• Looking for a gym in West Hartford?

    You have a lot of options to choose from!  What makes one different than the other?  There are a lot of “big box gyms,” and there are a number of different places that offer a more personalized approach.  One of the first questions you should ask yourself is, “What do I want in my gym?” 

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  • Eating and Training- What’s Right?

    Proper diet impacts your ability to perform in any athletic endeavor.  It also impacts how you feel on a daily basis.  As such, we are consistently asked questions about how to properly eat for better performance within the martial arts.  I’m not an expert in this area, by any means. 

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  • Students training with pads in self defense class

    It Only Works If You Do.

    How are those New Year’s goals “working out?”  If you’d like some help, and your goals involve becoming healthier, happier, and safer, then you may want to take advantage of this. During the month of January, if you enroll in any of our martial arts programs, Jeff- from Excel Fitness, has offered to give you…

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  • To be successful… learn from those who are.

    If you want to get in the best shape of your life, train with somebody who has done that for themselves and knows how to get YOU  there.  With that said, we would like to welcome Jeff Roux from Excel Fitness. 

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  • Bob Orlando

    Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?

    About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016).  Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist.  While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…

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  • Isaac Molina- 1st Degree Youth Black Belt

    1st Degree Youth Black Belt, 8-9-2025

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