So I thought about taking this section of the web site down. I started to read about my accident, and the progress of my recovery, and all it involved, Then I decided to leave it up because although this was an extremely difficult time in my life of which I am STILL feeling, it can serve as an example that no matter how tuff things get, you can get through it! We recently expanded, adding an additional 1700 square feet of training floor. We will be hosting new programs like Zumba, Yoga, and a crazy Cardio/conditioning class that comes from the concept of the insanity, and p90x workouts in a group environment. The buildout is pretty much done except for some final touches. Now comes the Marketing, and promotions. If you have been thinking about Zumba, Yoga, or insane cardio training, now is the time to get started with our programs being super inexpensive during the early enrollment process. Although classes have already begun, we are offering huge discounts to get some volume coming in. Beat the rush of the New Year Resolutioners. Once our volume reaches the Zero line, we will be adjusting our prices upward for new members coming in. wanna see a sample marketing video? Do a Google search for Zumba Rancho Cucamonga, as of yesterday we are on Page 2 of Google, soon we will be in the number one position. :+)

Adult Martial Arts program is growing as well. Come in and Take advantage of our endo of theyear specials.

That's all I got for now. Will Blog again in another year or so hahaha. As I mentioned before, I am not much of a Blogger LOL

Ok So by now it must be pretty obvious that I am not much of a blogger, I mean who has time for that? But since I am here blogging, We are winding down on the city programs. Our Kids self defense program is turning out to be very popular, we will be restructuring the program a little bit in the fall. Our Kickboxfit program continues to be one of the city of Rancho Cucamonga's most popular classes. (Rancho Cucamongan's like to sweat.) 

 

We have had a couple of minor set backs on our Black belt Academy Elite program, but are still moving forward. So far we have established the curriculum, set the logo and made final proofs on the Uniforms and silk screening for the t shirts, now we are waiting on the design people to finalize the application of the logo for the back of the uniforms. We will officially kick off the BBA Elite program on 6/15/09. We will also have some inception enrollment specials so if you are considering becoming involved in our BBA Elite program, contact Sensei Duffy and ask how you can be a part of the Elite BBA.

Today is Sunday and I have been building a BBQ in my back yard, so I am chomping to get out there and work on it some more, Maybe I can BBQ on it tonight. You're all invited to come over to my house for the BBQ tonight. Be here at 5:00. We'll have some social time and then some training, followed by great food and fun. See you then.

Happy New Year

As 2009 takes hold, focus on the positive things in life, Your family, Training, and your personal goals. This is the time of year when everyone likes to jump on the band wagon of making new year resolutions. Forget about all the hype. Set yourself some realistic goals and make up your mind to conquer them. I have set some business goals as well as personal goals this year, along with deadlines and commitments. I have also set some rewards for accomplishing those goals as you should too. This year in the dojo from a training standpoint, we will take a more physical approach. There will be more conditioning, more sparring, and other things along the way. I will also try to post something to my blog every week or two as well. This is the part where I say I have been so busy with everything leading up to the holidays. But at the risk of sounding like all th others who simply just dropped the ball, I will just say it I dropped the ball. LOL So now I will pick it up and move forward. Thanks for reading.                                      

 

Sensei Duffy

I guess it has been quite some time since I have posted anything on my blog. Sorry? I have been extremely busy working on quite a few new projects. Thanks giving was nice. had some down time and spent some time with the family which is always good. I hope you and your family had a great holiday as well.

It's hard to believe it is already December. This is the time to focus on new goals for the upcoming year. As for my goals, I am focussing on the growth and development of the dojo as well as a few other areas of interest.

 We will be having a Goal setting seminar on Saturday January 10th @ 1:00. You won't want to miss it. The fee is $10.00 and inludes a binder to assit you in reaching your goals. Sign up at the front desk. We will also be making this available through our web site for the same fee. Watch for the button on the home page.                                                                                                          Today is Sunday, and it's all about football and decorating the ouse for Christmas. Ihope you all have a great Christmas, and a safe New year!

Summer is right around the corner. Now is a good time to start training extra hard to prepare yourself for the summer months, Shorts and tank tops require just a bit of extra training to make those legs and arms look their best. Start each day with a few push ups, followed by crunches to target those abs. If you want your legs to look their best try sitting down a little lower in your stances, maybe throw in a few squats every couple of days, squats will pump up your quads (thighs) in a muscular way. Try to do 50 squats per day. It's gonna hurt at first, but the payoff will be worth it in the end. The beach trip is right around the corner. start now to look your best by July
19th. be sure to drink plenty of water. if you are at the dojo and have forgotten your water, we have water available for $1.00 per bottle. just see the front desk.

