Well, what a week of wins! Congrats to Mike Campbell on his MMA fight win at Twin River Casino and to Evgeni for his boxing win at the Smithfield Elks Lodge.

Aleks wass scheduled to fight at the Roxy in Boston but due to venue issues, the fight was CANCELED! That sucks! All that training, dedication and hard-work….to have it canceled. But that’s the game…one never knows if her opponent will show up or if the event will get canceled…. Well, even though she didn’t “win” the fight, Aleks is still a WINNER in our eyes!!

“A NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS” is only 2 weeks away!!!! APRIL 2, 2011, Saturday night, 7pm (doors open at 6pm) Striking Beauties will be holding the 1st USA Boxing sanctioned ALL-FEMALE boxing event in New England! With room for almost 500 fans, tickets are selling fast!!! Only $20 and you will have the chance to witness some of the BEST FEMALE BOXERS in New England, and beyond!!! Presently we have 10 fights scheduled, with possibly 1-2 more! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and watch these amazing women (well, one amazing boxer is only 11 years old, but boy is she incredible!) Not only are they some of the best in New England, but several may possibly make the 1st WOMEN’S US Olympic Boxing Team for the 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS in LONDON!!

There is still time…well, 3 days (March 23rd deadline!)!…for additional SPONSORSHIPS and FAN MESSAGES. We have lots of ways for you to show your support for the girls, for STRIKING BEAUTIES and for women’s boxing! Check out the sponsorships below:

GOLD…..$300

Name on event tshirt, name on event webpage, name announced 2 times during the event, present winner of bout with trophy and receive 2 tickets to the show and a full page ad in the program book..

SILVER…..$200

Name on event tshirt, name on event webpage and a half-page ad in the program book.

BRONZE…..$100

Name on event tshirt, name on event webpage and a quarter-page ad in the program book.

Business Card…..$50

Message Board…any message for your favorite boxer…$30

Fan name/Business listing…$20

Sponsorships are available until Wednesday, MArch 23rd.

Tickets are available until they sell out.

CALL STRIKING BEAUTIES for either!!! 508-699-5424

Ok, get out your date book because our own STRIKING BEAUTIES’ Trainers have a month of fights coming up!!!

February 25th…Mike “the Beast” Campbell,  one of the most talented MMA fighters , gets ready to kick some ass this Friday night at Twin River Casino.

March 5th...Amateur boxer, Evgeni Tzvetkov will be ruling the ring in Smithfield the following Saturday night!

March 16th…Professional boxer (and aspiring attorney), Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes, will be stepping into the ring at The Roxy in Boston to do some damage!

and last, but certainly not least,

APRIL 2nd, 2011

STRIKING BEAUTIES presents…

A NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS!!!

New England’s first ALL-FEMALE BOXING EVENT!

A U.S.A. Boxing sanctioned event to be held in Smithfield, RI. featuring 20 of New England’s most talented female boxers!

For information and/or tickets call……

STRIKING BEAUTIES  508-699-5425

Want to try it, but nervous? Don’t know what to do? Don’t want to look stupid? Not in good enough shape? WELL THEN YOU’RE IN LUCK!!!

This holiday weekend GROUPON will be offering BOXING 101 at a 50% discount!

Normally $199 (which is still a great deal with its $240 value!),

Groupon is offering Boxing 101 for only $99!

Boxing 101 is our beginner package that thought of everything—

A 60 minute Private Training to introduce you to the basics and get you ready for classes

One month Unlimited Classes to practice everything you learned in private training

Pair of Boxing Gloves, Handwraps & a Tshirt so you look like you know what your doing before you actually do!

Striking Beauties was created to give all women, regardless of age, fitness level or skill an opportunity to train like a real fighter, or actually become one! That’s why we insist all beginners take our INTRO class or even better, purchase the Boxing 101 package.  Sorry but we won’t just let you jump into one of our authentic training classes without any experience or without at least learning the basics in our INTRO class (which is Free!). Your safety matters to us, as does your form. If you don’t learn it right in the beginning, you’ll be spending the rest of your boxing “career” unlearning all the wrong ways to box. AND, you could get hurt, AND you won’t be using all the right muscles AND you won’t be expending all the calories that you would have if you learned how to box correctly from the beginning!

So if you are ready to introduce yourself to the most addictive, challenging, intense fun that will relieve your stress, shape up your body, sharpen your mind and empower your soul…

click on the GROUPON button on our webpage this SUNDAY or MONDAY!

And once again I am reminded of why I love Striking Beauties!

