#TGIFNFN?

Over the past couple weeks it has become apparent to me that there is a need in NYC for a program such as ours.  Unfortunately, we do not have a permanent home for our instructors and wonderful students.  The cornerstone of our program is Friday Night Fight Night.  Here people put to application all the skills they have learned during the week.  All are welcome to train and better yourselves.  If you want to get a good sweat in before going out to the bar/club/party, COME ON IN!  If you have a fight to get ready for in the coming weeks, COME ON IN!

For the time being, we are located at JKM Fitness at 50 Lexington Ave (Basement) on the corner of 24 Street.  Make sure you sign in with the doormen and also when you arrive at the gym.  They have a changing area and lockers for you to put your gear in but no access to showers at this time.  There is a NYSC 1 block away, if you happen to have a membership.

Come through tonight and help out some fighters with upcoming battles on the horizon.  Adam Pakiela and Alberto Reyes will be fighting on June 22 at the Smithtown Sheraton for Top Kick Superfights.  Help them get ready and please support them by purchasing a ticket to come watch them represent Fusion MMA in this upcoming combat sports platform.

Information for the fights can be found at Top Kick Superfights' website.

Also, if you use Twitter please start using the hashtag #TGIFNFN to help promote our program AND Fight Night.  It really is the best night of the week!

SCHEDULE CHANGES

ATTENTION ALL FUSION MMA/INNER G STUDENTS!!!

Elite Plus is moving to a new location.  Until they are up and running we have secured a training location.  The location is called JKM Fitness at 50 Lexington Ave (corner of 24 Street) in the basement.  Starting June 4, 2012 the class schedule will be:

Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 12 PM and 8 PM- Close.  

If anyone would like to train earlier please contact John or Jason.  As you can see from their website they are a full service location.  

PLEASE follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter to get all the updates.  Do not forget to like our Fight Team Page on Facebook as well.

Giving you that get up and go feeling!

It is hard, what we do.  We tear ourselves down physically and mentally.  We challenge ourselves and fail constantly.  We try new things, unsuccessfully.  We see, literally, the effort pouring out of us; in sweat, blood, tears, vomit.  Then one day. . . CLICK, BANG, POW it works.  It becomes second nature.  We make it part of ourselves, it becomes instinct.

Getting to that point is a journey.  Most of the time it is an uphill battle, a war within ourselves to keep striving forward, to never give up.

I have a friend who is a comedy writer but his latest article is a slight departure.  It is motivational.  These are videos he posted on his site and others that I have found which are applicable to help motivate you towards whatever your ultimate goal is.  Use them with caution- sudden bursts of productivity and yells of "YES!" might startle your coworkers or other surrounding humans.  Thanks TJ Fink!

It builds until the end, fast forward (2:30) or watch it all the way through.

From "Any Given Sunday"

Updates. Good ones!

As I sit here in my office it is currently 60 degrees outside.  Easter/Passover has come and gone and spring has sprung!

We are offering a NEW class for the spring (and foreseeable future)...Urbanathalon Training.  It has been going for two weeks now, on Tuesdays at 6 PM, and the people who have taken it have only positive things to say.  Take advantage of this offer and get your FREE class!

To get the free class please direct people to this blog or @FusionMMA_NYC  on Twitter to get the free promo code.  Give that code to the instructor to cash in (without cash!) on your free class.  Student's who are already enrolled in the Fusion Unlimited program- this class is included so come and run!

The main instructor for this class will be Adam Pakiela (@PrgThruAggressn).  The class meets at the gym (1261 Broadway, 4th floor) at 6:00 PM every Tuesday.  We are OUT the door at 6:05 to hit the streets of NYC.

The past two weeks have focused on teaching the correct technique for running/sprinting.  We will ramp up the intensity as the weeks progress.  The cool thing about spring workouts- the harder they are, the shorter they last (sometimes).

Also, please check out the updated class schedule for Fusion MMA training.  We have made some subtle changes that might effect you.  View the Google Calendar and add it to your smart phone calendar or print it out!

Email, tweet or comment if you have any issues with the schedule, want the promo code or have  any questions at all!

See you on the mats and in the streets!!

Schedule Changes

Starting next week, April 1, we will have an updated schedule.  A few changes will be the addition of more San Da/Muay Thai classes.  An outdoor conditioning class will be added in at 6 PM on Tuesdays.  We will have additional MMA classes as well.  We will be beefing up our schedule to offer multiple disciplines during the same evening.  We will still have morning/afternoon classes until 1 PM.  Team training will continue from 3-5 every day.  Evening classes will begin at 6 PM and run until the gym closes at 930 PM.

Stop by the gym at 1261 Broadway, 4th Floor to talk about the improved schedule and updated membership options and pricing.  Hope to see you on the mats!

