Challenges for 2012

If your looking for a great challenge in 2012 come train in our Jiu Jitsu programs. Train on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6:30 to 7:30pm. This program can be personally rewarding if you face the challenge, You will get in shape at the very least - come give it a try!!!

Thanks for a great 2011

I just want to thank everyone who participated in our programs this year for taking part. Thank you for having your families in our classes. Happy New Year and all the best in 2012. Coach Marty Martin

Black Friday Sale

Black Friday Sale, save 20% on all items from our Century Holiday Sales Catalog. Open 7am to 1pm. Remember we pay shipping and handling so please order from us. Get your own catalog at the front desk, fill out your holiday list and bring it in on Friday.

BONUS for all orders over $75 dollars get a FREE karate training centers self defense training DVD, that's an additional savings of $25 dollars.

UFC on FOX

I was disappointed in the premiere of the UFC on FOX. First – waiting 40 minutes for the fight was ridiculous. This was suppose to be a fight, not forty minutes of more pre-fight hype, listening to Brock talk about Brock and Dana White talk about how good these two fighters are. Any fight can be over as quickly as this one was; I know that can’t be controlled. I hope this improves in the future. Note to self – use the DVR.

Love the "Front Kick"

photo courtesy of MMA Fighting, Esther Lin, go to MMA Fighter for full details in the fight between Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson.

I gotta say I love the front kick, I used it countless times in sport karate, I did a sport karate piece with it on you tube and any fighter I have coached knows how to use it. It is and will continue to be a long term weapon in martial arts. Coach Martin

New Coach Thunderbirds

Meet Steven Smith new coach of the Thunderbirds.

Steven Smith comes to the Thunderbirds with the highest marks a coach and experienced Black Belt can! Steven trained with Master Al Garza from Texas who is currently featured on the cover of MA Success Magazine. Mr. Smith filled the role at Al Garza's school as demonstration team leader, coach and choreographer. A role he filled for several years. Steven joined the United States Marine Corp in 2008 and is currently stationed at the naval installation on Panama City Beach as a dive instructor. Al Garza called Marty Martin and they talked about the Karate Training Centers, and it seemed to be a great fit for Steven’s experience and desire to continue doing what he loves best – coaching explosive karate demonstration teams like the Thunderbirds. The rest is a work in progress – Steven taking over the role of Thunderbirds coach from Mr. Martin who founded the team and has coached them to numerous national and world championships. Coach Martin comments that Steven can take this team to exciting new highs and leave a cadre of young instructors like Chris, Forrest and Sean to take over the XMA moves when his instructor dive tour at the navy base is over. Welcome to the new coach of the Thunderbirds Mr. Steven Smith.

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!