Grandmaster John Hackleman, known for training UFC fighters Chuck Lidell, Antonio Banuelos and Court McGee, celebrated the grand opening of his latest gym location in Henderson, (just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip) on Saturday. Hackleman is the founder of a school of martial arts known as Hawaiian Kempo.
“Hawaiian Kempo is a blend of KaJuKenBo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Extreme Fitness ala CrossFit/CrossPit (Anaerobic, Aerobic, Plyometric, Strength training, Calisthenics). “ Hawaiian Kempo is different from, say, Ed Parker’s American Kenpo in that there are no katas to learn and the belt system is comprised of only three belts: one for kids, one for teens, and one for adults.
The gym was packed for the grand opening and Chuck Lidell was there to take pics with fans and show his support for his former trainer.
The Pit trainers were on hand performing demonstrations of their cross-fit training class.
The Pit Vegas is located at 930 Wigwam Pkway., Henderson, NV 89014. Their phone # is 702-900-2728. You can also check out their Facebook page. Here are more shots from the event.
[Source: The Pit]
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