Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder Team Training
Define Defense is again participating in the Tough Mudder in Beaver Creek, Colorado on June 16th, 2013! Tough Mudder CO is a 12 mile obstacle course to complete with a team (not a competition!). It’s a blast and gives you a great goal to work towards while having fun with your team mates. And let’s not forget, it gives you bragging rights for a long time!
We will be training all our participants and have a great offer for our team mates. If you join our Define Defense Team for Tough Mudder, you can get a 3 month unlimited fitness membership at our facility for only $200 or a 6 month membership for only $345.*
This membership applies to all our TRX, Cross Training, Warrior Training and Kettle Bell classes. On top of these, we will also do additional specific workouts to prepare ourselves for Tough Mudder.
That’s a stunning 50% off normal membership fees!
However, in order to get this amazing deal at our cutting edge studio, you have to commit to joining our Tough Mudder Team first. There is absolutely no monetary gain from your registration for Define Defense. However, we do this because it’s a lot of fun!
Everyone is welcome! We just ask you to come motivated and bring your team spirit!
REGISTER HERE AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
When you register, you have to click ‘Join an Existing Team’, the next page will require you to type in our team name:
Define Defense Martial Arts & Fitness
When you are all set, please email us at Info@DefineDefense.com to confirm your registration and we will get you set up with your unlimited membership for our TRX, Cross Training and Kettle Bell classes!
Do you have any questions? Just shoot them over!
*For new members only*
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Tough Mudder Colorado 2013
02/10/12 14:34 Filed in: Other
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Define Defense at Tough Mudder Colorado 2012
I had a great time since I've been looking forward to it for a long time and was fortunate enough not to have any injuries or limitations. It's great to find new challenges and this particular one would challenge my endurance, balance, coordination, problem solving skills and especially: mental toughness.
Some of the obstacles were especially mentally challenging, such as the ice bath (water with 1.5 feet of ice and you had to dive under a wooden board before exiting), and the electroshocks. There were not one, two but three obstacles with live wires this year! The first we had to crawl in water, second on an ice sheet and the third is the well known one running through live wires. Of course, not all wires are charged but that makes it even more nerve wrecking. I was shocked a total of 7 times. During the last obstacle, right before the finish line, I got shocked twice on the head and it dazed me pretty well. However, I was fortunate enough not to drop (we have seen other people go unconscious for a few seconds). Even though the shocks aren't fun, it's part of the game and it added to the experience. Obviously, if you have medical issues you shouldn't go through the electroshocks.
I did all the obstacles of the course and they were all great for different reasons. A few objections I have with the challenge though are:
- Some of the obstacles that require physical skills, such as climbing, ducking etc. were too short. They should have been longer in length.
- The course was reasonably tough and despite the fact that Tough Mudder needs to accommodate the general population of may different levels, I thought it would be harder. The hardest part of the course was absolutely the altitude changes. You had to run uphill, downhill, hike etc. which was GREAT! That makes it a lot harder but I would like to see harder physically challenging obstacles. Perhaps they should do the course as it is and do some extra things for an 'Elite Tough Mudder'?
P.S. A big thank you to the team and the people who came out to support!
By Sander Vanacker, owner, head instructor and personal trainer of Define Defense Martial Arts & Personal Training.
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 340 6254
Info@DefineDefense.com
Bolder Boulder & Tough Mudder
31/05/12 10:45 Filed in: Other | My experiences
The last few weeks, I have been preparing for the consecutive races I had planned.
Either way, I had a great time and hope to be able to do it many more times. Maybe I should aim to finish under 50 minutes? I have done a 10k before around 45 minutes but that was many years ago and when my body was more designed for endurance sports. That should be a very realistic goal as I didn’t train specifically on running but also on biking, swimming, strength and cross training. Nonetheless, running is a great workout and boosts your cardio. A quality that is important for many athletes. I like to maintain a healthy balance of strength, cardio, speed, flexibility etc. That also means I can’t be a purely competitive endurance athlete but that is also not my goal at this point in time.
I was supposed to do the Sunrise triathlon this coming weekend and Tough Mudder next weekend. However, I will be forced to pass on the triathlon for following reasons:
- I have a wound on my arm that I don’t want to swim with in the Boulder reservoir. It is probably fine but I don’t want to risk any bad infections. I am sure you have heard of the horrible stories that have occurred lately with bad bacteria in lakes (not the reservoir but nonetheless, I’d rather be safe than sorry).
