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Women in Muay Thai at LA Boxing
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Muay Thai, the original Thai kickboxing program at LA Boxing, is a popular avenue for men and women to learn martial arts. Muay Thai teaches defense and offense and helps LA Boxing members learn skill sets never before available to the general public.
At LA Boxing Muay Thai is very popular among women. Muay Thai classes can have participants ranging from amateurs to advanced skill levels ready to compete. Video shows participants that been learning Muay Thai just for a few months under Master Sam. We highly recommend all LA Boxing Women and Men try Master Sam’s class at LA Boxing. You need not concern yourself with being intimidated or being ridiculed. Master’s Sam programs are very respectful towards all students despite your skill levels and he often encourages more men and women from all walks of life to take up Muay Thai kickboxing.
Self Defense At LA Boxing
Monday, February 27th, 2012
LA Boxing Self-Defense programs are designed to be more educations vs fitness oriented. The programs taught by Tedd Shelton in the video here are small group classes no more than 5 students and are designed to educate the class participants about the techniques on how to escape a confrontation, an attack and much much more.
Women that take these self-defense classes come from all walks of life. The class is open to women and men and is included as a part of your LA Boxing membership. Come try out on Tuesday nights at LA Boxing Rockville.
Women in Boxing At LA Boxing
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Think Boxing is still a male dominated sport? Think again! LA Boxing, home of the 1000-calorie knockout-workout, has a 60-40 female to male ratio. On top of that, many-many-many women participate in our technical boxing programs as shown in the video here. When interviewed why boxing was their chosen workout, all women had similar answers. Boxing helps bolster their will-power, their self-defense skills, their agility and their self-confidence apart from the fitness results.
These women have chosen a life a self-control and self-reliance and programs like the technical boxing at LA Boxing Bethesda help them keep their personal determinations strong.
Our members enjoy health and fitness benefits they can’t find in any other group exercise classes
Monday, January 16th, 2012
LA Boxing has become the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts gym for one simple reason: this is the only place where you can experience The LA Boxing Workout™. The result of our 20-year commitment to group exercise innovation, The LA Boxing Workout™ captures the excitement and challenges of genuine fight training in a safe, professional environment.
THE BENEFITS
OUR MEMBERS ENJOY BENEFITS THEY CAN’T FIND IN ANY OTHER GROUP EXERCISE CLASS, INCLUDING:
- An ultra-calorie burning workout in a fun and engaging atmosphere. The LA Boxing Workout™ has been proven to burn 800-1,000 calories in a single hour workout!
- A complete workout experience, strengthening and toning while building endurance and functional fitness
- A genuine cross-training regimen, learning new techniques across the widest array of fighting styles, from trainers who are experts in their fields
- Exercise that focuses on your physical, mental and emotional health
- A way to stay engaged in your exercise every day, and measure your progress along the way
- Limited class size, ensuring our experienced professional trainers can offer one-to-one attention focused on making sure your form is safe and correct.
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Boxing Sparring Power Hour with Coach Price
Friday, January 13th, 2012
This may not look for the weak hearted but Coach Price’s Boxing Sparring classes are designed suitable for amateurs with no boxing experience to amateur boxers wanting to pro. Did you know that your current membership already allow you to participate in Coach Price’s Sparring/Technique programs? What are you waiting for? Try a class today!
Loosing 30 lbs in 3 months – It is definitely doable at LA Boxing Columbia
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Losing 60 lbs and keeping it off! Way to go Ernest!
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Losing 60 lbs and keeping it off! Way to go Ernest!
Combat at the Capitale 24: DC Fighters Have Heart!
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Combat at the Capitale 24: DC Fighters Have Heart
Written by Hit-Girl (full article posted on www.throughthecage.com)
Just a few months ago Katie Jaworski fought in Combat at the Capitale 23 as the lone fighter from south of the Mason-Dixon Line. She trekked to New York City (NYC) with her entourage of 5 supporters to go toe-to-toe against Jennie Nedell (Team Fusion). While Jaworski lost by decision, she knew she wanted to come back and fight again. On September 16, 2011, Jaworski returned to NYC to see if she can score a victory. This time, she was joined by two other members of the LA Boxing Arlington Fight Team Michael Parker and Jennifer Yang (all trained by Jerome Wilson), as well as 30 supporters from Pittsburgh, DC, and NYC.
