Located one block off the Penn State campus in downtown State College, Titan Fitness/State College Martial Arts Academy has been the leader in MMA instruction for over 15 years.  Instructor, Bruce Lombard, is the only certified MMA coach in Central PAunder the world renowned MMA fighting system, Combat Submission Wrestling.  Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) was founded by Mixed Martial Arts pioneer and former world champion, Erik Paulson.

One-on-one trainings are available with Mr. Lombard seven days a week at Titan Fitness.  Training  aims at  exposing and elevating students levels for sport or self-defense in the full MMA game: boxing, Thai Boxing, submission grappling and wrestling.  Students can also choose to only focus on one or two of these areas of the MMA game if they desire.

Personal training provides students with a more personal environment and hands on structure to reach their MMA/Self-Defense goals at a higher technical and progressed pace.  This training option is for martial artists and athletes at any level of experience.

Coach Lombard instructing a group of MMA students

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(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, 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.

[View with PicLens]

On June 28, 2008, Titan Fitness MMA fighters, Mike Putnam and Tyler Higgins, competed at Jack’s Gym in Newark, DE. 

Mike Putnam not only ‘Ground and Pound’ his opponent en route to a TKO victory, he was also awarded “Fighter of the Night” by the event Promoter.  Mike raised his MMA record to 2-0 against another quality fighter.  Mike’s opponent this time around was another unbeaten MMA competitor, as well as, an accomplished amateur kickboxer with over 30 victory’s on his career record. 

Mike dominated his opponent with multiple takedowns and an impressive ground position control and striking, which led to his broken down opponent’s tap out in the second round.

Tyler Higgins battled against a veteran MMA opponent in what became the most exciting fight of the night.  Tyler nearly choked out his opponent just one minute into the first round, and then nearly finished a leg submission attempt in the last 30 seconds of the third round.  A credit is to be given to the grappling skills of his opponent just to get out of the submission attempts! Between these two points, the two fighters traded strikes in an exciting back and forth slugfest.  Tyler got caught in a few takedowns which seem to determine the narrow victory for the skilled opponent who remained unbeaten.

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 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.

Titan Fitness has been the only full-time Martial Arts and Self-Defense facility in State College, PA for the last fifteen years.  Located one block off the Penn State University Campus, for years Titan staff  has been serving Penn State students and State College residents in one-on-one and small group lessons at the lowest hourly rate of any fitness facility in the area.

Clients of all ages, gender, and experience have followed their goals in Martial Arts and Fitness through more hands on and individually focused training.  Clients decide which Martial Arts system they desire to train in and also the fitness levels they want to pursue.

There are multiple options an individual can chose from for the Martial Arts training.  These options are:

• Mixed Martial Arts
• Muay Thai (Kickboxing)
• Women’s Kickboxing
• Women’s Self-Defense
• Submission Grappling
• 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  412 West College Avenue(Titan Fitness) in State College, PA.  Free consultation can be set up by phone at (814) 235-1015 or email at, tfgma@yahoo.com

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.

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

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 - 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/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.

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.