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Hello everyone,

We just wanted to say how Awesome 2010 has been so far for everyone here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com All of the programs are filling up fast as everyone is starting to hear about all the exciting classes that we have to offer.  From traditional Shorin Ryu Karate to the Cardio Kickboxing / Circuit  class, or even our NEW SELF DEFENSE Program that offers classes in REAL Self Defense twice per week after the Cardio Kickboxing Class.  www.ocalaselfdefense.com

Self Defense Black Belt Program

So if your looking for a high energy, high calorie workout, AND the added benefit of learning how to defend yourself in real life situations, look no further.  This is the class for you.

Ocala Karate & Fitness is also a authorized wholesaler for Prograde Nutrition.  Prograde nutrition manufactures and sells some of  the highest quality of nutritional supplements available on the market.  From Pre and Post workout protein shakes, to Krill Oil and antioxidants, Prograde has the answer.  www.ocalakaratefitness.getprograde.com

This month marks the end of our first year in business here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  We would like to say thanks to all of our members that have made all this possible.  This is why we push ourselves to the limit to give to Ocala the ABSOLUTE BEST Martial Arts and Fitness training facility open to the public.

The reason we are able to do this is because of 2 things:

1. We listen to YOU!   We listen to what everyone wants and then we MAKE it happen.  It’s that simple.
2. Our current Members dedication to their personal goals and achievements.  We help YOU get to where YOU want to be.

Anyone can do this!

So whether its losing weight, toning up, getting fit, increasing Self Esteem, Focus, or Self Defense, we are continuing every week to make ALL of our programs the Absolute BEST available in Ocala.  Stop by or give us a call at

352-694-6304 and let us SHOW you first hand, just how amazing our classes really are.

See you on the floor.

Robby an Jaime Bray

We just finished up another week here at Ocala Karate & Fitness and want to congratulate our 8 NEW MEMBERS that joined our program this last week.  Our goal with this class is to have all of our members seeing positive results for their hard work in the shortest amount of time possible.  And at the rate these men and women are going that’s not going to be a problem at all.  Our newest members range in age from 15 to 53, and have hit this class wide open.  www.ocalashinbukan.com. 

  Some are doing it to finally get back in shape so they feel better about themselves and to lose some weight, while some are in the off season from soccer and wish to stay fit and in shape, and possibly even have an edge over everyone else when the season starts back up.  The drills and exercises in this class are beneficial not only to over all health, but also build: coordination, flexibility, balance, muscle tone and explosiveness, and last but not least, over better CARDIO FITNESS.

  Our lessons are Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:00 and Mon Wed Fri mornings at 9:30.  Both instructors,Robby and Jaime Bray, are licensed and Certified Fighting Fit instructors, so you know you will be getting some of the best exercise drills available.   Rotating theses drills is a huge factor in any program, and Ocala karate & fitness rotates these drills out with NEW FRESH drills every 3-4 weeks so the workout never gets boring. 

  Ocala Karate & Fitness is constantly elevating our level of customer service too, because we know better than anyone that by bringing YOU the best workout possible is what makes us different from everyone else.  This is what helps make us the “BEST” Martial Arts school in Ocala. 

   Ocala is growing every year, and as it does, an unfortunate side effect is the fact that crime will continue to grow as well.  And having realized this, Ocala Karate & Fitness offers our Street Self Defense Class right after the Cardio Kickboxing class.  Many of our members have already taken advantage of this by joining the class and rolling from Cardio right into this fast paced “REALITY” based Self Defense Class. 

This Self Defense class will not only teach you how to properly handle yourself in a bad situation, but also get your body used to doing what it will NEED to do in a bad situation.  Just one more reason why Ocala Karate & Fitness is Ocala’s Premier Martial Arts Fitness Center.  We are doing everything we can to not only get you in the best Physical shape possible, but the SAFEST state possible too.

   Give us a call at 352-694-6304 and come see how we can make you “better” than you ever thought possible.  www.ocalaselfdefense.com 

                                                                                                                            See everyone next week

                                                                                                                    Have a Great Weekend

                                                                                                             Robby and Jaime Bray

Here we go everybody.

