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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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Erik Paulson Seminar April 3rd, 4th and 5th 2009 |
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 COMBAT SUBMISSION WRESTLING SEMINAR:
World Champion, Trainer and Media Star Erik Paulson is will be conducting a CSW and MMA seminar in Westchester, New York and Bergenfield, NJ.. Thornwood, NY - (914) 747-5707 Friday: April 3rd: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday: April 4th 11:00am to 2:00pm Bergenfield, NJ - (201) 387-1811 Sunday April 5th, 10am-2pm Read more about Erik here... |
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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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Sign up for Phil Migliarese's Jiu-Jitsu Share |
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Sign up at Phil's Jiujitsu Share the MySpace of BJJ. Click on the banner below.
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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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Joe Geysha takes first in Naga Advanced Division |
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On Saturday August 2nd, 2008. Joe Geysha of Kardian MMA and Fitness (Team Balance - Thornwood) took home the first place prize samurai sword at the Naga Battle of the Beach Grappling Tournament in Wildwood, New Jersey. Joe competed in Advanced No Gi Heavy Weight Division and won both of his matches combined in under 2 minutes. He won his first match a few seconds into the match by heel hook and his second victory came by neck crank. |
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Steve Kardian featured on the Jiujitsu Matrix show |
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See Steve demonstrate a leglock on the Jiujitsu Matrix Phil Miglarese Internet show. Click here to see video. |
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Gracie Mag Article: In Search of Jiu-Jitsu |
The most efficient martial art ever created has become a mere sport and detached itself from its rootsIf you are reading this article, it is likely that you are a practitioner or at least an enthusiast of Jiu-Jitsu. Nice. However, I am sorry to say that – except for rare cases – what you believe Jiu-Jitsu to be has little to do with the martial art developed by the ancient Japanese and perfected (perhaps even re-created) by brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie, their family and disciples. Click here to read the full article. |
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Kenyan certified in FLAG and GOG program |
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James Kamau, the African National men’s and women’s kickboxing coach, traveled from Kenya to become certified in the Fight Like a Girl (FLAG) and the Girls on Guard (GOG) program. James returns to Kenya empowered with new knowledge that he plans on sharing with women, you and old, throughout his Country. Good luck James!
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New FLAG and GOG instructors |
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13 new Fight Like a Girl (FLAG) and Girls on Guard (GOG) instructors were recently certified. The instructors came from South Carolina to Maine. The African National men’s and women’s kickboxing coach traveled from Kenya to be certified. Good luck to all in spreading this very important message!  |
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