11 Ways Gluten and Wheat Can Damage Your Health!

Very interesting article concerning Gluten and Wheat and it's affects on our health. I just wish this article was backed by scientific proof, but none the less very good read. I personally own the Paleo Recipe Book not because I eat 100% Paleo, but because there is much to be learned about this way of eating and it is a great way to change up your healthy menu. Click Here! for more info. Enjoy the article

http://paleodietlifestyle.com/11-ways-gluten-and-wheat-can-damage-your-health/

Here's to your health,

Coach Blas

Never Say Never

In today's world we hear a lot of "I can't" or "I will never"...well, take a peek at the video below and tell me again that you can't or never will be able to achieve something. Enjoy!

Core Fight Academy - How to Wrap Your Hands

Hey everyone! Click on the video below to see how I demonstrate on how to wrap your hands for Muay Thai. There are many ways to wrap your hands most are fine, and few are not. In the end just make sure you have knuckle, hand, and wrist support without being too tight around the fingers. So enjoy the video and train hard and train safe.

Coach Blas

Parent's & Coaches Working Together

Hi everyone! I just wanted to put a little video on the importance of Parent's and Martial Arts Instructors working together to continue enriching their children's lives through martial arts training. Enjoy my fist video blog! See you on the mats!

Lone Star Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships

I hope this post finds you all doing well. I just wanted to mention to all Core Fight Academy students that the North American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation is putting on a tournament in Duncanville, Texas November 12th &13th. All students interested please let me know if you are interested. Here is the link for registration.

http://www.nabjjf.com/lonestar_tournament.htm

Train Hard,
Coach Blas Carrasco

Core Fight Academy's Paren't Night Out

Hello Parent's,

It's that time again to drop your kiddos off for the night and go get that long awaited romantic dinner with your spouse. Parent's Night Out will be this Friday Night Oct. 21st from 6pm-10pm. We will have fun games, pizza party, and a movie. Be sure to have the kids bring their sleeping bags. See you there.

Coaches Blas and Bianca

Awesome Weekend!

Judo seminar this weekend was amazing. I want to thank Nathan and Matt Kearney along with their father Paul Kearney and Russ Epperson for an amazing day of Judo at Core Fight Academy. Thank you to all that came out to support the event. We will be having more seminars on a quarterly basis. Keep posted.

Judo Seminar at Core Fight Academy

This coming Saturday Oct. 8th we will be hosting a Judo Seminar at Core Fight Academy. Black Belt Instructors from Okuri Judo Club; Russ Epperson,Paul Kearney,Olympic hopeful Nathan Kearney (Junior National Champion, and Mathew Kearney will be on hand conducting the seminar.

All proceeds are being donated to fund Nathan's trip to South Africa for the Junior World Championships.

Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $35

Lunch will be provided (at NO extra cost) so please r.s.v.p. by sending an email to info@corefightacademy.com. If you are a Core Fight Academy student please bring cash prior to the event. Please bring your Gi.

Beginners are welcome.

Up Coming Seminars...Let's show some support!

Hey all Core Fight Academy gals and guys. I wanted to remind you that there are two seminars coming up this summer that should be very good to attend.

1st: Master Cheetah Muay Thai Seminar
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189732641061849
Where: North Dallas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
When: May 28th, 2011
What time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Let's show our support for Kru Raymond Carlos Moreno and JD Shelley.

2nd: BJJ Seminar with BJJ Black Belt Justin Morris
Where: Absolute Self Defense and Fitness in Killeen, Texas
When: Last weekend of June
More info coming soon.

Please show support for Coach Jim Mahan.

Ok, time to train!

We are Growing

Hey everyone! Just wanted to tell you how excited I am for our growth, and how much I love being a part of everyone's development as a martial artist. Many schools grow so much that the "owner" is no longer a part of the student's life, it becomes more about business than developing a relationship with the student and helping their progress. I'm hear to tell you that no matter what I will always continue to be a part of your growth and your goals. Keep up the great work and I'll see you on the mat.

A Life Time of Learning

Hey guys! I hope all is well with you. It's very important to understand why we do what we do. What do I mean by that? Why do we train in martial arts, and why do I teach martial arts. Well the simple answer is that I fell in love with martial arts more specifically Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. For me this has been a long journey and continues to be something that I seek more knowledge at. This is how it should be. Many people look for the short cuts in their training instead of enjoying the process. You will never stop learning and progressing. You just have to remember that there will be plateaus and you just have to push through. So to those who are new...enjoy your the time in the gym, make new friends, and embrace everything about which ever martial art you are learning. Because it can be an amazing ride. See you on the mat!

Coach Blas
Core Fight Academy (Haslet, Keller, Saginaw, and Justin, Texas)

Martial Art Parenting

I saw this video on Facebook, and thought it was very appropriate in addressing a very important topic. Parenting during Martial Art Class instruction for your child. I along with all of you want your little ones to do well, but we have to remember that the 45 minutes they are on the mat that is their time to give their best effort in something that they love to do. Please watch the video below. I really like the way Master Chim explains this. I'll see you all in the gym. Thank you for your time and understanding.

Thai Style Training Session

Hey guys! I hope you are all doing well. We will be doing an authentic thai style training session one Saturday out of every month to start. What do I mean by "thai" style. The session will be about 3 hours long. See the details below:

7am - 3 mile run
7: 30am - 10 min Stretch - 20 min Skipping Rope/ Tire Jumps
8 am - 10 min Shadow Boxing

8:10am - Bag Work
4 x 3min Punching and kicking combinations

8:30am - Partner Training
4 x 3min Rounds of Clinch Technique
4 x 3min Rounds of Pad Work
4 x 3min Rounds of Sparring

9:30am - Conditioning
40min of Strength Training - Interval Cardio

10:15am - 15 min of stretching and cool down

We will then go have lunch together as a team!