SIMA students take home medals at NAGA grappling tournament
Saturday, May 18th, Jordan and Rachel Lin competed in NAGA grappling tournament in Bremerton, Wa. Rachel grabbed a bronze and Jordan took home the gold in their divisions! They were coached by our Sunday BJJ instructor and fellow NWJJA student, Chris Webb. Nice work guys!
SIMA's 2nd Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blue Belt!
Coach Brian Johnson of NWJJA came over to SIMA on Tuesday night to surprise Jordan Z with his promotion to Blue Belt! It was a packed house on both floors with students showing up to be a part of this surprise promotion. Brian just snuck in, got on the mat, and started rolling with Jordan. Everyone stopped what they were doing to watch. It was a great night and we are all very proud of Jordan and our growing Jiu-jitsu program!
SIMA students show true guts and pass their Level 1 Thaiboxing Association tests!
Saturday, April 6th, MKG Seattle hosted another TBA (Thai Boxing Association) student level 1 and 2 testing event. 10 students from MKG and SIMA put it on the line and underwent a true test of resolve and toughness. Testers had to demonstrate their form and then had to complete 2 x 3 min. rounds of 60 kicks, 35 knees, while the pad holders punched, kicked, and swept them! These Level 1 tests were some of the toughest yet. Congratulations to Laura Custer, Jill Akridge, Sean Cummings, and Mark Santos! They trained hard for 3 months to do what they did! We are really proud of them! Check out more photos on our VIDEO & PHOTO page!
Free Women's Self-Defense Class! In Conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Sunday, April 7th, SIMA will be conducting a Women's Self-defense class. The class is FREE but we are asking a suggested donation of $20.00 to go to King County Sexual Assault Resource Center! Space is limited so please register with us ASAP! No experience necessary. You will see, our staff are extremely friendly, helpful and encouraging!
206-935-4531 or email: classes@simamartialarts.com
206-935-4531 or email: classes@simamartialarts.com
Beginners Workshop! Thursday, April 4th!
Next Basics/Beginners Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 4th, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. This class is FREE and open to the public! We cover some of the fundamentals to training martial arts and kickboxing here at SIMA. This class is valuable to the total beginner as well as the student who has been involved with the classes and just wants to get more solid on the techniques, training methods, etc.
Let us know if you wish to attend and we'll fill you in on some of the details! classes@simamartialarts.com or call us at
206-935-4531
Let us know if you wish to attend and we'll fill you in on some of the details! classes@simamartialarts.com or call us at
206-935-4531
SIMA Jiu-jitsu Competitors Continue to Learn from Tournament Experience!
Gunther Schorn and Rachel Lin represented SIMA in the Revolution Grappling Tournament this past March 9th. Gunther came back from behind to win by submission in his first ever competition! Rachel went on to place 2nd in Gi and win 2 out 3 matches in no-gi! Thanks to our Sunday BJJ instructor, Chris Webb, for coaching our students through their debut competitions!
Morning Boot Camp starting up Tuesday, March 12th!
Time to get your early morning, butt-kicking, workout going again here at SIMA! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 AM. Steve Cole will work you as hard as you want to be pushed and you will have fun doing it! No experience needed and all fitness levels are invited. So quit wasting time reading a magazine on that treadmill and get some real functional fitness training going on! Call us at 206-935-4531 or contact us at classes@simamartialarts.com
Guro Dan Inosanto Returns to Seattle! March 23rd & 24th!
Once a year we are blessed to have the great master Dan Inosanto visit our fair city for a 2 day training seminar! Guro Chris Clark of NW kali/JKD will be presenting Guro Inosanto and MKG Seattle will be hosting the event in their new, 24,000 sq. foot facility!
As I always tell my students, Guro is the reason we have schools like SIMA, NW Kali, and MKG. He has been at the forefront of presenting styles such as Muay Thai, Kali, Escrima, Silat, Jun Fan Gung Fu. His lessons are as much history lessons as they are training sessions. Guro Dan continues to promote the similarities of the arts and how they can work together for each individual practitioner. Don't miss this chance to learn directly from this 76 yr master who moves better than most at half his age! He is the embodiment of humility and always maintains a "white belt" mentality.
www.nwkali.com
www.mkgseattle.com
As I always tell my students, Guro is the reason we have schools like SIMA, NW Kali, and MKG. He has been at the forefront of presenting styles such as Muay Thai, Kali, Escrima, Silat, Jun Fan Gung Fu. His lessons are as much history lessons as they are training sessions. Guro Dan continues to promote the similarities of the arts and how they can work together for each individual practitioner. Don't miss this chance to learn directly from this 76 yr master who moves better than most at half his age! He is the embodiment of humility and always maintains a "white belt" mentality.
