Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Uncategorized
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.
Titan Fitness Mixed Martial Arts Coach, Bruce Lombard, is the Centre Region’s only certified MMA coach in the CSW fighting system. Lombard has been certified since 2005 in the world renowned fighting system, Combat Submission Wrestling, under legendary MMA fighter and Coach, Erik Paulson.
‘Combat Submission Wrestling’ training focuses on elements of kickboxing, clinching, and grappling. There is a blend of: Muay Thai; Western Boxing; Wrestling(Greco, Collegiate, free-style); SubmissionGrappling( Jui-Jitsu, Shooto, and Catch-Wrestling), which molds this fighting system as one of the premier in the world.
Titan Fitness is pleased to congratulate Gareth Peoples, Dave Pilla, and Tom Seifried on passing their Combat Submission Wrestling Provisional Student Level I test on April 30, 2009. The testing was based on the Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) curriculum set forth by CSW Founder, Sensei Erik Paulson. Titan Fitness Mixed Martial Arts instructor and CSW Certified Coach, Bruce Lombard administered the test. Titan Fitness applauds the efforts of these three fine students during the Spring 2009 semester.
Titan Fitness & Martial Arts Program Director and Head Instructor Bruce Lombard has launched his own website, www.lombardmma.com. This site is a tremendous resource for anyone interested mixed martial arts. It includes MMA techniques, instructional dvd reviews, Titan fighter news, and previews of upcoming MMA events. Whether you are a member at Titan Fitness or an MMA enthusiast, you will find this site to be informative and a place you will want to visit frequently.
Bruce Lombard is a certified coach of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) under Erik Paulson and is available for training. To contact Bruce to schedule your free consultation, call 814/404-7307 or email him at tfgma@yahoo.com. You can listen to Bruce Lombard every Tuesday morning during the 8 am hour on the Troy and Jerry morning show on QWK Rock (WQWK 103.1 FM).
With the increased popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC), Mixed Martial Arts programs are the fastest growing segment in the martial arts industry. Titan Fitness has been proud to offer Mixed Martial Arts since 2003. The program is structured through the curriculum of Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), founded by mixed martial arts pioneer, competitor, and now coach Erik Paulson. Mr. Paulson’s CSW is one of the most complete MMA systems in that it combines elements of kickboxing, clinching and grappling, and submission fighting. It blends techniques from styles such as, Muay Thai, Savate, Western Boxing, Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, Shooto, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mr. Paulson has trained and worked with world renowned fighter like Ken Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Sean Sherk, and Brock Lesnar.
Titan Fitness Mixed Martial Arts classes are taught by Bruce Lombard, Titan Fitness Martial Arts Director, certified CSW coach under Erik Paulson, and one of Central Pennsylvania’s finest mixed martial arts instructors and coaches. The classes are structured with a progressive of skills in the various elements of CSW and may be learned for both self defense, competition, or both. Students can also earn student level rank in Mr. Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling style of MMA.
The MMA program aims to enhance a student’s technical, physical, and mental ability in self-defense situations and/or combat sports competition. The program is structured under the Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) curriculum founded by 2-time World Light Heavyweight Shooto (MMA) Champion, Erik Paulson. The training focuses on three main areas: striking, clinching, and grappling. Each area is broken down into the following elements:
Striking – Muay Thai Kickboxing (wiki), Shooto (wiki), Western Boxing (wiki), Jun Fan/JKD (wiki)
Clinching – Muay Thai (wiki), Vale Tudo (wiki), Greco Roman Wrestling (wiki)
Grappling – Shooto (wiki), Catch-as-can wrestling (wiki), Freestyle Wrestling (wiki), Greco Roman Wrestling (wiki), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (wiki), Judo (wiki), Sambo (wiki)
With the blend of these systems, CSW provides the martial athlete with an avenue to enter into a variety of competitive arenas such as, submission grappling, Thai Boxing, and mixed martial arts.
Call (814) 235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com to schedule your free introductory lesson.
Membership Fees
The cost for the Mixed Martial Arts program is $75/month. This includes three hours per week of instruction plus a full gym membership at not only Lionheart Fitness (Downtown Athletic Club I), but also at Downtown Athletic Club II (412 W. College Avenue) and the North Club.
Gym Membership Features
Titan Fitness Martial Arts classes include a full membership to Lionheart Fitness, a state of the art facility on Sowers St in downtown State College between College Avenue and Beaver Avenue. In addition to the Cage, Ring, Grappling Room, and striking pads, the facility also has over 50 cardio machines, a killer power rack, free weights, medicine balls, clean locker rooms, sauna and shower facilities. Not to meantion over 50 parking spaces. A complete fighter need good cardio and quality strength training that a facility like this one can provide.
Call (814) 235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com to schedule your free introductory lesson.
