Sunday, February 7, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
One Month Memberships for $20
Self Defense USA is selling one month memberships for $20. The proceeds will go to my wife's mother, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in advannced stages last week. They have to stay in Missoula to get Chemo and Radiation treatments. We are hoping to help with some of the costs by selling memberships to our Karate school.
You will get one month of Unlimited Classes, 2 Semi-private classes, an offical karate uniform and your first belt test. (Value $199) for only $20. This offer is for the month of Feb.
Thank you
You will get one month of Unlimited Classes, 2 Semi-private classes, an offical karate uniform and your first belt test. (Value $199) for only $20. This offer is for the month of Feb.
Thank you
Welcome to Self Defense USA
For 18 years this martial arts school has been coaching people, of all ages, in the process of learning and practicing the martial arts as a tool for learning and practicing the art of being a more complete, proactive, and empowered human being.
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There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.
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We consider ourselves an integral "part of the village" that helps parents instill valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits in their children, such as: self-discipline, the ability to stay calm under pressure, the appreciation of teachers, parents, and other mentors, and the importance of proper diet, exercise, and education in a happy and fulfilling life.
For thousands of adult and teens, we have been - and continue to be - a place to refuel, recharge, and remember the value of keeping one's body fit, to keep the mind and the spirit fit. We teach a brand of self-defense that transcends the block, kick, punch, and throw - and includes the self-defense skills of kindness, empathy, community, and compassion.
You are cordially invited to visit and/or be a part of this school, if you are looking for something fun and extraordinarily engaging, interesting, and life-enhancing. We are masters of making it easy to get started. We are experts at making the learning fun and exciting. And we are committed to being role models of honesty, customer service, and good old fashioned value.
Welcome!
What Makes Us Different?
At Self Defense USA, we study and practice the martial arts with the intention of improving our own lives and not just physically, but in everything we do, and with everything (and everyone) we love and care for. We see this goal as a very authentic and relevant approach to personal "self-defense."
We start studying and practicing in our studio, but it doesn't end there, as our quest is to take our training "out of the studio and into the world."
At Self Defense USA our curriculum goes beyond physical techniques, often including interesting writing and/or filmmaking projects, project-based leadership training, community service, and familiarity with methods of peaceful conflict resolution. As students progress they're certainly challenged physically, but the martial arts, like life, is so much more than just technique. If you're looking for something wonderfully creative, exciting, steeped in tradition, but relevant to the here and now, please come visit us! We are humbly and gratefully accepting new students!
More than any other sport, Karate gives our children the chance to explore their innate powers. Marvel as they increase in strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and harmony. This is only the start. Physical skills act as a foundation for something much more important: the development of value skills, both mental and spiritual.
Self Defense USA incorporates a combination of techniques and principles from a variety of Martial Arts styles, including Hapkido, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Goju-ryu Karate, Kali, Kobudo and weapons, all of which provides our students with a well-balanced, "streetsmart" self-defense system. Most other styles of martial arts tend to focus on just individual areas of self-defense. Combining the best of many styles into a blended system, gives Self Defense USA students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation.
What classes are you looking for?
4 and 5 year old Girl or Boy
6 and 7 year old Girl or Boy
8, 9 and 10 year old Girl or Boy
11 and 12 year old Girl or Boy
Teenage Girl or Boy
Adult Women or Men
Join our mailing list and receive free news and updates:
Send us your E-mail address with your Name and we will
keep you updated. Send it to george.orcutt@gmail.com or
thelionpit@gmail.com
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
Anne Frank
Obvious and hidden benefits...
that's what the long-term study of the martial arts offers you. Like an onion, there are many layers of practice, of understanding, of self-exploration; many layers of benefits that only reveal themselves through consistent and regular practice.
Obviously, training makes your body function better, look better, and feel better. Behind the obvious is the neurological and psychological benefits; your brain works better, your emotional control improves, as does your connection to people with similar motivations and interests.
Obviously, studying the martial arts helps you sharpen the physical tools of personal protection. The person who has practiced 10,000 blocks and 10,000 counter-attacks has an edge in any physical conflict. But less than obvious is the way that the practice protects you from some of the most dangerous enemies in today's world: lethargy, negative thinking, lack of adequate exercise, apathy, indifference, anger, and stress.
