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Both FFA fighters Mike Bernhard and Joe Ray made weight at 185 pounds!  Come check them out tomorrow at the Hard Rock casino!  Both Miami and Broward MMA gyms are being represented! For more info about the event, visit www.RumbleAtTheRockMMA.com

Joe Ray and Mike Bernhard Fight this Friday at the Hard Rock!  We might still have tickets at our Miami MMA and Broward MMA gyms – call 1-888-FFA-GYMS for more info!  You can see more info about the event at http://www.rumbleattherockmma.com

This past Sunday, the Freestyle Fighting Academy and Women Only Fitness Bootcamp held their 6^th Annual Awards & Celebration Banquet for their staff and students, and their families and friends.  The venue of choice was the exquisite Signature Gardens.  The appointed salon was elegant as usual.  The lights were appropriately dim; the tables were beautifully set with red wine and flowers, and Kenny G was the favorite to set the final touch on the perfect ambience.

This formal event aims to honor the achievements and hard work of the students throughout the past year.  Categories such as “Most Dedicated” and “Rookie of the Year” are among the titles of awards handed out to their deserving athletes.

However, this ceremony is more than just handing out trophies.  As the names of the winners are called out and they are invited to the podium to accept their prize in the presence of hundreds of people, something magical happens – something intangible yet priceless.  Those few seconds that we are in the spotlight are like sunlight to the human spirit.  We feel immortal; larger than life.  That feeling of recognition is like chicken soup for the soul…it is necessary to motivate us to be better, and on a deeper level, to help us grow.  Humans need to be recognized.  They need others to recognize their significance in the world.

So what are you waiting for, get out there and thank someone.  Show your appreciation for your fellow human.

Best regards,

RIMA AVELLAN
www.FFACoach.com
www.WomenOnlyBootcamp.com
www.FFASpace.com
www.BestFreeTrial.com

(Picture above of Joe Ray in Thailand)

FFA fighters Joe Ray (1-0) and Mike Bernhard (6-2) will be fighting this Saturday at the Hard Rock casino!  We have tickets for sale at both our Miami MMA and Davie MMA locations.

Mike Bernhard will be fighting versus WEC Veteran Ariel Gandulla!  Come check out the fights!  They have been announcing Mike’s name on the radio – this is going to be a big fight for both our guys!

Come out this Friday and root for your teammates as they do battle right here in South Florida!  We have tickets for sale at the gym!  See you there!

So if you are inhaling your meals in less than 20 minutes, you may be over-consuming calories your body has no physical need for.  Slow down your meal time by eating slower before determining whether you are full.  Drink enough water with your meal and engage in conversation so your brain has a chance to register that you are full.  You may find that you don’t have to eat nearly as much to be satisfied.  After all, controlling your portions is one of the keys to successful weight loss.
Also, you can shave about 100 calories by not adding butter or mayonaise to your sandwich, 140 calories by skipping the regular soda and a whopping 300 calories by choosing a hamburger instead of a “Big Mac”! (and of course, that’s only on your cheat days!)  Over time this equals big weight loss.  Small changes mean big results!

Best Regards,

Rima Avellan
www.FFACoach.com
www.WomenOnlyBootcamp.com
www.FFASpace.com
www.BestFreeTrial.com

Today we had the two best banquets ever!  Our kids/teens lunch was a BIG hit… last year we had 48 people attend… this year we had a whooping 112 guests!

Our dinner has 164 guests and was a smashing hit!  We had members from both our Miami martial arts, Miami Women’s Fitness Bootcamp, and Davie martial arts programs… check out the video above!  We also had a surprise from FFA fighter Denis Hernandez!

–Master Marcos Avellan

P.S.  Tomorrow I’ll post up a video of the kids/teens banquet!

The FFA MMA Miami and Davie gyms PLUS Miami Women-Only Bootcamp are all having their banquets today!  Check out the seating arrangement at www.TeamFFA.com to double check your status.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyoen there!  If you don’t see your name and you bought a ticket, show up anyways, we have some extra seats.

