Fitness / Exercise

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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Mike Chat's XMA comes to Walla Walla

Finally, a martial arts program that takes this sport to the extreme! Now we have Xtreme Martial Arts (XMA). Everyone has been asking and now Premier Martial Arts in Walla Walla is answering with the XMA system. This system brings the martial arts students to the next level in forms competion, giving them confidence and inspiring them to try new techniques. XMA makes the classes more interesting for kids and adults, keeps them more interested and focused so they learn more. XMA has it all: a power driven mixture of virtually EVERY martial arts styles and blend it with the gymnastics, p ...
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New self-defense class at Premier Martial Arts

New at PMA Walla Walla, is a Non Classical Gung Fu class, taught by Master Instructor Steve Smith. Non Classical Gung Fu is a self-defense system developed by Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee's first Student), who took what he was taught by Bruce and refining it to it's basic and effective techniques. Classes as taught in Jesse Glover’s Method are now available and taught by Steve Smith Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 1. The classes will be taught using a rotating curriculum to keep the classes fresh and fun. The classes will begin Tuesday July 25th new students receive the first 2 classes fre ...
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Local Martial Arts Students Bring Home Trophies

Members of Premier Martial Arts entered their first ever tournament. Five PMA students and members of the Demonstration Team went to Spokane, WA for the IEMAT(Inland Empire Martial Arts Tournament) to compete. Each of the five members that went to compete brought home a trophy to Walla Walla. With the dedication of champions and the tireless coaching by Ma'am, Sir, Mr. and Mrs Osorio and all the Staff at Steve Smith's Premier Martial Arts these Kids have done it! Representing PMA Walla Walla in different age/experience divisions these kids were all able to bring something home. * C ...
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Making Time for Exercise

As a certified personal trainer and editor of a popular fitness site, FitnessGear101.com, I've heard every excuse in the book when it comes to why people don't exercise. However, the one that takes the, pardon-my-pun, "fitness cake" is lack of time. A day doesn't go by without one of my clients professing that they simply don't have time for exercise. Well, I've seen people who want to loose weight badly enough. They will restrict their diets, exercise rigorously for an hour a day and even swear off alcohol - gasp - and chocolate - double gasp! So, don't give me that bull! People shy a ...
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Bruce Lee's Non Classical Gung Fu Demonstration

Steve Smith (www.thelittledojo.com) a direct student of Jesse R. Glover (Bruce Lee's First Student) and Fook Yueng Bruce Lee's Teacher from 1959 through 1967 will be presenting a Demonstration of Bruce Lee's Non Classical Gung Fu. You will see methods that Bruce Lee used for self defense and some of the techniques that made him famous like the 1 inch punch, "sticky hands", straight punching, closing and more. The event is free to anyone interested in learning more about Bruce Lee's methods and the methods of Jesse Glover and Fook Yueng. This event is hosted by The Little Dojo and Prem ...
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The Easy and Natural Way to Weight Loss

Another very good reason why the holidays are a few months away from summer is so that you can have time to shed off the extra pounds you got from eating all those rich foods till you need to get in your swimsuit again. Over indulging in this festive season is quite easy since it is the time of the year when everybody can be quite extravagant with their spread. Then the guilt sets in by the first of January. Many New Year resolutions are created by then. Vows and promises of food abstinence and extensive exercises are made but somehow there are quite a number who forgets or just plainly qui ...
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Martial Artist Roland Osborne Visits Walla Walla

Roland Osborne of the "Go Warrior" series soon to be coming to the Discovery Channel visits Walla Walla Premier Martial Arts Super Star Roland is coming to Walla Walla, WA presented by The Discovery Channel and Premier Martial Arts. Date: Sat February 25th Classes: 5:30 - 6:30 Kicking (basic - advanced) 6:30 - 7:30 Weapons (bo staff and Kamas) 7:30 - 8pm Free Siminar (Buddy Bash) WHERE: PMA WALLA WALLA 822 West Main Suite A; Walla Walla, WA Phone: 509-527-3385 Contact: Diana Osorio There is a Free Seminar with Roland on Saturday night February 25th 7:30 - 8pm, come ...
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Setting Goals and Achievements

Although the New Year is already in full swing learning how to set goals and achieve them should be a habit practiced no matter what month it is. A goal is more that something we would like to achieve, it is essential for personal growth, and well being. It is so important we need to set a date for achievement. With assigning a date or deadline we are more likely to get started and to achieve the goal in a timely fashion. After setting the goal, plus the date of achievement now you need a success plan. Set short term and long term goals so you know what you need to do and the goals do n ...
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Advice for Healthy Living in 2006

With the New Year now upon us, it's important to give pause and consider making some positive changes regarding the state of your health. As they say, there's no time like the present. People the world over often make resolutions to do something to better themselves in the coming year. In 2006, consider doing something that will benefit your overall health. The following suggestions may just help to ensure that you're able to make New Year's resolutions for many years to come. Get a Check-up - An excellent place to start when considering lifestyle changes is with an honest assessment of ...
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