We’re wrapping up week #3 in the Self Defense class here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalashinbukan.com.   We’re happy to see that 4 more people joined the class this week and we all had a real good workout Tuesday night.  Tomorrow nights class is going to have everyone leaving with a smile too.  We are going to be working on some really fun drills that are not only really neat to practice, but will begin to develop our members timing and distance.

These are some of the most critical things any Self Defense class must get across to its members.  We have to know how to move, which way to move, and what to do AFTER we move.  And Ocala Karate and Fitness’s Self Defense Black Belt Program delivers exactly that.

Now I know that many of you might not think that you can do this stuff, but trust me when I say that its not hard to learn.  All of these drills have been designed for exactly that!  This is not a course for mixed martial arts or professional fighters.  This program has been designed for everyday 8-5 professionals that are looking to better themselves in many different ways.

Anyone can do this!

This Program is also a really good program to get your sons or daughters involved in before they go off to college.  At least they and you will be able to move away with the peace of mind that they have been professionally trained to defend themselves if need be.  Now what more could you ask for out of a Self Defense program?  www.ocalaselfdefense.com.  How about getting in shape too.

That’s right !  Not only will this Program have you feeling confident about yourself, but it will have you looking your best too.  That’s because all the drills we do in class are really HUGE calorie hogs.  So that means not only are you learning how to defend yourself, but your also getting in shape at the same time.  And if that’s not enough.  All of our Self Defense members have access to ALL the Cardio Classes as well.

So don’t keep putting this off.  Give yourself the ease of mind that you deserve.  Come down to Ocala Karate & Fitness and let us help you get into the best form of your life.

This place is awesome! !

Ocala Karate & Fitness   352-694-6304

  Alright.  We’re half way through January 2010 here at Ocala Karate & Fitness and we’re full speed ahead.  Our programs are on fire right now with all the NEW and exciting material that we’re covering.  www.ocalashinbukan.com.  From our Cardio Kickboxing/circuit training fitness, to our brand NEW Self Defense Black Belt Program, Ocala Karate & Fitness has really raised the bar and demonstrating first hand why we are Ocala’s Premier Martial Arts Karate School. 

   Not only do we offer more variety, but all of our classes right now are lead and taught by either Robby or Jaime Bray.  I don’t think any other martial arts school in Ocala can say that all the classes offered are taught by the owners of the school.  Jaime teaches the morning Cardio Kickboxing classes that are held Mon, Wed, and Fri mornings at 9:30, and Robby teaches the evening Karate, Cardio, Weapons, and Self Defense Classes. 

   Just one more reason to make Ocala Karate & Fitness your choice for Martial Arts, Self Defense, or Fitness training.  Here at Ocala Karate & Fitness www.ocalaselfdefense.com we value our customers and treat everyone just like family.  We show up to class everyday trying to make today a better day than yesterday. 

Stop by and see us!

Together with our emphasis on proper mindset, focus, and attitude, we will see to it that our members not only get the absolute best workout, but get to work out in the BEST atmosphere and class settings available. 

    Ocala Karate & Fitness is celebrating its 1 year anniversary next month and would like to thank all of our members for making this possible.  Not only has it been one of the best years of our lives, but we’ve gotten to meet and make many, many new friends this year.

   Launching our new Self Defense Class has been an instant smash hit as we move into the end of January.  This fast paced, skill conditioning class is designed to have everyday people up and moving around with confidence and skill, but will sharpen any one’s skills who are in Law Enforcement, Security, or anything else of that nature. 

  All it takes is one class, www.ocalaselfdefense.comand you will see first hand all the benefits and skills that can be not only learned, but incorporated into your everyday life.  These are skills that not only will make you feel safer, but have everyone around you feeling safer too.  Ocala Karate & Fitness is Ocala’s ONLY licensed and Certified Self Defense Black Belt Program, so don’t waste anymore time wondering  just how much you could benefit from this class.  MAKE the choice, call us at 352-694-6304 and schedule your FREE class to try out. 

  That ’s how confident we are in our services.  What do you have to lose?  Absolutely nothing! ! 

                                                                       Stop by today and see how Ocala Karate & Fitness can change your life forever.