Presented by Louis Neglia and Ray Longo, Combat at the Capitale 24 is a kickboxing-only fight night series in NYC sanctioned by the World Kickboxing Association (WKA). The Capitale, formerly the Bowery Savings Bank, is a beautiful event venue nestled at the edge of Chinatown. Its elegant décor with Corinthian columns and marble flooring provided a contrasting backdrop to what was to come that night – a fight card with 21 hard-hitting, fast-moving, Muay Thai and Low-Kick kickboxing fights. [“Low-Kick” or International Kickboxing rules allow punches, kicks above the waist, and kicks to the legs, whereas traditional Full Contact Rules or “American Kickboxing” only allow punches and kicks that are above the waist.]
Check out photos of the LA Boxing Arlington Fight Team’s fights.
MICHAEL PARKER vs. JAMES “B52” SMITH (PROFESSIONAL MUAY THAI)
Parker made his professional debut at this event against a formidable opponent. Smith, from B52 Muay Thai, is the former WKA Amateur Heavyweight Champion and WKA Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion. This was a lopsided matchup from the beginning. Not only was Smith a much more experienced fighter, but he was a bigger fighter than Parker. The fight was on the card as a 205-pound fight. But at weigh-in, that all changed. Parker weighed in at 194 pounds, but Smith weighed in at 214 pounds. Parker and his trainer had to decide whether or not to still take the fight. After months of training and dieting, and after making the 230-mile trip to NYC, Parker had already invested so much time and energy preparing for this fight. So he agreed to fight knowing that he was at a major disadvantage.
This fight was scheduled for three, three-minute rounds. In round one, the two fighters had an even exchange of kicks and punches. The pace was steady, respectful, and not overly intense. Smith had Parker on the ropes, but Parker was able to work his way out of them. Smith tried to do damage with his kicks, but Parker was able to block them and execute several kicks of his own. In round two, the pace started out about the same, but as the round progressed, Smith increased the intensity. He got Parker on the ropes again and then backed him into the corner. Parker was trying to defend, but it became too much. At 2:22 in round two, Smith knocked out Parker with his punches, scratching Parker’s cornea and fracturing his cheekbone in the process.
After the fight, Smith spoke with Parker and lauded him on a great fight. One of Smith’s teammates also praised Parker, saying he would not have been able to go up against Smith as well as Parker did. It was wonderful to see such great sportsmanship between these fighters.
KATIE JAWORSKI vs. ANDREA DeANGELO (AMATEUR LOW- KICKS)
Shortly after Combat at the Capitale 23, the matchup between these two fighters was made. Having seen her opponent fight before, Jaworksi knew what she had to work on. She spent 10 weeks amplifying her training to sharpen her technique and increase her speed. But that was only part of her regiment. DeAngelo, trained by the legendary Lou Neglia, was a smaller fighter than Jaworski. Jaworski struggled to drop the 15 pounds needed to make weight and was seen outside jumping rope in a sauna suit during weigh-in. While she eventually made weight, the overall weight loss process seemed to reduce her overall energy level and impacted her fight game.
DeAngelo charged in fast and hard from the beginning. Jaworski was on the defense and not using her legs enough in the first round. DeAngelo continued to dominate and ended the round with a spinning back fist. Jaworski was stronger in the second round, landing several good leg kicks and utilizing her superior boxing skills to make contact. However, in the final round DeAngelo was more aggressive, and while Jaworski held her own, DeAngelo set the pace on her way to winning the fight by unanimous decision. After the fight, Jaworksi commented, “My only regret is that I didn’t leave it all in the ring. I didn’t fight as hard as I could have.”