- By having a booth at the Boulder Creek Fest and a big yard project, I haven’t had a chance to recover in weeks. Therefore, I will pass on the triathlon so I can attend the Tough Mudder race. I don’t want to risk pushing my body too much and having to pass on Tough Mudder. We are doing it with a team and I want to participate. Too bad because my training was going fantastic but I don’t want to overtrain.
Unfortunately, the Sunrise Boulder organization was not very helpful in refunding my registration fees because of the wound that may get infected. Apparently they claim they never refund any fees under any circumstances, including medical conditions that may be dangerous to the athletes, whether it’s by own doing or infecting each other. As a business owner myself, I understand you need to reinforce rules but at the same time, also make exceptions. What if someone can infect other athletes, what if I get a heart attack a few days before? They would not refund an athlete? That doesn’t make any sense to me so I believe they should revise their policies as this is not fair or morally correct. I know for sure I won’t be registering with this organization anymore. When someone is unable to train with us because of a valid reason, we modify their membership to accommodate. Simply because it’s the right thing to do.
This week is all about recovery for myself with some cross training sessions to keep my body sharp for Tough Mudder. My cardio is great and I don’t expect an issue with Tough Mudder. And if my body were to let me down for some reason… I tend to be very determined (or stubborn?) in training & races. A quality that people around me don’t always appreciate that much :)
Also check out some pictures that our neighbor Julie Kate Photography took during the Bolder Boulder!
Open Mat Times
This Saturday June 2nd, 2012 classes will proceed as usual from 10am - 3.30pm for all programs.
On Saturday June 9th, classes will be cancelled and an open mat session will be offered from 9.30-11am. The Define Defense Team will be leaving for Tough Mudder Colorado that day.
On Saturday June 16th, classes will be cancelled and an open mat session will be offered from 2-3.30pm.
On Wednesday June 20th, Define Defense will be hosting a Free Friendly Sparring Meetup from 6.15-7.15pm*
On Wednesday July 25th, Define Defense will be hosting a Free Friendly Sparring Meetup from 6.15-7.15pm*
Bring your protective gear, you can either do stand up or grappling with any other martial artist or simply share ideas and techniques (open mat). 100% FREE. All clients, friends and guests welcome!
As always, you can find the most updated schedule on our online scheduler. All visitors are always welcome. Open Mat and Sparring Meetup is for adults only.
Define Defense Tough Mudder Team: Drew
Name: Drew Ash
Age: 27
Profession: Brazilian Jiujitsu instructor
Where do you live: Boulder, CO
Have you participated in Tough Mudder before: No, though I had a dream about it once
Have you participated in any other mud competitions, like Warrior Dash or MuckRuckus: No
What got you interested in participating: Seeing the course
Describe your training regimen for the event: Daily Brazilian jiujitsu with Strength and conditioning classes 4-5 times a week
When did you start training: Year round
Tough Mudder can be an intimidating event. Any fears or concerns: Yes, that my heart will explode when I go through "shock therapy". As well as ankle injuries from the mud.
Are you in it for the die-hard competition or more for the fun? Fun
How have your friends and family reacted to you doing Tough Mudder: Most of them pat me on the back in a very patronizing way.
Besides Tough Mudder, what’s the most extreme thing you’ve ever done: Mixed martial arts
Define Defense Tough Mudder Team: Sander
Tough Mudder Medicine Ball Workout
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
Goal Setting: The Next Phase in my Training
The first few years after cycling and doing weight training off and on, I gained a great amount of muscle mass. At this point in time, I weigh about 215lbs with a fat percentage of approx. 14% (up from 8% when cycling). The reason behind the higher fat percentage is less cardio (I was on the bike 18 hours/week) and a less strict diet since I was no longer competing until now.
It was very important for me to retain my full range of motion, flexibility and speed. Mass means nothing if you can't put it to good use after all, especially as a martial artist. This is why I always focussed on explosiveness, speed drills, stretching and giving martial arts training 100%. The right attitude means everything. You can train 6 hours/day but if you only give 50%, results will stay behind. I was also very fortunate to study in a great college (while cycling) and since one of my majors was Physical Education, we had about 12 hours of different sports every week. This absolutely made me a more complete and diverse athlete, challenging me in every way. I feel stronger than ever and haven’t compromised my speed, flexibility etc.
