Extreme Fitness Martial Arts Celebrates Grand Opening Week

By Kendra Bobowick

Chuck Lake lay pinned on his back during a demonstration as Victor Torres cut the blood flow to his brain.

 With a quick one-two-three tap out, Mr Lake signaled for release. Narrating the Jiu-Jitsu maneuvers for guests gathered at the Extreme Fitness and Martial Arts grand opening Saturday, February 5, was Master Russ Moore, owner and partner with Greg Crowley. The grand opening week ends February 12.

The two celebrated with family members and guests for a daylong open house and demonstration of their new business, located at 266 South Main Street. Mr Crowley said, “When I heard Russ was looking to break out on his own, I offered my help. I had always entertained the idea of having my own business and figured if we both follow our passion, how can we fail?”

He said, “This has been Russ’s dream for years; he got serious about making it a reality and I was glad to help him achieve it.”

Mr Moore’s mother Cathy Moore is happy to see her son’s business open. “It’s about time. He deserves it and I am proud of him,” she said.

On The Mat

Describing a scenario, Mr Moore referred to Mr Torres, also an instructor, as the “person in danger,” which could be anyone walking through a parking lot or down a street. Mr Moore explained the two men’s moves, and “how to defend yourself,” and “get the attacker off.”

As Mr Lake and Mr Torres tangled on the mat, Mr Moore explained how to use an aggressor’s clothing to “control him,” and ultimately escape harm. Noting dangers “outside these doors,” he said, “I want my students to be able to get away. You don’t have to win the fight, just get away.” The martial arts curriculum also teaches children to deal with bullies, as stated on a flyer handed out Saturday.

During a pause in demonstrations, Mr Moore talked about the business. He hopes to cater to creativity, the teenage group, the tournament circuit, fitness, and more. He wants to see his students become physically fit, “and stay fit.”

Another handout indicated that  an intense kick-boxing session can burn up to 1,000 calories.

Mr Crowley has seen the program work firsthand. He began as Mr Moore’s student about two years ago to loose weight.  “I fell in love with the workout and lost 35 pounds in three months.  I was hooked.”

Community involvement is also a high priority. The martial arts studio owners aims to “make a greater impact on people’s lives” through the community, the schools, networking said, Mr Moore.

Amid the echoes of children’s voices and laughter coming from an adjoining room, the Extreme Fitness and Martial Arts staff gathered under the company logo. Standing together and smiling Saturday were Marcela Crowley, Greg Crowley, Victor Torres, Russ Moore, Meri Rosco, Cindy Moore, and Katlen Torres.

The business’s website, ExtremeFitnessMartialArts.com provides schedules for extreme conditioning, kickboxing, karate for kids, self defense, mixed martial arts training, and weapons training, as well as grand opening specials, such as a free one-week starter program and a discounted one-month starter package

Contact Extreme Fitness at 203-304-2018 or info@ExtremeFitnessMatrialArts.com.