Wow Time is flying by fast here it is already March 2nd. Sorry it has taken me so long to update the site, I have been crazy busy with the move. In case you havn't heard, We have relocated to 9879 Foothill Blvd Suite E at the South west corner of Ramona and Foothill, just 1 block East of Archibald. The new dojo is awesome and you will love the entire atmosphere, stop in and check it out. The winter Kickboxfit session is winding down and the numbers are still great. Lots of people have seen tremendous results. To those of you who are registered and planning on re-registering for the Spring session, Please do not stop attending class on the 14th. When the session ends. As a courtesy to you we allow you to continue your training in between sessions at no charge. Please remember to turn in your membership cards on your last visit between sessions so we are able to update them for your renewal. Thank you for your continued support Rancho Cucamonga, and we will see you in class!!

With the New Year upon us, this is a good time to recognise your true potential. Are you living up to your true potential? I challenge each of you who may read my blog to challenge yourself to be your best. do the things you love. Be passionate about what you do. Strive to do your very best every time. Set some some goals and chase your dreams! You can do anything when you set your mind to it!

Merry Christmas!
From our family to yours. We wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe New Year celebration. The Dojo will re-open on Wednesday January 2nd, 2008

Well here we are winding down toward the end of the year. I am improving, all though it is a slow process, I am listening to the Doctors and following their advice. Those of you who really know me, know that this is a hard thing for me to do. I do not do well with just sitting around. However, in this case, it is required that I listen to the Doctor's advice so I am able to make a full recovery. I anxiously await a full recovery so I will be able to get back to my regular routine. I am looking forward to our Christmas gathering this year as well I will make some announcements, along with some reflections and closure on my accident. Thank you all for your support during this time and I look forward to returning the favor in the near future.

Last night was my first night back to class. although I really didn't do too much, it felt good to be back in the dojo and on the floor. Sensei Connie, and the other junior sensei's did a great job running the show. I will slowly begin to get re-acclimated to my normal routine. I have seen a great deal of growth lately in the interest of the dojo. This is a refreshing occurrence. Especially coming back after such a lengthy absence. Kickboxing class yesterday was fun too. It was great to see everyone and the morning class offered a lot of energy. Although I was only able to teach 25 minutes of the class before sitting down, it was great to be back on the floor. I probably should have sat down after the first 10 to 15 minutes. But now that I have realized this, I will pace myself better in the near future. We will be taking measurements this week, and I will make it a point to update the "Sensei's project" page this weekend. I apologize for not posting the recent updates I received. I have been a bit preoccupied, and unable to focus until recently. Keep up the good work and I will see you in class.

Hey Blog readers.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while i have been a little preoccupied trying to get better. I had a nice Thanksgiving with lots to be thankful for!!!! I hope yo did as well!! I have been trying to rebuild the cardio. It's a lot of work. I am planing on coming into class this Monday I will be teaching the AM kickboxing class (or trying to anyway, we'll see how it goes) then I will be in the dojo Monday night and suited up ready to go. I've got a lot of work to do to get back in the shape I was in before the crash. Gonna take my time at first and then when the time is right I will kick it into high gear. I look forward to seeing you all at the dojo. Have a great weekend and I will see you in class.

Greetings to all, and thank  for taking the time to read my blog. Not much to blog about these days other than the recovery, and those things associated with it. Not to mention the great support that I am receiving from my Black Belts and Kickboxing staff. As well s all the others who have stepped up and offered to help during this challenging time.

Good news to report. I went to the Dr. on Monday in Palm Springs. First I went to the ER room at the hospital for a trauma check up. The Doctor said i am healing "remarkably well" The bones are mending, the pneumonia is almost gone, and the lungs are getting stronger. As for me, I never realised it took so long to heal soft tissue. I know how to totally destroy soft tissue real fast, but never thought much about how long it takes to recover. My doctor was mostly concerned about my spline, and stressed the importance of avoiding contact and assertive activity until it is fully recovered. Otherwise I chance rupturing my spline which would be catastrophic. So  I will follow the Docs advice to a T. Still moving pretty slow and starting to work on regaining my cardio. Started riding the stationary bike today. (Thanks Doc for bringing that by) am able to move around a bit better. But still dealing with the pain. I am learning that my experience has helped a lot of people look at things in their life a little closer and make some improvements, and adjustments. I am a strong believer in leading by example but geeeeshI am sure there are easier ways to lead than going through all of this. If there is one thing I would like people to learn from my misfortune, it would be the importance of keeping your mind, body, and spirit strong. Scientifically they say the human body can sustain an impact up to 35 MPH. Anything over that will kill you you. It was determined that after I became dismounted from my bike, I slammed into a huge boulder at approximately 50 MPH. Which would explain the severity of my injuries, and the numerous fractures in my ribs. Thank God I am still alive. It is my intention to return to the dojo on 11-26-07 I am unsure of my abilities at that point so I there will still be plenty of help on hand. Keep training hard and I will see you soon.

