Penn State Students compete in Muay Thai Event

Fighting out of Titan Fitness, State College PA, Penn State University students Jordan Katz and Cory Tillman both competed in MuayThai Kickboxing on October 10, 2009 in Hamburg, PA.  This was Jordan’s second Thai fight and Cory’s first time in the ring.  The two fighters’ trained and dedicated themselves for nine weeks, twice a day for five days of the week preparing for their fights.  The training is broken down into six main areas:  pad conditioning, technique drilling, endurance strength circuits, running, light sparring, and hard/fight speed sparring.  Mr. Katz fights in the 185lb division, while Mr. Tillman competes in the 170lb weight class.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

The Leader In Muay Thai Training and Competitve Fighters In State College and Penn State For Over Fifteen Years

Titan Fitness(formally, SCMAA) has been teaching Muay Thai kickboxing to hundreds, if not thousands, of local State College and Central PA residents, as well as Penn State students for over 15 years. 

This strong tradition of producing effective Muay Thai practioners at the Titan Fitness facility started back in 1993 under the guidance of world class martial athlete, Sifu Bill Gebhardt, founder and owner of the State College Martial Arts Academy.

On Bill Gebhardt’s sudden death to Cancer in 2002, student and long time friend, Bruce Lombard, aimed to continue the legacy and tradition that Mr. Gebhardt left behind. 

Hundreds of men and women of all ages continue to benefit from the highly effective and practical art of Muay Thai kickboxing at Titan Fitness as they did with Mr. Gebhardt in the 90’s and early 2000’s.

Titan Fitness continues’ the tradition of  SCMMA to be the leader in the Central Pa and Penn State region for developing successful Muay Thai competitor’s.  SCMMA and Titan Fitness have  had over 25 amateur Muay Thai competitive fighters’ in the last 15 years with a collective winning perscentage over 75%.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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 Muay Thai Fighter, And Penn State Student, Wins By TKO

Titan Fitness Muay Thai fighter, Jordan Katz, won his Thai Boxing debut in the 185lb weight class via TKO in the third round.  On July 25th, 2009, Jordan continued the success of Titan Muay Thai fighters as he won by a third round TKO of Tracy Smith, fighting out of Reading, PA(Team Hooligan).  Jordan is a Penn State student and has been training at Titan Fitness and with Lombard MMA and Thai Boxing for only ten months.  Mr. Katz will be fighting again this October. Titan Thai Boxer’s, Corey Tillman and Shawn Slater, will also be getting in the ring this fall.  Both Corey and Shawn are State College residents and Penn State Alumni.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

Two State College Women Compete in Muay Thai Kickboxing Event

Allison Glenny(black/red shorts) first and second round of her Muay Thai fight

 

 

 

 

Kristen Althouse(black/grey shorts) second and third round of her Muay Thai fight. 

Allison Glenny and Kristen Althouse both were successful in their Muay Thai fight in Hamburg, PA on April 18,2009.  Allison, a State College resident, won by a unanimus decision with judges scores(30-25, 30-25, 30-26) and Kristen, a State College Resident and Penn State Alumni, fought to a draw in the fight of the night(29-28, 28-29,30-30).  Allison will look to get back in the ring for her second fight in July and Kristin will be back for her third fight this fall.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

One-on-One Private training

One-on-One Private Training: Aids learning, expands knowledge base, and increases the skill level of each student more quickly than classroom instruction. This type of training provides the best results, and offers the most personal attention.

Weekend seesions, as well as, weekday morning and afternoon times available.

Available One-on-One Private Training  Options: 

• Combat Ready Conditioning
•  Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Muay Thai
• Women’s Self -Defense
• Women’s Kickboxing

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

Small Group Training

Small group training (2 - 10 students): increases each student’s knowledge base and skill level at a faster pace than in a larger classroom setting. Training with fewer students allows for more personal attention and provides training partners to work with during and outside of scheduled sessions.

Small groups can consist of familier training partners, examples include; friends, family, co-workers. Or, individuals can be matched up with other clients that are looking to train and benefit in a small group environment.

Rates are reduced dramatically with 2 or more group members.

Weekend seesions, as well as, weekday morning and afternoon times available.

Available ‘Small Group’ Options: 

• Combat Ready Conditioning
•  Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Muay Thai
• Submission Grappling
• Women’s Self -Defense
• Women’s Kickboxing

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

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The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

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Lombard MMA & Muay Thai serves the State College, Penn State, and Central PA region with professional one-on-one and small group training in Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, Women’s Kickboxing, Women’s Self-Defense, and Bruce Lee’s-Jeet Kune Do.

Bruce Lombard is the only certified MMA Coach under world renowned MMA coach and fighter, Erik Paulson(Combat Submission Wrestling) in the Center Region.  Bruce is also certified in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and has coached multiple men and women into MMA, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling competition.

Sifu/Coach Lombard has been training people of all ages, skill levels, and experience for the past eight years in multiple disciplines of self-defense martial arts.  Training focuses on fitness, self-defense, and personal goals.  Training environment is fun, friendly, and ego-free!! 

Lombard MMA and Thai Boxing private trainings are located at 127 Sowers Street in State College, PA.  Free consultation can be set up by phone at (814) 235-1015 or email at, tfgma@yahoo.com

Also Available:

1. Coaching/Cornering Services for Amateur MMA and Muay Thai Fighters.

 

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Also, Bruce Lombard writes a free blog that offers education, entertainment, and information for his students and the general public. Some topics of interest include Amateur Fight News, Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW), Instructional Video Review, Techniques, Titan Fitness News, and UFC News.

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The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.

Talking MMA on Qwk Rock Radio Morning Show

Titan Fitness is a proud sponser of the QWKRock radio station. Every Tuesday morning I visit the ‘Troy and Jerry In The Morning’ show to talk MMA with the guys between 8:05 - 8:15. You can check out the shows Podcast via their website, www.qwkrock.com.  Thank you to Troy, Jerry, and the rest of QwkRock for your support of Titan Fitness & MMA.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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 Amateur Fighters Start Preperation

After a successful 2008 for Titan’s amateur fighters, both veteran and new, prepare for upcoming events in 2009.

Kristin Althouse will return to the Thai Boxing ring in April. Tyler Higgins gears up for another MMA cage fight this summer.

A new group of  athletes are eagerly preparing for their first fight. Allison Glenny will enter the ring for her first Thai Boxing fight in April. Jordan Katz and Cory Tillman hope to get their first Thai Boxing fights early this summer.

Also, Shawn Slater and Derrick Janssen will compete at NAGA submission grappling tournament in April.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for 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.