                                                                                             Sincerely

                                                                                                  Robby and Jaime Bray

  What a blast we all had tonight in the Self Defense class here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  www.ocalaselfdefense.com.  Closing out week #2 in the new Street Self Defense class went really smooth.  All of our members are picking up the basic drills very easily, which proves that this New Self Defense Program really does WORK. 

   Having been designed to accommodate the every day person, this class takes this highly effective, yet easy to learn program and will have just about anyone, any make, any model, up on the feet and able to protect themselves in just a few short weeks.  This week we have been covering punching combinations ranging from jab/cross, jab/cross/hook, and cross/hook/cross.  Choke defense, standing up from the ground, and a few other really beneficial drills were touched on the surface.

    Remember that this is only week #2 so as the class moves on and builds, the material transitions from learning basic striking and counters, to full on assaults.  This program was built with progression in mind.  Are members will be utilizing their shin guards, and head gear in the next several weeks as push into more advanced, and REAL situation defense.

    When you talk about Self Defense we must remember that “nothing” is written in stone and “nothing” is 100%.  That’s why we have got to train are members to be able to defend themselves from just about any situation conceivable.  The only way to be prepared, is to be BEST prepared.  This class is a very fast paced workout too, with lots of striking combinations with our partners using focus mitts and other targets.  I tell all our members that one of the most important things ANY Self Defense Class can teach is how to REALLY be able to hit someone.  I mean let’s face it.  If you trying to learn Self Defense because you really want to be able to defend yourself, you had better be able to hit some one.  Otherwise you are really wasting your time.

How to hit, and how to hit HARD !!

  Ocala Karate & Fitness, www.ocalashinbukan.com  is Ocala’s Premier Self Defense School and our members are living proof of this.  Feel free to stop by anytime and watch, or if you would like to jump in and try a class out for FREE, you are more than welcome to.  What have you got to lose with an offer like that.  So give us a call at 352-694-6304 and ask for Robby or Jaime to get class times and any other information you might need.

                                 Until next week, everyone have a safe weekend and rest up for Tuesday.

              The class is ratcheted up again! !   www.ocalaselfdefense.com

Here we are winding he first week of 2010 down and logging it into the books and Ocala Karate & Fitness couldn’t be happier starting the New Year out running full sprint. We are Ocala’s Premier Karate/Martial Arts School and our really excited about all our programs this year.

And our new Street Self Defense Class, SDBBP, couldn’t have been any better.  We had a full class and everyone got exactly what they were looking for.  This 1 hour high energy class not only teaches all the basic skills needed to be able to defend yourself if ever needed, but also gets you in shape and fit at the same time.

You see, what most people fail to realize is that if you just show up for a 1 week course or something and learn a few basic things to do if anything were to ever happen to you, without training your whole body how to react efficiently, your really not getting anywhere.

Our unique curriculum has been developed with this in mind.  We train the body to react quickly, and strongly, to allow our members to benefit most from this.

And remember. . .  This is NOT MMA.  This is a Self Defense Class.  Do not confuse the two with one another.

Talk about a workout too.  I have to admit my shoulders and arms are a little tight after all the punching combination’s we went through with our partner drills.  These drills are once again easy and very straight forward to do. 

Once again they have been designed for normal everyday 9-5 people, mom’s and dad’s, grampa’s and grand ma’s that are really looking to get into shape and feel safe.  Especially in today’s world, you don’t have to flip very far on the LOCAL news to hear about some brutal, violent crime taking place.

From random assaults, to forced entry, today’s world is really getting crazy and we as a people need to be able to defend ourselves and not be prayed upon.  That’s what the SDBBP program at OCala Karate & Fitness is ALL ABOUT !

Making everyone safer and more secure.

C'mon Fellas It's a lot of FUN !

The other thing is the overall STRESS release that this class gives is phenomenal.  Everyone left both classes sweating, but smiling ear to ear.  This class is a fully accredited and licensed SDBBP school, so Ocala Karate & Fitness is the only place in town that you will be able to find this program.   www.ocalaselfdefense.com.

If this type of class is something you have always been interested in or wanted to try, don’t wait any longer.  We’re starting out 2010 now, so why not make a change for the New Year that you can really, really benefit from.