Tonight I met a group of really awesome women. They exercise, have families, some work, some retired…but tonite they all participated in a focus group at Bentley University regarding women and fitness centers. I sat in an adjacent room as they were asked questions to stimulate conversation about women and working out. I was fascinated as I listened in to their comments, criticisms, desires and aggravations regarding their place of exercise. Some enjoyed circuit training, others personal training. Some enjoyed yoga, others cardio.  But all of them wanted convenience, intense workouts, parking, results, non-threatening environment, accessibility, knowledgeable trainers who motivate them, who focus on their goals and help them reach those goals. And when they heard they were there to discuss a woman’s boxing gym,  the crowd went wild! Well, ok, they didn’t actually go wild, but let’s just say that they were really, really excited!!! And at first I was surprised. Why? Well, I didn’t think they were going to be open to boxing. I thought they would get scared off by it’s intensity. They all appeared so “normal” that I thought they would say “Boxing? Oh no that’s not for me!”. What an idiot I am!!! These women may have appeared “normal” but they were women nonetheless. They were older, younger, mothers, daughters, workers, retirees…they were women. And women want intense, women want results, women want accessibility, women want variety, women want accountability, women want empowerment, women want convenience, women want a non-threatening, non-intimidating environment where they can push themselves to levels they never even knew they had, let alone could reach!  That’s when I realized these weren’t “normal” women, these were the faces of STRIKING BEAUTIES! Or maybe I should rephrase that…Our members are “normal” women. Just like you, our members want to be worked hard while having fun. They have busy schedules, limited time. They need to relieve stress and feel empowered. They are true fighters, in their heart and in their head. And then it all clicked…STRIKING BEAUTIES is every woman.

To show my appreciation, I am inviting all of the women in tonight’s Focus Group to join us at STRIKING BEAUTIES for a private INTRO class. Please email me and note your most convenient day/time to experience a STRIKING BEAUTIES class! I look forward to getting you ladies in the ring!!

WONDER WOMEN WEDNESDAY…thanks for the ideas. We are starting to  fill up our Wednesdays with incredible female operated businesses. Don’t forget to submit your name and business to host a Wednesday event!

Stay healthy and I’ll see you in the gym!

Dena

Cupid and love, exercise and good health, and CHOCOLATE. Everything relates back to chocolate, don’t you think? Chocolate makes you happy…the wonderful smell, the delicious taste…Chocolate keeps you healthy…dark chocolate, milk chocolate, M&Ms, Oreo’s…(oops sorry, got carried away there)…ok, I’ll be right back….ummmmm, that’s good!!!

This month, STRIKING BEAUTIES is holding a Sadie Hawkins class. This time it will take place in PROVIDENCE and all proceeds will go to charity. Join us Monday, February 14th at 630pm for our first co-ed class event in Providence. Bring your boyfriend, your brother, your roommate…who ever you want and whoever you think can handle it!

Don’t miss the Chocolate Stroll this Saturday in downtown North Attleboro! Check out the local businesses and pick up your free chocolates!

Schedule changes…Tuesday in North Attleboro… 8am TOTAL BODY BLAST & 9am BOXING

SHAPE UP RHODE ISLAND kicks off tomorrow! Good luck to all the participants!!!                                See you Tuesday 5pm in Providence or Wednesday 6pm in North Attleboro

Stay healthy

&

See you in the gym!!

Ok, let’s hear it for Monday!!! The first one of 2011…I’m thinking it’s going to be a good year, so let’s hope it starts off as a good week! Now for the latest…

NORTH ATTLEBORO…back by popular demand, INTRO to BOXING, a 30 minute class to teach you the basics of boxing. Offered Tuesday at 6:30pm and Wednesday at 6:00pm…BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!!

STRIKINGLY FIT weight loss & fitness challenge kicks off this SATURDAY, JAN.8th at 9:30am. Limited to 12, we have 7 spaces remaining.  Winner takes home $500! Non-members welcome. ($250/members, $300/non-members).

PROVIDENCE…Winter Schedule starts next week, JAN. 10th. Check out our new morning classes at 6:15am & 8:30am!!!

College Students…we have SEMESTER MEMBERSHIPS available!

High School Students…our TEEN classes are starting up next week. Learn to box, get in shape and Get P.E. Credit! (most high schools, not all. ask your school if they accept Alternative to PE credits).

PERSONAL TRAINING … the best way to start the New Year! Private & Semi-Private sessions available.

And that is all for now.

Stay safe, healthy and fit!

TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS (current, past and future!)

MAY YOU & YOURS HAVE A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

STRIKINGLY FIT…Fitness & Weight Loss Challenge starts 1/10/11! Call, stop in or email to sign up. Space limited to 12. Non-members welcome.

PROVIDENCE…New Winter Schedule goes into effect 1/10/11! (6am & 830am classes!) Stop in this week for NEW YEAR’S specials (Share the Pain, College Semester memberships, Private/Semi-Private Training, Yoga and more!)

NORTH ATTLEBORO…back by popular demand, our complimentary BEGINNER’S CLASS! Pre-registration is required for this 30 min INTRO TO BOXING! A must for beginners!!!  LIL STRIKERS and TEEN classes starting up next week.

FYI…memberships info… Our children/teen memberships are $60/month. Our Family membership is $125/month. “Family” includes mom and all children living in household. Since mom’s membership is $80/month (unlimited classes) or $110 (unlimited classes N.A. & Providence as well as 24/7), $125 for mom and kids is a deal!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hope your Holidays were warm and fuzzy. Now get comfy and enjoy the snow! And while you’re curled up on the couch,  keep checking FACEBOOK for class cancellation notices.

2010 has been an absolutely awesome year at STRIKING BEAUTIES! We have met the most incredible women (our members are college students, high school students, lawyers, doctors, stay-at-home moms, nurses, elementary students, teachers, computer wizards, business owners, real estate agents, insurance agents, employment agents, city employees, accountants, and many more!). We have met the most beautiful babies (Tripp, Neyla, Emmeline, Gabriella just to name a few!). We have the most experienced, knowledgeable and kick-ass trainers (Brandon, Charlie, Evgeni, Gretchen, Helen, Jaime, Lorie, Marcin, Mike, Ron, Sarah, Serin, Tracey, Zach and occasionally Magen!) And we have the BEST team of employees, interns and supporters (Ali, Andrea, Courtney, Helena, Holly, Katherine, Kate, Lyndsay, Magen, Sarah). But best of all, we have the most intense yet beginner friendly, fun, authentic, and effective workouts!

Since we opened on July 4th, 2009, STRIKING BEAUTIES has developed into the well-regarded, highly reputable and the most-talked-about women’s boxing gym. 2010 was our first full year in existence and not only  are we the ONLY female boxing gym in the WORLD with multiple locations but we are the ONLY female boxing and fitness studio where you are trained solely by amateur and professional boxers!  Not to mention, we have the ONLY women’s boxing program developed by a 4 time World Champion professional boxer, Ms. Jaime (Clampitt) Hayes! But the most appealing aspect of STRIKING BEAUTIES (aside from the classes, the toning, the weight loss, the conditioning, the training, the sparring and the friendships that develop) is the self-confidence that inherently blossoms in every woman and girl who joins STRIKING BEAUTIES. Think I’m exaggerating? Just read some of our member emails (testimonials) and then come try it yourself. At the risk of this sounding fake and used-car-salesmanish…STRIKING BEAUTIES has empowered so many women and girls over the past 18 months that we are creating girl power programs and workshops in various schools, cities and town. Boxing has become a metaphor for self-confidence, for empowerment and for an “I Can Do It!” attitude and STRIKING BEAUTIES has dedicated itself to empowering women and girls. Whether you come to STRIKING BEAUTIES because you want to compete with your heart set on the Olympics or you want to challenge yourself to be as physically fit as you are physically capable of becoming, we promise that you will learn about yourself in ways you never knew existed. A month at STRIKING BEAUTIES will have you feeling mentally, emotionally and physically stronger than you have ever felt!

This is why we are genuinely and passionately proud for all we stand for, for all we have grown into and for all of our members who have empowered us to become who we are. And with that, we say farewell to 2010.

SOOOOO…..here’s to 2011! May we stay healthy and physically active, may we stay present in today, may we focus on those we love and those who need us, may we keep a positive disposition, be thankful for all that we have and practice acts of random kindness every day!  Lastly, may we continue to believe in ourselves and know that whatever we decide to accomplish in our life, if we work hard and stay true to ourselves and our ambitions, we CAN achieve it.

Ok, I’m told I don’t really know how to blog correctly because I am very verbose! That said, I’ll be quiet! But not until I add one more thing….we have some really great NEW YEAR/NEW MEMBER SPECIALS, as well as EXISTING MEMBER deals! And don’t forget to ask about our Fitness/Weight-Loss Challenge starting in January!

That’s all for now. Stay active, stay happy!