Ted Czech, author of the MMA Explosion blog at yorkblog.com wrote an in-depth article on Titan MMA fighter, Tyler Saltsman.  It is definitely worth the read as is keeping up with everything going on in PA mixed martial arts at Ted’s blog.  Enjoy the article.

http://www.yorkblog.com/mma/2010/06/tyler-xuan-saltsman-taking-his.html

On Sunday, April 25, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and MMA Professional Fighter, Tim Carpenter paid Titan a visit and conducted a BJJ/MMA seminar.  The seminar was well received by the students of both the Gi and No-Gi training sessions.  We look forward to having Tim back again in the near future for another day of great instruction from one of the finest practitioners in this part of the United States.

At the seminar, Titan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, Alex Romanenko, was promoted to the rank of Blue Belt.  Congratulations from all of us at Titan for this accomplishment.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is proud to announce the addition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.   BJJ classes will officially start Tuesday, March 16 and meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 pm to 9 pm and on Fridays from 5 pm to 6 pm.   Gi and no Gi classes will be taught.  We are excited to offer this new addition to our MMA programs.

The BJJ classes will be taught by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, Bill Algeo.  Bill started martial arts at 14 years of age.  Bill wrestled throughout high school and eventually received an All-State title.  Bill continued to coach wrestling and in 2007 found BJJ.  He soon after received his blue belt from Phil Migliarese and in 2009 he earned his purple belt.  He haswon many advanced divisions from NAGA, Grapplers Quest, US Grappling and various smaller tournaments.  Bill has trained with some of the best MMA fighters Philadelphia has to offer and has taught BJJ for the last year and a half at MMA/BJJ schools.  We are honored to welcome Mr. Algeo to our staff.

Bill Algeo after a victory at a NAGA tournament

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts would like to congratulate Titan mixed martial arts student, Tom Seifried and his wife on the birth of their first child on December 25 at 4:45 pm. Their son and future Titan, Jameson Walter Seifried was born weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. at a length of 20 inches.  Tom reports that everyone is doing great despite the lack of sleep for the new parents.  Congratulations to the Seifrieds on this blessed event.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts is now inviting future members to schedule their free introductory lessons in December for enrollment in our Spring 2010 classes.  Completing your free lesson now ensures your spot in our popular classes and gives you a free gym membership in December leading up to the start of your class in January.

The following is our initial schedule starting during the week of December 7, 2009.
Mixed Martial Arts:  Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 5 pm
Women’s Kickboxing:  Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 7 PM
Boxing:  Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6 PM

Other free lessons will be available later in December and throughout the months of January and February.

Call us at 814/235-1015 or email us at info@titanfitness.com to get more information on scheduling your free lesson.

Note to existing students:  if you have friends or family that are interested in enrolling in any of our classes, mention the free lesson to them.  If they decide to enroll, you receive a $20 referral.  Nothing like some cold hard cash to help during the holidays.

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

Ryan Russo is an assistant youth Jeet Kune Do instructor.   Ryan started taking boxing lessons during his sophomore year of high school.  Upon his attendance at Penn State, Ryan began taking mixed martial arts classes at Titan Fitness & Martial Arts and has remained a Titan member for the past two years.  Ryan worked with kids at the Child Development and Family Council of Centre County for a year as an assistant group supervisor.   After graduating with a degree in Psychology at Penn State during the spring of 2009, he was hired at the Meadows Psychiatric Center as a mental health technician II on the children’s unit, a position he still has today.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts beginner classes for the fall semester are starting this week.  The following is the schedule for the beginner classes:

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.

Titan Fitness & Martial Arts has a fan page on Facebook.  We encourage all Titan members and people interested in becoming members to sign up to become a fan.  Also, invite your friends to check us out.  Sign up to keep track of all the goings on at Titan Fitness including class information, fighter results, upcoming events, and general information about Central Pennsylvania’s only full-time, full service martial arts and boxing facility serving the Penn State and greater State College communities.

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