing as a chess match, teaching his boxers to strategize and out-smart their opponents.  The Boxer-mover, commonly called the “European Style,” or “in-and-out” style, is the most successful style on the international boxing scene, most notably utilized by the Cuban National Boxing Team.  By taking advantage of the scoring system of amateur boxing, the boxer-mover style teaches a boxer to score and get out, building up points and out-hussling opponents.  Dave learned this style from a former member of the Russian Olympic Boxing Team.

Dave also teaches aspects of “pressure-style” boxing, which involves relentless forward movement, head-movement, and attacking combinations.  Commonly this style involves steady hussle, trapping opponents on the ropes or in the corner. This is the style Dave’s coach, Tommy Wilt, used to win 6 open-class golden glove state championships, competing on the U.S. National Team, and gaining a 21-7 professional record.  Dave’s boxers have the pressure-style in their toolbox, allowing them to “switch gears” when the time is right.

Bruce Lombard is the adult martial arts director at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts and a Certified Coach in Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW). CSW is an MMA fighting system developed by legendary Shooto (MMA) World Champion and world-renowned MMA coach, Erik Paulson. Mr. Lombard is also a certified instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do.  Mr. Lombard teaches the mixed martial arts, Thai Boxing, and women’s kickboxing classes and oversees all adult and youth martial arts programs.

Coach Lombard’s involvement with martial arts started in 1994. Since then Lombard has trained in multiple disciplines including Thai Boxing, Boxing, Catch Wrestling, Shooto, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Jeet Kune Do, and Wing Chun. In addition to Erik Paulson, Bruce has trained under world acclaimed fighters and coaches Greg Nelson, Sean Sherk, Rico Chipparelli, Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Chai Sirisute, Francis Fong, and Bill Gebhardt.

Mr. Lombard has competed in Muay Thai Kickboxing events and Submission Grappling tournaments. Currently he dedicates his time to teaching CSW and Thai Boxing. Coach Lombard also coaches and corners men and women athletes competing in Thai Boxing, Submission Grappling, and MMA events. His fighters have been very successful in the ring, in the cage, and on the mat.

Bruce aims to carry out the legacy of his late friend and martial arts instructor, Sifu Bill Gebhardt (1/27/64–9/17/2002). Gebhardt’s mission was to help others reach their physical potential as martial artists, as well as understanding the tradition, etiquette, and humility of the martial arts.

Bruce Lombard is available for personal and small group training and provides a free initial consultation.  To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Introductory free lessons for new students will get underway during the week of August 17 and will continue throughout the months of August, September, and into the early part of October.  Free lessons can be scheduled by calling the gym at 814/235-1015 or emailing us at info@titanfitness.com.

The following is a list of changes that have been made to the Fall 2009 schedule.

1.  The youth martial arts classes will meet from 6 PM to 7 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays starting on Wednesday, September 9.

2.  An intermediate mixed martial arts class will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 and will serve as a preparatory class for the advanced mixed martial arts.  All students who have completed the beginners MMA and Thai boxing beginners class qualify for this section.

3.  Speaking of the advanced MMA class, it will move to the Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 6 PM time slot to accommodate the new youth class schedule.

4.  There will not be a no-gi grappling program due to the fact that we are including the grappling into all sections of the mixed martial arts programs.

5.  Due to the exclusion of the no-gi grappling class, the vacated time slot is now being made available for sororities to have their own sections for women’s kickboxing.  Special rates will be available on a per student basis for the sorority women’s kickboxing.  Interested sororities should contact us as soon as possible as these slots are limited.

6.  The Filipino martial arts class will be moved to 5 PM to 6:30 PM.

The present women’s kickboxing and boxing sections will remain the same for the fall semester.

To see the fall schedule, click here.

If you have questions about the new schedule, call or email us.  We look forward to a great fall semester will our new and present students.  Enjoy the rest of the summer.  See you all very soon.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to serve the State College, Central Pennsylvania, and Penn State University communities as the area’s only full-time, full service martial arts, boxing, and fitness facility providing classes in mixed martial arts, Thai boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, women’s kickboxing, youth Jeet Kune Do, Filipino martial arts, and boxing, as well as specialized fitness programs. We also offer personal and small group fitness and martial arts lessons to better suit your individual goals and schedules.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to be partnered with Lionheart Fitness & Tanning in downtown State College creating an alliance between the area’s premiere fitness & mixed martial arts operations.

Members benefit in number of ways:

- Central Pennsylvania’s only mixed martial arts cage

- The area’s only boxing ring

- Two sizable classrooms to accommodate multiple mixed martial arts, Thai boxing, kickboxing, and grappling/wrestling classes

- Heavy bags and other supplemental martial arts training equipment

- 20,000 square foot, state of the art fitness facility with the latest in cardiovascular and weight training equipment (no need to buy another fitness membership at another facility)

- Locker rooms complete with showers and sauna

- Located walking distance from the Penn State campus and downtown State College (no need to drive, find a ride, or buy a bus pass if you live in this area)

- Free Parking

- Tanning

- Day Care

If you are interested in one of our programs, you first have the opportunity to participate in a free lesson. This gives you the chance to try out and evaluate the class prior to making any commitment. You may schedule your free lesson by calling (814) 235-1015 or by stopping into the gym. We accept beginners on an ongoing basis and can easily integrate you into a class that has already begun.

Mixed Martial Arts Instruction

• MMA – Combat Submission Wrestling, a Street Practical Self Defense and Fighting Sport System emphasizing Boxing, Thai Boxing, and Submission Grappling Techniques
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Martial art, combat sport, and form of self-defense that focuses on grappling, especially ground fighting.
• Filipino Martial Arts – Weapons-based martials arts style from the Philippines
• Youth Jeet Kune Do – Develop physical and mental benefits through martial arts

Boxing & Kickboxing Instruction

• Coed Boxing – Western Boxing with an emphasis on Practical Self Defense & Conditioning
• Womens Kickboxing – Instruction in Thai Boxing
• Thai Boxing – A practical form of kickboxing that uses kicks, punches, elbows, & knees

Fitness Training

• Elite Training – High intensity fitness program designed to increase fitness and athletic performance
• Personal Training – Programs tailored to meet individuals’ health and fitness goals
• Gym Memberships – Full use of all martial arts, boxing, and fitness training facilities

Hours of General Operation

Mon-Thur: 5 AM – 12 AM
Fri: 5 AM – 10 PM
Sat-Sun: 8 AM – 6 PM

To schedule your free lesson today, click here

Note: Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Private Martial Arts lessons are available by appointment.

New location as of January 11, 2010:  Lionheart Fitness, 127 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16801   (814) 238-4617