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Use of FORCE expert Steve Kardian gives advise to Tru-TV's legal network "IN SESSION" |
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Use of FORCE expert Steve Kardian gives advise to Tru-TV''s legal network "IN SESSION" regarding the Tennessee vs Taylor case. Kardian examines actions of Stepfather and bodybuilder Kenneth Taylor in applying the carotid choke improperly to restrain his stepson. Did steroids play a role?
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Steve Kardian on the Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda - "5 safety tips every woman should know!" |
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Women's safety and self defense expert Steve Kardian offers Kathy Lee and Hoda tips on how to avoid becoming a victim! Check out this very important information! Go to www.nydefendu.com for more information on Steve Kardian's "Fight Like A Girl" program!
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New Jersey State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Results 9/14/09 |
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Everyone who competed from SKMMA did great at the last NJSBJJF tournament.
Mick Manello: 1st Place Blue Belt Division
Tommy Bastardi: 2nd Place Blue Belt Division
Mike DeBiase: 1st Place Purple Belt Division
Mike DeBiase: 1st Place No Gi Advanced Division
Brian Fay: 2nd Place White Belt Division
Phill Riccardi: 3rd Place White Belt Division
Joe Sansone: 1st Place Blue Belt Senior Division
Joe Sansone: 3rd Place No Gi Beginner Division
You can see some of the videos up on YouTube (more to come):
Tommy win via armbar :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj0Xth61_Vo&feature=channel Mike win no-gi via triangle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g86v-zDl-Vw&feature=channel_page Mike win gi via reverse triangle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNruLzk-B5k |
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Women's Self Defense Instructor Certification |
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The Women’s Self Defense Institute will be hosting Instructor certifications in New York and Los Angeles this September. New York: "Fight Like A Girl" (FLAG) and "Girls on Guard" (GOG) instructor certification September 19th and 20th , 2009. Los Angeles, California: "Fight Like A Girl" (FLAG) and "Girls on  Guard" (GOG) instructor certification September 26th and 27th , 2009.
Beyond “Common Sense” Self-Defense
Awareness – Avoidance – Escape - Self-defense |
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Gracie Black Belt Steve Kardian interviews with Grapplers Quest |
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Steve Kardian talks to Grapplers Quest about his new Black Belts and the work he does as a National Media Law Enforcement consultant and his lecturing across the Country at Colleges and Universities. Thornwood is the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Westchseter County and the Hudson Valley as well as being one of the first Academy’s on the East Coast (Est. 1994).
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Scotty Blasetti, Thornwood’s Head Instructor |
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Steve Kardian’s MMA & fitness, known across the Country, in the GJJ/BJJ world, as “Thornwood” has come of age! We now have promoted 6 Gracie Black Belts, more than a dozen Brown Belts and a ton of purples. As one of the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academies on the east coast (est. 1994) we are known for our high quality technical instruction that has produced high level students and instructors all along the east coast. One of the big reasons Thornwood is so successful is our top level students and instructors. Scotty Blasetti (Scotty B), a fixture at Thornwood since 1997, started out as a student and is now Thornwood’s top instructor. Scotty B received his Gracie BB in the spring of 2007. Scotty B and Mike DeBiase (Purple Belt instructor) are responsible for our early success with our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kids program. After training only 4 months Scotty and Mike sent three competitors from the kids program to their first competition at the Grapplers Quest tournament this past June and all three walked away with gold medals. Scotty is as dedicated as they come and is always ready and willing to answer questions, provide sound advice and share his volumes of knowledge with everyone that walks through the door. Scotty believes that we all get together to share our knowledge and enjoy in the common goal of being highly proficient at what we do. From everyone at Thornwood, thank you Scotty B! |
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Team Balance Kardian wins over 30 medals |
 Scotty Blasetti Jr. and Roo DeBiase take 1st place
Team Balance Kardian won over 30 medals from the children’s division thru the advanced divisions at the 2009 Grapplers Quest U.S. Nationals and All-Star Pro Challenge held in Mennen Arena, Morristown, NJ. Huge congratulations to Roo DeBiase, Scotty Blasetti Jr. and Moo DeBiase. After less than 4 months of training all three won gold medals in the children’s division.