JENNIFER YANG vs. JENNIE NEDELL (AMATEUR LOW- KICKS)
While Yang has been training in kickboxing for many years, she just recently decided to compete. She accepted the fight with only 3 weeks to train (and to drop weight) after her teammate had to back out due to injury. Yang was up against Nedell who fought Jaworski last time. Nedell is an experienced fighter with over 35 fights. Nedell is the Professional Kickboxing Federation (PKF) New York State (NYS) Women’s Champion and the former WKA Welterweight NYS Champion.
Nedell came out fast and strong the moment the fight started and caught Yang by surprise. While Nedell threw a flurry of punches that had Yang on the ropes, Yang maintained composure and angled out to get off the ropes. Throughout the fight, Yang tried to use her length to keep Nedell out. Yang landed solid punches and blocked several of Nedell’s kicks, but Nedell was able to power her way through Yang’s defenses on several occasions. While Yang lost by decision, she went all three rounds and fought hard. For her first fight, she did well.
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While the LA Boxing Arlington Fight Team did not pull out a victory on this trip to NYC, their enthusiasm for competitive fighting is as strong as ever. This was not about winning or losing. This team has demonstrated strong commitment and camaraderie. The dedication and time they put into the sport to get ready for this level of competition and the courage they have to step into a ring and fight in front of 1,500 people is admirable. If anything, this team has heart – and a lot of it – which will go much further than any win or a loss.
For results recap of all the fights, click HERE.
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Top World Ranked Heavyweight Tony “The Tiger” Thompson Prepares for IBF Heavyweight Championship Elimination Bout at LA Boxing Bethesda
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
| Top World Ranked Heavyweight Tony “The Tiger” Thompson Prepares for IBF Heavyweight Championship Elimination Bout at LA Boxing Bethesda |
LA Boxing Bethesda Continues to Host Top Professional Boxers
Bethesda, MD, September 21, 2011 – Washington DC-based LA Boxing DMV continues to play host to world-renowned professional boxers with top-ranked heavyweight Tony “The Tiger” Thompson as he prepares for his October 28, 2011 IBF Heavyweight Championship Elimination Bout versus Eddie Chambers. The elimination bout will be broadcast as a featured “special event” on Showtime’s ShoBox Television Series. Thompson will be training at the newest LA Boxing DMV location in Bethesda, MD.
“We have seen a tremendous amount of excitement and demand for our gyms in the DMV area and equal excitement amongst our members and the public for hosting world-class fighters,” said Brian Sreniawski, company partner for LA Boxing DMV. “Having a stand out, top-ranked athlete like Tony Thompson training at LA Boxing Bethesda is a great boost to our gym and our member morale,” he said. LA Boxing DMV is also putting on an USA Boxing amateur boxing show October 8, 2011 at the Columbia MD location which will be featuring DC Boxing Hall of Famer Ring Announcer Henry “Discombobulating” Jones as the announcer for the event and Tony Thompson will be making a special guest appearance.
LA Boxing, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique boxing, kickboxing and MMA training regimens, has trained world champions and numerous professional fighters. The vast majority of our members are women and men who are interested in The LA Boxing Workout™ a cardio workout that burn 800 to 1000 calories per one-hour class. Everyday folks enjoy the benefits of our fitness-training program right beside future heavyweight champs.
About Tony “The Tiger” Thompson: Promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Thompson (36-2, 24 KOs), a 6-foot-6 inch, 250-pounder with an 81.5-inch reach, earned his nickname by virtue of his southpaw stance and reputation of being a vicious hitter with knockout power in both hands. Those qualities — combined with his intimidating size — contribute to Thompson’s dominance in the ring, which saw him go eight full years without a loss until his encounter with Klitschko, which most believe was Wladimir’s toughest defense since.
Thompson’s most recent bout was against Maurice Harris in Reno, Nevada in an IBF Heavyweight Title Elimination bout to claim an IBF #2 world rating. A determined Thompson made quick work of his opponent, knocking him down once in the second round, and ending the fight with another knockdown at 1:51 of the third round, earning the right to challenge the #1 IBF world rated contender, Eddie Chambers in a final World Championship Elimination bout.
For additional information or interview opportunities with Brian Sreniawski or Tony Thompson, please contact Brian Sreniawski at dmv.marketing@laboxing.com!
