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May 2, 2011
Students Earn CSW Level I Certification
Posted on Monday, May 2, 2011 in Gym Member Achievements, Gym News

Congratulations to the Spring 2011 Combat Submission Wrestling Level I recipients.  Back Row:  Tyler Saltsman (instructor), Paul Teupel, Cal Lampenfeld, William Shastka, Bruce Lombard (head instructor).  Front Row:  Agus Wiojaja, Bill Nash, Bruce Randall.

Spring 2011 CSW Level I Recipients and Instructors




January 22, 2011
Students Achieve CSW Rank
Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Gym Member Achievements, Gym News

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts MMA students train in MMA pioneer Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling, one of the most complete mixed martial arts systems in the world.  Titan students achieved rank in CSW over the past month.  We congratulate Todd Fuller, Tyler Higgins, and Shawn Slater for being promoted to Student Level 4, Mike Putnam and Tyler Saltsman for advancing to Student Level 3, and to new students Steve Kaczowka and Seth Kimmel on achieving their Student Level 1 certifications.  They should all be proud of their accomplishments.

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January 22, 2011
CSW Rankings at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts
Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Uncategorized

Founder
Erik Paulson

Coach Level 2
Bruce Lombard

Student Level 4
Todd Fuller
Tyler Higgins
Shawn Slater

Student Level 3
Mike Putnam
Tyler Saltsman

Bruce Lombard, Tyler Higgins, Tyler Saltsman, and Shawn Slater

Student Level 1
Steve Kaczowka
Seth Kimmel
Paul Teupel
Cal Lampenfeld
William Shastka
Agus Wiojaja
Bill Nash
Bruce Randall

Spring 2011 CSW Level I Recipients and Instructors. Back Row: Tyler Saltsman, Paul Teupel, Cal Lampenfeld, William Shastka, Bruce Lombard. Front Row: Agus Wiojaja, Bill Nash, Bruce Randall

Bruce Lombard, Steve Kaczowka, Seth Kimmel, Tyler Saltsman




September 21, 2010
Erik Paulson Returns to Titan November 13 & 14
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Gym News, MMA News, Schedule, Upcoming Event

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to be hosting an Erik Paulson MMA seminar November 13 & 14, 2010. This seminar marks the fourth year in a row that this living legend and mixed martial arts pioneer has come to State College. Erik Paulson was a two-time light heavyweight shootwrestling champion. Following his fighting career, Mr. Paulson founded the fighting system Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), one of the few complete mixed martial arts systems in the world today. It combines all elements of MMA to include boxing, Thai boxing, clinching, takedowns, and submissions. Mr. Paulson has had a tremendous influence on the present day mixed martial arts community training such notable fighters as Sean Sherk, Josh Barnett, James Wilks, and present UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to be the only facility in Central Pennsylvania certified to teach Mr. Paulson’s comprehensive mixed martial arts fighting system. If you are interested in mixed martial arts, we encourage you to attend this amazing seminar.  The event will be held at our new, state of the art MMA facility at 127 Sowers Street in State College, PA.

EVENT INFORMATION

Location:
Titan Fitness & Martial Arts at Lionheart Fitness
127 Sowers Street, State College, PA 16801  (814) 235-1015

Dates & Times:
Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 11 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Prices
$175 for both days and $90 for one day of training if you register by October 24.
$200 for both days and $110 for one day of training if you register after October 24.
Payments can be made via check (payable to Titan Fitness), Credit Card, PayPal, or Money Order

Hotel Accommodations
Imperial 400 Motor Inn, 118 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA  (800) 782-0716 or (814) 237-7686
Special Seminar Rate of $49/Night if booked by October 29 (Mention “Titan Fitness” to get that rate)

Equipment Recommendations
Mandatory:  Workout Clothes, Bag Gloves, Shin Pads, Cup, Mouthpiece, Wrestling Shoes, Notebook & Penn
Optional:  Thai Pads, Focus Mits, MMA Goves, Wrestling Head Gear

If you have questions or want to register, call us at 814/235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com.  A limited number of spots will be made available so register soon.  Do yourself a favor and take advantage of having the great Erik Paulson right here in State College.




