ATT Altitude Fitness Blog


American Top Team Altitude Fitness Blog

ATT Altitude is a family fitness center in Aurora, CO. We promote fitness for the entire family. Our programs include Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, Muay Thai, and Strength & Conditioning Programs.

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Youth Boxing and Fitness



The Youth Boxing and Fitness Program is created in a way to establish a strong understanding of the fundamentals of fitness and sport. The youth who participate in this program are exposed to the fundamental movements of various exercises such as the squat, lunge and push up. The proper techniques of these various movements are directed in a manner that is suitable for children and young adults to understand. The squat is described as sitting in a chair or on a ball, while the form associated with the squat is delivered in rhyme and goes as follows; "heads up 7 up, chest up, toes are pointed straight as we drive up." A strong emphasis on the proper movement is always expressed and encouraged.

 The fitness program is directed as a proper conditioning tool to transition into the sport aspect of our program. The sport aspect of our program is what we like to call the "Sweet Science" or in other words Boxing. Although squats and boxing are different concentrations of fitness, the emphasis and delivery of proper technique is consistent. The youth are exposed to the proper movements associated with boxing. The delivery of this information is also given in terms of proper understanding for the youth. The jab which is a valuable asset in boxing is one of the first punches our youth will learn. The delivery of this punch is described to the youth as "playing tag". As with any other sport there is a competition aspect, our program also offers a competition aspect aside from general fitness, so when describing the jab as "playing tag" we are coaching the youth to deliver the punch with speed and accuracy.

 While coaching our instructions, the program aims to influence participation in the competition aspect of our program; as with any other sport the role of competition allows a formal application and understanding of the fundamentals and technique associated with the sport. Therefore our youth are encouraged to participate in drills that involve offensive and defensive sparring as a part of training.

Our belief is that exercise and fitness are essential in our everyday activities and we encourage and promote this lifestyle to our youth. We strive to facilitate an environment that fosters growth and discipline through fitness. The Youth Boxing and Fitness Program is progressing strong and we look forward to the growth of our participants, we are going to utilize this site as a way to share and track our progression, so please feel free to comment or leave any suggestions...




Written by Phillip Roybal, Photograph by Phillip Roybal
Come down and have your children learn more about the fitness while learning the basics  of the "sweet science".

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Karate at ATT Altitude

ATT Altitude offers a wide range of family fitness and martial arts/combat sports options. We have launched our new Karate program

Sensei Joe Montalvo is now at ATT Altitude. Sensei Joe comes to us from the Bushido Academy. He is a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin-Karate. He will be teaching a varied style of Karate that includes elements of Kendo sword fighting. Sensei Joe teaches traditional full contact Karate with weapons.

Sensei Joe will be conducting kids Karate at 630 pm on Mon and Weds. He will have adult classes at 730pm

Sensei Joe Montalvo:

"As a fighter I have won numerous titles, but as a trainer I have created champions. I have been training both elite athletes as well as the general public for over 15 years. I am able to train any type of participant or learner from beginners to advance levels; character building, teamwork, and the fundamental skills. I am a former Golden Gloves champion, Professional International Kickboxer, Pancrase competitor and Jiu-Jitsu title holder. With over 20 years of martial arts training and experience I am responsible for numerous boxing, kickboxing, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts athletes in Colorado. I also have extensive knowledge in hand to hand combat and weapons. I am bilingual; Spanish and English."

See Sensei Joe in action!