Mixed Martial Arts, Personal and Small Group Training available in State College, PA

Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts in the State College, Penn State University, and Central PA region have the opportunity to learn and train in the sport from the ONLY certified MMA/Combat Submission Wrestling Coach in the region.

Bruce Lombard, Martial Arts Instructor and Coach at Titan Fitness in State College, PA, is 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.

Lombard has been teaching Martial Arts for almost a decade to all ages, gender, and experience levels.  He has coached numerous amateur fighters to successful results in MMA, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling events.  His fighters have compiled a 70% winning percentage against some of the toughest competition in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

Coach Lombard has comparable rates to any personal fitness trainer in the area and welcomes individuals of all experience levels and goals.  Mr. Lombard aims to reach the martial arts and fitness goals of all his clients. 

Students goals can vary from: Self-Defense knowledge, Conditioning, and/or Competition.

Titan Fitness is located one block off the Penn State campus, 412 West College Avenue.  Bruce can be reached at (814)235-1015 or tfgma@yahoo.com to set up a Free Consultation!!

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.

Win A FREE month of Martial Arts Training Every Tuesday morning listening to 103.1FM, QwkRock!

Tune in to 103.1FM, “The Troy and Jerry Morning Show”, every Tuesday at 8:00am to give yourself a chance to win a FREE month of martial arts or boxing training at Titan Fitness. 

The name of the contest is “Brain Fight”. Troy and I swivel and roll our comfortable chairs into the ‘Rocktogon’ to answer a UFC trivia question presented to us by Jerry.  All you, the listener, has to do is call in after Troy and I give our answers and let the guys know who you think is right.  If you are correct, you WIN a FREE month of training of your choice at Titan Fitness!

Training options include:  MMA and Self Defense, Muay Thai, Women’s Kickboxing and Self Defense, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do, Youth Martial Arts.

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.

Submission Grappling

* Available for SMALL GROUP training only(2 or more)

Instruction is designed to evolve a student’s takedown and submission grappling game. Training blends wrestling, Jui-Jitsu, Shooto, and Catch Wrestling ground systems. Grappling game development includes takedowns and takedown defense; top-position control; bottom-position escapes, reversals, and sweeps; submissions(chokes, arm locks, leg locks, and neck cranks); submission defense; and submission set-ups. This technical development is appropriate for sport, street defense, and fitness.

SUBMISSION GRAPPLING- Taking it to the mat

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.

Women’s Kickboxing

WOMEN’S KICKBOXING - A full-body workout like nothing else!

Women’s kickboxing training is an effective way to increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance, while learning practical self-defense. Instruction is based on the sport of Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand. Training introduces kickboxing techniques including punches, kicks, knees, elbows, counters, and defenses. Training also emphasizes how to strike and defend in the clinch(tie up) position. Women’s kickboxing is appropriate for all levels of fitness.

  

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.

Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan - Street Practical Martial Art Training

Training is structured around the Martial Art discipline of Jeet Kune Do.  Jeet Kune Do is a street practical system that was developed by the most famous martial artist of all time, Bruce Lee.  Sifu Lombard is a certified instructor JKD. Training can focus on many areas of self-defense which will include striking, striking defense, close range tactics, ground control, ground escapes, ground striking, and ground submissions.  Fitness and conditioning will also be emphasized through the drilling of  techniques and situation awareness.

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.

Muay Thai

THAI BOXING - The National Sport of Thailand

Thai Boxing(Muay Thai) is recognized as one of the most devastating and destructive kickboxing systems in the world. Training focuses on Thai Boxing’s renowned 8-point fighting system which includes: punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. Instruction also includes effective striking combinations, counters, defenses, and sport strategy. Student’s will also gain exposure to the acclaimed clinch game of the sport. Thai Boxing training increases the student’s fitness level, and enhances skills for self defense and sport.

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.

Mixed Martial Arts

 

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.

UFC 92: Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans

Overview:  Forrest Griffin had a confident fight strategy going into his UFC light-heavyweight title defense against top contender, Rashad Evans.  Griffin mentioned, he was not going to under estimate Evans and was well aware of his knockout power;  he was going to keep him at jab length and work his low kicks;  and he was going to make Rashad work hard at his take down attempts.  The fight mirrored everything he said with the exception that Evans did not attempt to take Forrest down.  Unfortunately for Forrest fans, Griffin did everything he wanted for two and half rounds before he got caught with Evans powerful right hand, which everyone in the UFC light-heavyweight division is well aware of.

Summary:  Griffin vs. Evans

Forrest Griffin clearly came out and dictated the pace for the first two rounds.  I felt that it was pretty convincing that Forrest had one the first two rounds and was continueing his success to start the third.  He was very unpredictable with his combinations while using all four limbs in his fluid and accurate attacks.  Evans, known for sitting back and waiting for the big shot, was on his heels most of the fight.  When Griffin was not attacking, he was defending minimal attacks from Evans with head movement,covering, and counter striking well.  His footwork and angles were also making it hard for Evans to land any solid strikes.

Throughout the first two rounds Griffin landed kicks seemingly at will.  The main reason for this success is that he was setting his kicks up with punches first and he was changes targets from low(legs) to high(head).  Ultimately though, he got caught when he kicked to the body without an effective set up with punches, which usually makes it easier for an opponent to catch the kick and unload a quick right cross counter.  This is all Evans needed as he drilled Forrest with the straight cross counter to the chin that dazed Griffin enough to allow Rashad to follow him to the ground and end up on top in Forrests guard.  Griffin, who has an effective MMA guard which usually allows him to stand back up by referees break or by hip heisting out.  This time he was to dazed from Evans initial right cross that he could not recover fully and he took to much punishment after over a minute on the ground.  The ref stopped the fight and Rashad Evans took the title from the initial dominant fighter in the cage that night, Forrest Griffin.

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.