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Wanna Wrassle?

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his was the working title for this month’s issue. I can’t think about grappling without thinking about watching the old WWF or WCW with my grandpa. We used to sit together and watch the Ultimate Warrior (who now lives in Santa Fe), Rick Flair, or Eddie Guerrero (rip). He would usually ask me something like “Wanna watch the wrassles?” and I knew that we would spend the next hour sitting together and watching the spectacle. When we decided to do an issue dedicated to wrestling and grappling I could only think about the fans I saw in the audience on TV and my short time as a wrestler in high school. And that phrase kept coming back – wanna wrassle.

My time as a wrestler, as stated earlier, was short-lived. We didn’t have a school big enough, or dedicated enough, to allow us anything more than “wrestling club” status and we were relegated to a small, cramped and unventilated room in the gym. I only competed in one tournament in Gallup after only 3 or 4 weeks of training. I was crushed, literally and figuratively, and vowed to never wrestle in a tourney again. I kept training for awhile before the “club” was disbanded and I lost interest.

I compare this to Jess Martinez, whom I interviewed this month, and I see that he is able to compete in tournaments with the support of school & community and he has a place and I am glad that our work to get wrestling clubs recognized in New Mexico had some impact on what he is able to accomplish now. Of course 99.99% of his success comes from his nature, drive, and focus and has nothing to do with me but the thought makes me feel better about myself. It’s tough to interview some of these athletes and not feel like a total slacker. I mean, the level of their commitment is astounding.

We knew going in to this issue that the grappling scene in New Mexico is getting bigger but we had no idea that it’s achieving a growing status on the national, and international, stage as well.

We have Grapplefest here now – which was started as a form of protest by Dave Friendlander (see his interview in this issue) as well as 2 Gracie Barra Academies in Albuquerque (with a third opening in Rio Rancho soon). Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling, are an integral part of the well-rounded MMA athlete but not many people know that it’s an entire standalone sport.

To that end, we hope that this issue brings some awareness to the grappling scene in New Mexico. We also hope that you like the direction we’re going – if so let us know, if not, go talk to the Ultimate Warrior. I think he has a gorilla press drop for you.

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Tools for Your Roc Body

by Daniel Rocha

Quick Fix Myths

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MGoodness! I would probably make more money from the number of emails, texts, and calls from clients, friends, and family answering the quick fix myths than I do actually training. Everyone’s looking for the easy answer, the simplest answer, the “one” thing that they can do or add to their life and “voila” they look like Ava Cowan or Dwain Johnson.

Well, let’s look at a couple popular diets… now, don’t misinterpret that these diets are bad, wrong, or unhealthy, I am merely pointing out the level of extremity to them and the issues that I want you to think about. Each one was designed by physicians for a reason… NOT for everyday pleasure.

Atkins: This diet took off again in the early 2000 giving craze to the new low carb fad.

Like carbs are bad for you. They are your main source of energy. The body was designed to run on carbs, why would you deplete it of them. Think of this analogy … Carbs are Super Unleaded and fats are Unleaded. Fill your car with ½ tank of unleaded and ½ tank of super… now as you start your vehicle in the morning ask your car to just burn the unleaded today…

Does that sound retarded. Of course it does. So why do you ask your body to do that.??? Not to mention if you did the Atkins plan at 100% it’s a 900 calorie plan… Hmmm low calories???

HCG: Oh wow … another diet catching on again that states that the prescription drug hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is the new magic pill. hCG is a fertility drug plain and simple. Dr Simeons originated the plan in his manuscript “Pounds & Inches: A New Approach to Obesity” But then again let me once again

point out that the plan is a 500kcal meal plan.

Even lower calories??? Hmmmm Now before the hate mail begins … let me simply say that each plan was designed for OBESITY… not “booty short” season. They should be supervised by a physician, not the top muscle hunk at the gym watching you on the treadmill as you bounce with grace and manner.

Also, each plan still emphasizes low calories… extremely low calories. Ask any trainer at your local gym and they will say…”calories in calories out …you take in less you burn more…you lose weight”. Oh my God, now I really opened up a can of worms - but hey I have each one of you thinking now huh!?

So now here IS my answer for your “quick fix.” First don’t eat carbs and fat together. Fats from natural sources like steak, chicken, and fish are ok. But added fats like oils, butter, nuts, and margarines to carb sources are not necessary. So the potato at dinner is ok but don’t add sour cream, butter etc… Bread in the morning is wonderful, just don’t add butter or peanut butter to it. Remember the fat/carb combination I gave earlier.

Second do some cardio first thing in the morning. Walk, jog, do an exercise video but add something to your life that will make a difference. This is the best time to burn fat and lose some weight. Third add more laughter to your life. Stop watching so much news, and worrying about heavy burdens. Stress is the main cause for many illnesses and health concerns.

More smiles in your life will go a long way, and yes, produce leaner physique.

Till next time… all my best!

Daniel Rocha is an athlete, personal trainer, body builder, coach and owner of RocBodyFitness / RocBodyAngels. He is also an NPC National Athlete. For more information please visit his website at www.drocbody.com or read his blog for more articles and commentary-www.drocbody.net.

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Ringside with Trula

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eet Gustavo Alencar, or as his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students address him, Professor Gustavo. That title is earned only by achieving the black belt in the art. Alencar is the Chief Instructor of the new Gracie Barra, located at 1201 Veranda Street, in Rio Rancho, which just opened at the beginning of this month. The gym is a welcome addition to the area, as the number of students was growing too large for the existing facilities, and many of those students had extended commutes.

Alencar is the younger brother of Roberto Alencar, Head Instructor and Co-Owner (along with Don Ortega) of Gracie Barra New Mexico. The two brothers, along with Chief Instructor Rafael Freitas, all trained in the Gracie BJJ method, together as youth in Brazil. In 2008, Alencar was invited by his older brother to come to the United States to help teach at the Academy. He came out to New Mexico for the first time in 2009, and achieved his black belt in December of that year. Since that time, he has won two bronze medals at Pan American Grappling tournaments, in the Men’s Masters Heavyweight Gi Division.

Professor Alencar is passionate about teaching his students the fundamentals and techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. When asked about his teaching philosophy, Alencar replied, “It’s not about what you’ve achieved; it’s what you’ve overcome to get there.”

He loves his work and is proud to be a part of the well-known and highly-regarded Gracie Barra New Mexico Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He will be coaching several students at the upcoming the 2011 Southwest Grapplefest V and Combat Sports Expo, to be held on Saturday, July 30, 10am-8pm, at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, NM.

Professor Alencar Teaching at Gracie Barra in Albuquerque

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Grapplefest of Protest

By Isaiah Montoya ocal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, Dave Friedlander, created the Southwest Grapplefest in protest of overpriced single elimination MMA tournaments nationwide; and he did it to serve and highlight New Mexico, a state renowned for its MMA and boxing legacy.

“I make all of my decisions through the lens of being a parent and a competitor and not a promoter,” says Friedlander. Born in Dorchester, Mass. Friedlander admired tough boxers like hometown heroes Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, while growing up near rugged South Boston. He was an amateur boxer, football player, baseball player and hockey star as a youth and later reared his children to love wrestling.

After playing college hockey at Boston University, Friedlander moved his family to New Mexico in 1995, because he liked the culture and weather. His sons David (18), Matthew (20) and Daniel (23) became good wrestlers and therefore wanted to compete in various national tournaments, which is how Friedlander initially began his personal protest against high cost tourneys.

Friedlander’s children wrestled at Rio Rancho High School, but the tournaments he attended with his sons Dave Friedlander has a became increasingly expensive. “At Grapplers Quest in passion for grappling Las Vegas, Nev. in 2004 my sons competed at $80 per and wrestling participant registration and it was a long, expensive trip,” explains Friedlander. To make matters worse the majority of these expensive trips were to single elimination tournaments.

He and his sons soon focused on the New Mexico scene. “We started training at Jackson’s in 2003,” he says.

In 2007 Friedlander was urged by some to create a local and affordable tourney, which would not only highlight New Mexico’s grappling scene but bring in out-of-state talent in an accommodating fashion.

As a Junior Wrestling League of New Mexico coach Friedlander had many connections in Rio Rancho and he used them to push a local tournament. After finally making it through regulatory exercises imposed by the school district the first Grapplefest took place in 2008. “We had 400 competitors and we only expected 200,” exclaims Friedlander. Additionally the tournament was double-elimination!

Southwest Grapplefest V and Combat Sports Expo will take place July 30, 2011 at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. The first ever summer edition of the Grapplefest is not only a fighting venue but the Expo will feature Muay Thai, Capoeira, Filipino Stick Fighting, yoga, Kettle Bells and combat fitness demonstrations.

Gi and No Gi divisions for competitors of all ages and skill levels will be offered. “Competitors from age four to 60 are welcome,” says Friedlander. Also to be seen and potentially met at Grapplefest are MMA legends Clay Guida, Joey Villasenor, Julie Kedzie, Greg and Jimmy Jackson, Don Ortega, Tate Fletcher, Kyle Noke and possibly Coty “Ox” Wheeler.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu warns Friedlander, “Is not MMA or collegiate wrestling so we follow the rules of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation scoring method. This is submission grappling. A choke or armbar could be used for a submission. Points can determine the winner if there’s not a submission. Pins do not determine a loss. No striking is allowed.

There will be kid, teen, men and masters categories some Gi, where a kimono or martial arts outfit is worn and can be used as a tool for submission or No Gi. “Grapplefest is fun and developmental,” explains Friedlander. There is still time to register and local talent has international ability according to Friedlander. “The culture of the people in New Mexico is salt of the earth, hard work, blue collar, determined, proud, Hispanic and we’re not the tallest people, but the fighting spirit in this state has to do with the culture.”

Friedlander should know, as his website www.uscombatsports.com indicates. The site has a New Mexico link which is a state site that covers all combat sports with coverage, results and profiles.

This knowledge has allowed Friedlander to feature the Expo which he describes as, “a three ring circus.” There will be 12 mats at the facility, which equals 12 matches at a time (24 competitors) for 10 straight hours. He hopes to soon create state championships and an open tournament.

It may happen as soon as 2012 because Friedlander is currently working with USAWrestling, the national governing body on relegating Grapplefest into a team qualifier for world team trials.

For more information on the New Mexico grappling scene or to register go to www. combatsportsclub.com.

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Quick Count

”Double Trouble”

by Herb Jones

Austin ”No Doubt” Trout

Trainer Louie Burke offered KNUXX the opportunity to interview two of New Mexico’s finest boxers, WBO Light Middleweight Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout (23-0) and up-and-coming Light Middleweight Abie Han (13-0). Both were asked five specific questions and asked to give short, to the point responses.

Q1>You’re 23-0 and, pound for pound, one of the best fighters in the world. Do you hope to hold titles in multiple weight classes as other past greats in your class have done?

A1>That’s my plan for the future, but first I want to unify the light middleweight division.

Q2>You train with Louie Burke-a New Mexico legend as both a boxer and trainer-what has that meant to you?

A2>Experience and good chemistry, we relate well with each other.

Abie Han

Q3>You’re the champ and you go to your opponents, do you feel you gain an advantage by Before July 30th bout in Denver, CO bringing it to them?

A3>World champ means fighting anybody any- Q1>You started out in kickboxing-did you ever where; it also means bigger paydays when you want to become a MMA fighter, or was boxing always your ambition? go to your competition.

A1>Boxing was always my first choice, MMA Q4>So far you are unbeatable in the ring-last is more popular now and I would consider it in fight they tried to beat you outside of it (a false the future. positive drug test under questionable conditions).

Q2>What brought you to Louie Burke to train?

How do you prepare for something like that?

A4>By making sure that protocols are followed A2> I was working with Louie at the East Olymand everything is done correctly-then I have no pic Trials; he gave me the confidence to beat fighters that I hadn’t beaten in the past. When worries.

I turned pro I decided to train with him because Q5>You’re from Las Cruces and it’s still your of that. base of training-why?

A5>Because it’s my home, also it’s a great place Q3>You train with World Champion Austin to train and where my family’s at. If I need to Trout, and fight in the same weight class-how move on in the future I will, but right now I’m does that influence your title aspirations?

A3>It gives me confidence and inspires me and staying put.

Austin to clean up the division together and hold titles with different organizations in the same weight class.

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Q4>Your entire family consists of fighters-your dad is a martial arts master, two sisters that are past amateur champs and a brother that’s a current amateur-who’s best?

A4>Currently myself. My sisters were better in the past, but now I’m more focused than ever.

Q5>When you were 11-0 you claimed to be surprised by your success—now at 13-0 do you still feel the same?

A5>Yes I do, I feel blessed but also I’m very confident in my abilities.

KNUXX would like to thank Louie Burke, Austin Trout and Abie Han for their time and cooperation.

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Ute Mountain Casino, July 16, 2011 Isaque Martinez (Montezuma MMA) defeated Javier Rubio by submission (KNUXX is dubbing it a “side-saddle armbar”) at 2:52 of round 3.

Elsie Henri defeated Amylynn Salopek (corner stoppage at end of round one).

Grant Hobbs defeated Kevin Wirth by ref stoppage (armbar).

KOTC High Altitude - Photo by Will Fox

Charlie Williams (FITNHB) defeated Zach Larrimore (Montezuma MMA) by submission.

Loren Shorty (Bio-Dog MMA) defeated Dominic Gustamantes by submission (rear naked choke).

Tim Sosa (FITNHB) defeated James Flores by submission (armbar).

Jeremy Osheim defeated James Fisher (from Worland,WY).

Danny August (from Worland,WY) defeated Andrew Vasquez by triangle in 2:10 of the first round.

Gene Attencio (Kauvaka’s Gym) defeated Marquis Loreno (from Colorado Springs) by submission (strikes) at 036 of round one.

Terrin Yazzie (Blackwater MMA) defeated Christopher Calagais (Body Factory) by submission in 34 seconds of rnd 3.

Esias Gordo (Kauvaka’s Gym) defeated Chad Padilla (FITNHB) by unanimous decision (3 rounds).

Casey “Grenade”Saenz (Southwest Martial Arts) wins over Dusty Dasugo (Body Factory) by a toe-curling KO at 0:08 of round one.

Sean Gee (Prevail MMA) defeated Philip Campenalla (Magnitude MMA) by TKO at 2:14 of round one.

Bruce Boling (Body Factory) defeated Micah Begay (Blackwater MMA) by RNC (rear naked choke) in 1:01 of round one.

Hobbs vs. Wirth - Photo by Will Fox

Manny Ruiz (Montezuma MMA) defeated Kyle Van Horn (Independent) by armbar submission in 1:19.

Henri vs. Salopek - Photo by Will Fox

Cory Jagger (Body Factory) defeated Efren Castenada (Bio-Dog MMA).

Osheim vs. Fisher - Photo by Will Fox

Cory Jagger powerslammed Efren Castenada multiple times before their heads collided and ended the fight due to “strikes” Photo by Will Fox, thefoxidentity.com

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Jackson’s MMA Series V Results Hard Rock Hotel &Casino Albuquerque July 9th,2011 Professional Card • • • • •

Buddy Roberts (Jackson’s MMA) wins a unanimous (but decidedly unfavorable by the crowd) decision over Tony Lopez (Independent) Henry Marinez (Jackson’s MMA) defeats Dave Mazany (Wand Fight Team) by RNC at 1:17 of round 1 Willie Parks (Jackson’s MMA) crushes Brad Peterson (Arizona Combat Sports) by KO at 2:13 or round 1 Travis Marx (Jackson’s MMA) defeats Ray Robinson (Black House MMA) by ”Skywalker”–which is a no-legs-in rear-naked-choke –in 56 seconds of round 1 Clint Roberts (Jackson’s MMA) finishes Joe Kelso (Grizzly MMA)

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Amateur Card •

Miguel Delgado (Los Vatos) defeats Derek Jaramillo (Jackson’s MMA) by triangle in the 3rd • Emily Kagen (Jackson’s MMA) defeats Vallie Rae Mead (Team Pueblo) • Johann Perez (Jackson’s MMA) beats David Romero (Team Pueblo) by triangle • Landan Vanata (Jackson’s MMA) wins over Randy Ray Sanchez (Grant County Punishers) by RNC at 1:52 of the first This was another great event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ABQ.

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You Have to Hate Losing

My interview with a Grappling Phenom

by Heath Holmes

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y alarm goes off at 5:17 every morning. On some mornings I try and roll out of bed, put on my running shoes and head out the door. Most mornings, however, I don’t. But on this morning I am excited to get up and I can hardly wait to get in my car and head to this interview in Santa Fe. Forty miles to the north, and almost an hour earlier, Jess Martinez is already up and out the door - headed to Superior Fitness in Santa Fe for his morning workout; where he meets me for our interview. By 5am every morning he’s hitting the weights and maybe doing some cardio. At 5:30 pm he has wrestling practice until later in the evening and during the week he has to carve out time to train at the Santa Fe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy (SFBJJ) in both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. He has to rush in the mornings (with workouts and everyday chores like most teenagers: feeing the pet, taking out the trash, cleaning the bedroom, etc.) because he needs to be at St. Michaels High School in time for school to start.

Jess Martinez isn’t a teacher at St. Michaels, he isn’t the wrestling coach and he’s not a fulltime trainer at SFBJJ – he’s only 17 and Jess Martinez is a grappling phenom.

Jess started Jiu Jitsu when he was in the 4th grade. His father, “Big Fred” Martinez, owns Superior Fitness and was training Alberto Crane at the time. They both saw that they enjoyed Jiu Jitsu and grappling was something that Jess was drawn to. By the 5th grade Jess started wrestling and was already looking to the future to seriously compete in all grappling events. Before Jess was even a senior in High School he had already amassed an incredible collection of medals, trophies, belts, and titles.

Including:

• 3-time state wrestling champion (2009 @ 130 lbs, 2010 @ 145 lbs, and 2011 @ 152 lbs) • High School All-American (2010 NHSCA National Wrestling Championship @ 140 lbs), • 2010 World BJJ Champion (Middle Weight Champion, No Gi Middle Weight Champion, and No Gi Absolute Champion), • 2009 USBJJF American National Championships Juvenile (2009 No Gi American National Champion and 2009 American Absolute National Champion) • 2-time Rocky Mountain National Champion (wrestling) • 14-time North American Grapplers Association (NAGA) Champion in BJJ & No Gi • 9-time Greater Southwest Nationals Champion (wrestling) • 14-time Grapplers Quest Champion (BJJ)

Jiu Jitsu isn’t like most other martial arts where you just have to demonstrate some forms or perform a routine to advance through the lower ranks. In fact, according to most people, advancing in rank in BJJ is a literal war at times and each belt is earned. By the time Jess was 15 years old he had already EARNED his blue belt – which isn’t normally given to anyone under 16. This qualified him to enter some of the toughest tournaments in the country which he was winning handily against kids his age – which caused some organizations to request that he wrestle “as an adult” and against adults.

“you have to hate losing more than you love winning”

Fred began signing Jess into the “Absolute” categories at the competitions. This means that Jess would wrestle anyone at any weight – forcing this 150 lb teenager to face off, and dominate, a 260 pound 17-year-old as his first opponent at last year’s World BJJ Championships (this is also the event where Jess won his World IBJJF No Gi Absolute title which he intends to defend this year).

When asked about facing an opponent of that size-disparity Jess coolly proclaims that you just have to “beat them with speed and intense pressure – never letting up”. Jess seems to counter all stereotypes of kids his age and epitomizes the effort and focus required to reach the upper levels in this sport. Almost every athlete that I’ve interviewed since starting KNUXX has been just like Jess – relaxed, respectful, disciplined and incredibly driven. When asked what drives him, Jess said “you have to hate losing more than you love winning”. He likes shooting for the medal at the end of the tournament

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When asked about his future, Jess showed the most energy and excitement of the entire interview. He’s really excited to finish high school (where he’s made the honor roll) and go to college. He already has offers from several Ivy League schools to join their wrestling programs - he has his favorites but didn’t want to put it in print. And most importantly he’s going to keep training in Muay Thai (which is his new love) to improve his standup so he can go the MMA route – but only after he has a Bachelors degree or higher (according to the deal he has with his father). Jess has accomplished more in his 17 years than most kids his age will accomplish in twice that amount of time. And he does it with the demeanor of a seasoned professional – one we should all watch for when he does turn pro.

Jess wanted to thank the following: his trainers, Quinn Mulhern (BJJ) and Angelo Sanchez (Muay Thai), Master Tom Pless from SFBJJ, Barrata & Tussa from Gracie Barra Academies in Albuquerque, Superior Fitness, Fred (his dad), KNUXX (yeah for us), and the most important women in his life – his Mom (BeNita Martinez) and Grandmother (Betty Jefferson) from Cleveland, OH. Thanks Jess!

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The Rockerz Brawl -ResultsJuly 8th, The Kiva Auditorium @ The Albuquerque Convention Center he Rockers Brawl opened with the band Blinddrive playing to warm up the crowd at the Kiva Auditorium in the Albuquerque Convention Center. The evenings’cage action was led by a two round amateur exibition grappling match. The night’s 1st MMA event between Bryant Fernandez and Art Mesa was a 1st round battle,with Mesa proving the stronger,forcing Fernandez to tapout via armbar at 3:41 in the 1st.

The 2nd bout,between Sammy Silva and Steven Baca,ended quickly with a rear naked choke by Silva,causing the referee to call the fight at 1:10 of round one.

In the main event,Mike Barreras vs Eddie Armendariz,Barreras took Armendariz straight to the ground almost from the opening bell. Barreras worked his ground game on Armendariz in that manner,with additional pounding as the round progressed. Round two moved right to where round one left off,ground and pound with Barreras in control. In round three,Armendarez was helpless to do anything but defend himself from Barreras’steady ground and pound control,but showed tremendous heart and courage despite bleeding from the face from the repetitive strikes to the head.

Finally,the referee stopped the fight at 4:18 of the third round,a convincing victory for Mike Barreras. The night closed out with a bikini contest and a live performance by the band “Years of Cold”.

Hats off to the promoters, Freddy Sandoval of Que Loco,Russell Hawkes of R &D Entertainment and Christian Maes.

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Tohkan Martial Arts 3600 Central Ave Albuquerque, NM 871123

505-847-6550 Jess@tohkondojo.com Currently located at 3600 Central in Albuquerque and with a new location on the horizon, owner Jess Horton has multiple black belts in many disciplines and over 16 years of training. His current association for the last 10 years has been TOHKAN MARTIAL ARTS-focusing on karate, kickboxing, grappling; self defense martial arts and Japanese jiu jit su. Training beginners and those with experience, ages 4-65+, they offer the opportunity for anyone with the desire to experience training in MMA with or without commitment.

Tohkon Martial Arts also offers free woman’s self defense classes once a month. For serious competitors, or just those looking for fun, Tohkon Martial Arts is the perfect place for the ultimate experience. Give Jess a call and set up a appointment to visit Tohkon Martial Arts.

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racing the covers of popular fitness and bodybuilding magazines on news stands, you will find the finest rock hard bodies the national fitness industry has to offer. I often wondered to myself, who are these elite chiseled gods and goddesses and where do they come from? Planet protein I am sure. I mean it’s not like any real people have these bodies right? Well I was quickly proved wrong when I was introduced to the local fitness and bodybuilding industry about two years ago, when deciding to train for my first fitness show. Being focused on my daily ratios of protein and carbs, I soon started noticing fit and muscular bodies all over the place. Not only are these mythical fit bodies a reality, there were real sightings of them at my gym! Ha, I was onto something!

It turns out; enchanting New Mexico has its own hub of fitness and body building competitors and enthusiasts, many of them are quite qualified to grace the covers of top industry magazines. Who would have known and furthermore how exciting!?

Most of my life I have been an athlete in a variety of sports. I competed in college basketball and was even lucky enough to continue playing competitively years beyond graduation. Having a good amount of exposure to New Mexico sports, it was quite surprising to realize just how under-covered competitive fitness and bodybuilding was in the local media. So when questioned by the owner of KNUXX, Heath Holmes, on the direction I would like to take for my Athlete’s Angle Column, I knew exactly what it should feature – it

2011 OCB Poster - Graphic Design by Genieve Sanchez of Athlete’s Angle

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will be dedicated to New Mexico’s fitness and bodybuilding industry, reporting on competitions and related events throughout the state.

So without any further ado, let me introduce KNUXX’s newest column “Fitness Focus”! This column will cover and feature local shows, affiliated promotions, competitors, teams, trainers, and highlight the “who’s who” in the local industry. It is time to bring the outstanding talents and supporters of the local fitness and bodybuilding industry to the surface for New Mexico fans and enthusiasts to embrace.

I am relatively new to the industry but even in this short period of being involved, I have been fortunate to have networked with some of the industry’s finest here in New Mexico. These relationships, and new ones to come, will enhance the column, resulting in a greater awareness of fitness and bodybuilding to wider audiences.

The stories will be told to you from Athlete’s Angle; the perspective of a fitness competitor, sports athlete, fitness spokes model, columnist and creative graphic designer. I look forward to meeting new faces in the industry, attending outstanding competitions and revealing all the great success stories of many fine athletes, trainers and businesses that make this industry so intriguing to its audiences. Also, I encourage KNUXX readers to contact me on my Facebook pages

(Genieve Sanchez & my fan page – Athlete’s Angle) to let me know what events and promotions related to the local fitness and bodybuilding industry that you would like to see announced! (note from editor: you can also email event information to events@knuxx.com) Next month will highlight The 2011 OCB Natural Southwest Classic promoted by Lee Shaffer of UBB Productions. The show is an IFPA Pro qualifier and one of the longest running and most reputable figure and bodybuilding competitions around. I look forward to covering the show and bringing you the highlights of the exciting event.

Also stay tuned for the 2012 Hard Rock – Hard Bodies Calendar Contests! To enter, come to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque on either July 23, 30th or August 6th. 12-4 pm. All contestants must be 21 or older, will need to fill out paperwork, and get photo taken to be posted on 94.1 radio for public voting. Please come to auditions photo shoot ready with hair & makeup done, bikini & heels!

Voting for calendar nominees will be held all of September and an announcement party of winners will be at the end of September. The final 2012 Hard Rock Calendar Shoot will happen in October with photographer Peter Gonzales!

Thank you for tuning in and best of luck on keeping your FITNESS in FOCUS!

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2011 Hard Rock Calendar Model - Kendra Camp (on the right) with Genieve Sanchez of Athlete’s Angle

Apparel & Gear

Round One Promotions 6600 Menaul Boulevard NE # S4 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-883-2794 www.roundonepromotions.com

GearWerks Custom Embroidery & Leather 108 Morningside NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 760-409-6671 lethrsmith@aol.com

OTM Fight Shop NM 2910 San Mateo NE #5 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-884-8844 www.otmfightshopnm.com

Duke City Fight Wear 3250 Coors Blvd NW Ste. F Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505-728-3379 www.dukecityfightwear.com

Shwag Custom Screen Printing 3300 San Mateo NE Suite C Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-712-0138

Damage Control Mouthguards 1924 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite C Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: 505-804-8941 www.dcmouthguards.com

Xtreme Ground N Pound Fight Shop 1213-C N. Hwy 491 Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: 505-726-8400 www.facebook.com/xtremegroundnpound

Event Venues

Hard Rock Casino 11000 Broadway SE Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-724-3800 www.hardrockcasinoabq.com

Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Dam Road Bernalillo, NM 87004 Phone: 505-867-0000 www.santaanastar.com