OS!

GGGGRRRRRR
I'm going crazy just sitting around trying to breathe. But I am following the Drs. order to a T this time. I have a tendency to follow the Drs. orders until I start to feel better, then jump back in the game too soon only to be set back further. So given the nature of this incident and the severity of it, I would be a fool to not follow the Drs. advice. Just know that I miss all of you and can't wait until I can come back. I have received a few E mails on the status of the classes since I have been out. I am not surprised, but am happy to say that there has not been one complaint about anything since I have been out. If you have any needs or requests while I am away, please address them with either Sensei Connie, or Miss Holly. I anxiously look forward to returning. I see the Dr. on Monday the 5th. If he gives me clearance, I will make an effort to stop by the dojo Tuesday night to say how do to everyone. I hope you are all training hard! Remember, the Dr. said that if my body was not conditioned the way it was, my injuries would have been much more substantial if I would have even survived. Turns out after talking to others that were there at the accident, that after I hit the ground, I slid into a huge boulder, this would explain the amount of damage i received. I learned that slamming into a boulder at 50 to 60 MPH body first hurts worse than any round house or spinning back kick. Bye for now Train hard!!
OS!

WHEW! THAT WAS CLOSE!
Thank you for all of your support and help during my time of need. For those who don't already know, I was involved in a near fatal motorcycle accident on 9/30/2007. Not sure exactly what happened as I was in and out of consciousness as I lay on the side of the road. One minute I am riding with a bunch of my friends, then next minute I am laying on the side of the road trying to breath and coughing up blood. I was air lifted to Palm Springs trauma center, where I was placed on life support for 9 days. In the hospital for 3 weeks. I am home now on home confinement with a home nurse. Each day a nurse comes over and administers an IV to chase away the Pneumonia. The whole experience has been life altering to say the least. Thank God for my wife who has been incredibly strong through this whole ordeal and been there for me every step of the way. The end result is I will be fine. I will  make a full recovery, but need time to heal so I will be back as soon as possible. I miss all of you and I miss doing one of the things I do best, Teaching. Look for me to be a bit more active when I return. The final score on my injuries was 6 broken ribs on my left side with fragments, a broken left scapula (shoulder blade) in 3 places, A punctured and collapsed left lung, severe contusions on the right lung, a lacerated spline, and 1 dead Kawasaki zx9R. Thank God for good leathers, those were cut off of me at road side. That hurt, they were good quality leathers, and those aint cheap, but the best way to look at that is they did their job. I hit the ground at just over 50 MPH no road rash just broken body parts. I have lost nearly 30 pounds. I'll get that back though. A special thank you to Sensei Connie Decker, Sensei Andrew Wildasinn, All the senseis who have stepped it up and helped out while I have been out. Taz for taking control of the kickboxfit classes, Melinda for stepping up and handling the morning Kickboxfit program, Sempai Rene for being there and helping out wherever he can. Big thanks to Holly for running the show and holding down the front desk. You've done a great job all of you, And an extra special thank you to my beautiful wife Katrina for stepping up and handling everything while I was down. If I missed any one I apologise, just know that I am very thankful for your help and greatly appreciate all that you have done. In addition I would like to thank the group I ride with Turn2sportbikes. These guys were great they comforted me as I lay on the side of the road, they comforted my wife and offered assistance to her and my family in my time of need. Thank you to the Doctors who put me back together again, Thank you Jesse One of my nurses who believed in me and helped me avoid having to have a tracheostomy. I am slowly on the mend and will return soon so train hard and look at the positive attributes of this situation. As for myself, looking at the positive things has helped me to recover as quickly as I am. The Doctors say they are very surprised at my progress and impressed with my improvement. Thank you again for all of your support and I will see you soon.    OS!

Sensei Duffy

Kickboxfit is alive and on fire! we are starting a new program called "Sensei's project." This program is designed to push you to your limits as well as give you proper nutrition guidance. If you wouldlike more info on this program, cantact Sensei Duffy Either through this site or directly at the dojo. Sensei Duffy is also working on some other pretty exciting things, including a new clothing line. Watch for fliers posted in the dojo and on this blog. Almost everything upcoming and new will be posted here first. So check back often. This blog will refresh every 7 days