Fitness / Exercise

BCS Self Protection/Defense Course

The Little Dojo will be starting its BCS Self Defense class beginning Tuesday April 7, 2009. If you would like attend or to refer a friend to this class you are welcome to do so. It is called the BCS Self Protection Course. It is a 2 month course meeting two times per week for 55 minutes Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 5:30 to 6:30. The course investment is $295 for both months or $169 for just the first month. Participants will enjoy the class regardless of previous experience or physical conditioning. Benefits will include, a confidence based on actual physical skill and knowledge ...
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Pounds will Melt Away

Are you super busy and have no time to exercise? Then you have something in common with thousands of other people in the world. You’re about to learn 3 simple ways to loose weight without having to spend an hour on the treadmill. Eat 5 Meals a Day Watch those pounds melt away by changing your diet. Eat 5 meals a day instead of three. This will speed up your metabolism and help your body burn fat more efficiently. It’s really that simple. Eat your snacks half way between meals. Have breakfast, then a snack around 10:00, have lunch and then a snack around 3:00. Then eat a modes ...
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Street Defense Tactics Seminar at The Karate Center

On Saturday, September 22, 2007 The Karate Center is hosting a Street Defense Tactics Seminar conducted by visiting instructor Alexander Archie. This is a unique opportunity for participants to learn from the best as Alexander teaches searching and cuffing, weapon disarmament, come-a-longs, grappling, cell removal, and more. Grandmaster Alexander Archie is a 9th Degree Black Belt in the art of Goju-Shorei Karate. He has been training in the martial arts since 1949 and holds Masters Degrees in six different styles of the martial arts. Mr. Archie is a veteran instructor of law enforce ...
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PMA Walla Walla - Sponsoring a Mixed Martial Art Team

Steve Smith - Master Instructor at PMA Walla Walla and The Little Dojo is developing a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team to compete in local or regional MMA sanctioned fighting events. Sifu Steve Smith helped train and prepare Kalem Klinefelter for his first MMA fight that was held at the Walla Walla Community College's Dietrich Dome. He(Kalem) was matched with Chad from Wenatchee who is an excellent grappler with some very good stand up skills. It was a great match, Kalem took some heavy right hands but fought through it, maintaining his composure. Kalem showed depth in the fight even whe ...
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Get in the Ring!

One round of boxing stimulates all of the major muscle groups – delivering a total blast to the body that helps improve power, coordination, aerobic fitness (lengthier sessions with oxygen) to build endurance and stamina, and anaerobic fitness (shorter quick bursts of training without oxygen) to build power and speed. Indeed, boxing will whip you into the best shape of your life. The great thing about boxing is that the skills you learn in the ring, or when going one-on-one with your heavy bag, will transfer into practical self-defense skills. After all, if you have the power and stamina to ...
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Crunch for Fitness

In all likeliness, you have all encountered the latest fitness fad of the day. They're everywhere and ever changing at the same time. It seems that with every passing day, there is yet another quick and easy way to lose weight, or to get fit, being promoted in the popular media. Late night television is awash with this nonsense. Infomercials, anyone? Does anybody remember Tae-Bo? I didn't think so. To their credit, certain companies are actually devising new and unique ways to get people to commit to living a healthy lifestyle. This is a refreshing change, coming from an industry tha ...
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No Time to Exercise? Do Intervals

Working out can be, well, so much work. Nowadays our lives are so filled up with work and family and responsibilities - we’re lucky we have time to eat. We’re active in so many ways except in ways that keep us healthy. Many people work long hours then head immediately to their children’s sporting events, music or dance lessons, volunteer placements or appointments. When is anyone supposed to find time for exercise? It is believed that adults should get approximately one hour of exercise each day to maintain a healthy body, but oft times there isn’t an hour available in the day to devote to ...
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Virtual Fitness

Clients no longer have to go to the gym to work out with a personal trainer - which is a big relief for those individuals who just don’t have the time in their busy schedules. Some personal trainers are now offering custom designed workout programs for their clients that they can access from the comfort of their own home. “Cyber training” is one of the fitness industry’s top five trends. And with today’s technology, the fitness industry doesn’t expect this fad to pass anytime soon. Online videos via email and pod-castings delivered to your cell phone and mp3 players seem to be the way of t ...
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Kids-Only Fitness Gyms

Sometimes kids may need a little tough love when it comes to their weight. It's no secret that nearly one third of American children are overweight. This is no surprise since traditional, more active kids games like Tag and Hide-and-Go-Seek have been replaced by video and computer games. Well it's about time that we get our kids moving again - and what better way than in a fitness environment dedicated specifically to the needs of children? Rclub Interactive Fitness is a kids-only gym located in Pleasanton, California. It has its own child-size weightlifting machines and cardio equipment ba ...
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Cutting Edge Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

A note from Feron Smith who is starting Mixed Martial Arts classes at 1726 East Iasaacs in Walla Walla. I am very excited to announce the opening of Cutting Edge Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in conjunction with Premier Martial Arts of Walla Walla! Mixed martial arts classes will begin October 2nd in our newly remodeled facility located at 1726 E Isaac. We are currently accepting new student applications. Cutting Edge MMA is a new, truly unique and exciting approach to martial arts, fitness and competition training! Programs will take a scientific approach to learning; incorporating kick-boxi ...
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