"Throughout my day I am charged. I'm charged with the responsibility of earning income, of service to others, of what I must do tomorrow, and the management of what feels like a thousand responsibilities. When I get on the mat, I feel a release of that 'charge,' I get grounded, and the complexity of the world disappears. I'd say my time studying the martial arts is some of the best time I invest in myself."
--Ed Pullin, age 37, three years of martial arts training
In Dicken's famous novel, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken into his future -and as a result he comes back to the present with a compelling need to wake up and change. If you could venture into the future and see the benefits that await you from the study of the martial arts, you would come back today and enroll in the longest program we offer.
Better health, fitness, mental and emotional clarity, and many, many friendships and experiences await you.
For 18 years this martial arts school has been coaching people, of all ages, in the process of learning and practicing the martial arts as a tool for learning and practicing the art of being a more complete, proactive, and empowered human being.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We consider ourselves an integral "part of the village" that helps parents instill valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits in their children, such as: self-discipline, the ability to stay calm under pressure, the appreciation of teachers, parents, and other mentors, and the importance of proper diet, exercise, and education in a happy and fulfilling life.
For thousands of adult and teens, we have been - and continue to be - a place to refuel, recharge, and remember the value of keeping one's body fit, to keep the mind and the spirit fit. We teach a brand of self-defense that transcends the block, kick, punch, and throw - and includes the self-defense skills of kindness, empathy, community, and compassion.
You are cordially invited to visit and/or be a part of this school, if you are looking for something fun and extraordinarily engaging, interesting, and life-enhancing. We are masters of making it easy to get started. We are experts at making the learning fun and exciting. And we are committed to being role models of honesty, customer service, and good old fashioned value.
Welcome!
What Makes Us Different?
At Self Defense USA, we study and practice the martial arts with the intention of improving our own lives and not just physically, but in everything we do, and with everything (and everyone) we love and care for. We see this goal as a very authentic and relevant approach to personal "self-defense."
We start studying and practicing in our studio, but it doesn't end there, as our quest is to take our training "out of the studio and into the world."
At Self Defense USA our curriculum goes beyond physical techniques, often including interesting writing and/or filmmaking projects, project-based leadership training, community service, and familiarity with methods of peaceful conflict resolution. As students progress they're certainly challenged physically, but the martial arts, like life, is so much more than just technique. If you're looking for something wonderfully creative, exciting, steeped in tradition, but relevant to the here and now, please come visit us! We are humbly and gratefully accepting new students!
More than any other sport, Karate gives our children the chance to explore their innate powers. Marvel as they increase in strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and harmony. This is only the start. Physical skills act as a foundation for something much more important: the development of value skills, both mental and spiritual.
Self Defense USA incorporates a combination of techniques and principles from a variety of Martial Arts styles, including Hapkido, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Goju-ryu Karate, Kali, Kobudo and weapons, all of which provides our students with a well-balanced, "streetsmart" self-defense system. Most other styles of martial arts tend to focus on just individual areas of self-defense. Combining the best of many styles into a blended system, gives Self Defense USA students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation.
What classes are you looking for?
4 and 5 year old Girl or Boy
6 and 7 year old Girl or Boy
8, 9 and 10 year old Girl or Boy
11 and 12 year old Girl or Boy
Teenage Girl or Boy
Adult Women or Men
Join our mailing list and receive free news and updates:
Send us your E-mail address with your Name and we will
keep you updated. Send it to george.orcutt@gmail.com or
thelionpit@gmail.com
"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
Anne Frank
Obvious and hidden benefits...
that's what the long-term study of the martial arts offers you. Like an onion, there are many layers of practice, of understanding, of self-exploration; many layers of benefits that only reveal themselves through consistent and regular practice.
Obviously, training makes your body function better, look better, and feel better. Behind the obvious is the neurological and psychological benefits; your brain works better, your emotional control improves, as does your connection to people with similar motivations and interests.
Obviously, studying the martial arts helps you sharpen the physical tools of personal protection. The person who has practiced 10,000 blocks and 10,000 counter-attacks has an edge in any physical conflict. But less than obvious is the way that the practice protects you from some of the most dangerous enemies in today's world: lethargy, negative thinking, lack of adequate exercise, apathy, indifference, anger, and stress.
"Throughout my day I am charged. I'm charged with the responsibility of earning income, of service to others, of what I must do tomorrow, and the management of what feels like a thousand responsibilities. When I get on the mat, I feel a release of that 'charge,' I get grounded, and the complexity of the world disappears. I'd say my time studying the martial arts is some of the best time I invest in myself."
