Our Brazillian Jiu Jitsu program had their time to shine at last months belt promotion, now time for THAI! We are excited to bring a Muay Thai Ranking system to Robot. This will facilitate training and make it easier for members and staff to track Muay Thai members progress.
At the ceremony we will be evaluating the skills of all Muay Thai members, implementing our new rank system with handprinted American Apparrel Robot Muay Thai shirts (White, Blue, Brown, Purple, and Black). The design will be released shortly so stand by!
After the ceremony, we will be celebrating with food and beverages so invite your friends and loved ones to participate in the festivities.
We look forward to getting the whole Muay Thai program together for a very special day, so mark it on your calendars now!
Hi folks,
We will be closed for all classes on Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day. However, resuming on Tuesday, we will have a new schedule for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and a whole new Fitness Program- Robot’s MMA Fitness Bootcamp. See schedule for more details!
Come learn a systematic approach to your Strength & Conditioing training for BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA that will lead to training efficiency with better results.
The seminar will be held at Robot Fight & Fitness with one of Santa Monica and Los Angeles’ most elite athletic trainers, Tanny Martty.
The seminar is mandatory for all Robot Fight Team members.
Cost is $50 ($40 for Robot Members).
Dodgers Manager Headed to Court
Although the Dodgers aren’t doing so well against the Giants this home stand, and McCourt is heading to court, many other “Giants” in the MLB and in the NFL are focusing on a different kind of battle; martial arts.
What the Pros such as Adam Dunn, Brad Penny, Russell Martin, Randy Couture, Jay Glazer, and Clay Matthews are saying:
“Physically, it works different muscles than players tend to use in their own sport. The training gives them something different to push themselves through.”
“You tolerate the pain and get through it.”
“Mentally, I know I’m in a good place because I worked hard.”
“Most mixed martial arts instructors teach balance, quickness and awareness of your surroundings.”
These athletes, coaches, Martial Arts Experts, and sport analyzers are not the only ones raving about the workout mixed martial arts provides, but they sure do help show that Martial Arts is EFFECTIVE.
At Robot Fight and Fitness we stress the same things mentioned above; training, balance, quickness, awareness, motivation, and HARD WORK. Living in Los Angeles, it can be hard to stay focused or to train during off-season, but having a place where you can incorporate all the aspects of fitness training as well as technique can be just the fix. Russell Martin of the New York Yankees will be the firs to testify to this. In his statement to the NY Times Martin said that MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Judo, Karate, “…can make an athlete mentally tougher,” in addition to improving overall fitness.
With this being said, mental toughness is a HUGE part of our programs, and with it comes a big increase in technique throughout the course of long term commitments to a program of your choice.
Mixed martial arts is a combination of karate, judo, jujitsu, boxing, wrestling and taekwondo. Many athletes use these different martial arts in their trainings, but are notoriously known for keeping their training regimens a secret, due to its high effectiveness.
Brad Penny, MLB, admits he trains with Dan Henderson, M.M.A. Competitor, but still wont discuss details, that just goes to show you that something must be GREAT if they don’t want the secret out.
Unlike these athletes that keep it a secret we want to SHARE OUR PASSION with everyone. Because there are so many great ways to get in shape in LA and Santa Monica, its important to show the benefits of our program and we don’t plan on keeping that program a secret, instead we want to share our knowledge with our members everyday.
Most of the athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB that practice martial arts do not spar, but do use similar practices like here at Robot such as focus mitts, Thai pads, positional sparring, punching bags, speed bags, double ended bag use, drilling, sprints, and anaerobic type circuit workouts.
Experts believe that these drills have helped improved pitching games, first base reflexes, agility on the football field, emulate certain movements used in the different sports, Hips and Core Strength, and particularly how to own your space.
Jay Glazer a football analyst for Fox Sports says in a NY Times article….
“We look at film and break it down frame by frame and come up with a combination that mirrors his pitching delivery. A knee, a punch, followed by a kick.”
“Power comes from their core, his hips and his legs, even though he uses his arm to pitch.”
“Mentally, the mantra is the same for baseball players as it is for N.F.L. players.”
“We get the players thinking like a cage fighter. When the door shuts, it’s time to break that man’s will across from you.”
