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For Immediate Release: Free Ladies Only Self Defense Class Saturday

February 01, 2012

Learn to Defend Yourself: Fit and Fearless Austin Offers Free Ladies Only Self Defense Class Saturday
Austin, TX --- Fit & Fearless, offers a free Ladies Only Self Defense Class featuring Krav Maga, a system of self-defense and hand-to-hand combat developed by the Israeli Army. The class is offered every first Saturday of the month at 11:30am. Attendance is expected to rise, as self defense has become a high priority to women in the Austin area. In the wake of the west campus attacks and the murder of Esme Barrera, January's class had more than 50 women in attendance, excited and ready to learn. The hour long training helps work on gender specific situations to avoid confrontations, or to effectively defend when needed. The class is taught by Fit and Fearless Instructor of Year Parker Westbrook.

The Ladies Only Self Defense Class will:
Teach you to learn how to trust your instincts.
React appropriately.
Defend against nearly any attack.
Avoid an assault entirely by addressing danger early.

A potential victim’s way of carrying herself or reacting to initial confrontation can dictate an attacker’s willingness to follow through with his plans. Don’t be a victim, learn to make your attacker’s job frustratingly, exceedingly and most of all, painfully, difficult.

Whether looking for confidence, the skills to protect yourself and your family, or a way to shed pounds and get into fighting shape, Krav Maga is the fastest, most effective and most enjoyable way to do it.

Visit Fit and Fearless Austin or call 512-441-Krav to learn more about Krav Maga training.

Fit & Fearless Austin is owned and operated by one of six female Krav Maga black belts in the country. The instructors have trained elite units at hundreds of U.S. law enforcement agencies and every branch of the U.S. military. Fit & Fearless will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary in March and has become home to a growing community – an alternative for fitness-minded Austinites seeking a fun, effective way to stay in shape. Members come with a wide variety of goals – to lose weight, to build strength, to improve athletic performance, to learn to defend themselves. They come back because they achieve results, becoming capable of things they never thought possible, in only months. It’s a reflection of the Fit & Fearless mission to promote peace of mind, self-confidence and a more enjoyable, active and productive lifestyle by creating strong minds and bodies. http://www.fitandfearless.com

Check out some of our instructor's blogs on the subject:

Fearless Fifty
As many as it takes...
Barebones Self Defense: Be Difficult

Austin Variety Show’s 2nd Anniversary Party & World Premiere Bash

For Immediate Release
Austin Variety Show's 2nd Anniversary Party & World Premiere Bash
(rumor has it, Fit and Fearless is part of the show)

Local TV show celebrates two years on local television with two new episodes and live performers at bash Saturday January 28th

Austin, TX - How does gonzo TV show Austin Variety Show celebrate two wild years on local TV? By throwing itself a party with goodies for all the attendees! The Saturday, January 28 bash will feature a lineup of local performers from 8-11pm and the show's first new episodes in over a year, while treating attendees to free food and drinks and giveaways from local businesses.

The premiere gala will be packed with entertainment from local talent like Charlie Hodge (The Charlie Hodge Show podcast) and performances by comedian Ramin Nazer (Just For Laughs Festival, SXSW, Funniest Person In Austin Finalist) and musical guest Mistress Stephanie and Her Melodic Cat, who along with Hodge, join the cast and crew as guest stars of the show's new episodes.

The new episodes of Austin Variety Show are titled "Entervention (Pts 1 & 2)" and continue the show's plotline about the difficulties of creating a local television show. Making matters worse are producer-director-writer-host Troy Dillinger's huge ego and lack of experience. In "Entervention (Pts 1 & 2)", Dillinger's control issues threaten to drive co-host Tom Booker from the show, while radio personality Charlie Hodge attempts to coerce Troy into booking his band "Sweat & Lotion" as a musical guest on the show.