--Ed Pullin, age 37, three years of martial arts training
In Dicken's famous novel, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is taken into his future -and as a result he comes back to the present with a compelling need to wake up and change. If you could venture into the future and see the benefits that await you from the study of the martial arts, you would come back today and enroll in the longest program we offer.
Better health, fitness, mental and emotional clarity, and many, many friendships and experiences await you.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Early morning workout
Tues. Jan 5th we will start having an early morning training session, 530am to 630am
Friday, January 1, 2010
FREE Mixed Martial Art Training, 1 Week Trial Free
Your Number On Source for Mixed Martial Arts Training?
Call and reserve an Intro class to MMA Today! 406-565-9183
Adult and Kids Programs
The Lion Pit is excited to present the following programs to you. Whether you are new to training, looking to get back in shape, or have more competitive aspirations in mind, we have a program designed especially for you. We have your goals in mind, and will strive to meet and exceed them together in a safe, clean, & fun environment.
The Lion Pit has a diversified student base all enjoying and sharing in the benefits our club has to offer. Through are structured programs we look to promote a healthy lifestyle, weight loss, stress reduction, and the mental fortitude to put these plans into action. Stop by today and find out what all the buzz is about!
JIU-JITSU
Jiu-Jitsu is one of The Lion Pit's core training programs. Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. Most techniques involve both fighters on the mat. There is a heavy emphasis on positional strategy, which is about which fighter is on top, and where each person's legs are. Positions are stable situations, from which a large variety of techniques are available to both fighters. The primary positions include:
Guard: The person applying the guard is on the bottom with his back on the ground; his legs are wrapped around his opponent's hips (who is said to be "in the guard"). · Side control: Chest-on-chest but without the legs being entangled.
Mount: On top of his opponent (who "is mounted"), sitting on his chest, with one leg on either side of his torso.
Back mount: Behind his opponent, with his feet hooked around his opponent's hips and upper thighs. Specific techniques taught are designed either to improve one's position (for example, to "pass the guard", by going from being "in the guard" to getting around the opponent's legs, resulting in side control); or else as a finishing submissions. Most submissions are either chokes (cutting off the blood supply to the brain) or arm locks (hyperextending the elbow, or twisting the shoulder).
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is a devastating striking art that blends techniques such as; kicks, knees, elbows, punches, and clinch work. Muay Thai (also known as Thai Boxing) is a fighting art that originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) 2000 years ago. Often called the "Toughest ring sport in the world" it is known for its powerful techniques of punching (boxing), elbows, knees, and kicks. The Muay Thai practitioner must have superior speed and conditioning through hard training.
Our Level 1 Muay Thai Class is perfect for the beginner to martial arts training, and is one of our most popular classes. It will train the student in mental as well as physical conditioning. It also has a concentration on offensive tool development that will prepare the practitioner for all other classes we offer as well as the street. This class will provide beginners with the tools they need for the ring even though they may never do compete and the complete conditioning of a fighter.
Level 2 Muay Thai Class requires additional protective equipment and will include an extension of the Level 1 Curriculum plus defensive strategies and more advanced effective combinations. This class can only be attended by Champion Club Members with instructor permission. See staff for details. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. It is arguably the most sought-after kickboxing style in the world. Known for it's effective arsenal of strikes using kicks, knees, punches and elbows, Muay Thai has come to be dubbed "the Art of Eight Limbs". Not to be confused with mainstreamed cardio kickboxing classes, The Lion Pit's Muay Thai represents authentic fight training for practitioners of all levels.
Classes will involve the use of shadowboxing, footwork skills, padwork, heavy bag training, and various partner coordination drills. Traditionally, fighters all over the world seek Muay Thai to improve their effectiveness, and give themselves the edge in the ring. Here at The Lion Pit, this class is known for its awesome fitness and conditioning, as well as martial technique and strategy. The Lion Pit's Muay Thai is the perfect stand up striking class that provides the student with the tools they need for the ring although you may plan to never fight.
BOXING
Known as "The Sweet Science", our boxing program will improve both your offensive and defensive punching skills through a series of drills. You will incorporate the heavy bag, speed bag, shadow boxing, and focus mitts to achieve these goals.