For more information call 352-694-6304

Until next time

See you on the floor

Robby Bray

  What an awesome night we had here at Ocala Karate & Fitness.  Tonight marked the first Cardio Kickboxing NIGHT class for 2010 and man was it packed.  We had 16 people in class tonight all kicking it up a notch to reach all their goals for 2010.  And Ocala Karate & Fitness’s Cardio Kickboxing and Cardio Circuit class is just what the doctor ordered. 

Getting Fit has never been easier

   Talk about burning calories and getting in shape fast !  Our members tonight were smiling from ear to ear when the class ended.  Of course they were all exhausted, but that ’s the reason they were all smiling.  They could all tell that this was the workout that they were all needing.  Our Carido Class is a unique combination of muscle toning, strength training drills that are combined with some heart racing drills that produce just the right intervals to create one heck of a workout.

Getting a Jump on the Holiday

     Here we go again, closing out another year.  I don’t know about everyone else, but 2009 flew by pretty fast.  But as we head towards the Holidays and all the huge meals, treats, and parties that are associated with this time of the year, we all need to start flipping the switch now.

What do I mean by flipping the switch?  What I mean by that is everyone that is worried about putting on all the extra weight of the holidays has two choices right now.

1.  Don’t eat anything! !  Run and hide.  Stay away from all your favorite parties.  Now that doesn’t sound like any fun does it?  Okay. I’m kidding.   Option 1. should read: Use extreme caution when you eat, what you eat, and how much you eat at these special events.

2.  Get down to Ocala Karate & Fitness and register for our Cardio Kickboxing class!  www.ocalakaratefitness.com 

  This exciting fast paced workout is just what you need to keep those extra pounds off.  Ocala Karate & Fitness’s Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Fitness class has been a huge hit this year.  If you want to:

• Increase your metabolism
• Lose weight
• Tone up those flabby areas
• Increase your energy level
• Stay in control of your body
• Stay younger
• Keep your heart healthy

These are just a few of the benefits that our active members are getting from Ocala Karate & Fitness’s Cardio Kickboxing class.  So if your asking yourself: I know I need to do this, but can I do this class? 

The answer is YES !  This class has been designed to accommodate all fitness levels.  Beginners and advanced.

    If you are asking yourself: I’m not very athletic, I wonder if I can do those drills?

The answer is: YES !  These drills are not complicated and only takes a few time of doing the drills before they feel like second nature.

  If your asking yourself:  I wonder if I can do the whole class?

 The answer is YES !    That’s what makes this class so great.  Every drill is designed for each person to push themselves at their own pace.  Where one person might be able to do 20 reps in a minute the next might be able to do 40, or only 10.  The main thing to remember is that it doesn’t matter.  All that matters is that YOU are out on the FLOOR pushing YOURSELF, and getting stronger.

   On top of that the routine changes up every 3 weeks, so no one gets bored or tired of the same ol same ol, grind that we have all felt at one time by going to the big box gyms.  So don’t waste anymore time!  Pick up the phone and call Jaime or Robby for more information on this, or one of our many other classes we have available at Ocala Karate & Fitness. 

   Remember: It’s up to you to take the first step to a healthier fitter you. 

Kicking those calories

                                                         Hope to see you on the floor

                                                           Robby & Jaime Bray

 Don’t Forget about our NEW SELF DEFENSE CLASSESS !

                                     www.ocalaselfdefense.com

   Hello Everyone,

   Just wanted to give you guys / gals a little more information on Prograde Nutritions Pre/Post Workout shake.  First off I’d like to say that in the past I used several other drinks available through various places, but I have NEVER gotten even close to the results from previous drinks as to what I am getting from Prograde’s Workout.

Available at Ocala Karate & Fitness

   These delicious work out shakes provide a foundation for rapid muscle recovery and muscle growth.  The special formulation of High quality protein, rapidly digested carbohydrates, free form amino acids, vitamins, and essential minerals, are the key to promoting maximum post workout recovery. This Post workout shake is one of the HIGHEST quality drinks on the market.

    Prograde Workout Contains:

• a formulated 2:1 ratio of quick digesting carbohydrates to proteins.
• It is only 200 calories per serving when taken with water.
• The protein is made up of Whey Protein Isolate, which has a concentration of higher than 95% Protein.
• The Carbohydrate is a combination of Dextrose and Maltodextrine, which facilitates quick absorption and utilization by the muscles.
• Contains essential B vitamins that provides the energy to your cells to begin the recovery process.
• Has essentially 0 grams of fat to assure that you are not consuming any unwanted calories.

