BISCAYNE BOXING

Congratulations to class instructor & boxer CJ JACKSON

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:48:58 +0000

Biscayne Boxing instructor and University of Miami student and boxer CJ Jackson, gained fans nationwide as the winner of the National Collegiate Boxing Championship.

Boxer CJ Jackson (Courtney Jackson) had his number one Middleweight boxer advance to the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Championships hosted by The University of San Francisco this past weekend. Twenty schools were represented, including Westpoint, Michigan, UCLA, and FSU, in the first collegiate national championship held since 1960. This “club sport” tournament is designed as “the first major step” in the sports return to full varsity status (Boxing was a full NCAA sport until 1960).

University of Miami Head Coach, Mickey Demos, and Assistant Coach, Keith Jackson, reported that Cortney was the number one seed and earned a by on day one. In the semi finals courtney advanced to the Championship round with a unanimous decision against a tough boxer from USC. In the championshionship drew boxer Samuel Lazalde from CSUN who advanced to the finals with two KO victories.

“It was incredible”, Demos said. “The bout was close on the scoreboards going into the third round. I had to rely on Courtneys past military training. (Courtney is a premed student working off a Navy Scholarship).”. I told him, “Son you have to put this man down-do you understand me?” Courtney replied, “Yes Sir!”. He then went out and carried out the order with a vicious body attack. After Samuel went down the referee jumped in and stopped the contest earning UM its first national collegiate championship since UM’s win in 1955.

We hope this victory of boxer CJ Jackson will raise public awareness about boxing’s newest push to return the collegiate version of the sport to its glory days.

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Lena Pereira

admin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:17:59 +0000

Lena Pereira is an International Dance Fitness Presenter; star of the Bikini Body Workout Video (in Sports Authority/Target/etc.). She was one of four in the world sponsored by NIKE in 2006 – 2007 for Dance Fitness. Lena has toured nationally and internationally presenting as well as teaching and certifying instructors to teach Dance – Fitness classes. She has performed at the largest fitness festival in Italy for four years in a row (before she became pregnant), and was featured on the posters for the festival. She is a fitness manual writer (responsible for getting the fitness program, ZUMBA, into AFAA so that they could certify instructors for AFAA ceu’s). She toured with ZUMBA nationally and internationally and taught the very first workshops…She has co-written (with LaureyHallson, MD/OBGYN) a prenatal fitness certification program and workshop for aerobics instructors and personal trainers. These workshops will be taught exclusively at Fit Zone for Women in Hollywood.

Lena’s Certifications and multiple Tv appearances include: REIKI levels I and II; CPR – up to date AFAA Group Primary AFAA Personal Training AFAA Telefitness AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer Johnny G and Spin Cycle, Reebok, Kickboxing Spectral Journeys Spin and Yoga AFAA Mat Science 1 and 2SCW Aqua Aerobics Certificate in Prenatal (AFAA online).

T.V. Appearances: 1/12/2006 – WSVN-TV7 News at 10 – Style File 2/3/2006 – WSVN-TV (FOX) 7 News at 10 – Hip Hop Cowgirl Class 2/6/2006 – WSVN-TV (FOX) 7 News at 5:30 – Crunch Fitness in South Beach 2/23/2006 – WSVN-TV (FOX) Deco Drive – New Class at Crunch Gym in South Beach Helps Women Strengthen Their Legs by Teaching Them How to Wear Stiletto Heels 3/30/2006 – WTVJ-TV (NBC) Today in South Florida – Stiletto Workout Class3/31/2006 – WBZL-TV (WB) WB39 News at 10 – Heels Workout 04/11/2006 – Telemundo Miami – Stiletto Strength 04/25/2006 – Telemundo National – Hip Hop Bhangra/Club Sweat Workout 12/03/07 La Voz Verdadera -Interview Commercials: Molsen -Boca Talent – featured Coors- Boca TalentCoors Light – Boca Talent Magazines: ShapeEspanol – 2003 Philip Gray (2BFit International) Catalog -2006 Cover Model for California Fitness Market Catalog 2006-2007 online- Pixacom.com Men’s Lifestyle Online Magazine Featured Model 10 -2007

