90 Day Fitness Challenge – It’s Back!
August 5, 2010
Our next 90 Day Fitness Challenge starts September 11th!!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
During our last 90 Day Fitness Challenge, the 45 participants shed pounds, inches & body fat; they improved cholesterol levels, strengthened their hearts, and toned their bodies! They developed new healthy exercise & diet habits… that will last a lifetime!! See our website for their amazing results and testimonials.
All USBA Students Age 16 + and Parents are Invited to Participate! Get into the BEST shape of your life and transform your body and mind over the next 90 days!
World renowned ritness expert and trainer of professional athletes, James Strom, has designed this unique workout and program! There is a one time fee of $99 which includes a 2 Hour Fitness Seminar, 3 Complete Body Assessments, Diet Plans, Workout Ideas and 5 Weekly Classes.
Parents can train at no additional charge during the 90 day challenge! Call (949) 363-6500 for more details and to reserve your spot today. Space is Limited! Our last 90-Day Challenge sold out quickly!
THE TIME IS NOW… YOUR TIME IS NOW!!
Wounded Warrior Project – USBA 1st Annual Kick-a-Thon
August 5, 2010
USBA is proud to announce the results of its 1st Annual Kick-a-Thon to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Our students kicked their way to donations totalling over $6,400!!
Among the top fundraisers were Vladimir Siovich, Sheila Orio, Trishna Paul, and Nathan Bowman. And our top kickers included Robert Quechol, Audra Smit, and Matthew Mazurek.
A very special “Thank You” to Steven Mazurek at Color Sign Company for donating the “Wounded Warrior” Banner.
SuperFit™ is a Huge Success!
August 5, 2010
Well, the reviews are trickling in! By all “measures,” the SuperFit™ program at USBA is an unqualified hit! Thanks to all that participated, gained fitness, and lost unneeded weight in our last session in 2010.
We’re looking forward to the beginning of our next session beginning September 11th. We hope you’ll join us!
Dear Master Kravitz, Ms. Rachel and Ms Sheila,
I am writing this to share with you what the “90 day Fitness challenge” has done for me. I began the program with high hopes, not knowing what outcome to expect or how it would make me feel.
Through the first few classes, I was intimidated by the intensity and rigorous routine of the training sessions. Although I was sore, with muscle aches and pains in places I didn’t know I had, I was committed to see it through and soon began to realize the benefits. My clothes fit me better, my posture improved, my spirits were lifted and others started to notice that I was toning up!
I have just completed my 1st 90 day session and I love the results & I feel great too! My husband is my biggest fan and encourages me to attend every class and keep going. The program isn’t designed to be easy, soft or gentle, but I can honestly say that if you want to change the way you look and feel about yourself, you will not be disappointed. You may need a little extra sleep at first, but you will achieve and enjoy greater energy with a more positive outlook as you walk tall through life’s daily grind.
I am a Laguna Niguel resident, proud mother of 2 beautiful children, 13 & 11 years old, a wife of 18 years and in my late 40’s! I’m Getting Fit and Feeling Strong!
Thanks for all your dedication to me and the group, for your endless encouragement, for your professionalism and for kicking my “French Derriere” (if you know what I mean!) week after week!
Elise Comeau
The USBA YouTube Channel
May 25, 2010
Have you seen USBA on YouTube? We just added the 8 Tae Geuk forms of Tae Kwon Do to its own playlist on our YouTube Channel. This should come in handy especially for the black belt students, who are responsible for knowing forms for the blackbelt test.
You can still view other videos on our existing USBA TV page.
2010 Summer Camps at USBA!
May 25, 2010
Looking for a great way to spend summer?
USBA is proud to announce our Summer Camps for 2010! Register at the front desk, or begin by downloading a copy of the registration form.
Bruce Lee Exhibit at USBA
March 13, 2010
Our recent Bruce Lee Exhibit was an incredible success! Special thanks to Shannon Lee, daughter of the martial arts legend, for sharing with us the life and memories of her famous father.
LAGUNA NIGUEL The chance to see Bruce Lee’s daughter and the martial arts icon’s personal memorabilia drew nearly 300 people the U.S. Blackbelt Academy Saturday afternoon.
Shannon Lee, 40, spoke about her father’s life and his philosophy. She brought along signed photos, books, and his original newsletters to display for fans. It was the first time the presentation and exhibit was held at a martial arts studio, U.S. Blackbelt Academy co-owner Rachel Kravitz said.
“It was a great opportunity for us to educate people on Bruce Lee, the martial arts, and what it does for people. What she talked about is the same thing we tell our USBA students: Do your best - follow your own path,” Kravitz said.
The U.S. Blackbelt Academy, in business for more than 15 years, trains about 500 students ages 4 to people in their 60s.
Thanks to all that visited and for our demonstration team for their fine performance.
Holiday Schedule at USBA
December 17, 2009
In observance of the Holidays, we will be closed on the following dates:
December 24th – 26th
December 31st – January 2nd
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of you, our USBA students and families!
The Staff at U.S. Blackbelt Academy
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Class at USBA
October 14, 2009
We had the great honor and privilege of having Royce Gracie lead us in an amazing seminar last night. We covered some basics, takedowns, sweeps, chokes, and armbars…
What a great turnout we had…I would like to thank everyone who participated – I hope you had as much fun as i did !! It was great to see the new “Royce Gracie” action figure, now available at ToysRUs.
Big congrats to Brian Selvan, Langston Montgomery, and Sid Felczer on their promotions to Blue Belt…great job, gentlemen! We look forward to seeing Royce again soon…until then, keep training hard!!!
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar
October 2, 2009
Mark your calendars, USBA students! Come and join us for this exciting Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar on October 13th.
Royce Gracie, a genuine legend in the martial arts, will be teaching two classes to USBA students:
Children, ages 8-11, is scheduled for 6:45 – 7:45pm
Adults and Teens, 8:00 – 9:30pm
Click on the image to the left for details. If you have any questions, please speak to Master Kravitz at 949-363-6500, or contact us via email.
Have a Safe Labor Day Weekend!
September 5, 2009
Reminder: USBA will be closed Saturday and Monday in observation of Labor Day. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
We’ll see you Tuesday! Please remember to bring you gloves as next week marks the end of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu cycle and the beginning of our kickboxing cycle.
To learn how our programs can benefit you and your family, click on the image to the left, or begin our video presentation here.
Royce Gracie with Ivan Kravitz, USBA Owner
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