The lineup for the 2nd Anniversary Party & World Premiere Bash is:
8pm - doors open, free beverages, food provided by Rockin' Tomato Pizza
8:30 - event begins w. host Troy Dillinger
8:45 - comedian Ramin Nazer
9pm - Austin Variety Show Episode #14 "Entervention, Pt. 1"
9:45 - special guest Charlie Hodge
10pm - Mistress Stephanie & Her Melodic Cat
10:15 - Austin Variety Show Episode #15 "Entervention, Pt. 2"
11pm - event ends

The event also marks the launch of Austin Variety Show's bid to land on national television in early 2012. "We've been mostly off the radar of Austin culture, but it's time to become an Austin institution," says Dillinger. "We're looking for a home with a major cable network this spring, and the shows we're showing this Saturday will stand up next to anything on cable. There's a large audience that's interested in Austin's deep pool of talent and laid-back lifestyle. We want to bring even more attention to Austin and try to document and preserve what makes this city so special."

The live event and television show, which originated as an Adult Swim fan party in 2005, parted ways with Cartoon Network in late 2008 and re-launched as its own television production in summer of 2009. The Austin Variety Show debuted for Austin viewers January 10, 2010 on local broadcast channel KBVO "My Austin TV", sister station of KXAN and KNVA (who are owned by LIN Broadcasting).

The Austin Variety Show can be seen every Saturday at midnight on KBVO, which is available on "every television set in Austin" on antenna channel 14.1, Time Warner Cable ch. 7 / HD1525, DirecTV ch. 51, Grande ch. 18 / HD818, ATT ch. 7 / HD1007, Dish Network ch. 51 / HD5185, Suddenlink ch. 15 / HD725 & Northland ch. 97

The 2nd Anniversay & Premiere Party is sponsored by: Highland Mall, Discount Furniture Muebleria Alex, Rockin Tomato Pizza, Sideshow Tattoo, Work Clothes & More, Salon SoLaras, Dreamers, and Mike's Print Shop

Date: 8-11pm; Saturday, January 28, 2012
Location: Austin Variety Show Studios at Highland Mall - 6001 Airport Blvd. - Austin 78752

Media Comps & Giveaways

We'd like to provide you with comps for your staff and giveaways for your audience. Please let us know what you'd like.

Ticket Prices
AT THE DOOR: $12
ADVANCE TICKETS: $10 (at AustinVarietyShow.com)

Details
21+Up / BYOB

Highland Mall: 6001 Airport Blvd. | Austin, TX | 78752 (enter on Airport Blvd. side, next to flagpoles)

For more information, please contact:
Troy Dillinger / Austin Variety Show - (512) 773-5697 - (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
About Highland Mall

Highland Mall is centrally located at the crossroads of IH-35, 290E/2222 and Airport Blvd. The mall was built in 1971 and is committed to reclaiming a community of locally-focused businesses for Austin consumers.
Address: 6001 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78752
Contact: Darlene Collins - Specialty Leasing Manager - (512) 454-9656, ext. 7030 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

WEB LINKS:
Tickets: http://www.austinvarietyshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=11
Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/133957873388352/
Highland Mall: http://www.facebook.com/HighlandMall
The Austin Variety Show website: http://www.austinvarietyshow.com
The Austin Variety Show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheAustinVarietyShow
The Austin Variety Show on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ATXVarietyShow
The Austin Variety Show on UStream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/austin-variety-show

Pedro Sauer Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, John Hosford and Mike Horihan to Host Seminar

January 24, 2012
For Immediate Release

Austin, TX --- Fit & Fearless, Austin kicks off its new affiliation with Pedro Sauer, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association by hosting a seminar featuring two of Master Sauer's Gracie Black Belts, John Hosford and Mike Horihan.
An affiliation with Pedro Sauer, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association provides Fit & Fearless members with a direct link to the source of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Master Sauer is one of a handful of Master Level instructors trained by Grand Master Helio Gracie, the pioneer who developed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from Japanese Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. Master Sauer is considered to be one of the most knowledgeable and technical instructors in the U.S. and prides himself on teaching the art as it was taught to him, as a self defense system first and foremost. The seminar will cover the basics of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu presented by Black Belts John Hosford and Mike Horihan. They will also demonstrate advanced techniques.

The seminar will be held Saturday, January 28 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The cost of the seminar is $59. Fit & Fearless Austin is located at 118 E. Alpine Rd at Penn Field, just east of S. Congress Ave. Learn more at and register here.

