Filipino Stick Fighting Club: Monrovia, CA

10 November 2011

The fighting arts of the Philippines is a huge part of the culture and history. From the very beginning, Filipinos have fought to defend their homes and villages and their nation with combative skills passed down from generation to generation.

Muay Thai Monrovia, CA: What happened at OTFC in October

07 November 2011

October was a busy month here at Old Town Fight Club in Monrovia. We kicked off our very first Big Bear Training Camp and it was a HUGE success. All we keep hearing since the Big Bear Training Camp is when we will have the next one! We don't have an exact date yet for the next one but I will say this... We will have a few special surprises for the trainees who make it out with us to Big Bear.

Loco Sitsommai gets a Unanimous Decision after a 6 year layoff!

16 October 2011

In a crowded Muay Thai gym in Van Nuys, Alek (Loco), Student of Sommai Ekyotin, fought in the ring for the first time in 6 years. The 3 round bout was filled with action and Loco Sitsommai got the best of his opponent. Loco's pace was well managed and he fought a technical fight. By the end of the 2nd round, Loco turned it up a notch and it kept that momentum throughout the rest of the fight.

What happened in Muay Thai @ OTFC in September!

03 October 2011

Those members fortunate enough to train in the OTFC Muay Thai program's Sitsommai Muay Thai Camp, have had a busy month of September. It was a tremendous way to: 1. Kick off the new Muay Thai Program: Sitsommai Muay Thai Camp 2. Train daily with an authentic Muay Thai Master: Ajarn Sommai Ekyotin. 3. Train daily with Professional Muay Thai fighter fresh from a fight tour in Thailand: Alex Anoushian

KoKoDo JuJutsu

02 October 2011

Kokodo's central philosophy is humane self-protection. This works on the principle that one does not have to rely upon sheer strength, size or brute force in order to defeat an opponent. Instead, KoKoDo teaches that with relaxation, focus, efficient technique so that one can swiftly and effectively neutralize an opponent.

Free Introductory Muay Thai Class This Saturday!

20 September 2011

Learn Muay Thai right here in Monrovia. If you're in the Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, and surrounding areas, this is the place to be for Muay Thai!

Muay Thai Training in Big Bear!

20 September 2011

Train with Ajarn Sommai Ekyotin and Kru Alex Anoushian in the art of Muay Thai. This is serious training but is open for beginners who are venturing into the world of Muay Thai, as well as for the advanced Muay Thai fighter training for a fight!

Kids Martial Arts Back to School Special!

12 September 2011

Kids Martial Arts Program - Okinawa-Te Karate and Filipino Arnis Stick Fighting and hand technique!

An in depth look at Muay Thai

10 September 2011

Also known around the world as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is an ancient art of self defense that was created and tested in battle by the fearless warriors of ancient Thailand. Today, Muay Thai is used all around the world. The United States Navy SEALs, Thai military, and even the CIA takes full advantage of the devastating and bone crushing techniques this martial art offers.

Train with OTFC’s Head MT Instructor Sommai Ekyotin! +Seminar News!

06 September 2011

Sommai Ekyotin is now heading OTFC's Muay Thai program. Recently training and residing in the US with his brother Pongsan, at World Muay Thai, Sommai Ekyotin is an excellent trainer of Muay Thai and a great addition to Old Town Fight Club!

Muay Thai Weapons

01 September 2011

Muay Thai, which is also known as Thai Boxing and the “Art of Eight Limbs” is a the art of striking that anyone can learn. Whether your goal is to increase flexibility, get fit, be more athletic, learn self defense or fight in a cage, Muay Thai is one of those sports (and arts) that can help you achieve these goals and many more.

Joe Lewis adds Okinawa-Te as a top 10 Martial Arts for Self Defense!

31 August 2011

Do you want to learn what Joe Lewis, considers a top 10 Martial Art for Self Defense? Come to Old Town Fight Club and take an Okinawa-Te class!

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Armas de Mano Filipino Stick Fighting

Eskrima? Arnis? Kali? What’s the difference?

Posted on 09 December 2011

Often times each is used interchangeably to represent the Filipino Art of Stick Fighting. Each, generally, refers to the same thing. But it’s not to be confused with a name for ‘only’ stick fighting.

Boxing

Glenn’s Super 7 Boxing Core Workout Circuit

Posted on 25 August 2011

The ability to deliver a powerful punch comes conversely with being able to take a powerful punch. Boxers, Full Contact Karate, and/or Mixed Martial Artists take punches to the abdomen which, within a fight and throughout a fighter’s career, will result in wear and tear with potential damage to the liver and kidneys. Developing one’s core should be a primary goal in order to improve punching power as well as taking the punch itself.

Cia Paulista BJJ

Steve Larkin’s match in the IBJJF March 24, 2011

Posted on 29 March 2011

In an interview with Steve Larkin he said that James Calhoun was really strong. But, feeling under the weather, maybe he didn’t have enough strength to control the match like he liked. He did feel that he was controling the match for the most part, defending the take down, but commented on how Calhoun ‘just would not let go of my right arm’.

Fitness Tips

Stretch like a Mixed Martial Artist!

Posted on 02 March 2011

Are you looking for explosive power, precise technique, and an overall conditioning program for ultimate strength and endurance? Well, you also include stretching into your repertoire!

Kids Karate

Kids Martial Arts Back to School Special!

Posted on 12 September 2011

Kids Martial Arts Program – Okinawa-Te Karate and Filipino Arnis Stick Fighting and hand technique!

KoKoDo Jujutsu

KoKoDo JuJutsu

Posted on 02 October 2011

Kokodo’s central philosophy is humane self-protection. This works on the principle that one does not have to rely upon sheer strength, size or brute force in order to defeat an opponent. Instead, KoKoDo teaches that with relaxation, focus, efficient technique so that one can swiftly and effectively neutralize an opponent.

MMA

Mitt work with OTFC Member “JB”

Posted on 30 November 2011

Coach Glenn working the mitts with JB.

MMA World

Anderson Silva teaches all Martial Artists the value of the Front Kick

Posted on 06 February 2011

Anderson Silva has, and always has, used basic Martial Arts techniques in his stand up. He manages and closes the gap with basic strikes, and throws deadly blows that end fights with precision vs all out power.

Okinawa-Te

Okinawa-Te Kids “Te-Jitsu Dragons” (Video)

Posted on 06 November 2011

Kids Karate Class in Monrovia that teaches Self Confidence, Socialization Skills, Coordination, Confidence, Discipline, Team Work, Self Defense and a whole lot more! Check out the Okinawa-Te Kids: “Te-Jitsu Dragons” Kids karate program at Old Town Fight Club.

OTFC Muay Thai

Muay Thai Monrovia, CA: What happened at OTFC in October

Posted on 07 November 2011

October was a busy month here at Old Town Fight Club in Monrovia. We kicked off our very first Big Bear Training Camp and it was a HUGE success. All we keep hearing since the Big Bear Training Camp is when we will have the next one! We don’t have an exact date yet for the next one but I will say this… We will have a few special surprises for the trainees who make it out with us to Big Bear.

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