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Welcome to THE TRAINING MAT of Moreno Valley. We offer simple and practical self defense for men, women and children.  Our school provides an effective blend of White Tiger Kenpo and Western Grappling Arts that is both safe and affordable.

Our emphasis on one-on-one instruction is one of the many qualities that makes our school unique to martial art instruction. 

Our highly trained and certified instructors Mark O'Dell, Mark Houston, and Jesse Marez have over 65 years of combined teaching experience and are committed to meeting the goal of every student whether it is to improve physical fitness, coordination or concentration.

Mike ParrCongratulations to Mike Parr

Mr. Parr Competed recently in the 2009 California Open State Arm Wrestling Championships. Coming home with first in left hand and third in right hand. To see more pictures Click Here.

THE TRAINING MAT’S
ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY AND DEMONSTRATION
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The Training Mat and our Local Schools


We are proud to be of assistance to our local schools.
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Career DayCareer Day

Career DayCareer Day

Conditioning Class Update

We finished consolidating all of the photos of the recent Conditioning Class to see the new photos Click Here

THE TRAINING MAT is proud to announce the advancement of 5 students to the upper ranks. 
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Belts

GRAPPLING & PANKRATION RESULTS

The Training Mat competed in grappling and Pankration matches at the National Guard Armory. To see the results click here.

 

History

Advanced Conditioning Class

We are just over half way through our Advanced Conditioning Class and our students have already gone through some incredible work-outs.  To read more and see more click hereAdv. Cond. Class.Adv. Cond. ClassAdv. Cond. Class

Catch CertLevel 3 Certified

Mr. Marez has come back from a very tough audit all the way from Bountiful, Utah as a Level 3 Certified Coach in Scientific Wrestling. To read more see the News section and to see the photos click here.

Video Games and Martial Arts

Matt FastLong time friend and former instructor Matt Fast was recently featured in an article by the Press Enterprise. Mr. Fast is using his masters degree in Computer Science and years of experience to develop a Simulation and Gaming program for RCC. The support and encouragement Mr. Fast has shown us over the years and in particular with the development and maintenance of this web site has been invaluable. To read the whole article click here.

MinderThe Training Mat in Soft Ball

Recently Brittany Minder was interviewed by the Stanford newspaper and was asked how a college soft ball catcher is known for her boxing. To read the whole article click here.