  Researchers have proven that the recovery of muscle nutrient stores can be enhanced by digesting a specific combination ratio of carbohydrates and protein.  Significant carbohydrate storage (glycogen) greatly reduces the recovery time from exercise.

    Furthermore, the consumption of Protein directly after workouts is also essential to repairing the muscle tissue that gets damaged during exercise or physical exertion.  It also provides the essential amino acids required to repair the muscle tissue for the next work out.

     These two key ingredients are VITAL to preparing your body for the next work out.  Athletes should consume a recovery drink as soon as possible after every workout or competition, and should wait no longer than 1 hour to do so.  This golden hour is the most critical time for the replenishment of muscle glycogen and amino acid absorption.

     What is Prograde Workout Formulated to do?

  Prograde Workout is formulated to maximize recovery for BOTH STRENGTH and ENDURANCE athletes for the anabolic phase of rebuilding phase that takes place immediately following exercise.  The longer you stay in an anabolic state, the greater the result in increasing muscle mass and strength for athletes, and the greater energy storage levels for endurance athletes. 

Recent research has shown that after engaging in near maximal exercise for short periods of time, the transient glycogen “super compensation” in ALL muscle fibers can be found.  So your performance WILL suffer the next training session and might even result in loss of muscle due to lack of glycogen and protein stores.

   For more information on this AWESOME Pre and Post Workout drink, visit us at www.http://ocalakaratefitness.getprograde.com/.  Or visit our school website at www.ocalakaratefitness.com.

                                                Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you on the training floor.

                                                                              Yours truly

                                                                                Robby and Jaime Bray

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to start out by saying how relieved I am that my shipment of Prograde Workout finally came in.  I really screwed up last week and forgot to reorder my Bottle of Prograde Workout and ran out over the week end.

First off, let me tell you that I have never really been a big nutritional supplement kind of guy.  However, teaching 8 Karate per week, and 5 Cardio Kickboxing/Fitness classes per at Ocala Karate & Fitness, I can was really starting to get worn down.

I had a buddy of mine, Mike Massie, recommend to me that I should get set up with Prograde and give their products a try.  Well let me tell everyone something.  Believe me or not, but literally the next day I noticed a difference.

I started out taking the VGF 25, a multi vitamin that provides you the nutrients from 25 WHOLE vegetables, Fruits, and Greens.  But also provides you with a whole slew of other benefits including: safe guarding your Heart and circulatory system, Maximizes fat burning potential through optimal nutritional foundation, safe guards the prostate and urinary system,and boosts your digestive system function.

VGF 25+ For men

But the biggest change I noticed was when I started taking the Prograde Workout recovery shake.  This is a research based recovery drink that mixes the exact ratio of carbs to proteins to maximize workout performance and recovery.

What does this mean?  It means no more guessing what to eat or drink before your workouts.  Especially if your on the fly like everyone else now a days.  It mixes up with water or, and I recommend skim milk, in less than 60 seconds.  It’s special formula is RAPIDLY absorbed so its in your system by the time your ready to hit the floor.

What else does it do?  This is the best part.  It not only promotes, but accelerates Lean Muscle Tissue Growth.  Now I know some people will say “but I don’t want to bulk up”.  Well this is not bulking you up.  What it’s doing is promoting Lean tissue replacement which in turn RAISES your Metabolism and will cause your body to BURN more calories at rest.

    So while you are increasing the amount of Lean Muscle Tissue in your body, you are also increasing your body’s metabolism.  This means that all day long, even at rest, your body will be burning more calories just doing your everyday routine.  We all know that by increasing your body’s caloric usage, and not increasing the amount of calories you take in, will result in weight loss and muscle toning.

   So log onto our website and check out what all we have to offer at www.ocalakaratefitness.com  Or go directly to Prograde and see for yourself how we can help you get back the body that you want.  Click here http://ocalakaratefitness.getprograde.com/

   Until next time

    Building a Better tomorrow . . . Today.

                 Robby Bray

Pro Grade Workout