Next week, we are doing a workshop about the Paleo diet. I will do a 30 day Paleo diet challenge throughout March and expect this to be a great help in my training. It will also be a great experience as I really like the idea behind the Paleo diet. I will be posting blog articles, updates and videos about my upcoming training, progress and Paleo diet experience. Every week, I will show you what I am doing and what differences I notice by changing my routines.
Until then, my training will be stepped up a notch and the focus will be on 5-6 meals a day with unsaturated fats, complex carbs and protein in every meal. Drinking lots of water is vital and fruits, vegetables and lean meats will be my refuge. Stay tuned for more updates!
By Sander Vanacker, owner and head instructor of Define Defense Martial Arts & Personal Training.
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
New tutorial for Tough Mudder workout & exercises
Define Defense in Boulder, CO
- Modern Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Self Defense Classes & Workshops
- Personal Training
- Cross Training / TRX Classes
1805 11th Street Suite B
Boulder, CO 80302
Tough Mudder Training Outline
Please find out Tough Mudder training outline underneath. Today and next week, we will be giving additional information and pointers in person but this is a good way for you to keep track of you training. Please note, this is only an outline and is not individualized since it is a team effort. Normally, we produce much more detailed and personal training schedules.
ToughMudderTrainingProgram
ToughMudderTrainingProgram
Fall Kickoff Party!
01/09/11 17:20 Filed in: Other
Hi everyone,
We hope you are having an amazing time training at Define Defense as we continue to strive to improve our services provided to you.
As you may have heard, yoga classes will start on Wednesday September 7th. In order to make this possible, we had to make some schedule changes in the morning and noon classes (see below, changes starting Sept. 7th). However, we believe this will benefit everyone as there are more opportunities to double up on classes now. Yoga classes are complimentary for all MMA, BJJ and Platinum members and available on drop in basis for everyone else.
We are also doing our Fall Kickoff Party on Tuesday September 13th from 7.30-9.00pm! This is a great way to have some fun and socialize with our great group of students but also to bring friends and family. The more we can grow our community, the more fun we will have! This is why we ask you to invite as many people as possible. The current (or future) student who invites the most guests, will win a free gi or head gear ($89.99 value).
Our Kickoff Party will offer a free raffle to all visitors and you can also enjoy snacks and drinks while having a great time. Please take as many invitation letters as you would like (available in the studio or see below). You can write your name on these and spread them to your potential visitors. It will be a fun event and everyone has a chance to win prizes!
As time passes by, we are also working on creating more events to do as a team. A few examples are:
- Fight Nights at a local venue
- Group hikes
- A recreational day at the Reservoir
- Training for the Tough Mudder race (please let us know if you are interested in joining our team)
If you have any ideas, please let us know as we are always open to organize fun events for our community!
Thanks again and we love having you in our studio!
Sander Vanacker & Drew Ash
InvitationLetter
Schedule Define Defense after Sept. 7th 2011
We hope you are having an amazing time training at Define Defense as we continue to strive to improve our services provided to you.
As you may have heard, yoga classes will start on Wednesday September 7th. In order to make this possible, we had to make some schedule changes in the morning and noon classes (see below, changes starting Sept. 7th). However, we believe this will benefit everyone as there are more opportunities to double up on classes now. Yoga classes are complimentary for all MMA, BJJ and Platinum members and available on drop in basis for everyone else.
We are also doing our Fall Kickoff Party on Tuesday September 13th from 7.30-9.00pm! This is a great way to have some fun and socialize with our great group of students but also to bring friends and family. The more we can grow our community, the more fun we will have! This is why we ask you to invite as many people as possible. The current (or future) student who invites the most guests, will win a free gi or head gear ($89.99 value).
Our Kickoff Party will offer a free raffle to all visitors and you can also enjoy snacks and drinks while having a great time. Please take as many invitation letters as you would like (available in the studio or see below). You can write your name on these and spread them to your potential visitors. It will be a fun event and everyone has a chance to win prizes!
As time passes by, we are also working on creating more events to do as a team. A few examples are:
- Fight Nights at a local venue
- Group hikes
- A recreational day at the Reservoir
- Training for the Tough Mudder race (please let us know if you are interested in joining our team)
If you have any ideas, please let us know as we are always open to organize fun events for our community!
Thanks again and we love having you in our studio!
Sander Vanacker & Drew Ash
InvitationLetter
Schedule Define Defense after Sept. 7th 2011