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C.J. Jackson

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:09:32 +0000

C.J was born and raised for most of his life in Miami. His family is originally from Jamaica, and he is the youngest (and only male) out of four siblings. Seeking change from a static atmosphere in South Florida, he enlisted in the United States Navy following his high school years. He began his service in Chicago, working in the Pediatrics Department for a year and a half. He then transitioned from a clinical setting to a field setting to work as a Corpsman for the Marines in California. He deployed on a tour to Afghanistan in 2010. At the completion of his service, CJ moved to Los Angeles to study theater and acting, and also began boxing. A semester later, though, he relocated back to Florida and began his current semester at the University of Miami. He is majoring in Biology and hopes to pursue his goal of attending medical school and one day start practice as a surgeon -all the while developing his love and passion for boxing.

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Jeff Costomiris

admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 02:42:14 +0000

For a little over six years now, Jeff Costomiris has enjoyed helping clients surpass their goals. Always active and athletic , Jeff had a brief bout of inactivity prior to his training career, which left him a li’l paunchier than the average Joe. He found his traditional bodybuilding routine just wasn’t cutting it (literally and figuratively), so he turned to a nearby Kickboxing gym and watched the weight fly off.

The gym had a nurturing policy of hiring weight loss success stories and Jeff’s training career began. ”Going through that process is a great tool for a trainer, it helps to bridge the gap between client and coach. I’ve been through the process and I know how difficult, yet rewarding, it can be.”

Of course, the practical experience is of more importance: Jeff is NFPT certified and is very passionate about many different forms of exercise. Whether it be kettlebells, metabolic conditioning, bodyweight training, or kickboxing, he believes intense training is paramount to any exercise routine. He also feels that sprinkling in enjoyable “lightwork” has tremendous benefits, too.

”One of the greatest rewards, as a trainer/coach, is restoring vitality to my clients lives. You can see it in their faces, the way they walk and talk. A great fitness regime gives ‘life’ back to people, which inspires me to keep working harder.” This helps him create enjoyable routines, fusing the clients strengths and interests, while polishing their weaknesses and surpassing their goals. Whether or not someone is Jeff’s client he likes to see their potential!

Originally from New Jersey, Jeff moved down to South Florida 4 years ago and has not looked back. He also authors a fitness/inspiration blog highfivefitness.blogspot.com, and finds it to be a great outlet aside from the one-on-one relationships; ”When you inspire people, they will return the favor back, a constant recycling of good energy keeps me motivated to learn new things and share them.”

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Randall Bailey Wins Big With Possible KO Of The Year

admin — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:35:54 +0000

Photo: Biscayne Boxing owner Tom Tew, Bailey and his team (trainer John David Jackson and cut man Chico Rivas) hours before his Las Vegas 2012 fight against Mike Jones where he landed the possible KO of the year.

Websites like eastsideboxing.com are predicting that Randall Bailey’s amazing knock out punch (a devastating right undercut that sent opponent Mike Jones to the floor last night in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena) may be a strong contender for KO Of The Year.

Biscayne Boxing owner Tom Tew was there with his family supporting Bailey and saw it all happen. It was quite a blow, crushing Jones nose and throwing the arena’s audience into a frenzy of “Holy Craps”. It was definitely the most impressive KO the gym’s owner had seen in a while, if ever in that weight division. Randall lived up to his name, “Knock-Out King”.

The KO came in the 11^th round at marker 2 mins and 52 seconds, and it followed a 10^th round right to the head that also sent Jones temporarily to the floor. The end of the fight landed Bailey, a former WBO light-welterweight, the vacant IBF welterweight title.

The KO was even more exciting considering the circumstances surrounding the fight and the fighters. Bailey is 37 years old and was looked upon by Jones’ camp as someone who would come into the ring and assist the 29-year-old Jones in showing off his fighting abilities. Jones was undefeated and highly praised as a real up-and-coming hopeful to fight against the likes of Manny Pacquiao and other greats in the weight class.

