Ashley Nee, 24, started training seriously in martial arts in 2005 when she moved from Boston, Massachusetts to North Carolina.

Ashley comes from a South Boston Irish family of boxers. Her grandfather was a Navy and Golden Gloves champion, and her father did some amateur fights. Her cousin is credited as one of Ireland’s greatest ever boxers. So Ashley always had an interest in kickboxing. She sought out a place to start training in Muay Thai Kickboxing with an aim to compete and found Sifu Scott Shields.

Soon after, she started training in Jeet Kune Do, Kali, and Jiu Jitsu classes as well. Through Sifu Shields she became acquainted with Sensei’s Mark Cukro and Jason Outlaw and in 2009 was invited to teach and train at the Integrated Martial Arts Academy in Harrisburg, North Carolina. She is now starting her MMA/Muay Thai fighting career proudly representing Scott Shields Martial Arts Academy, Team C.O.M.A. and Trinity Mixed Martial Arts and is sponsored by Revgear and East Coast Fight Club. Her current MMA record is 2 -0.

In addition to the traditional martial arts she practices, Ashley also has a keen interest in women’s self defense. She feels that continued training is the key to women protecting themselves and it is her goal to develop a comprehensive system that will teach women the confidence and skills they need to never be afraid of an attack.

Pictures: Elite Championships Cage Fighting on August 22, 2009 in Lenior, North Carolina against Kristin Trull. Ashley won by unanimous decision.

David Crol, a gym owner and instructor from Escandon, Mexico is working out with Revgear free standing bags.

And says hello, too

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Jim Graden, former World Heavyweight Kickboxying Title Holder, tells about his Ultimate Bodyshaping Course. Read the article from St. Petersburg Times by Terry Tomalin.

Jamie Fletcher and Roxy Balboa

What were the results?
Roxy: I won by unanimous decision against Sara McCarthy (UK). The score cards were 50-45, 50-46, and 49-46.

Did you train any differently to prep for this fight?
Roxy: It was my second fight training with Jimmie Romero. This time he had the time to correct some of my techniques and add some new moves to my arsenal. My timing and footwork were greatly improved. I was also coming off an injury so my cardio was in question. I had to work really hard to find ways to improve my wind and endurance without any danger of impeding my healing. I relied mostly on circuit training crossfit style, biking, rowing and pad work to improve my wind. I only got to spar 6 times trianing for this fight – this is unusual for me – so I worked hard at my mental game to get me to where I needed to be. Jimmie developed a good game plan to defeat Sara and I stuck to the plan.

What are your thoughts during the walk-out/dance portion before your fight?
Roxy: This time I was more focused than ever and I knew my mind was in the right place to solidify a victory. I usually repeat a few affirmations to myself before I enter the arena. It’s very important to be confident and in the right space in order to execute well.

What’s the next step for Roxy in the world of professional female Muay Thai Kickboxers?
Roxy: I hope to fight once more before the year is over. Maybe in November or December. I want to have more international fights, as the talent pool of female pro Muay Thai in Europe, Australia, Japan and Thailand is far greater than the US. I hope to elevate my game and take on more skilled opponents but for now, I’m focusing on my business RoxyFit,  training clients and teaching classes. I am excited to keep up with my training both in Muay Thai and Crossfit.

Paul Reavlin, Roxy Balboa, and Jimmie Romero

Roxy’s working up a sweat for her competition at the 2009 Ultimate Warriors Muay Thai–Kickboxing World Championship Saturday, July 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Go Roxy, Revgear is rooting for you!

Busy month for Revgear MMA Fighter Roxy Richardson. She’s in Hollywood training for her next fight and building out her new gym RoxyFit.

Roxy’s working up a sweat for the 2009 Ultimate Warriors Muay Thai–Kickboxing World Championship on July 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

At the same time she’s sweating out details building out her gym RoxyFit which officially opens July 22.  Roxy tell us she will continue to do all her personal training and group classes in Muay Thai, Yoga,  Boxing,  Boot Camp and Cardio Kickboxing and Mommy & Me Fitness at the new facility.

All this sweating on the mat and off, Roxy never tires which make her a true Revgear champion. Go Roxy, Revgear is rooting for you!

Julian Bravo Nava, 24, has been fighting for 4 years already. Although he has no belt ranking in any art, he’s been training hard in different styles. He started out as a free style fighter. He also learned submission wrestling three years ago in a small school in Ark City, Kansas. Julian learned striking from a kickboxer friend. Now Julian trains 4 other fighters and works for Serta Mattress Company.

Photos show Julian at a local fighting show in Mason City, Iowa, put on by Valor Fighting Championship on March 17, 2009. Group picture shows Julian’s team, The Sinister Submission Factory: Timmy Enhouse, Doug Milbreth, Julian Nava, Donnie Miller, Pete Nee.

John Rivera is originally from Trenton, NJ. He’s been training in martial arts for more than 30 years in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu (Bao Shu Fang Lian Kung Fu Taji Silat of Princeton), Tang Soo Do (Lee’s Tang Soo Do Academy) and Tae Kwon Do (Kyum Karate). He relocated to Coconut Creek, Florida 3 years ago and began training in Choy Lah Fut (Lee Koon Hung Choy Lah Fut), Muy Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Main HQ’s American Top Team).

John works for Anodyne Medical Device, Inc. as Lead Supervisor in the RF Welding Department.

John Rivera represented the USA at the World Championship Games in Cancun, Mexico. The competition was between Mexico and the USA. The competition took place March 14, 2009 at the Crown Resort Hotel (Cancun, Mexico). John performed in traditional kata, musical kata, open kata, traditional weapons and the Main Event Full Contact Muy Thai Kickboxing. He won Five Gold Medals.

Revgear is inspired by fighters like you, John!

Tanner Varley, 14, is from Harrisburg, North Carolina. He represents Team C.O.M.A. under Senseis Jason Outlaw, Mark Cukro, and Derrick Pearson. Tanner practices Japanese and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing and Submission Wrestling. He is a Purple Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Level 1 in Muay Thai, Purple belt in Submission Wrestling.

Tanner is an instructor at the school and teaches kids extreme karate and Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a co-captain of his school’s fight team – Team C.O.M.A. On February 28, 2009, they brought 15 kids and teen competitors to NAGA Virginia. Team C.O.M.A. brought home 5 first place winners and 10 second places. Tanner himself won 1st place in Kids No-Gi Intermediate, in 130-179 lbs category.

The next Team C.O.M.A. fights are on March 21, 2009 for NAGA Nationals in Jonesboro, Georgia. Revgear wishes luck to Tanner and his team!