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Punch Austin @ The Metro Dash

First and foremost congrats to Casey Frank for taking home the Silver Medal.


Thank you to our members that came out and represented Punch running the Metro Dash; Adam Magliocco, Sara Lisch, Maritza Dudenhoeffer and Casey Frank
We also want to put a big thank you out to all of the volunteers who helped man Punch's obstacle course, The Gauntlet.

and now a little taste of the Gauntlet.

Bring it ON!!!

Thursday night battle royale!!

Mom and Dad look at me!!

Make sure to check out our summer youth programs. Through body weight exercises, plyometric training and unconventional training that safely mimics olympic lifting (which in turn takes less time to learn so more time for sport or etc..) Art of Strength methods help an athlete develop full body control which in return helps create a resilient body, helping the athlete compete better. Let Punch Austin Gym know how we can help make your athletes bullet proof. For more information contact henry@punchgym.com

Punch Austin One Arm Long Cycle Competition

Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym One Arm Long cycle Competition
Saturday July 3rd 10:30am-2pm
Punch Austin Kettlebell Gym, 10700 Anderson Mill Rd. Suite 300, Austin, TX. 78750
512-219-0251
Events:
• 10min multiple hand switch (beginner)
• 10min one hand switch (elite)
Divisions:
• Women
12kg, 16kg
• Men
24kg, 32kg
Entry Fee: 20$
Registration: Email Henry@punchgym.com with any questions or call 512-219-0251. Registration closes July 1st. Spots are filling up, register asap.
Logistics:
Long cycle is a clean followed by a jerk, but the jerk is a very technical move that is very precise you may know it, you may not, we want to expose girevoy sport to the community so the clean and push press is allowed. At the end of the day we want to have fun. You can enter only one event so be sure to put on a great performance. There will be a first and second place overall winner for both divisions.
Rules:
• Clean Followed by a jerk or push press. You must be able to tell the difference between the movements the clean and jerk or push press. There is a slight pause after every clean.
• No putting the bell down. No putting it on your shoulder or swinging the bell. Only rest is in rack position or locked out elbow above head.
• Lockout consists of straight elbow and straight legs and the bell is not moving around, there is a strong indication of a final fixation (locked out). A finish with bent knees or bent elbow with bell moving will not count.
• 3 no counts in a row you will be asked to put bell down. We want to be safe.
• The Lifter is not permitted to touch the kettlebell with the non-working hand, and is further disallowed to use the non-working hand as any support for the execution of the exercise (knee, ground). It is permitted to adjust clothing, clear sweat or scratch an itch.
• Time starts at 0:00 and ends at 10:00

See you on the platform!

Advocare

We welcome Murray Lord to our Punch Family. He will be offering Nutritional Workshops in the upcoming weeks. Murray is certified as a adolescent, adult, geriatrics, sport and medical nutritionist. Also he holds his Masters in Sports Medicine.
Check out the link to the new products that we will be offering
https://www.advocare.com/10054844/

Metro Dash

Metro Race May 22nd –Check out the website for a little taste of the race.
http://www.metrodash.com/the-obstacles/
**REMEMBER THE GYM WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY MAY 22nd.**
We have two teams from PUNCH AUSTIN . We are looking for another team to sponsor. (First two people to reply back to Henry get the spot. We have 6 helpers, We are running the Gaundlet , (featuring our ropes and kettlebell at that challenge station.
Start Location: Zilker Park Rock Garden Picnic Area
Competitor Check –in : 10:00- 11:30 a.m.
Start Time: 12:00 p.m.
Directions and Parking: Parking is available onsite $3 per day.
You are always welcome to come and cheer our teams on. Check out our newsletter this week with more details .

Breaking in the new bell

Which dragon do you feed?

One evening an The Venerated Woman Martial Arts Master Wing Chun told her young students about a “Great Battle of life and death” that goes on inside all Human Beings.

The wise Monk said, "The battle is between "Two Dragons" … They are battling for dominance inside us all.
One is Dark, it represents Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
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The other is Light, it represents Good. It is joy, love, peace, hope, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, serenity, compassion and faith."

The students thought about it for a while and then asked the Master: "Which Dragon wins?"
The old wise woman simply replied, "The one you feed."

Punch Gym in the Isla Mujeres

Monday

Always be prepared for life's challenges. Never surrender, no limits.

Feat of Strength Friday 05/07/2010

Mr. Glen Revell

Punch Kettlebell Gym Austin; Where Champions Train

I came to Punch Austin with 5 weeks to get ready for training camp with the defending AIFA Champion Reading Express. A standout high-school and NCAA collegiate athlete I was embarking on a new journey, being a rookie playing professional arena football. I soon discovered Punch Austin was the only gym I would need in my preparation for my rookie year, it was hard to give up conventional football lifting such as the bench, squat, and cleans but I soon discovered the Art Of Strength system would blow conventional strength systems away. 2x per day, 5 days per week I killed myself either in personal 1-on-1 training sessions with Henry or intense circuits and classes with Chris. I’ve yet to decide which was worse.

Circuit style training with kettlebells, bandit loops, ropes, Bulgarian bags, stones and tires gave me results I’d never seen with conventional training. Olympic and compound multi-joint movements increased my strength, speed, power, and stamina exponentially; other components such as balance, agility and core strength, which are vital to being an athlete sky-rocketed as well. I dropped tenths of seconds off my 40 yd dash and shuttle run times with minimal running throughout the 5 weeks, which is amazing. Athletes pay thousands of dollars on speed training to do what I did through Punch Austin.

Besides massive increases in my athletic performance Punch Austin took care of my general health as well. Offensive Lineman can neglect general health issues such as blood pressure and body fat in an effort to keep mass on our frames. After leaving Punch Austin I’d dropped 9% body fat and gained 9 lbs of muscle. I was 285 lbs with 18% body fat, all in 5 weeks. When I completed my physical my blood pressure was lower than ever, which had been and issue and my resting heart beat was barely above 60.

Punch Austin truly gave me the tools and training to be successful during my rookie year. Going into training camp my cardio and endurance was vastly superior to anyone in camp. I’m halfway through my rookie year with the Express. I’ve established myself as not just a player but a legitimate football player here. I’ve started 6 games on the offensive line at 2 different positions, play on almost every special teams unit, as well as seeing considerable time at fullback. At 6’0” 285lb I give up minimum 3 inches and 30lbs to any of my opponents and about 3 years of experience but it doesn’t matter.

Punch Austin is a great gym for many reasons. The training is intense, but suitable to everyone from professional athletes, to soccer moms, to people just trying to improve their overall fitness. Punch Austin is unique in the way that everyone there is a family. We’re all bonded together by the training we do in the gym. Chris and Henry generally care about every individual in the gym, not just their bank account. Many times I sat in Punch Austin and talked about life not just training. I’m proud to be associated with Punch Austin and will continue to train there during the off-season to prolong my football career. Punch Austin is a place where champions train, professional athletes, soccer moms, business men, and grand-parents alike all strive for one common goal at Punch Austin, bettering themselves and living life to the fullest. When that happens then you’re a true champion, no matter what reason you train for.

Glenn Revell

Friday Morning Crew