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MEMBER
NEWSLETTERISSUE 9 - 2011
Welcome !Inside this Issue
1.Message from Kru Mark2.News3.Seminar Reviews4.Gradings5.Fight Show Report – Battleground #26.Hammer Gear & Pro-Shop News7.Upcoming Events8.New 2011 Timetable9.Training Tip
Welcome to the 9th issue of Hammer’s Gym Member Newsletter.
Message from Kru Mark
I know it’s been a while between newsletters but we are back on track, and you will receive your Hammer’s Gym news fix more regularly from now on. That said, a lot has transpired betwixt newsletters, and our gym has been as active as ever. We’ve had special guest seminars, we’ve had competitors in the latest interclub, I’ve watched several members doing themselves and the club proud by putting forth top quality efforts in their gradings, and of course we organized and hosted the recent Battleground Promotion which was a great success. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our members who participated in any or all of the above events for their contributions.I’d also like to take this opportunity to discuss the importance of being regular with your training, your training schedules may differ depending on what your individual goals are, and that is fine, but don’t stray from your chosen course. Whether you’re here to lose weight, learn a new skill, gain fitness, learn self defence or become a fighter, you need to make sure you are attending training consistently to achieve those goals. I say it all the time but it’s true, there are countless excuses outside the gym for you not to train, but sometimes you need to make excuses to train. All of the boys who represented Hammer’s Gym in the Battleground are perfect examples of people who are able to find the reasons to get into the gym and keep up there training consistently. Each of them had trained for multiple years before stepping in the ring for the first time. When preparing for a fight they each train six days a week for weeks if not months on end. If it’s a humid 40 degrees outside, they’re in the gym. If it’s thunder storming and freezing outside they’re in the gym. Their commitment to achieving their goals is what sets them apart from other ‘fighters’, and that’s why they each boast winning records, and that’s why they were all able to put in such exemplary efforts on the last Battleground show.Not everyone is or wants to be a fighter, but whatever your goal, even if its only to train once a week to learn a new skill, you need to make the excuses to get to the gym, or you’ll never realise that goal.Remember, you’re only as good as your last training session! Always in your CornerKru Mark
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Muay Thai Industry News
GET INFORMED!
Latest International Kickboxer & Inside MMA Mags are out now
featuring training tips, fight show reports, news and views!
Gina Cerano back in the cage! Strikeforce has announced that the
most popular female MMA fighter ever is making a comeback!
Van Damme Fighting? Jean Claude Van Damme is shaping up to
have a fight! That’s right, the 50-year-old star of Kicboxer is going Pro!
Doco on The Reem! Get online and have a look at the Internet
documentary following K-1, Dream and Strikeforce supertsar Alistar
Overeem! You can see it at www.thereem.com
MMA News
The MMA classes running @ 7.30pm Wednesday have been a huge
success ! There has been a great turnout and lots of enthusiasm! Stay
tuned for a new MMA class potentially on Fridays!
Make the most of this opportunity and add an MMA session into your
training program:
•For cross-trainining
•To learn new skills
•Fortify your self defence
Jeff Day ‘One on One’ Training plus NutritionKick start your training, get fit and refine your technique.
One on One personal training available at the Gym, contact
reception for more information.
Need more energy? Want better recovery between sessions?
Get your nutrition right - the natural, wholefood way. Safe, easy,
convenient – Talk to Jeff to assess your diet.
FOX SPORTSWatch out on Friday’s 10pm on Fox Sports for awesome Thai
Kickboxing and MMA shows.
Hammer’s Gym News
NEW CLASSES! – To cater for our growing member base we are
including two new Muay Thai Classes for White and Blue Singlet’s!
They will be run on Wednesday’s from 7pm to 8 pm, and Friday’s
from 6pm to 7pm! Stay tuned for a new MMA class potentially on
Fridays!
Kids Kix/Teen Kix- Extra Teen Kix Class starting next Term!As of Thursday 28th April, Teens can train @ 4.30pm on Mondays OR
4.30pm Thursdays, or train in both classes at a discounted rate.
REFERAL REWARDS!- refer a friend to participate in one of our
intro’s and free trial classes and if they decide to join our great Gym
then you will receive a $50 voucher for our Pro Shop!
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Seminars with Guest Instructors
Ethan Shepp
Stephan Fox
Promoter of Adelaide’s
Knees of Fury shows and
Former World Champion
Ethan “The Iceman” Shepp
took an excellent seminar at
Hammer’s Gym. Aware that
he was taking a group of
mixed abilities and
knowledge, Ethan geared
the session around simple
tactics to be used in
conjunction with basic
techniques. All who
attended had a great time
and learnt a great deal
about Muay Thai strategy.
Contender Asia Host and
Mentor, Stephan Fox recently
took a Seminar at Hammer’s
Gym. It was meant to go for
two hours, be he was having
so much fun teaching our
students that it went for three.
He taught us how to train Thai
style, and focusing on
grappling and elbowing. He
also demonstrated the ancient
art of Muay Boran, the style
that Muay Thai kickboxing
originated from. All the
members who participated in
this day found Stephan to be
both immensely
knowledgeable and
charismatic, it was truly a
great day to train.