May 2, 2010
Osahon Omo-Osagie
Posted on Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Uncategorized

Osahon Omo-Osagie (“Os”) is the Boxing II instructor for Titan Fitness & Martial Arts.  In addition, Os will be taking over as the youth martial arts instructor in the Fall 2011.

Os has been involved with the sport of boxing for over ten years.  He boxed for four years in college at Lock Haven University.  In that time, he earned two All-American awards, three regional championship titles, a National Runner up title, and in his final year, he won the 2004 National Collegiate Boxing Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. After that, he competed in the amateur ranks until deciding he was ready to turn pro.  In pursuit of his dream, he moved back to New York City to train at Johns Gym in the Bronx for two years where he worked with world class professional boxers.  Since then, Os has returned to State College where this past summer, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a professional boxer.

Os has been involved with martial arts for a large part of his life.  He presently is a certified student under Bruce Lombard in Combat Submission Wrestling, the MMA system created by pioneer, fighter, champion, and coach, Erik Paulson.  Os also studies Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Thai Boxing. He has competed and was victorious in his debut as a Thai boxer last fall.

As a coach, Os was hired as an assistant coach of the University of Lock Haven.   In his second year of coaching, Lock Haven won the team National Championship.  He later started coaching at a local fitness club he trained over 20 students.  He served as an assistant coach for the Penn State University Boxing Team for the last two years and will continue in that capacity in the coming season.

Along with his impressive martial arts/boxing participant and coaching resume, Os has been involved with the a before and after school child development and family counseling program in area elementary schools.  Previous to that, he ran his own boxing program for adults and at-risk youth in the Lock Haven, PA area for two years.  He is also a very active father to a five-year old son.

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October 29, 2009
Erik Paulson Returns to Titan for Third Straight Year
Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Gym News

Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) Founder and Mixed Martial Arts Legend, Erik Paulson conducted a two day seminar at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts in State College on October 24 & 25. This marks the third consecutive year that Mr. Paulson visited Central Pennsylvania to teach his brand of mixed martial arts, arguably the most complete MMA system in existence. Students from Titan Fitness, Virginia, New York, and other schools in Pennsylvania attended the two-day seminar. Titan Fitness & Martial Arts will be hosting another Erik Paulson seminar November 13 & 14, 2010. If you are interested in attending, continue to monitor our website at www.titanfitness.com for registration details as we get closer to the event.

Photos courtesy of Titan Fitness MMA student, Cedric De Toffel




October 28, 2009
Erik Paulson Promotes Bruce Lombard
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Gym News

Erik Paulson & Bruce Lombard at Titan Fitness October 25, 2009 (Photo courtesy of Dakota Kauffman)

Erik Paulson & Bruce Lombard at Titan Fitness October 25, 2009 (Photo courtesy of Dakota Kauffman)

Combat Submission Wrestling Founder, Erik Paulson, promoted Titan Fitness & Martial Arts MMA Instructor, Bruce Lombard, to Coach Level 2 at the Titan Fitness CSW Seminar held October 24 & 25, 2009 in State College, PA.  Bruce was originally certified as a coach in Mr. Paulson’s mixed martial arts system in March of 2005.  All of us at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts would like to congratulate Mr. Lombard on his accomplishment.




October 7, 2009
Titan to Host Erik Paulson Seminar Oct 24 & 25
Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in Gym News, Upcoming Event

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts will be hosting an Erik Paulson seminar October 24 & 25. This seminar marks the third year in a row that this living mixed martial arts legend has come to State College. Erik Paulson was a two-time light heavyweight shootwrestling champion. Following his fighting career, Mr. Paulson founded the fighting system Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW), one of the few complete mixed martial arts systems in the world today. It combines all elements of MMA to include boxing, Thai boxing, clinching, takedowns, and submissions. Mr. Paulson has had a tremendous influence on the present day mixed martial arts community training such notable fighters as Sean Sherk, Josh Barnett, James Wilks, and present UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar.

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.

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August 12, 2009
Bruce Lombard
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.




June 16, 2009
Bruce Lombard, State College and Central PA’s Only Certified MMA Coach
Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Gym News, MMA News

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); Submission Grappling( Jui-Jitsu, Shooto, and Catch-Wrestling), which molds this fighting system as one of the premier in the world.

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