You know the drill. . .

or maybe you don't.  It bears repeating:  TONIGHT IS FIGHT NIGHT!!!!  Come to Elite Plus at 7 PM for the beginning of Fight Night.  We have some fighters getting ready for combat next week and tonight is their last night of contact before stepping into the cage!  1261 Broadway is the locale.  Bring all your gear, your heart and check your insecurities at the door!

Updates:

Like the Fusion MMA Fight Team page on Facebook so you can get specific updates and see videos of Fight Night.

March 16 Fight Information is below.  Jason Lee, Mel Glover, and Eddy Bayardelle are fighting on Long Island for a kickboxing promotion.  Come show your support as they fight their way to victory!  Tickets are available at the gym or with the fighters.

Upcoming Events

Fans of Fusion!

We have some pretty awesome events coming up in the next few weeks.

The first event is A FIGHT!!!!  Fusion Fight Team members Alison Dichter and Edwin Rivera are fighting for Gladiator Promotions at Glo Nightclub in Long Island on March 3rd.  Tickets are available with the fighters or at the gym (Elite Plus MMA, 1261 Broadway) for $45.  Team shirts are also available for $20.

*** Special Promotion***

***Buy 4 tickets and 4 shirts for $200 (save $60)***

The second event takes place at the Islanders Game the following night, March 4th.  InnerG and Fusion MMA team up with Bully Bust for a day of seminars, self defense, and information before watching a professional hockey game.  Check out the flyer below for all the information (tickets are $22):

ISLANDERS VS DEVILS
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 @ 3PM
Don't miss the most fun-filled day of the year! 
Family Sundays are back! Finish winter the right way, bring the kids in for some icy Islanders entertainment! The game is hot, the players are pumped and we've got special guests joining us for the game. Before faceoff, you can meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters starting at 1:30 PM..

Meet Nickelodeon's own:
• SpongeBob SquarePants
• Patrick Star
• Dora the Explorer• Pick Boy

FAMILY FUN PACKS & GROUP SPECIALS AVAILABLE!

Purchase your tickets today:
I.800.882.ISLES(47537) EXT. 3
facebook.com/NEWYORKISLANDERS • twitter.com/NYIslanders

March 16 marks another fight for Fusion MMA.  Fighters include Jason Lee, Eddy Bayardelle, and Melvin Glover.  Check out the flyer for more information:

Come out to show your support and have some fun!!!

Ring in the weekend!

IT IS FIGHT NIGHT!!!!

Come through Elite Plus (1261 Broadway, 4th Floor) for some technique and sparring with a variety of teachers and fighters.  Even if you don't want contact, come!!!  We have something for everyone!

Professional fighters cover every discipline individually and let you use what you want during the contact drills.  Try out MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) if you want to apply your boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu in hand to hand combat with another willing participant.

Last week had a great showing and hopefully this week is more of the same.

Bring your gear to fight and then hit the social scene AFTER, feeling awesome and confident.

It is coming. . .

watch your back.

#painisdelicious

Sponsor Shoot

As some of you may know Dirty Dying Breed is one of the sponsors of Elite Plus Fusion MMA and it's fight team.  For all competing members at Fight Night, tomorrow 1/27, we will be taking down your information and taking photos of you IN the DDB shirts for their website launch in a few weeks.  Feel free to pose for pictures at any time throughout the night.  If you want to look fresh, do it at the beginning of Fight Night.  If you want to look battle worn and fierce, do it at the end!

Any help we can give our sponsors will come back to us when we need their help with events and other ideas for sponsorship.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Fusion Fighter Adam Pakiela, June 2011

Wanna get wet?

Fellow Training Enthusiasts, want to switch up your workout?  Message Fusion Fighter Adam Pakiela (203-994-3589 or FB) if you want to meet up at the East 91 Street NYSC for some pool work this Thursday (1/26) from 9-11 AM.  This is a great chance to work on your conditioning without having the impact of running on a treadmill or getting slammed during wrestling!  They have fins, kick boards, and other pool exercise equipment for members to use (no goggles).

If you are not a member there is a guest fee ($20) but Adam might be able to get some guest passes if you give him enough notice.  

Also, if paying for NYSC is too steep you can always look into the NYC Parks Department yearly pass for $150.  They have several pools throughout the 5 boroughs.  

Reality Show!!!

All, the TV show The Warrior's Way of Life is coming to the gym today to film a segment for an upcoming episode.  Get down to Elite Plus (1261 Broadway) so you can be included and show the world the presence of  our fighters.

They will be arriving around 8 AM to set up for filming at 9 AM.

Tuesday = Conditioning

Folks, today we offer conditioning and boxing starting at 7 PM.  Help work yourself into that new year resolution by taking Adam Pakiela's conditioning class at 7 PM.  It is one, intense, hour of work that will leave you pleasantly surprised.

Boxing follows with either John Salgado or AP as instructors.  No need to worry about contact, we can start you off slow and build up to sparring and other drills.

Get ready to sweat and throw some punches!!

Happy New Year!