–Master Marcos Avellan

The world famous FFA Mixed Martial Arts and Women-Only Fitness Bootcamp Awards Banquet is TOMORROW! :)  Sunday, February 28, at the elegant Signature Gardens.  The address is 12725 SW 122 Ave, Miami, FL.  It is right off of the SW 120 ST exit on the Florida turnpike.  There are two banquets: one at 12PM for members of the Kids/Teens program and another banquet at 6PM for Adult Martial Arts and Women’s Bootcamp.  Please dress formally (men in tie) and be there five minutes early.   Below is the seating chart… if you don’t see your name or see an error, please send an email immediately to info@FFAgyms.com and include your full name and phone.  We reserved a few extra seats just in case – so don’t panic if you don’t see your name :)  Please check below!

12PM Lunch Banquet (for Kids & Teen Students and their Families)

Table #1:
Chelsea Mateu (2 adults and 1 kid)
Francisco Baguer (1 adult and 1 kid)
Deanu Birmingham (2 adults and 2 kids)

Table #2:
Joseph Lacayo (1 adult c 1 kid)
Robert Blandon (2 adults and 1 kid)
Anfernee Bell-Stanford (1 adult and 1 kid)
Henry Gonzalez (2 adults and 1 kid)

Table #3:
Antonio Hernandez (2 adults and 2 kids)
Joseph Capetillo (2 kids and 2 adults)
David Valero (1 adult and 1 kid)

Table #4:
Matthew Rubio (2 adults and 2 kids)
Ronny Gomora (1 adult)
Marlon Bello (5 adults)

Table #5:
Michael Lopez (1 adult and 1 kid)
Nolan Vergel (2 adults and 3 kids)
Kamyla Guerra (2 adults and 1 kid)

Table #6:
Manuel Gonzalez (2 adults and 1 kid)
Miguel Perez (3 adults)
Giancarlo Miranda (2 kids and 2 adults)

Table #7:
Anthony Vazquez (1 kid and 2 adults)
Chris Wiley (1 adult and 1 kid
David Johnston (1 adult)
David Tamayo (1 child)
Vladimir Fernandez (1 adult)
Francis Reynolds (1 adult)
Damon Reynolds (1 adult)

Table #8:
Giovanni Munoz (4 adults)
Alex Crespo (1 adult)
Melissa Rivera (2 adults and 2 kids)
Danny Vega (1 adult)

Table #9:
Johan Alvarez (2 adults)
Alejandra Rodriguez (1 kid and 2 adults)
Ethan Jung (1 adult and 1 kid)

Table #10:
Giancarlos Gonzalez (1 adult and; 1 child)
Aiden Mastrapa (3 adults and 2 kids)
Kristoffer Patasnik (1 adult and 1 child)

Table #11:
Ronald Romero (1 adult and 1 child)
Matthew Petersen (3 adults and 1 child)
Raul Garcia (2 adults and 1 child)

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6PM Dinner Banquet (Adult Martial Arts & Women’s Bootcamp)

Table 1:
Edwin Sarria (2 adults)
Anthony Sarria (1 adult)
Michael Lilly (2 adults)
Lee Lilly (2 adults)
Victor Nunez (1 adult)

Table 2:
Jason Soares (4 adults)
Leo Hernandez (4 adults)
Edir Terry (1 adult)

Table 3:
Rodrigo Damian (1 adult)
Carlos Trujillo (1 adult)
Kevin Perez (1 adult)
Jorge Ayala (1 adult)
Chevenne Moreno (2 adults)
Cesar Serje (2 adults)
Nadiuska Llinas (1 adult)
Tulio Quintanilla (1 adult)

Table 4:
Danny Fortich (2 adults)
Sergio Fortich (1 adult)
Lizbeth Ferrera (1 adult)
Deiky Vergel (1 adult)
Marcos and Liliana Avellan
Antonio Vizcarra (3 adults)

Table 5:
Desiree Nacer (1 adult)
Marisa Humphrey (2 adults)
Lisete Santos (2 adults)
Jackie Gonzalez (1 adult)
Christine Alvarez (1 adult)
Karen Bautista (1 adult)
Kristy Amaro (1 adult)
Maria Troconis (1 adult)

Table 6:
Florence and John Mangual
Lili Hernandez (2 adults)
Terry Villazon (2 adults)
Bethany Gilley (2 adults)
Desiree Llopiz (2 adults)

Table 7:
Sonia Fuentes (2 adults)
Nelly Santiesteban (2 adults)
Beatriz Rojas (3 adults)
Mara Rodriguez-Mena (2 adults)