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GRADINGS
Students preparing for gradings can find the Protocol for Students online by visiting www.hammersgym.com.au/grading.html
CONGRATULATIONS ALL!
Yellow LevelAndrew Biviano, Scott Feltham, Jake
Ferraro, River Daz, Rod Gaut
Red LevelTristan Stowell, Dion Wintle, Kakada Ven, Andrew
Nguyen, Sonny Phanvongsa, Cathy Paoli, Roman
Pitaliadda, Jake Witchelo, Colin Levey, Miguel Morales,
Tom Norbury, Peter Trionfi, Harry Koulouris, Mark Ho
Blue LevelFonda Diamandis, Dean Stevens, Michael Eliou, Jono Almond, Wiremu Heath, Leslie Chan, Craig Stevens,
Kevin Liew, Jagpreet Singh, Thomas Wong, Ka Wah Leung, David Eliou, Mitchell Lennie, David McGuiness,
Travis Roach, Steve Collins, Edgar Amiryan, Frank D’Aluisio, Andrew Chen, Nick Iacovou, Hardeep Singh,
Andrew Feramez, Brayden Taylor, Girard Roca, Amanda Haskayne, Henrietta Zervos, Tessa Ernst,
Samantha Ernst, Daniella Tripodi, K. Siani Draper, Jenna Leek
FIGHT SHOW REPORT
BATTLEGROUND #2 Another Great Event at Hammer’s Gym.
With the late cancellation of Warriors Way 4, the team at Hammer’s Gym decided that it was the perfect time to
resurrect the Battleground franchise. With a little help from a few contacts outside of the gym, and the support of
sponsors Punch and Badass, the members of Hammer’s Gym rallied together to put together a very successful
show.
Michael Jenkins had a nice win over Ryan McIntosh, Chris Harrington prevailed in style over the significantly more
experienced MMA fighter Nick Patterson, while David Baschinir endured a loss against a very strong opponent
flown in from Sydney, the NSW WMC Title holder at 64kg’s, Hamody Najjar. All three fighter’s represented the
gym with the class and skill that the Melbourne kickboxing community has become accustomed to seeing from the
fighters of Hammer’s Gym.
But the real story of the day was the smoothness with which the event run, and the willingness of all our members
to lend a hand when it was needed. Truly it was an example of just how lucky this gym is, to have such quality
people willing to go that extra mile to make Hammer’s Gym so special.
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Getting Colder…
New HAMMER’S Gym and BLITZ THAI KICKBOXING
Hoodies have arrived!Keeping Warm…
Everlast and Contender T’s, $20! Make sure you check out what
stock we have before its all gone.
Pink Hand Wraps! $5, normally $15! Ideal for the ladies looking to
keep their wrists supported, or any guys who like the magnificent Mr Gribbin, like to stand out in line!
10oz MTG Gloves! $59, was $79. Really cool training gloves, perfect
for pad and bag work.
Check out the newest Hoodies available in our Pro Shop,
they not only look great and keep you toasty warm, but they
let everyone know where you get your technical excellence
from…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The next Interclub Challenge is beinghosted by Hammers Gym. Blue Level & higher students have the opportunityto spar students of similar experiencefrom other gyms, in a light semi contact tournament. Let your Instructor know if you are interested in competing !
29th May 2011
Grading Dates
Yellow to Green, Green to Brown – June
Blue to Red, Red to Yellow – June
White to Blue – June
Michael is awesome!!!
“Domination 6” featuring Nathan
Carnage Corbett! May 6th from 9pm-
11pm
“Kings of Combat # 3: The
Showdown” May 20th from
9pm-11pm
“Evolution 23”
May 27th from
9pm-11pm
On FOX this May
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New 2011 Timetable
Effective as of 9th of May
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Training Tip
Are you having trouble sleeping?
Kids or partner keeping you up?
Waking up at 2am, 3am, 4am?
Sleeping but waking tired?
Why Sleep?
Sleep allows the body to:· Recover· Regenerate
Sleep is possibly the most important thing we do everyday!
What affects Sleep?
· Nutrition & Hydration· Activity prior to bedtime· Bedroom environment· Mattress, Pillow, Doona· Routine and timing· Anxiety and Stress· Exercise· General Health· Breathing DifficultiesHow do I get good sleep?
Maintain a regular bedtime and awakening scheduleAvoiding caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and strenuous exercise in the hours prior to bedtime can also help. Many people report that they lie awake at night worrying about problems or situations they will face during the coming day. In this case, it can be helpful to write a to-do list or a list of items to act upon the following day prior to bedtime, giving yourself permission to "let go" of these items during the night.The right balance of vitamins and minerals can promote restful sleep, and certain herbs can also assist.
Ask us how to get better sleep.
Dr Tracey Lademann (Brown Level) Eastland Family Chiropractic Ph 9095 7990
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
A Special thank you to Cafe Oggi for its ongoing support of
Hammer’s Gym.
If you’re looking for a beautiful dining experience for Lunch
or Dinner, visit the friendly staff at Cafe Oggi, 1 Lakeside
Drive, East Burwood, 3151
(Located in the business park near the corner of Burwood
Hwy & Springvale Rd).
Or call on (03) 9887 7727 or (03) 9888 8380
Highly Recommended By Kru Mark