Fit & Fearless Austin is owned and operated by one of six female Krav Maga black belts in the country. The instructors have trained elite units at hundreds of U.S. law enforcement agencies and every branch of the U.S. military. Fit & Fearless will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary in March and has become home to a growing community – an alternative for fitness-minded Austinites seeking a fun, effective way to stay in shape. Members come with a wide variety of goals – to lose weight, to build strength, to improve athletic performance, to learn to defend themselves. They come back because they achieve results, becoming capable of things they never thought possible, in only months. It’s a reflection of the Fit & Fearless mission to promote peace of mind, self-confidence and a more enjoyable, active and productive lifestyle by creating strong minds and bodies. http://www.fitandfearless.com

Practical Paleo Nutritional Seminar in Austin for one day only.

Austin, TX – Fit & Fearless, LLC is offering a Practical Paleo Nutritional Seminar hosted by Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites. Diane is a Holistic & Paleo Nutritionist specializing in blood sugar regulation, food allergies / intolerances and digestive health.


The Practical Paleo Seminar at CrossFit and Fearless is scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost of attendance is $115 and includes a copy of the Practical Paleo Nutrition Guide eBook (regularly $34) at CrossFit and Fearless Austin, located at 3808 Woodbury Dr., Austin, Texas.

In this full-day nutrition seminar you’ll learn about whole food / Paleo nutrition including:

• Why there is confusion around what’s healthy to eat including common mainstream nutritional myths about fat, cholesterol, whole grains and calcium intake; why we believed them, why they are myths and the real truth about each of them.
• Why digestion and blood sugar regulation are critical pieces of the puzzle when it comes to health and performance: how they work, how to know when they're not working and what to do about it.
• How Neolithic foods such as grains, legumes, dairy and sugar are harmful to our bodies and how to modify our dietary and lifestyle practices to optimize our health from the inside out.
• How our physiology, lifestyle and hormones impact our metabolism and the ability for us to get leaner, stronger and healthier. People often think that food and exercise alone will change their bodies, but you’ll learn what other factors matter most and how to help yourself get on-track in this class.
• How to analyze your own diet records to then plan meals and modify your current approach to diet and exercise if you want to: be healthy, get leaner, gain mass or if you’re looking to manage an autoimmune condition.
• Frequently asked questions and hot topics including: supplements, cholesterol, ketogenic diets, intermittent fasting and more.
• Answers to your burning questions about embarking on a 30-Day Paleo Challenge and a Paleo Lifestyle.

To register for the Practical Paleo Seminar visit http://www.fitandfearless.com or call 512-441-Krav.

Fit & Fearless has become home to a growing community – an alternative for fitness-minded Austinites seeking a fun, effective way to stay in shape. Members come with a wide variety of goals – to lose weight, to build strength, to improve athletic performance, to learn to defend themselves. They come back because they achieve results, becoming capable of things they never thought possible, in only months. It’s a reflection of the Fit & Fearless mission to promote peace of mind, self-confidence and a more enjoyable, active and productive lifestyle by creating strong minds and bodies.

Diane Sanfilippo BS, Certified Nutrition Consultant, C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach Manages a Blog and Podcast titled Balanced Bites. Diane specializes in working with clients looking to resolve concerns around: regulating blood sugar levels as related to hypoglycemia and Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, digestive distress, concerns around high or low cholesterol and high triglycerides, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances, therapeutic nutrition coaching for autoimmune conditions including but not limited to: Celiac Disease, thyroid conditions, arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s Disease.

REGISTER HERE

Contact: Jenn Cowan
361.550.4081
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

News Report: Protect Yourself, Krav Maga Style

Losing Weight Krav Maga Style: MyFoxLA.com

West LA - Krav Maga is a form of self defense used by Israeli soldiers as well as hundreds of law enforcement agencies in the US... Lauren Sivan uses Krav Maga as well... for an unconventional way to lose weight... she went to the Krav Maga Worldwide in West LA

Check out Lauren's video report in the media player.