Table 8:
Rossana Bueno (2 adults and 1 child)
Elizabet Narciandi (2 adults)
Tania Garces (2 adults)
Janet Egued (2 adults)

Table 9:
Sebastian Schmidt (1 adult)
Victoria Perera (1 adult)
Cesar Ravan (2 adults)
Eugenio Lopez (2 adults)
Eric Leos (1 adult)
Jessica Cruz (1 adult)

Table 10:
Chris Brown (4 adults)
Anthony LaPointe (2 adults)
Bruce Hinckson (1 adult)

Table 11:
Reinaldo Hernandez (2 adults)
Roland Adames (4 adults)
Rondrae Wright (2 adults)
Alex Weisburg (2 adults)

Table 12:
Jordan Brown-Heath (2 adults)
Jorge Viera (2 adults)
Gabriel Velasquez (3 adults)
Kyle Andrus (2 adults)
Himmley Mendez (1 adult)

Table 13:
Danny Arana (1 adult)
William Reeves (2 adults)
Eylis Garcia (1 adult)
Kurtis Morgan (1 adult)
Jonathan Greener (2 adults)
Rita Martinez (2 adults)
Josein Hassan (1 adult)

Table 14:
Cesar Jordan (1 adult)
Alexander Jimenez (2 adults)
Brian Simril (2 adults)
Efrain Enriquez (2 adults)
Oscar Espinosa (1 adult)
Jorge Coy (2 adults)

Table 15:
Hektor Urbano (3 adults)
Joe Ray (1 adult)
Denis Hernandez (2 adults)
Troy Gray (2 adults)
Ahmed Cure (1 adult)

Table 16:
Adriana Huggins (2 adults)
Beverly Tiger (2 adults)
Rebecca Felix (1 adult)

If you don’t see your name or see an error, please send an email immediately to info@FFAgyms.com and include your full name and phone.  We reserved a few extra seats just in case – so don’t panic if you don’t see your name :)

To affect muscle versus fat ratios you MUST weight train or work out with resistance, such as your body weight.  Contrary to common belief, bodybuilders don’t spend their entire day lifting in the gym.  Most bodybuilders are aware that after about 45 to 60 minutes, catabolic (muscle wasting) hormones begin to wreak havoc.  An intense weight workout lasting no more than 60 minutes is the most efficient route to go.  You don’t have to workout with a “bodybuilding routine”, but you should work the entire body approximately three alternate days per week.  (BOOTCAMP!!!)

The more lean muscle mass you carry, the higher your metabolic rate is, and this means you burn more calories …even at rest!  It’s like comparing a 4-cylinder car to an 8- or 12-cylinder one.  The more powerful cars guzzle more gas because they need more energy....if you had more muscle, your body would need more energy to sustain itself, therefore more calorie-burning! (Just so you know, pound per pound, muscle burns 4-5 times more calories than fat!)

Also contrary to popular belief, women will NOT get huge if they workout with weights!  That is a common myth, but it’s very unfortunate since it limits many women from achieving that toned look they so desire!  So ladies, start lifting or get on those military-style push ups!

Best Regards,

Rima Avellan
www.FFACoach.com
www.BestFreeTrial.com
www.WomenOnlyBootcamp.com
www.FFASpace.com

Hey everybody, the Banquet is almost here!  The FFA Annual Awards Banquet is taking place this Sunday at the elegant Signature Gardens in Miami.  Students from both our Miami and Broward MMA gyms are invited!

The deadline to register was yesterday but since we always have some late birds, I had reserved 10 extra seats just in case.  From the extra 10 seats, four have already been claimed… we are left with 6 seats!

If you want to pick up one of the seats, go to www.FFAspace.com and reserve the seats online on the front page.  Once I get the six seats filled, I will take down the online reservation form from the website… so in other words, if you see it there, you can still reserve a seat :)

This is the MOST IMPORTANT EVENT of the year for Freestyle Fighting Academy and Women-Only Fitness Bootcamp… we are inviting everyone from our kids, teens, adult MMA, adult CAP, Bootcamp, and friends and family to attend!  These six seats will vanish fast, so if you want in reserve them!

Take a look at the video above to see last year’s banquet and check out how nice of an event this really is!

–Master Marcos Avellan
www.FFAspace.com