www.nwkali.com
www.mkgseattle.com
Mobility Workshop! Saturday, March 2nd, 1:00 - 3:00PM
Yoga Tune Up® is conscious conditioning for all body types and levels of fitness. This unique mobility workshop uses bits and pieces of Yoga postures combined with physical therapy principles and modern exercise science to increase your flexibility, joint stability and global strength. The use of myofascial release balls will offer immediate relief from pain due to muscle tension, help speed recovery and prevent injuries. Recovery is crucial to athletic performance. Healthy muscles work harder, longer. Maura Barclay is a certified personal trainer, licensed Yoga Yoga Tune Up® Instructor Trainer, national continuing educator (Yoga Alliance, ACE, ACSM, NASM) and Integrated Anatomy Instructor with experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Budokan, and Arjukempo. $30 pre-paid registration, $40.00 at the door
Panantukan Workshop! Saturday, Feb 9th 1:00 - 2:30
Guro Bob Heinemann will be conducting a short workshop on the Kali empty hand/ striking portion of the art which we refer to as Panantukan. Panantukan satisfies the artistic and fluid intrigue of martial arts while offering very practical combative tools! The training methods are always fun and very versatile. This workshop runs 1:00 - 2:30 on Saturday, February 9th and costs $15.00. Please contact us at info@simamartialarts.com if you are interested in attending.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Legend, Rigan Machado visits Seattle
NWJJA hosted two great seminars in January with the legend Rigan Machado of the RCJ Machado Brothers Jiu-jitsu! 7 members of SIMA attended both Gi and No-Gi classes lead by Rigan. Truly inspiring to listen to the history of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Rigan's philosophy. Looking forward to next year!
Brian Johnson Seminar! February 23rd!
As always, we are honored to have back our head coach in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Brian Johnson. Brian owns and operates North West Jiu-jitsu Academy in North Seattle and conducts seminars all over North America. SIMA is one a many NWJJA affiliates. Don't miss this opportunity to train with one of the best in the game. Brian's knowledge and passion for teaching Jiu-jitsu will surely inspire beginners and advanced grapplers alike! Saturday, February 23rd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. $40.00
Back to School Kettlebell 101 Workshop
SIMA welcomes our good friend Ren Caldwell to conduct a Kettlebell Workshop! Sunday, February 17th, 11:30 - 1:30 pm. Great for building a strong foundation in developing a functional fitness practice with the kettlebell! Ren is a martial artist as well as NSCA and CSCS, level 1 certified Kettlebell instructor and trains poeple at many locations. The cost is only $40.00 for SIMA students, $50.00 to the public. Space is limited to 12 so don't wait to register! www.renfitness.net
New Sunday Class! "Applied Martial Fitness"!
Looking for a great supplement to your martial arts training or just looking for a fun and functional fitness routine? Sundays from 11:30 - 1:00, Steve Cole and Jaime Forero are conducting our very first "Applied Martial Fitness" class!
This class is included in ongoing memberships and is also open to non-members for only $39.00 per month!
Get fit and have fun doing it!
This class is included in ongoing memberships and is also open to non-members for only $39.00 per month!
Get fit and have fun doing it!
Seattle Integrated Martial Arts Donates to Local Food Bank and Toys for Tots
Big "Thanks" to everyone who donated at the end of the year to both the West Seattle Food Bank and the Toys for Tots program! And a special "Thank You" to Kerry Copeland who set up and later delivered the collection boxes. Thanks Kerry for representing SIMA so well!
First Batch of "In House" SIMA Instructors Promoted
What a fantastic event we had on Saturday, December 15th! Students tested and passed level tests in Muay Thai and Kali/JunFan, the Youth group looked sharp and moved up in belts and stripes, and 14 students were promoted to apprentice and assistant instructors at SIMA! Congratulations to;
Apprentice Level 1 - Kerry Copeland, Laura Custer, Britton Tweedy, Chris Totten
Apprentice Level 2 - Jill Akridge, Mike Hale, Mark Santos, Jeff Collins, David Lee, Jordan Z, and Rick Monce
Assistant Level 1 - Steve Cole, Jaime Forero, and Jordo Nichols
Apprentice Level 1 - Kerry Copeland, Laura Custer, Britton Tweedy, Chris Totten
Apprentice Level 2 - Jill Akridge, Mike Hale, Mark Santos, Jeff Collins, David Lee, Jordan Z, and Rick Monce
Assistant Level 1 - Steve Cole, Jaime Forero, and Jordo Nichols
Public invited to watch Tests, Demos, and Promotions! Saturday, Dec. 15th
Saturday, December 15th will be a momentous day for Seattle Integrated Martial Arts! We will be testing levels in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Kali/JunFan (IMA) in the morning, promoting youth students in belts and stripes, recognizing school instructors, conducting demonstrations of the arts we train, and enjoying friends and family with a potluck lunch!
All are welcome to attend with the most important attendance at 1:45 - 2:30. Hope you can make it!
- Testing starts at 10:00 AM!
- Youth promotions are at 1:00 PM
- Demonstrations at 1:45 PM
- Adult Promotions and Potluck at 2:00 PM
All are welcome to attend with the most important attendance at 1:45 - 2:30. Hope you can make it!
More SIMA students compete in Jiu-jitsu tournament
SIMA's Jordan Z took home a hard fought 2nd place in no-gi division at the Revolution Tournament on Sat. Oct. 27th!
Jordan trained hard and his work paid off! Also competing was 13 yr old Deven Barnett in youth Yellow Belt Bracket, and Andy Le in the White Belt Division. Way to go team!
Jordan trained hard and his work paid off! Also competing was 13 yr old Deven Barnett in youth Yellow Belt Bracket, and Andy Le in the White Belt Division. Way to go team!
SIMA and Team Tracy team up to fight Breast Cancer
With the help of local businesses such as Seattle Logo Pro and Cupcake Royale, and as a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SIMA and Team Tracy put together a Women's Self- Defense fundraiser to raise money for Susan G Komen for the cure! Our self-defense expert Kerry Copeland put on a wonderful workshop with the gracious help of students Lucy, Nikki, and Miles!