Learn more!
Fit and Fearless Krav Maga - Austin
http://www.fitandfearless.com

Krav Maga
http://www.kravmaga.com
11400 West Olympic Blvd. Ste 100 (Olympic & Sawtelle)
310-966-1300

Read more: http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/good_day_la/losing-weight-krav-maga-style-20120104#ixzz1jJLo7yaX

The January Ladies Class is ON!

Come to the first Ladies-Only class of 2012! January 7 at 11:30 come train with us, and bring a friend! The class is FREE to any female over 12 including non-members. If you don't want to train you can just come watch. If you're not sure if you should come you DEFINITELY should come. See you there!

December Ladies Class is ON!

Have you ever thought, "Could I defend myself while wearing this skirt?" Find out! December's Ladies Only class is all about fighting off an attacker while wearing the clothes you wear the most...work clothes, fancy dinner clothes, flip flops, high heels, etc. Particularly if your work requires you to wear a uniform or carry items frequently, bring that stuff. Also purses, backpacks, shopping bags...and bring on the big hair! Bring your friend, too, it's going to be fun! This Saturday, December 3 at 11:30.

Military Preparedness Seminar with RON! Oct. 29

Military Preparedness:

Krav Maga Defensive Tactics as used and trained in the Israeli Special Forces

Fit and Fearless' Krav Maga Instructor Ron Grobman has been training in the Israeli military for the last year. He'll be home for a short visit in October and will be holding a very special seminar on current Israeli Krav Maga military techniques and training.

The seminar is open to everyone, but there will be a range of techniques, from beginner to expert level, taught. This seminar will cover offensive gun, knife, and stick training, and include a thorough intro to the mental training and prep that goes into training for fights where your life is at risk!

This seminar will be Oct 29th, from 9am - 1pm.
Cost $39. All proceeds will be donated to Ron's unit for training gear.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Got What it Takes?

Think you got what it takes to be a Fit and Fearless trainer?
Prove it!



For additional information or to follow up please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with Prove It as the e-mail subject.

Krav Maga Women’s Self Defense Seminar October 22nd

Krav Maga Women's Self Defense Seminar
Saturday, October 22nd
$19.99 | 9:30am
FIGHTING FOR THE CURE

Join Fit and Fearless the morning of October 22nd for our annual Women's Self Defense Seminar. This year all proceeds benefit the Marni Fund. Since 2006, Krav Maga Worldwide, in partnership with STOP CANCER, has been funding groundbreaking Breast Cancer research with a shared mission dedicated to developing improved treatments, new diagnostic procedures and the ultimate goal – A CURE!

Don’t be a victim!

Whether looking for confidence, the skills to protect yourself and your family, or a way to shed pounds and get into fighting shape, Krav Maga is the fastest, most effective and most enjoyable way to do it.

This Self-Defense Seminar will :
*Teach you to learn how to trust your instincts.
*React appropriately.
*Defend against nearly any attack.
*Avoid an assault entirely by addressing danger early.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

B.E.A.S.T. - Better Every Attempt Starting Today - CrossFit

Discover your inner BEAST with this CrossFit based power/strength program. We will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 for the first 4 weeks of the month. This class will focus on all the major CrossFit lifts and explosive plyometrics. Learn and practice techniques that will improve your max lift and WoD times. Learn to increase bar speed, protect yourself from injury, and become more explosive. Like CrossFit, this class is open to men, women, children, natural Beasts, and anyone willing to put the time in to get better. This class is capped at 10 people.


Sign-up cost- $59

Benefits of this program
- Functional Movement (FMS) test
- understanding/use the proper mechanics while performing lifts
- increase your amount of Force (mass x acceleration)
- increase mobility
- detailed instruction on lifting technique
- measuring individual power output on the major lifts
- Improve WoD times
- prevent the plateau effect
- increase motor skill performance

To sign-up contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The September Ladies Only Class Will be September 10

The title says it all - the Ladies Only class will be the 2nd Saturday of September, which is the 10th. Consider wearing a shirt with sleeves instead of a tank top for this one, because we're taking it to the ground. See you at 11:30 on September 10!

Questions, Comments, Concerns? email Parker at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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