MMA and Thai Boxing Classes…State College, PA

Titan Fitness provides the most experienced and competition tested MMA and Muay Thai instructors and coaches in the State College and Penn State University region.  All Titan Fitness instructors have not just talked about it, they have actually tested themselves in competition in one or both of these combat sports. Head MMA and Muay Thai instructor, Bruce Lombard, is a Level 2 Coach under Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) fighting system founder and MMA former World Champion, Erik Paulson. Coach Lombard also has Muay Thai ring experience. Assistant Instructor’s/fighter’s include:   Tyler Higgins( Muay Thai and MMA);  Tyler Saltsman( MMA); Mike Putnam( Muay Thai and MMA); Shawn Slater( Muay Thai); Kristen Althouse( Muay Thai); Allison Glenny( Muay Thai).

Titan Fitness is located on 127 Sowers Street one block of the Penn State University campus, downtown State College, PA.

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.

Team Titan Fights

(Updated January 25, 2011)

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Tyler Saltsman (black shorts)

NAAFS Fight Nite in the Flats 6 Tyler Saltsman Video by michael - Myspace Video

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.

Team Titan Fighters

Team Titan (Wins - 19, Losses - 9, Draws - 3)

Tyler Saltsman (MMA)

Mike Putnam (MMA & Muay Thai)

Corey Tilghman (Muay Thai), Coach Lombard, Jordan Katz (Muay Thai)

Kristen Althouse (Muay Thai)

Allison Glenny (Muay Thai)

Tyler Higgins (MMA & Muay Thai)

Former Team Titan fighters include:

Jesse Glarrow (Muay Thai), Steve Maszczak (Muay Thai), Jay Kearns (Muay Thai), Corey Rockey (Muay Thai), Tim Yosca (Muay Thai)

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.

About Lombard MMA & Muay Thai

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.

Bruce Lombard is the only certified MMA Coach under world renowned MMA coach and fighter, Erik Paulson(Combat Submission Wrestling), in Central Pennsylvania.  Bruce provides classroom and private instruction as well as coaching multiple men and women into MMA, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling competition.

Coach Lombard has been training people of all ages, skill levels, and experience for the past nine 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

Bruce Lombard and Erik Paulson(CSW Founder)

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.

Video Archives

Coach Lombard and Titan fighters break down MMA and Muay Thai techniques.  All techniques in these videos have proven to be effective, it is up to the martial athlete to drill in high repetition to make the skill work for themselves.  For best results: see the technique, drill the technique, then spar the technique.  “It is not the technique that fails at the moment, it is the timing that fails.”

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.

State College Resident And Penn State Student Wins His Muay Thai Fight.

Corey Tilghman (silver and black trunks)

Corey Tilghman, a State College resident and Penn State University student, trains Muay Thai kickboxing at Titan Fitness in downtown State College.  On October 31, 2009,  Corey won his Thai Boxing bout by TKO in the second round against his opponent from Fairfax, VA.  Corey fought in the 170lb weight class and will have his next fight in January of 2010.

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.

Private/Personal Muay Thai Lessons Available In State College,PA

One-on-one lessons are available in Muay Thai kickboxing at Titan Fitness in State College, PA.  These private lessons are valuable for a student’s rapid learning growth with the techniques and strategies in the sport of Thai Boxing.  Thai Boxing is recognized around the world as one of the most effective stand up systems for sport or self-defense.  Private sessions can be in duration of 30 minutes or one hour.  Titan Fitness has aimed for years to consistently provide individuals with the most economical training rates possible. 

Instructor, Bruce Lombard, has been coaching Thai Boxing for almost a decade to males and females in State College and Central PA, as well as numerous students enrolled at Penn State University.  Mr. Lombard has been training in Muay Thai for over ten years and has coached numerous men and women to successful results in Muay Thai competition.

Muay Thai Kickboxing personal training at Titan Fitness strives to reach each individuals personal goals in: skill development, physical fitness, and mental confidence at the highest level.

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.

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.