Mixed Martial Arts "Intro to MMA"
Mixed martial arts (commonly referred to as "MMA") is a combat sport in which two competitors attempt to defeat each other by potentially utilizing a wide variety of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling. The instructors for this class have an abundance of knowledge and experience. This is the program you've been looking for to take your combat sports training to another level. Don't be fooled by the imitation programs out there,This exclusive program is something that no other martial arts school can offer you.
Call and reserve an Intro class to MMA Today! 406-565-9183
Adult and Kids Programs
The Lion Pit is excited to present the following programs to you. Whether you are new to training, looking to get back in shape, or have more competitive aspirations in mind, we have a program designed especially for you. We have your goals in mind, and will strive to meet and exceed them together in a safe, clean, & fun environment.
The Lion Pit has a diversified student base all enjoying and sharing in the benefits our club has to offer. Through are structured programs we look to promote a healthy lifestyle, weight loss, stress reduction, and the mental fortitude to put these plans into action. Stop by today and find out what all the buzz is about!
JIU-JITSU
Jiu-Jitsu is one of The Lion Pit's core training programs. Jiu-Jitsu is primarily a ground-fighting art. Most techniques involve both fighters on the mat. There is a heavy emphasis on positional strategy, which is about which fighter is on top, and where each person's legs are. Positions are stable situations, from which a large variety of techniques are available to both fighters. The primary positions include:
Guard: The person applying the guard is on the bottom with his back on the ground; his legs are wrapped around his opponent's hips (who is said to be "in the guard"). · Side control: Chest-on-chest but without the legs being entangled.
Mount: On top of his opponent (who "is mounted"), sitting on his chest, with one leg on either side of his torso.
Back mount: Behind his opponent, with his feet hooked around his opponent's hips and upper thighs. Specific techniques taught are designed either to improve one's position (for example, to "pass the guard", by going from being "in the guard" to getting around the opponent's legs, resulting in side control); or else as a finishing submissions. Most submissions are either chokes (cutting off the blood supply to the brain) or arm locks (hyperextending the elbow, or twisting the shoulder).
MUAY THAI
Muay Thai is a devastating striking art that blends techniques such as; kicks, knees, elbows, punches, and clinch work. Muay Thai (also known as Thai Boxing) is a fighting art that originated in Thailand (formerly Siam) 2000 years ago. Often called the "Toughest ring sport in the world" it is known for its powerful techniques of punching (boxing), elbows, knees, and kicks. The Muay Thai practitioner must have superior speed and conditioning through hard training.
Our Level 1 Muay Thai Class is perfect for the beginner to martial arts training, and is one of our most popular classes. It will train the student in mental as well as physical conditioning. It also has a concentration on offensive tool development that will prepare the practitioner for all other classes we offer as well as the street. This class will provide beginners with the tools they need for the ring even though they may never do compete and the complete conditioning of a fighter.
Level 2 Muay Thai Class requires additional protective equipment and will include an extension of the Level 1 Curriculum plus defensive strategies and more advanced effective combinations. This class can only be attended by Champion Club Members with instructor permission. See staff for details. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. It is arguably the most sought-after kickboxing style in the world. Known for it's effective arsenal of strikes using kicks, knees, punches and elbows, Muay Thai has come to be dubbed "the Art of Eight Limbs". Not to be confused with mainstreamed cardio kickboxing classes, The Lion Pit's Muay Thai represents authentic fight training for practitioners of all levels.
Classes will involve the use of shadowboxing, footwork skills, padwork, heavy bag training, and various partner coordination drills. Traditionally, fighters all over the world seek Muay Thai to improve their effectiveness, and give themselves the edge in the ring. Here at The Lion Pit, this class is known for its awesome fitness and conditioning, as well as martial technique and strategy. The Lion Pit's Muay Thai is the perfect stand up striking class that provides the student with the tools they need for the ring although you may plan to never fight.
BOXING
Known as "The Sweet Science", our boxing program will improve both your offensive and defensive punching skills through a series of drills. You will incorporate the heavy bag, speed bag, shadow boxing, and focus mitts to achieve these goals.
Mixed Martial Arts "Intro to MMA"
Mixed martial arts (commonly referred to as "MMA") is a combat sport in which two competitors attempt to defeat each other by potentially utilizing a wide variety of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling. The instructors for this class have an abundance of knowledge and experience. This is the program you've been looking for to take your combat sports training to another level. Don't be fooled by the imitation programs out there,This exclusive program is something that no other martial arts school can offer you.
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