Media Coverage and News

Anta's Fitness and Self Defense is one of the most successful martial arts/fitness centers in South Florida . Anta's Fitness and Self Defense is an award winning nationally recognized center that has appeared in numerous local, national and international TV shows, magazines and newspapers. Below is the chronological history and success of this nationally acclaimed martial arts/fitness center's fitness activities and media coverage. For information on all of Anta's activities and media coverage log on to www.antakungfu.com/schoolnews . For current up to date news and events log on to http://martialartsandfitness .typepad.com/antanewsandevents/

April 2007

America TeVe's Channel 41 TV Show: Julio Anta is the Fitness Expert in America TeVe's Channel 41 TV Show Quireme Descalzi.

January 2007

Julio Anta on the cover of MAPRO

Martial Arts Professional Magazine: Julio Anta is on the cover of MAPRO. His successful martial arts/fitness program is featured in a 10 page article. Anta explains his 3 rules of success: 1. Martial Arts and Bodybuilding Are One 2. Be An Innovator 3. Negative Things Happen for the Best.

December 2006

Julio Anta with "Telemundos Titulares Y Mas" Host.

28 Telemundos Titulares Y Mas: Telemundo's International TV sports program Titulares Y Mas has Julio Anta take host Karim Mendiburu through a Rocky balboa workout. Anta teaches Karim the basics of kettlebells, medicine ball training, one handed push ups and boxing.

6 Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo: Al Rojo Vivo Telemundo's International TV show features Anta's kettlebell training class.

Julio Anta with "Al Rojo Vivo" Host.

Men's Health En Espanol: Julio Anta is interviewed and quoted by writer and his student Alberto Rojos on kettlebells introducing kettlebells to Latin America . The article is entitled “El Poder Absoluto De LA Pesa Rusa.” The English translation is The absolute power of Russian Weights.

October 2006

Julio Anta with Deco Drive host Elie Rodriguez

23 Deco Drive : Julio Anta takes Fox TV's Deco Drive host Elie Rodriguez through a Halloween workout with pumpkins entitled “Pumping Pumpkins”

19-25 Miami New Times “Pumping Pumpkins”: Julio Anta's photo doing a pushup on a pumpkin and an article is featured in the Miami New Times.

15 South Florida Dragon Boat Festival: 1 ST time competing in Dragon Boat competition Anta's team places 2 ND in the 250 meter Kung Fu Cup.

2 Miami Herald's Tropic: Article on our First Place Weight Loss Program.

September 2006

Miami New Times “Pumping Pumpkins

25 Filmed ExpertVillage.com: Julio Anta films fitness videos for ExpertVillage.com
(kettlebells, Indian Clubs etc.)

22 First Place Weight Loss program: Anta's Fitness and Self Defense host a First Place Christian weight loss program sponsored by Metro Life Worship Center .

United Chinese Newspaper of Florida : Anta's Dragon Boat Team was featured training with Jerome Kung of the New York Stingrays.

August 2006

6 Dragon Boat Marathon : After their first practice Anta's Fitness and Self Defense put together a Dragon Boat Team and completed a marathon.

April 2006

Our Team At the Dragon Boat Festival

3 Metro Life Worship Center Mini Olympics: Mr. and Mrs. Anta along with students from Anta's Fitness and Self Defense ran the Mini Olympic Games for Metro Life Worship Center.

December 2005

10 Kettlebell Workshop: RKC Senior Kettlebell Instructor Mike Mahler conducted a Kettlebell Workshop at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense

November 2005

1 Kettlebell Interview: Mr. Anta is interview by David Ganulin CEO of Kettlebell Concepts

September 2005

16 Training with Joseph Pilates Disciple: Elena Anta head Pilates instructor at Anta's Fitness trains with Joseph Pilates disciple Lolita San Miguel.

March 2005

6 Miami Herald's Family & Fitness Special Section : “Family Circle of Fitness” the Anta family was one of three South Florida families featured in this special edition of the Herald. The article talked about their Kettlebell, Kung Fu, Pilates, Indian clubs and rope climbing functional training fitness program.

February 2005

Metro Life Worship Center 's Fitness Tip: Julio and Elena Anta begin filming and hosting Fitness Tip of the Week every other month for Metro Life Warship Center in Doral. Julio introduces kettlebells and Indian Clubs in this weekly video series.

25 Kettlebell Demonstration: Ron Lopez represented Anta's Fitness and Self Defense at The World Flag Football Championships. He demonstrated Kettlebell training.

July 2004

20 Training in NY: Julio and Elena Anta arrive in New York City . Elena Anta trains at the top Pilates Studios Dragos and The New York Pilates Studio.

June 2004

Kettlebell Certification: Anta's Fitness and Self Defense hosted the first Kettlebell certification in Florida . Julio Anta is certified by Kettlebell Concepts.

March 2004

20 Weight Loss Support Group: By Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Craig Sanford starts at Anta's fitness and Self Defense.

February 2004

17 Channel 10 News: Better Bodies with Jen Herrera, Julio Anta takes Jen through a Kung Fu fitness workout.

February 2004

Miami Family magazine: Article on SuperFit Kidz program at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense.

January 2004

22 Miami Herald: 1/2 page article SuperFit Kidz Fighting Childhood Obesity, featured Anta's children's fitness and weight loss program.

December 2003

29 Pilates training in New York : Elena Anta trains with Master Pilates Instructor and Ramona Kryzanowska's disciple Stephanie Beatty at Power Pilates in New York City.

November 2003

13 ECA World Fitness Conference Miami Beach : Julio Anta assisted NAPMA's Kathy Marlor in an EZ Defense class.

June 2003

Doral Tribune: Elena Anta was featured on the front page of the Doral Tribune as a Positive Person in Doral.

Don't miss Julio Anta's column in the Planet magazine and the Doral Tribune newspaper. For up to date news, media coverage and events log on to our blog www.martialartsandfitness .typepad.com/antanewsandevents/ Call today at 305 599-3649 or E-mail us at fitdef@aol.com for a free introductory class.