On October 23rd, the Ultimate Grapplers Challenge (UGC) Nationals were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, PA.  Nate Soto of Team Hammer placed 3rd in the intermediate/advanced heavyweight division and took 2nd place in the over 200 pound absolute division.

On Tuesday, November 23, 3rd Generation Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Fadi Khouri will be holding a Jiu-Jitsu Seminar from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at LVIRK Training Center.  Fadi Khouri is LVIRK’s BJJ Instructor Rami Khouri’s brother.  Cost for seminar is $25.

Anyone interested should sign up in the lobby.  All proceeds will be matched and donated to Compassion International (www.compassion.com), an organization that helps underprivileged children around the world.

LVIRK Training Center instructor and professional boxer, William Miranda, went head to head with 2006 and 2008 World Heavyweight Toughman Champion ”All Lee” McGinnis of Pittsburg, PA in the Steel City Fights on Friday, December 17, 2010.

Although McGinnis outsized Miranda, Miranda stood toe to toe with McGinnis throughout the fight.  The match was very close as both fighters exchanged and took hard blows during the four round fight.  McGinnis and Miranda’s fight was awarded Fight of the Night and ended with McGinnis winning by unanimous decision.

Every New Year, millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their health, break bad habits, get organized and remove stress from their lives.  It’s that time of year when many people look forward to a fresh start in life and resolve to improve their health.  Making a serious commitment to your own health and well-being may be the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones this holiday season.  However, the problem with the start of a new year is that most good intentions are often derailed within a few weeks.

“A New Year’s Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous.  The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year’s Day.  Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible.”

Tradition dictates that every 365 days, you should try to kick bad habits and start your life anew. So sit down with a cup of coffee, a paper and a pen, and reflect: What kinds of New Year’s Resolutions will you make for yourself this January 1st?

1. Be realistic by setting achievable goals.
2. Describe your resolutions in specific terms.
3. Break down large goals into smaller ones.
4. Find alternatives to a behavior that you want to change, and make this part of your resolution plan.
5. Above all, aim for things that are truly important to you, not what you think you ought to do or what others expect of you.

Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we at LVIRK Training Center, wish you a Very Happy and Healthy New Year!

LVIRK Training Center offers Martial Arts private lessons for new and current students in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, Self-Defense, Isshin Ryu Karate, Karate Weapons, Ashtanga Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, and general fitness. Martial Arts private lessons can be scheduled at your convenience.  To schedule a Martial Arts private lesson with any of our Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Boxing, Self-Defense, Karate, Karate Weapons, or Yoga instructors, please call (610) 443-5107.