Back to School

Special request to all you kids returning to school in the next few weeks: If you see someone who is struggling to make friends or being bullied because he/she doesn't have many friends or because they are shy or not as pretty or not dressed in the most "in" clothes - PLEASE step up. Say "Hi"or at least smile at them in the hallway. You never know what that person might be facing outside of school. Your kindness might just make a BIG difference in someone's life!
This message was posted to my facebook account by one of the moms and I love it, now let's all just encourage it to happen!

Afterschool Program

Its back to school for 2011/2012 and I have a coupon offer for those parents who are looking for an afterschool program for their children. For more information you can log onto our website at panama city karate.com or call 85-785-2024.

Weapons, MMA and Jiu Jitsu classes

Come join us and take advantage of all we have to offer! Try one or all these programs...

After School Karate, starts August 22nd

MMA conditioning and skills classes; Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 to 7:30pm

Weapons Speciality Saturday classes; start September off with Bo training

Jiu Jitsu for kids; classes start every Saturday in October

Sigh up sheets at the front desk

MMA Conditioning and Skills Class

MMA Conditioning and Skill Class. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 to 7:30pm. Training breakdown includes:

           Conditioning session: cardio press, bag work, weight and body toning with emphasis on MMA    
           fight prep.

           Fight skills development. Skills training will include standup, Jiu Jitsu and wrestling
           combinations, and fight combination development.

This program breeds young fighters taking them to the next level. It is not a sparring class; it is geared for physical and mental development. Get a great workout, learn new skills, and breed your ability.

Matt Jernigan Wins debut MMA fight

Winner - Matt Jernigan wins his first amateur MMA fight. Stepping into the octagon to fight, Matt over-whelmed his opponent less than a minute into the second round. The referee stopped the fight by TKO awarding Matt the win. A salute also goes to his coach Chance Fine for having Matt so well prepared. Also thanks to Timmy, Dave, Tyler, Ruben and Kate his sparring partners. Winning in MMA is a team training effort. The Karate Training Centers MMA program presented very impressively – it’s a Cage Life.

Randall Anderson visits the Karate Centers

We had a nice surprise Randall stopped by the center while on his way home to Tennessee. Randall is currently active duty Coast Guard. Randall trained here when he was stationed at the coast guard station Panama City Beach and helped coach all our sparring classes. Randall won numerous NASKA world championship fights as an active fighter in NASKA. You can see him perform in our free sparring video section. Also pictured is Tricia who still teaches her and was a National champion at the same time Randall was.

Josh Powell earns Gracie promotion

Josh Powell earned his official Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Congratulations Josh you did a wonderful job and should be super proud. You have accomplished a major goal toward not only improving your Jiu Jitsu skills but moving toward your goal of the coveted Gracie recognition!