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Fighters

bullet  Rebecca "White Out" Pizzolatto
Rebecca Pizzolatto  
Rebecca Pizzolatto is the co-owner of the LVIRK Training Center operated by Lehigh Valley Isshin Ryu Karate, Inc. She received her Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin Ryu Karate in October 2006. Sensei Becky is a member of the Okinawan Isshin Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA), the International Association of Martial Artists (IAMA), and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA). more  more


bullet  Donovan Baatz
Donovan Baatz  
Donovan is a teenager from the local area who had a desire to learn MMA. Donovan and his parents found LVIRKMMA and he soon became a member. As a member of Team Hammer, Donovan had to work with guys much older than him and found a way to compete at the same level. After only two months of training he placed in his first grappling tournament. He has a lot of heart and if he chooses will be a great fighter. more  more


bullet  Rodney "Sledge Hammer" Guignet
Rodney Guignet  
Rodney is the owner of LVIRK Training Center and is the founder of LVIRKMMA Team Hammer. more  more


Address: 767 Front St, Catasauqua, PA 18032
Phone: (610) 443-5107
Fax: (610) 443-5109
Website: http://www.lvirkmma.com
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News

Team Hammer Featured In The Express-Times
11/27/2009  bullet  Team Hammer Featured In The Express-Times. LVIRK Team Hammer and Coach Rodney Guignet are pleased to have been recently featured in a full page article in the November 27th edition of “The Express-Times”.  Specifically written to draw attention to the growing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the Lehigh Valley, the article and full page photo spread showcase Coach Rodney as not only the owner of LVIRK, but also as a Coach and fierce competitor inside the cage.   read more more
Coach Rodney Wins MMA Fight By KO
11/22/2009  bullet  Coach Rodney Wins MMA Fight By KO. On Saturday, November 21, 2009, Coach Rodney "Sledge Hammer" Guignet fought in the co-main event of First State Fights Total Disregard, an amateur Mixed Martial Arts event at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware.  Coach Rodney was confident and relaxed as he entered the cage in his second amateur MMA fight.  His fans roared as the face-off against Stephen "Chief" Dodson began.   read more more
October Halloween Parade
10/01/2009  bullet  October Halloween Parade. On Wednesday, October 28, LVIRK Training Center will be closed so that we can participate in the Catasauqua /  North Catasauqua Halloween Parade.  All students (Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Yoga) and parents interested in participating in the parade should sign up in the lobby.   read more more

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About LVIRK MMA Team Hammer

LVIRK MMA Team HammerTeam Hammer is a group of Mixed Martial Artists who train under the instruction of Rodney S. Guignet at LVIRK Training Center in Catasauqua, PA - just minutes from the Lehigh Valley Mall, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. The mixed martial arts training includes aspects of Wrestling, Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, and Boxing. Coach Rod puts all of these martial arts together so Team Hammer members can become proficient MMA fighters. The training is intense at times but it only makes everyone better.

Training with LVIRK MMA Team Hammer not only encompasses fighting and grappling, but also conditioning and strength training as well. Some of the drills in the Mixed Martial Arts classes include running, lifting weights, plyometrics, stretching, circuit training, hill training, and heavy bag work. The members of LVIRK MMA Team Hammer train together as a team and friends pushing and encouraging each other to become elite fighters and students in mixed martial arts. The Mixed Martial Arts training is designed to perfect your body and your mind so when needed you are the perfect fighting machine. LVIRK MMA Team Hammer consists of men and women looking to get in great condition, compete in submission grappling competitions, and/or become MMA fighters. Whatever the reason, this is the place for you.

LVIRK Training Center has the facility to meet all your needs for the mixed martial arts with our grappling room, heavy bag room, boxing ring, and weight room. The facility provides pads, bags, weights, and many other tools necessary to become a great student of mixed martial arts.

Get started today in Mixed Martial Arts!!!!

Schedule a free MMA class online or call: (610) 443 – 5107