Mike Wacker (recently promoted to Black Belt by Steve Kardian and Phil Migliarese) had a huge win in the Pro Division over Ryan “Triangle” Hall. Win draw or lose we are proud of all of our members who competed and supported our competitors. Click “Read More” for a list of participants and the medal winners. |
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TEAM BALANCE NY (Thornwood) comes of age! |
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Steve Kardian and Phil Migliarese promoted more than 25 students at TEAM BALANCE NY (Thornwood) on Saturday June 6th, 2009. Team Balance members, friends and family came from NY, NJ, Ct, PA and VT to be present for the promotions. Tony Gioffre, Saheem Granados and Mike Wacker all received the prestigious Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. Tony, Saheem and Mike are all 10+ year practitioners of the art, a great inspiration to all and excellent instructors. Ryan (Freddie) Clark, Joe Gecaj, John Antonucci, Charles Lundy and Brandon Adames were promoted to Brown belt. Danny Merusi and Mike DeBiase were promoted to Purple belt. DeBiase is Thornwood’s first student to be promoted to Purple belt in less than 2 years. Joe Sansone, Mike Karsy and Alex Brechner were promoted to Blue belt. A huge thank you to Black Belts Phil Migliarese, Justin Garcia, Rich Komar, The Jungle Gym, Renzo students and others that showed up to support those promoted. Click on read more for a complete list of all the promotions. |
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Kru Muay Thai coming soon! |
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 Steve Kardian MMA & Fitness will soon be offering KRU Muay Thai. Steve Kardian started training in the stand up martial arts in 1977 but he has spent the past two years training with Master Ace Ramirez. Steve and several of his instructors have completed the KRU Muay Thai coaches program and will be scheduling classes soon!
Muay Thai (also known as Thai Boxing) is a fighting art that originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) 2000 years ago. Its origins date back to a Warrior Art called Krabi Krabong which incorporated not only empty hands but weapons skils as well. The conditioning of Muay Thai is the basis of the style in both physically and mentally. |
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Steve Kardian (Thornwod) "Team Balance" New York Representative |
"Team Balance" is widely regarded as one of the elite martial arts schools in the world. Currentl y representing nearly 30 affiliates world-wide, the ever-growing network consists of 4,000 students, all of whom have been carefully selected through limited enrollment to represent the team. The exclusivity of membership fosters a familial environment that is unrivaled amongst competitors, and much sought out by those eager to learn from the best. Team Balance fighters run the gamut from average enthusiasts to world champion jiu jitsu competitors; some are professional fighters who have fought in esteemed mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC, while others have represented Team Balance at the prestigious ADCC championships." |
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Team Ireland in Town for 3 days of Jiu-Jitsu training |
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Brendan Snee, Benny Conaty, Scotty Blasetti, Maeve D'Arcy, Ray Butcher, Steve Kardian, Dave Concannon and Andrew Higgins are pictured below. Team Ireland was in Town to sharpen up their Jiu-Jitsu skills and learn some of the latest new technique developed for Defend Universities "Fight Like A Girl Program". |
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A letter from World Champion Kathy Brothers |
 Steve, You simply have a gift for teaching. You made everyone feel comfortable and made the material easy to learn.
I have over 22 years of training under some of the most legendary names (Guy Mezger, Eric Paulson, Dan Inosanto, Machados Bros, Royce Gracie, Ricco Chiapparrelli, Vladimir Matyeushenku, Willie Thompson) in the martial arts, and have won many titles and championship medals during this time.
I have never aspired to be average at anything. I am certainly not going to start now. That's why when I decided I wanted to teach women's self defense I went to Steve Kardian. I went to Steve for many reasons. He has 30 years of law enforcement experience that you can't read in a book, he surrounds himself with a network of people with high integrity, and he has a genuine care and concern for the safety of others.
Kathy Brothers
2nd degree Black Belt under Carlos Machado
Black Belt under "MMA Legend" Guy Mezger
**What really separates you from other "good teachers" though is that a good teacher will make something easy to learn. A GREAT teacher will inspire you to go out and use that knowledge to make the world a better place ;)
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Steve Kardian is the director and lead instructor at the Westchester MMA and Fitness. A 30 year veteran Police Sergeant and Chief Investigator he has been involved in the martial arts since 1977 Steve brings to the table real world experience that few other instructors can provide. |
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COMBAT SUBMISSION WRESTLING SEMINAR:
