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NEW FUN FREE MODEL SEARCH: FRIDAY MAY 25th 7 PM: Open to any GUY or GIRL with a commercial fit inspired look.  No experience necessary, no height requirements. It’s simple, just come dressed to impress in your favorite workout outfit! Model scouts will be on hand.  Contestants will simply walk the stage one time for an evaluation. Winner to be featured in the nation’s largest fitness publication “Muscle & Body” Magazine!

Sign up:  model@kumiteclassic.com “model search” in subject line with your name, contact info, and photo (does not need to be professional).

Hosted by Hip Hop Sensation Ambition & International Model & Movie Star Nick Bateman

Brown is the first player in NFL history with at least 1,000 yards receiving (1,108) and at least 1,000 return yards (1,062) in the same season.  The 2011 Pro Bowler was also named Steelers MVP by his teammates, an honor that Troy Polamalu held in 2010. We are honored to have Antonio Brown as our special guest, he is a proven leader and role model!

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several young athletes were honored this weekend for their positivity both on and off the field.

The first ever Western Pennsylvania Positive Athlete Awards were held Saturday afternoon at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center. Retired Pittsburgh Steelers’ star Hines Ward and Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Jeff Karstens were on hand for the festivities.

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl also proclaimed April 21 as Positive Athlete Day in the city.

The 26 honorees, representing 23 area high schools, received an award certificate and a Positive Athlete Dedication t-shirt signed by Ward.

They will also be honored on May 9 at a Pittsburgh Pirates’ home game at PNC Park.

Each student-athlete nominee was required to show excellence on the field, an optimistic attitude, teammate encouragement, leadership, heart for others, an ability to admit imperfections, giving 100 percent and realizing the team is more important than the individual.

Here is the full list of winners for 2011-2012:

• Baseball – Ben Swaby – Pittsburgh Allderdice (12th grade)
• Basketball (Girls) – Brittany Jackson – Westinghouse (10th grade)
• Basketball (Boys) – Christian Joiner – Pittsburgh Central Catholic (12th grade)
• Cheerleading – Lauren O’Connor – Montour (12th grade)
• Cross Country (Boys) – Dylan Anderer – South Side (11th grade)
• Cross Country (Girls) – Emily Strohm – McKeesport (10th grade)
• Football – Steven O’Hara – Blackhawk (12th grade)
• Golf (Boys) – Austin Grieger – Quaker Valley (12th grade)
• Golf (Girls) – Michelle Klein – South Side (10th grade)
• Gymnastics – Abbie Porritt – North Allegheny (12th grade)
• Ice Hockey – Koby Uhrig – Moon (11th grade)
• Lacrosse (Boys) – Zach Simpson – Canon-McMillan (12th grade)
• Lacrosse (Girls) – Emily Jamison – North Hills (12th grade)
• Martial Arts – Dominic Leader – Norwin (12th grade)
• Soccer (Boys) – Alex Burbules – General McLane – Erie (12th grade)
• Soccer (Girls) – Victoria Fedora – Serra Catholic (12th grade)
• Softball – Ali Chambers – Avonworth (12th grade)
• Swimming (Boys) – Erik Brinkhoff – Bethel Park (11th grade)
• Swimming (Girls) – Mia Pietropola – Plum (11th grade)
• Tennis (Boys) – Paul Scherer – Hampton Township (12th grade)
• Tennis (Girls) – Julia Vandrak – Seneca Valley (12th grade)
• Track & Field (Boys) – Dominic Gibson – Uniontown Area (12th grade)
• Track & Field (Girls) – Kasey Kemp – Norwin (12th grade)
• Volleyball (Boys) – Tommy Keisling – North Allegheny (11th grade)
• Volleyball (Girls) – Nicole Addleman – Indiana (12th grade)
• Wrestling – Andrew Wood – Pine-Richland (12th grade)

Due to popular demand we have changed the original time slots and added 2 options for The Royce Gracie Seminar (3 hour seminar focus on BJJ and 2 hour seminar focus on no-gi) at the Kumite Classic! Now accepting reservations for the 7pm-9pm time slot, spaces are available.

• 3pm-6pm Seminar SOLD OUT
• 7pm-9pm Seminar  $75.00  (pre-registration open now)

Click to register

*If you would like information on competing in the Kumite Classic BJJ and Grappling championship on Saturday May 26th  pre-registration here  If you sign up for early pre-registration its only $55 to compete and you get a free T-shirt!

Integrated Fitness (http://if-fit.com) will be hosting a CrossFit Style event. This event will push your body to the limit by testing your speed, your power, your endurance and your overall physical ability. This will be a combination of Weightlifting, Body Weight & Gymnastics Movements, Muscle Endurance, and Cardiovascular Endurance. This style of training is used by some of the top professional athletes in the world including BJ Penn and other top MMA fighters. Come out and see if you’ve got what it takes!”

