USMMA PRESENTS AN ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP!
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Why a Private Yoga Class?
Traditionally, yoga was shared between one teacher and one student.
Private yoga classes take into consideration your personal heath & fitness level, injuries and personal intentions. In a Private, your instructor can:
Drawing will take place Saturday April 3rd
(New students only)
Bellingham, MA
-USMMA is proud to welcome Mike Mitrowski to the USMMA staff. Mike brings a wealth of wrestling knowledge to USMMA.
As a former MIT coach, and current coach at W.P.I., Mike is a competitor in every sense of the word.
He has competed in wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, boxing and MMA. In addition to contact sports, he’s also done road races and half marathons.
Mike understands the nuances of mma and how wrestling is best utilized in our sport.
His vast wrestling knowledge along with his ability to coach and motivate makes Mike a great fit for USMMA. We are proud to have him on board.
-About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.
USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.
BASIC BROWNIE INGREDIENTS:
*If you are a person watching your sugar intake or want some “depth” to your brownie- use wheat or enriched flour instead of a bleached or white flour
*Use brown sugar instead of white sugar
*Go to Wholefoods or a specialty store and get a vat of Verona dark chocolate or another variety of divinity.. hmmmm… instead of the “unsweetened cocoa powder”
*Use a specialty sea salt like “pink Himalayan sea salt or rose salt” (but nothing too fancy or savory)
*Instead of “EGG” use applesauce or.. my favorite and what makes my brownies so special: MILA by LifeMax. Mila is an omega 3, protein & fiber rich finely ground seed- a superfood! For information visit www.deborahjs.lifemax.net. (It will change your Life)
FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
*Use 1/2 cup Vegan Powdered sugar AND 1/4 cup (or more) or AGAVE
*Soymilk can be replaced with RiceMilk
*Again get creative with your cocoa powder depending on your brownie flavor.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT EGGS IN RECIPES IN GENERAL:
If eggs are binders in a recipe, it can be replaced with Arrowroot, Soy, Lecithin, Flaxseed Mix, Pureed Fruits or Vegetables, Silken Tofu, Unflavored Vegetarian Gelatin Powder (agar agar). The ratio is, for every egg replaced, 1/4 cup of the substitute is used.If eggs are leavening agents, Buttermilk, Yogurt, Baking Soda, Commercial Egg Replacement Powder such as Ener-G can be used.
DIRECTIONS for FROSTING:
1. Soften the vegan margarine. (This would be a good step to do while preparing the brownies). Once the brownies have cooled, start making the frosting:
2. Using an electric mixer, cream the powdered sugar into the softened margarine. Add the vanilla extract, soymilk, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
If it is too thick, add a very small amount of soymilk, and if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Continue to mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Health is Hot and Brownies are a delicious treat you can share with others.
EVERY SPECIAL TOUCH OF LOVE COUNTS! Make it your own by being a little creative :-) ENJOY!!!
Deborah Jaishree Spielman is a Certified Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Kirtan Singer, and Writer who shares her original workshops the Chakra Shakti Exploration Series™ and Yoga Retreat ‘Prem’™ all over the globe. Her intention is to connect students to innate strength, wisdom, and joy. Visit her multi-media website www.JAISHREEYOGA.com for schedule, events, podcasts, & more.
Our Upcoming Alignment Workshop. Register Now! Space is Limited.
Plymouth, MA
November 13, 2010
Cage Fighting Xtreme Event
In front of a packed house at the JunglePlex in Plymouth, MA, USMMA fighter James Pitner emerged victorious in a hard-fought, back and forth battle with Steve Stengel in the Main Event.
The fight began with a quick exchange, leaving Stengel opened up by a Pitner left hook. Stengel, rethinking his strategy, then went in for a takedown.
The fight proceeded on the ground with Stengel obtaining the dominant position in back mount. A large portion of the fight saw Pitner defending and battling through a rear-naked choke from Stengel.
Once Pitner saw his opening, he reacted swiftly, got himself out of the rear-naked choke by turning into Stengel’s guard. Pitner then established a stronger position, and began raining down a barrage of elbows and punches on his opponent. Stengel was forced to quit late in the first round.
“Jim worked extremely hard for this camp, especially focusing on his conditioning with our new partner A.P.E.C.S. He was well prepared for this fight.
He was poised, waited for his opportunity, and was able to capitalize on it.”,
said Tom Hafers of USMMA.
-About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org
May 21st 2011
Mohegan Sun
After months of training, our own Joe McGann made his way to the cage at the center of the Mohegan Sun Arena where Ryan Quinn(5-2), 2-0 Bellator Alum, was waiting for him.
Both men were collegiate wrestlers, but Brian had a history of defeating tough wrestlers on the ground. After 3 rounds of gritty back and forth action the judges called it a draw, though it’s worth mentioning local figures/fighters gave the edge to Joe in post-fight conversation.
The fight was a technical grappling contest with occasional strikes from both parties but Joe landing more often. The first round was comprised of Joe pumping his jab, stuffing repeated takedowns, and getting the better of dirty boxing in tie-ups. The second was primarily a standup contest with Ryan trying to get past Joe’s jab and eventually getting a takedown near the end of the round, but Joe was able to get to a neutral position before any damage was done. The third round Ryan gets an early takedown, but Ryan isn’t very active so the referee stands them up. Joe lands a number of stiff jabs on the feet before taking Ryan down and assaulting him while postured within his guard. Ryan is eventually able to get up but Joe continued to push the pace and did not take any more damage that round.
Anyone able to see Joe after the fight saw he was no worse for the wear, the same cannot really be said of his opponent. Joe is a tough kid and I am sure we will see him back in the ring despite the disappointing decision. Since the fight, being the excellent training partner and worker he is, he has been helping Jim Pitner prepare for his WCF battle with Eddie Brito on June 18th. Those interested in seeing our hometown fighters compete please don’t be shy about asking the fighter or front desk about the best place to get tickets.
-About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org <http://www.usmma.org/>
If you’re reading this, then chances are you have already seen the new website. We decided to streamline the page and make the most used links more accessible. Don’t worry, you can still save a spot in class the same way you could before on the schedule page. However in addition to that feature you can sign up for workshops, schedule private instruction, plan a birthday event, and purchase gift certificates to give your waffling friend a push in the right direction.
We even updated the description page so if you’re trying to convince a friend to tag along you can just send them a link. Sometimes while daydreaming about training/yoga at work or at home you realize that you are in need of new workout cloths, yoga blocks, or your class-pass is running low. All these items are available in the online store which can make sure the time you spend here can be focused on your art, and might also ensure you have time to warm-up or pick out a prime spot for your mat. Once in your account at the online store you have access to your account history.
This includes purchases, general information, as well as your class attendance history eliminating the need to keep count. You can even upload photo’s to your account to track progress or build a profile. If after all of this you still don’t have your fill of the USMMA family you can always follow us on our twitter, facebook, and tumblr pages. Keep checking up on the blog as we will be covering a variety of topics pertinent to MMA and general health in the coming months.
-About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org
USMMA wishes the best of luck and blessings to our wonderful teacher Deborah Jaishree Speilman.
Deborah Jaishree is honored to serve her Gurudeva His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja by traveling to Lagos, Nigeria for 2 months to serve under the guidance of her teacher His Holiness BV Ashram Maharaja. She will not only lead Kirtan Programs and study under his tutilege but also serve in the food kitchens, teach yoga, help in media, distribute books, and in many ways help build community within the growing Action Charity Trust Foundation that Maharaja has been building.
After serving Jaishree will go to India in October for the month long festival called Kartik where she participate in Parikram, pilgrimage of the holy dham of Vrindavan, Radha Krsna’s birthplace and then continue study and service from there.
http://actioncharitytrust.com/sun-kirtan-experience
There is an ongoing donation program in place for this devotional missionary program. Any donation amount can be made for Jaishree via PAYPAL at deborah@jaishreeeeyoga.com
As of August 2nd Jessie Dwiggins will be teaching Tues 8:30AM & Thurs 6:30PM
Emily Leahy will be teaching Weds 7:30AM.
