(Yes, it's the same person!)

NEW FOR FALL 2010: The all-body workout and conditioning program I use for myself and my karate students is now available for you. We're talking just 5-30 minutes per workout towards improving your fitness, whether you're a professional athlete, a competitive recreational player, or a total sedentary person who has never done anything physical - guaranteed. And I can guarantee it because it's worked for me, and it's worked for my students. If you're looking for:

• Greater productivity, effectiveness, & success in your personal & professional life;

• Inspiration through achievement;

• Unshakable self discipline, self respect, self control, and self confidence;

• Increased strength and stamina in both body AND mind;

• Improved focus;

... that Victory Karate members enjoy, but with NO PHYSICAL CONTACT, then VKfit might be just what you're looking for.

After my 2nd child was born, between work and home, my time became extremely scarce. At the same time, my physical body was aging rapidly. It was either hang up the karate gloves, football cleats, and basketball shoes, or do something about it.

So I studied ways to get the most out of my limited workout time. I combined the following:

• Training experience from my 2 Black Belt world titles, along with over 20 years of coaching and training martial arts;
  
  (As an aside, the consultant for the Kenpo Karate portion of the popular P90X series is a colleague and personal friend of mine)

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  CrossFit protocols;

• Core training;

• Plyometrics;

• Pilates;

• Gymnastics;

• Conditioning methodologies used by:

  • US Military Special Forces,

  • City and state law enforcement,

  • MMA/UFC trainers,

  • Collegiate and professional level athletic coaches and trainers

  (All of which I have many colleagues through my martial arts network that I collaborated with)

...and developed the comprehensive and highly effective VKfit program. I've used it on myself and gotten myself in better shape than I have ever been. I've used it with our karate class, and seen my students also get into the best shape they've ever been. Now is your opportunity to do the same for yourself, and all it takes is 5-30 minutes.

If you're like me, the most precious commodity you have is time. I don't have 1-2 hours a day to exercise. Yet I know how important conditioning is for my mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. That is what makes the VKfit program so unique. It is just as effective as the next exercise program (if not moreso), covering both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning simultaneously in just 5-30 minutes per workout.

In this class, we will cover:

• The importance of dynamic warm ups and ballistic stretching (and why static stretching can be detrimental to your muscle's strength);

• Proper form and technique for each movement and exercise so as to maximize your effort and minimize your chances of injury;

• How to fuel your body, and the corrolation of food intake to health and performance (in a very simple and basic way, with no measuring or counting of calories);

• Developing your own program to fit into your own time schedule, with no additional equipment you have to buy (even more exciting: VKfit 2.0, which is still in development, will have a regular blog that features suggested Workouts of the Week [WOWs] that you can do at home on your own time, as well as sections where you can post your comments and workout results so you can track your progress);

• Why "wellness" is a fallacy, and why constantly striving to improve your FITNESS is essential for your long term health, even beyond retirement age;

... and much, much more.

When I altered my workout program to VKfit, I lost 3 inches off of my waist (from a 30" to 27") and lost about 4.5% bodyfat (from 11.1% to under 6.6%) in about 2 months, while getting stronger, faster, and quicker. That means I shed unnecessary body fat while adding effective muscle - all by just doing 5-30 minutes per workout about 3 days a week. Now I'm able to compete and succeed in the karate ring, on the soccer and football field, and on the basketball court with guys almost half my age.

Why bother with commercial gyms or special pieces of equipment? Most of your money is just going towards marketing, rent, or paying for that new machine you're not even going to use. And with most gyms and exercise programs, you're stuck in a regular boring routine. With VKfit, each workout is purposely varied, and covers almost every range of motion. It is highly comprehensive, offering functional stength training for the firefighter, injury resistance training for the athlete, and back and core strengthening for the new mom.

Regardless of whether you're a sprinter or an endurance athlete or a "Normal Joe" who just needs to get in shape and get healthier, whether you're a young buck or a retired baby-boomer who is young at heart, VKfit will help you:

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  Shed unnecessary body fat (the dangerous kind);

• Increase flexibility and muscle tone through functional movements (vital as you get older);

• Reduce contact and repetitive sports injuries;

• Develop your lung capacity and increase your oxygen intake (You'll have more energy, feel less tired, sleep better, and live longer);

• Run faster and longer; jump higher and further; lift, push, and pull more weight in less time.

Since the VKfit program has worked for so many people (myself included) in front of my very own eyes, I personally GUARANTEE the results. Try it out for 1 full month, and if you don't see results as good or better than what I've claimed, then I will personally refund you your money, no questions asked.

Sound too good to be true? It almost is. But here's the disclaimer, as stated in our FAQ, for it pertains to VKfit every bit as much as it does the main VK program:

This is NOT a franchise business for the masses. This is a privately-run, championship-caliber program. The workouts are highly rigorous and demanding. Not everyone has the work ethic, desire, or capacity to do what we do. This is what separates us from the commercial karate business down the street. This doesn't mean that everyone has to be a world-class athlete to participate. In fact, your commitment to train and constantly improve is far more important than any physical abilities (Though a good sense of humor certainly helps). Yes, beginners are welcome. But only those who "fit" will be invited and accepted to train with us. The workout and curriculum both quickly weed out those who lack the commitment to make themselves and those around them the best they can be (iron sharpens iron).

And there you have it.

So if you're still with me, then give me just 30 minutes of your time (sometimes less!), and I will change your body and your mind for the rest of your life - guaranteed. Whether you're an elite athlete and want to improve or extend your performance on the court or on the field, or a complete novice who has never done any type of phyiscal exercise before, each workout can be scaled to your abilities so that you will always be challenged. Regardless of your age or fitness level, your constant improvement is built into the curriculum.

But it only works if you're committed to the program. Contact me now and reserve your spot in the next VKfit class!

To enroll or to take a look at our basic class fee schedule, click here.

Have a question? Click here to read through our Frequently Asked Questions.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to meeting you soon.

In Faith,


Erik Akutagawa
2x International Karate Champion
Head Instructor, Victory Karate & VKfit
info@victorykarate.com

P.S. I am personally inviting you to take part in this exciting opportunity. I fully believe in what we do, and I know you will too. What we do is not fancy, but no one can discount the results. Contact me now and to see just how fun & inspiring the journey can be.

Or, if you'd rather have direct 1-on-1 personal attention, then try private training in my private gym, where we can also add VKfit style Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting to the regiment. This is a must if having maximum power and strength is one of your goals. Privates are also accomodating to your schedule, and allow you to attend the regular group class for FREE. Contact me now and get a free personal consultation to see if private training with me would be right for you.

Join now, whether the class or private training, and if after 1 month you feel like this isn't for you, then I will personally refund you your money, no questions asked. You can't lose. (unless you decide to do nothing!) Contact me right now and make one of the best decisions of your life!

P.P.S. Read my article, "The 3 Ps to Achieving Your Goals", or read my other articles from Faith & Fitness Magazine

P.P.P.S. Are you a pastor, youth leader, or church member who would like to have a special VKfit ministry for your church? Contact me for more info or to schedule classes for your group!

P.P.P.P.S. Know someone who would love to be a part of VKfit and/or Victory Karate? Give that person a Victory Karate Gift Certificate!

P.P.P.P.P.S. Maybe you're not into the physical side of the martial arts, but you desire the self discipline and the success in life that comes from it. If so, then check out Competitive Spirit Performance Coaching Services.

VICTORY KARATE info@victorykarate.com (310) 448-7542