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 Phone: 877-848-6337 www.buffalothunderresort.com

The Downs Racetrack and Casino 201 California Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 505-266-5555 www.abqdowns.com

Gyms

Mean 1 MMA & Fitness-Eastside 7610 Carmel Ave NE Ste C Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: 505-822-MEAN (6326) www.mean1mmanm.com

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www.KNUXX.com Mean 1 MMA & Fitness-Rio Rancho 3301 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: 505-891-2600 www.mean1mmanm.com

The Fighters Club /Team Bad Company

Uptown Sports Bar /ABQ Brew Pub

2323 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-261-5276

FIT NHB

Warrior Boxing / The Cutting Edge

6601 Uptown Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-884-4714, 505-884-1116 www.uptown-sportsbar.com

110 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-833-3351 www.fitnhb.com

Fitness Kicks

1201 San Mateo SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 505-688-6648 www.cuttingedgebootcamp.com

Tattoos & Barber Shops

11601 Montgomery NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-291-5425 www.myfitnesskicks.com

Ed Erler’s Shorin-Ryu Karate

BlunTrauma Ink & Glass Get Fadded Barbershop

533 Louisiana Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 505-255-1328

8618 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: 505-299-2038

Rhino’s Gym

David Erler’s Westside ShorinRyu Karate & Martial Arts Supply

Stacey’s Exotic Body Piercing & Tattoo

1417 Central Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-506-8638 www.rhinosgym.com

Team Los Vatos Training Facility

6961-A Taylor Ranch Drive NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505-898-1313

Halo 8 MMA

5431 Central Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-833-1878

Dragon Azz Tattoo & Piercing Supplies

4506 4th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: 505-453-7777 www.losvatossportswear.com

1441-A Eubank NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: 602-750-1608 mlq989@hotmail.com

1007 Luna Circle NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-990-3800

Team Tapia Gym

Tohken Martial Arts

2500 San Mateo Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-804-7938

3600 Central Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87123 Phone: 505-847-6550 jess@tohkendojo.com

2536 Alvarado Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-883-4700

Rosales’ Karate & Kickboxing 3208 San Mateo Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-881-1050 www.rosaleskarate.org

Rosales’ Karate & Kickboxing - Los Lunas 634 Hwy 314 SW Los Lunas, NM 87031 Phone: 505-865-5414 www.rosaleskarate.org

Jack Candelaria Community Center 400 San Jose Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-848-1324 www.cabq.gov/communitycenters/jackcandelaria.html

Snap Fitness Gym-NE 12251 Academy Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: 505-332-3944 www.snapfitness.com

T-Bones Gym 330 N 1st St Grants, NM 87020 Phone: 505-285-6758

Promoters

Round One Promotions 6600 Menaul Boulevard NE # S4 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-883-2794 www.roundonepromotions.com

Evolution Combat Sports Championship P.O. Box 732 Clovis, NM 88102 Phone: 575-791-6974 www.evolutioncombatsports.com

Sports Bars

Snap Fitness Gym-West

Hooters - Eastside

2115 Vista Oeste NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505-839-1535 www.snapfitness.com

4601 San Mateo Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: 505-884-6600 www.hooters.com

Snap Fitness Gym-NW

Hooters - Westside

5740 Night Whisper NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: 505-890-5377 www.snapfitness.com

1708 NM Highway 528 Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: 505-890-4829 www.hooters.com

Dre’s Barbershop

South Valley Barbershop 3315 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-414-7699 Archetype Dermagraphic Studios 529 Adams St Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: 505-265-0972 SportsSports Nutrition Nutrition & Supplements:

& Supplements

Max Muscle Rio Rancho 2003 Southern Blvd SE Suite 107 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: 505-892-4800 www.maxmuscleriorancho.com

RevVNRG Phone: 505-933-5409 revvnrgsucess@gmail.com

Miscellaneous MCS Satellite - DirecTV Preferred Dealer (Cottonwood Mall) 10000 Coors Bypass Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: 505-306-1588

Holistic Therapies Massage & Yoga 8006 Menaul NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: 505-261-8820

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