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Advanced Belt Tests
On December 19, 2009 THE TRAINING MAT welcomed two new members of the student body into the upper ranks. |
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Mark Houston and Mark O’Dell recently returned from a visit with Grandmaster Richard Lee at his East West school in Alamo, Ca. To read more click here. In the photo from left to right; Mark O'Dell, Grandmaster Richard Lee, Mark Houston and 9th Degree Kenpo Master Ted Sumner |
Josh Barnett SeminarOn December 6, 2009 THE TRAINING MAT, with the assistance of U.S.K.O. of Chino, was given the unique opportunity to host a seminar with Josh Barnett. Students and friends of THE TRAINING MAT spent the enitre day training with Mr. Barnett and were taught a level of Catch Wrestling he rarely shares with the public. We are fortunate to be associate with a Martial Artist of his caliber and proud to be the "Inland Empire Toe Hold Club". Check back soon for more photos and details. |
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Dog Brothers Open Gathering 2009THE DOG BROTHERS recently posted a video compilation of the 2009 stick fighting event called THE GATHERING OF THE PACK. Mark Houston and Mark O’Dell participated at this event and portions of their fights can be seen at different points during the video. To read more and see the video click here. |
24 Hour Fitness SeminarTHE TRAINING MAT recently participated in a SELF DEFENSE / PHYSICAL FITNESS Seminar at 24HR FITNESS in Moreno Valley. To read more click here.
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Conditioning Class ending for the YearThe Fall Conditioning Class of 2009 is winding down. Check back soon to see highlights of those who braved Mr. Houston's 8 week course. |
Tennessee Boot CampMr. Marez recently returned from Tennessee were he attended the latest camp with Mark Hatmaker. It was two days of MMA drilling, unbelievable conditioning and MMA application. There were Pentagon Training Officials, State Troopers, Grappling Champions, Advanced Naga Champions and MMA Fighters. It was an incredible pace in which Mark Hatmaker broke everyone down, pushed them past their physical limits then even further still. Coach Marez hopes to bring the experience, drilling and intensity back to THE TRAINING MAT. Mark Hatmaker watched over 640 Pro MMA fights to create a curriculum of techniques that had the most success in the cage and ring. This years boot camp combined all aspects of striking, wrestling and submission work into a free flowing chain structure that made learning fun and a great workout. To see the photos click here. |
Long Beach Grappling X Tournament
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Fall of 2009
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Sparring, Fall of 2009
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Marc Denny and Kali Tudo at THE TRAINING MAT
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Congratulations to Mike Parr and Jamie Sheldon
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The Fall "Gathering of the Pack"On Sunday September 20th 2009, Mark Houston and Mark O’Dell, instructors and co-founders of THE TRAINING MAT, participated in full contact stick-fighting matches at an event called “The Gathering of the Pack”. To learn more click here. |
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Welcome Joe SarkissianWe would like to publicly welcome "Smokin" Joe Sarkissian to THE TRAINING MAT instructor staff. His wealth of knowledge combined with his intense and thorough teaching style will be a great addition and asset to our school. His fighting experience spans over 13 years of competitive Kickboxing along with playing an instrumental role in the development of countless champions. With the addition of Mr. Sarkissian, THE TRAINING MAT continues along its path of developing and refining a complete martial art. To see Mr. Sarkissian's profile Click Here. |
THE TRAINING MAT’S
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GRAPPLING & PANKRATION RESULTSThe Training Mat competed in grappling and Pankration matches at the National Guard Armory. To see the results click here.
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Video Games and Martial Arts
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