Though Bailey unleashed his power late in the fight, he didn’t give up. He was down on all three judges’ scorecards (detailed scores here) until the KO happened, but it was never-the-less a big payday earned. He will now probably go on to defend his title against the winner of the July-scheduled Kell Brook-Carnson Jones fight. Maybe he will get in the ring again soon and pulverize the facial features of another Jones! After all, that hand is lethal and badlefthook.com agrees; “But there is nobody around that weight that can take a flush right from Randall Bailey and stay up. Not Mike Jones, not Manny Pacquiao, not Floyd Mayweather, not Canelo Alvarez. The man still has pure thunder in his right hand.”

Bravo, Randall Bailey. Biscayne Boxing is excited and proud of your possible KO of the year. I think BB’s Mickey Demos said it best in a text to Tom after the fight ended, “HOLY SH*T!”

BoxingFury.com (details the action of each round)

Las Vegas Review Journal

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Randall is off to Vegas, Baby!

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:15:58 +0000

Looks like our very own Randall Bailey is going to Vegas and fighting against Mike Jones, under the Manny Pacquiao Pay-Per-View card. What???!! Yep, we said it.

Congratulations to Randall and his one-punch knock-out ability. After all, he is the “Knockout King”!

Read All About It:

Boxingtalk.com

Related Randall Stuff:

ESPN.go Live Q & A

BoxingNews.com.au

Featured photo of Bailey fighting courtesy of Boxingnews.com.au

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Unique Training Methods of Old-School Boxing Trainers

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:56:45 +0000

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Aerobic Boxing &Training

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:42:43 +0000

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Drinking & Exercise: How Alcohol Affects Your Body

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:09:30 +0000

By Selene Yeager for Women’s Fitness

Alcohol in your system is detrimental to any kind of fitness activity (except maybe on the dance floor). Here’s how booze wreaks havoc on your regimen.

1. Slower Recovery
Hard workouts drain the glycogen stores (carbs stored in the liver and muscles) and leave your muscle tissue in need of repair. “Pouring alcohol into your system as soon as you finish stalls the recovery process,” says Tavis Piattoly, R.D. High levels of alcohol displace the carbs, leaving your stores still 50 percent lower than normal even eight hours later, according to one study. Sip or snack on a combo of muscle-repairing protein and carbs (think low-fat chocolate milk or peanut butter on whole-wheat crackers) before tipping back.

2. Packed-On Fat
When booze is on board, your body, besides having to deal with the surplus of calories, prioritizes metabolizing the alcohol over burning fat and carbs. Alcohol also breaks down amino acids and stores them as fat. “For some reason this process is most pronounced in the thighs and glutes,” says Piattoly. “Excessive alcohol consumption really chews up muscle in those areas.” It also increases levels of cortisol (a stress hormone), which further encourages fat storage, particularly in your midsection.

3. Disrupted Sleep
Boozing also blows your muscle recovery and performance by sapping your sleep. In a study of 93 men and women, researchers found that alcohol decreased sleep duration and increased wakefulness (particularly in the second half of the night), especially in women, whose sleep time was decreased by more than 30 minutes over the night. “Disrupting the sleep cycle can reduce your human growth hormone output—which builds muscle—by as much as 70 percent,” says Piattoly.

4. Depleted Water and Nutrients
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining, which can reduce your capacity to absorb nutrients (the reason you have an upset stomach after a few too many), says Brian R. Christie, Ph.D.—not to mention that alcohol makes you pee. For every gram of ethanol you suck down, you pump out 10 milliliters of urine (that’s about 9.5 ounces for two beers). As little as 2 percent dehydration hurts endurance performance. And by the way, you can’t rehydrate with a dehydrating drink (e.g., beer).

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HEALTH FACTS: DID YOU KNOW?

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:59:45 +0000

DID YOU KNOW that working out has an antidepressant effect often better than any medication:

Huffington Post

NaturalNews.com

DID YOU KNOW that gazing at trees—even through a window while you work—lowers anxiety at any time, says Tokyo Medical University.

Health Study PDF

DID YOU KNOW that serving sizes for fries has tripled and sugary soft drinks quadrupled in the last half-century.

TheBlaze.com

DID YOU KNOW that short, frequent bursts of laughter reduce artery firmness, which lessens the risk of heart problems.

Men’s Health UK

DID YOU KNOW that more than moderate drinking inhibits your ability to form and maintain muscle.

AskMen.com

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