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Author Archives: Phil Migliarese

Italian Necktie Choke (Like a Peruvian, but with a little extra garlic)

By Phil Migliarese | Published: February 28, 2012

The Italian Necktie Choke is a slight modification of the Peruvian necktie (Fonzie Thumb) One of the Migliarese brothers favorite techniques! COMMENTS? JOIN THE CONVERSATION BELOW!

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Thanks to Tai Kai (Balance Syracuse)

By Phil Migliarese | Published: February 26, 2012

I want to thank everyone at Tai Kai for hosting me this weekend. I had a great time and am looking forward to my next visit! I will be uploading the “Italian Necktie” video soon on JiuJitsuMatrix.com shorty. Make sure that you sign up.

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Thai clinic photo + testimonials

By Phil Migliarese | Published: February 4, 2012

Special thanks to Kru Kevin Seaman for an amazing Thai Boxing clinic… So much knowledge in four hours Please leave your COMMENTS or TESTIMONIALS below.

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Bruce Lee seminar this SAT!!! (a.k.a. Kevin Seaman :)

By Phil Migliarese | Published: February 1, 2012

Attention strikers! (click here for all of the info) Don’t miss out on this seminar this Saturday at our 2nd location in the Northeast. It starts at 12 pm and ends at 4pm. It is an honor to have Kevin Seaman here to teach. And , by the way, he really is in the lineage [...]

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Balance Belt Promotions Feb 11, 2012

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 26, 2012

Promotions 2/11/2012 …. Starts at 12pm ends around 3pm. We have more people for this list….. keep coming back! YOU might be on it ADD YOUR COMMENTS BELOW~!!! Promotions 2/11/2012 Black Belts: Lee Synkowski John Toth Brown: Brian Torchin Jermaine Clay (Vacanti) Mauro Conte Purple: Paul Moore Willy Adler Tyler porter Justin Brunner (northeast) Jon [...]

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Relson Gracie tests the Migliarese Brothers for Black Belt degrees

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 22, 2012

In early 2011, Master Relson Gracie made a surprise visit to Balance Studios in Philadelphia. The purpose of his visit was to test and promote The Migliarese Brothers. Both brothers have been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu since they were twelve years old and have been Relson’s students for more than twenty years.

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4 hour Thai Boxing Workshop Feb 4, 2012

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 19, 2012

Thai Boxing “Tricks Of The Trade” Workshop At Balance Studios Northeast Philly February 4, 2012 Master Instructor Kevin Seaman will share his experience of nearly 40 years of study in various martial arts systems and 25 yrs. in Muay Thai in this highly informative seminar. Sifu Kevin is currently one of a select few, having [...]

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Balance Studios Northeast is growing!

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 12, 2012

It is 2 years since we opened our second location headed by Frank Ambrifi and classes are packed! We are thankful for all of the support from our students and friends. With 5 black belt instructors, we are well on our way to another Balance Studios with 300+ students!

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Thai boxing 101 starts this Friday! (get in while you can!)

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 3, 2012

Thai boxing 101 starts this Friday @ 6pm with Charlie Vinch. Call 215-636-9661 or go to the center city office and reserve your spot! (6 more) Thai boxing 101 (level 1) -Starts Friday 1/6/12 @ 6pm in CC -Special 8-week course -Limit is 12 students (6 spots left) -cost is $100 Equipment needed for 101 [...]

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January is Muay Thai boxing month! New courses, classes, and seminars!

By Phil Migliarese | Published: January 1, 2012

Balance has had an upgrade! We have added 5 instructors and 5 new level specific Muay Thai Kick Boxing Classes to our striking program: 1) Thai boxing 101 (level 1) 2) Ongoing Thai Classes (level 2) 3) Workshops from Kru Kevin Seaman (levels 1-3) 4) Private lessons (all levels) Thai boxing 101 (level 1) -Starts [...]

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