In baseball, football, and basketball these techniques are becoming more important, and recognized by they athletes all over the world. The effectiveness of martial arts is becoming wide spread and we hope that the sport continues to get such GREAT publicity, for it does have many benefits that one could utilize in any aspect of their lifestyle.
Kids Class will be cancelled b/c we cant assure that our instructors can make it to the gym, however, we will be open for Open Mat 12:30-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday July 16 and 17 during the Carmageddon for those who can make it in!
Because the 405 will be shutting down from Interstate 10 to Interstate 101 from July 15 12:00am -July 18 5:00am experts are predicting that Carmageddon” in West LA will occur. Although a funny expression, this 10 mile stretch is traveled by 287,000 cars daily and is expected to cause delays in all of Los Angeles but particularly in West LA including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Venice, Brentwood, Westwood, UCLA area.
Not only does this kind of traffic shut down cause a head ache for locals in the West LA vincinity but also for those who live as far as Anaheim, bakersfield, and San Diego. This shut down is predicted to cause the largest traffic jam in LA’s history and possibly a huge factor in causing stress (even if its temporarily).
Recommendation: Stay local, Travel by bike or by foot, and when the weekend is over…. WORKOUT and relieve some stress that this summer time shut down will cause.
There are several ways to relieve stress but the best ways are through meditation, relaxation, and excercise. Although there are several ways to do these things, the most inclusive way is through martial arts. Including but not limited to Brazilian jiu jitsu (also spelled jujitsu & jui jitsu), judo, kung fu, mma (mixed martial arts), kickboxing, boxing, karate, tae kwon do and muay thai.
Martial arts are a great form of body stress relief as many of the skills and techniques have a lot of similarities with those practiced in actual stress relief classes. With the highway closures, beginning of bikini season, and school being out, this sport is a great solution to battle stress.
Fighting is only a small portion of what makes up martials arts. The fact is, the skills and techniques used in martial arts such as BJJ and MMA, teach you how to balance your body and your mind. Therefore this helps give you the confidence required in the event that you face stress in your life. Through breathing and meditation techniques that martial artists use, your body and your mind are connected and controlled. The techniques that are practiced include breathing in through your nose while exhaling it through your mouth. In the context of the Chinese breathing concept when you breath in and out, you are allowing a “Chi”, a form of energy, to complete a circulation path throughout your body; thereby connecting your body and mind together.
1. Alertness
2. Confidence
3. Attention
4. Focus
5. Physical conditioning
All these qualities combined are priceless as it is not just great for your body, they are also great for your mind and soul. So find a form of martial arts that you like and start by signing up for a class at your local martial art schools, whether you are in West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Bel Air, or other surrounding areas including 90405, 90404, 90210, 90211, 90024, 90025, 90232, 90291, there is a program for you.
Stress relief with martial arts is great and truly exists! But if you feel like you need more… heres 5 quick tips 
1.Take a Walk
2.Take a Break 3
.Listen to Music
4.Look on the Bright Side
5.Take a Bath
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Training/Drumming Fusion, Saturday, July 9th at 12:30pm
Join us for our First Monthly Drumming & Training Session at Robot!
Robot member Efe Agindotan comes from a legendary Nigerian music family and will be playing live music along with his brothers during Open Mat on July 9th from 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Whether you want to train Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lift weights or just listen/dance to live music, this should be an awesome event for everyone!
Robot Fight & Fitness
2028 Stoner Ave.
West LA, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, 90025
Yuya Tetzuka of Robot Muay Thai here in Santa Monica won his first Muay Tai fight last night by unanimous decision at the Muay Thai Academy in Van Nuys. Congrats to Yuya and thanks to Coach Orion Lee & Coach Victor Acosta and his training partners for putting in countless hours to prepare for his kickboxing fight.
Good job Yuya and good job Robot & the Wolfpack!!
Congrats to everyone who stepped up and competed this weekend at the LA Int’l BJJ Open: Bryan Carrera, Greg Reaume, Victor Acosta, Mike Martinez, Justin Mayer, Eddie Menchavez, & Matt Berenc!
And extra congrats to Bryan & Greg for getting Silver and Eddie for getting Bronze and to all the great submissions by Justin and Matt!
Good work Robot & Lotus!
Robot Fight & Fitness
Best Jujitsu, Muay Thai (Kickboxing) and Fitness in Santa Monica and Los Angeles!