Z-Ultimate Arizona Supports Wounded Warrior Project in Annual Tough Mudder Mud Run
On Saturday, January 14th in Phoenix, Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios of Arizona once again demonstrated why Z-Ultimate is the BEST and most EXTREME example of its kind. A group of 11 adults (all part of the Z-Family) competed in the 12.5 mile Tough Mudder challenge and contributed a total of over $1600.00 to the Wounded [...]
Happy Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon
You would think that by almost the end of January, your New Year celebrations would be over, right? Not if you celebrate the Chinese New Year, too; in honor of the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – everyone here at Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios say, “Happy New Year!”, or as they [...]
Why Martial Arts Classes are a Perfect Fit for You and Your Family
Over my twenty-plus years as a professional martial artist, the #1 thing I have heard the most about why people are interested in martial arts training but never get started, they always say, “Well, I am just not sure this is for me and my family…” Recently, Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios just held the Winter [...]
Historic Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony Captured on Film for Very First Time
You may have heard that at the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Winter Grand Championship Tournament, a historic event took place. Shihan Paul Taylor – 9th Degree Black Belt and Senior Instructor to the Board of Masters for Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios – was promoted to the rank of Grandmaster and 10th Degree Black Belt by [...]
Shihan Paul Taylor Promoted to Grandmaster & 10th Degree Black Belt
“Shihan Paul Taylor Promoted to Grandmaster & 10th Degree Black Belt in a Special Ceremony” In an unprecedented event, Shihan Joseph Nesta – a Grandmaster and 10th Degree Black Belt, also the highest ranking Black Belt ever promoted by Professor Nick Cerio in Nick Cerio’s Kenpo – promoted Shihan Paul Taylor to Grandmaster and 10th [...]
How People Just Like You are Enjoying Competing at Our Tournament
One of the things that I have heard throughout my twenty-plus years in the martial arts when it comes to competing in tournaments is, “But I’m too old, too young, not good enough, afraid , etc…” The truth is, people from all age groups and skill levels come to compete in our events – from [...]
Older Gentleman Shows Development of Power Through Kata Competition
Here is an older gentleman demonstrating improved power in his kata here at the Winter Tournament. At his age and skill level, this is a solid performance of one of the katas used to develop your power, balance and footwork. If he keeps at it, this will be developed to a Black Belt level very [...]
Getting Ready for the Z-Ultimate Winter Tournament
Here are our Z-Ultimate family of instructors getting ready for the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Winter Grand Championship Tournament. Make sure you check the site and our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/ZUSDS – for live updates…
When the Student is Ready the Teacher Appears
Over the past few weeks, I have written and talked about our upcoming Day of Champions Event and National Grand Championship Tournament that is going on this weekend in here in Southern California. There are many great reasons to attend these events – meeting students like yourself, meeting other Z-Ultimate family members from across the [...]
Happy New Year & How to Train Like a Champion
“Happy New Year to You and Yours & How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever Happy New Year to you from all of the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios family – may 2012 be your best year ever. We here at Z-Ultimate are v-e-r-y excited about all the new and exciting things we have planned [...]