Preliminary events

Prelim workout 1

3 Rounds

25 Kettlebell Swings 53 pounds for men 35 pounds for women
25 pushups
25 air sqauts

Finish all 3 rounds as fast as possible Winners are judged by top times

Prelim workout 2

As many rounds as possible to complete in 7 minutes

15 Deadlifts 185 pounds for men 115 pounds for women

15 Russian Twists

Final workout
Top 5 men top 5 women
4 rounds
10 front squats at 135 pounds for men 95 pounds for women
10 burpees

fastest to finish wins

More info contact:

Josh Bobrowsky

412 498 3921

What is Positive Athlete?

Positive Athlete is a group of high-character professional athletes teamed up to promote the benefits of “positivity” to young athletes around the world. These athletes believe it is crucial to begin shaping the futures of young athletes for life skills beyond athletic competition. www.positiveathlete.org and our Facebook page are designed to tell positive stories about the kind of role models our young athletes should aspire to be.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hines Ward has played 14 years in the NFL, won 2 Super Bowls and has been named a Super Bowl MVP

He has plenty of reasons to smile and that is what makes Ward a perfect choice for an organization called Positive Athlete.

“My nickname growing up was Mickey Mouse because I loved playing football and I’m always happy all the time,” Ward said.

For Ward, a positive attitude is as natural as eating, sleeping and breathing.

“It symbolizes something. To the guys who tackle me, I think it’s more demoralizing for them, seeing they put a crushing hit on me and I get up smiling. Then, at the same time, for the people watching me, they are like ‘Man, that guy really enjoys playing football,’” Ward said.

“Made me sit in front of the class, she pulled my pants up every time I walked into the classroom, pulled up my shirt and tucked my shirt in. She was like, ‘You know what? You are a leader here – regardless of – you may not want to be, but you are and I want other people – I want you to send a positive message to your peers,’” Ward said.

Positive Athlete is not just a football thing and it is not just for boys. The athletes believe it is crucial to shape life skills of young athletes.

“I wasn’t even the most talented guy on my football team. There were a lot of guys who had more talent. I just think their negative attitude and the ways they blamed everybody for their mistakes, I think is what separated us,” Ward said.

SEVEN DEFINITIONS OF A POSITIVE ATHLETE:

1. Optimistic Attitude – Most coaches will tell you that an athlete who believes positive things will happen has a greater chance for success.
2. Encouraging Teammate – In every sport, teammates are going to experience some kind of failure. Positive Athletes are the first ones to encourage them.
3. Servant Leader – Positive Athletes do not think about being the “stars of the team.” They lead through serving others first and by setting an example.
4. Heart for Others – Many athletes are blessed with gifts that many others are not. The Positive Athlete seeks to help the less gifted or fortunate.
5. Admits Imperfections – This is Positive Athlete…not Perfect Athlete. Athletes willing to admit they make mistakes gain the respect of teammates and fans.
6. Always Gives 100% – Not every athletic competition goes as planned, but a Positive Athlete always gives 100% no matter what the scoreboard says.
7. Puts Team First – There are times when personal achievement may hurt the team’s goal. Positive Athletes choose their team.

The Kumite Classic is proud to have Ryan Celli as a special guest at the expo.  Ryan is a proven world class athlete, world record holder, and great representative of the Pittsburgh strength community!

The Kumite Classic… Professionally ran with class, this expo is a true asset to Pittsburgh’s fitness industry. It’s an honor to be part of it.  -Ryan Celli Professional Powerlifter & World record holder

Here are just a couple of Ryan’s recent accomplishments:

2010
September 24: USPF Mr. Olympia Invitational 1st Place 2011 total @ 198 Squat 710 lb Bench 617 lb Deadlift 683 lb
June 20: RAW United Mike Witmer Memorial Best Lifter 1840 total @ 198 Squat 625 lb Bench Press 530 lb Deadlift 685 lb ALL TIME RAW WORLD RECORD TOTAL
January 24: USPF American Cup Fit Expo Overall Lightweight Best Lifter 1945 @ 198 Squat 678 lb Bench Press 606 lb Deadlift 661 lb
2009
January 24: RAW Unity Meet, Tampa FL 1st Place 1807 total @ 198 Squat 611 lb Bench Press 534 lb Deadlift 662 lb ALL TIME WORLD / AMERICAN RECORD TOTAL
2008
June 29: USPF Senior Nationals1st Place 2000 total @ 198 American bench press record 622.7. WPF World record Total 2000 WPF World record bench press 622.7 February 16: USPF American Cup Overall Lightweight BEST LIFTER 1962 @ 192.6 Broke 28 year old bench record 584 @ 192 January 26: Raw Unity Meet Overall Middleweight BEST LIFTER 1758 @ 193

Most recently, Ryan competed Jan. 28th 2012 LA Fit Expo USPA American Cup Invitational

• · 1973 total @ 198
• · Squat 683 lb
• · Bench 628 lb ** New American Record
• · Deadlift 661 lb

Celli’s Fitness Center is a multi-purpose gym located in Lawrenceville. Celli’s offers all the essential equipment and tools that any average Joe, fitness fanatic, athlete, bodybuilder, or strength athlete will truly appreciate.

Celli’s is known for it’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is created by it’s dedicated members, who are only there to workout and obtain their goals.

Visit Ryan at the Kumite Classic Expo at his booth for more info.

For more info on Kumite Classic Powerlifting or bench press competition click here

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