Anta News and Events

Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center Career Day

On Friday, May 15, 2009 Anta's Fitness and Self Defense performed a demonstration at DRE (Dr Rolando Espinosa K-8 School) Career Day. Santiago Calderon, Eduardo Gutierrez, Karim El-Zein, Max Llorente, Remi El-Zein and Nicole Llorente performed kung fu forms and kickboxing/fitness drills. Head instructor Julio Anta talked to the students on how to learn to set goals, deal with a bully peacefully and respect and courtesy through the 6 Magical Words (Yes Sir, No Sir, Yes Ma am, No Ma am, Please and Thank You.) Anta explain to the children how he has the greatest job because he gets to change peoples lives and train all day.

Martial Arts and Battling Ropes at Doral Park Teacher's Workday Camp

 

 On March 27, 2009, Julio Anta, Kung Fu Master and IYCA Youth Fitness specialist and owner of Anta's Fitness and Self Defense in Doral taught martial arts at Doral Park's Teacher's Workday camp. Julio taught them life skills, respect and martial arts. At the end of the class Anta the only certified Battling Ropes instructor in South Florida introduced the campers to Battling Ropes Tsunami.

Anta's Fitness and Self Defense will work with the Battling Ropes in their upcoming Spring Break and Summer Camp. Their goal is to keep kids fit and fearless through fitness and martial arts. for more information log on to http://www.antakungfu.com/summercamp.htm or call us at 305 599-3649.

Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School Career Day

 

On Thursday, May 26, 2009 Julio Anta head instructor and Jr Black Belt 2nd Level of Anta's Fitness and Self Defense of Doral wereat Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School's Career Day. Master Anta and Rohl introduced the students to confidence training, the "6 Magical Words." and the Bully Busters program. Carlos performed Wusong form. The children went through some kung fu drills

Ropes Gone Wild Men's Health Best Cardio Tool

Men's Health magazine voted the "Ropes Gone Wild" The Best New Cardio Tool for 2009. Anta's Fitness and Self Defense in Doral is the first studio in the Greater Miami area to get certified as an authorized Battling Ropes training center by it inventor John Brookfield.

No this is not rope jumping this is a unique aerobic and anerobictraining system done with 1 1/2 to 2 inch ropes that measure 50 to 100 ft in length with unique names such as Tsunami and the Wave. This is a fast and furious, high velocity workout with no impact, just pure adrenal. You have never experienced a cardio workout at this level. 

This workout will pump up your muscles, build your strength, while engaging your core and taxing your heart and lungs in minutes. It is great for men, women, kids, seniors, athletes, those wanting to get fit and even on a wheelchair. This is a high intensity, metabolic workout, no impact cardio, keeping you in shape as you rehabilitate injuries, while reaching maximum heart rate in minutes.

This program is being used by numerous football teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, United States Olympic Wrestling Team, UFC fighters, Special Forces, Federal Agents, Olympians, College and Pro-Athletes, and nationally Bally's Total Fitness. Battling Ropes creator is know as Mr Hands for having the strongest grip in the world, he is a Strongman and a former world record holder.

Anta's Fitness and Self Defense offers Battling Ropes in private or group fitness classes. For more information or to tryout a FREE group lesson please call us at 305 599-3649 or e-mail us at fitdef@aol.com.  

Doral Middle School Career Day

On Friday, March 20, 2009 Anta's Fitness and Self Defense was at Doral Middle School's Career Day. We have been presenters at Career Day since the initial year. Head instructor Mr Anta and assistant instructor Jannette Mendez showed students how to live fit and fearless through self defense, martial arts and fitness. Elena Anta gave the girls dance team a Pilates demonstration.  

Doral 5K/Family Wellness Festival '09

 Anta's Fitness and Self Defense was a proud sponsor of the 2009 Doral 5K/Family Wellness Festival. Students from Anta's Fitness and Self Defense performed a martial arts, functional fitness demonstration.

 

City of Doral Crime Safety/Self Defense Workshop

On Friday, February 27, Anta's Fitness and Self Defense's head instructor Julio Anta and assistant instructor Jannette Menedez conducted a Crime Safety, Self Defense workshop for the City of Doral at Doral Parks Community Center. Anta a retired Law Enforcement Officer who has conducted self defense workshops, trained Law Enforcement Officers and Security Teams throughout the USA in Miami, South Florida, Detroit and North Carolina taught participants the principals of crime prevention and reality based street defense. for more information on hosting a crime safety, self defense, women's self defense, child safety or bully buster seminar call us at 305 599-3649 or via e-mail at 305 599-3649.

Kung Fu/Fitness Spring Summer Camp

 

Parents, You’ve Found the One Spring Break Camp That Is More Than Fun and Games! This Spring, Give Your Child an Edge in Life!

Your Child will Love This Spring Break Program and So Will You!

If you are a parent who works during the spring break, then finding a daytime program that’s safe, affordable, educational and fun for your child is more than important-it’s imperative! Don’t Let Your Children Stay In The House All Day Playing Video Games. Let Them Get Active And Expand Their Body And Mind. Drop your child off on the way to work and when you pick them up on the way back they have been through a complete martial arts child development program. That’s why working parents love our Martial arts Super Spring Break program for kids. Your child will have a blast learning valuable self-defense skills from enthusiastic, safety conscious instructors. Even better, your child will never give you a hard time about attending because our program is so much fun! This summer choose a unique activity that both you and your child will love! Space is limited, call now 305 599-3649.

CAMP INFORMATION:

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
FUN MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES
GET SUPER FIT
LEARN HOW TO HANDLE BULLIES
LEARN HOW TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES
LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION & EXERCISE
LEARN SAFETY & STRANGER AWARENESS
ZIG ZIGLER’S “I-CAN” PROGRAM
Easter Crafts
STORY TIME
ARTS AND CRAFTS
GET KUNG FU BELT PROMOTION
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Registration is limited call us today at 305 599-3649!

 

Jon Paul Anta Wins City of Doral Tennis Tournament

Congratulations to Kung Fu Jr. Black Belt Jon Paul Anta for winning the First City of Doral Jr. Tennis Tournament on February 6, 2009. He won the 11 to 13 year old division. He had just started playing tennis this summer. He had a very busy schedule training in Kung Fu, MMA and on his middle school Basketball team while training for this tennis tournament. His martial arts training and athletic ability paid off for him in winning this tournament. 

Jon Paul is an all around athlete having won the Miami Christian Middle School Basketball Teams "Most Valuable Player" in 2008. Jon Paul started competing and playing sports at an early age. He started soccer at 4 years old. He was a martial arts tournament winner. At a young age he started winning trophies. He went undefeated in sparring for 1 1/2 years at the age of 4. He played Baseball for the City of Doral. He was also part of a Dragon Boat Race Team and loves skateboarding.   

Doral Chinese New Year Celebration

Doral's First Annual New Years Celebration was held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Doral Middle School. The event was sponsored by the Chinese School of Doral, Florida-China Association and the Contemperatory Chinese School of South Florida. Doral's Kung Fu school Anta's Fitness and Self Defense Lion Dance Team opened the show. The event showcased numerous professional Chinese acts such as vase balancing, acrobats, Face Change, and musicians.