Online registration for the CFK Teen Competition-The Gauntlet is now open!
Join us at Los Angeles Fitness Expo, January 28 and 29, 2012!

Register online http://www.regonline.com/GauntletJan2012.

Closed Dec. 24-26th. Closed Dec 31st.
All Kenpo classes on hold 12/26-1/1/12. Will resume 1/2/12.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
Merry Christmas!

Closed Dec. 24-26th. Closed Dec 31st.
All Kenpo classes on hold 12/26-1/1/12. Will resume 1/2/12.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
Merry Christmas!

All classes will be held at Ramona Oaks Park this Saturday
Pappas Rd in the Ramona Country Estates.
All classes will be CANCELLED if it rains!

On October 16, 2011, CrossFit Brand X was the site of the inaugural CrossFit Kids Teen Gauntlet, the first full-blown CrossFit Kids competition featuring individual teen athletes going head to head in three divisions: Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. Twenty-nine athletes, traveling from as far away as Arizona, Michigan, and Texas, participated, and, all told, some 200 people witnessed the groundbreaking event.
Athletes competing from CrossFit Brand X included Joel Waddington (Novice) and Josh Waddington (Novice), Jack Marks (Junior Varsity), Duncan Martin (Junior Varsity), Cole Dick (Varsity), and Matt Ross (Varsity). Griffin Winter stormed in from Orange County to represent CrossFit Brand X in the Junior Varsity division.
A few of our favorite vendors were on hand: Life as Rx (http://lifeasrx.com/), Rx Jump Ropes (http://rxjumpropes.intuitwebsites.com/), and Stronger Faster Healthier (http://strongerfasterhealthier.com/). And even one of our enterprising CrossFit Kids, Sarah Mittman, pitched a tent and sold her custom duct tape wares. For the spectators, CrossFit Brand X offered a paleo snack bar and raffles for prizes that included swag from Life as Rx, Rx Jump Ropes, Brand X, Stronger Faster Healthier, Rogue Fitness, massage therapist and mobility expert Marko Maehler, and 2POOD Performance Apparel.
The weather was perfect, the energy was high, and the three WODs were simple and brutal. When the dust settled, we had winners for all of the divisions:
Novice Female:
1st: Kama Highashiyama – CrossFit Monrovia
2nd: Madi Schiller – CrossFit Ridgecrest
Novice Male:
1st: Max Vargas – CrossFit Ridgecrest
2nd: Isaac Lewis – Orange Glen High School
3rd: Joel Waddington – CrossFit Brand X
Junior Varsity Female:
1st: Savannah Voelker – CrossFit Ridgecrest
Junior Varsity Male:
1st: Duncan Martin – CrossFit Brand X
2nd: Nicholas Ng – CrossFit Caveman
3rd: Cameron Hunt/Jared Cortez/Jack Marks – CrossFit Monrovia/Iron Monkey CrossFit/CrossFit Brand X, respectively
Varsity Female:
1st: Valerie Calhoun – St. Francis High School
2nd: Cecilia Guerrero – CrossFit California City
3rd: Kaley Read – CrossFit Ridgecrest
Varsity Male:
1st: Garrett Janda – CrossFit Leiftime Fitness
2nd: Steven Roessig/Jesse Llopis – CrossFit Flagstaff/Iron Monkey CrossFit
3rd: Joshua Brydon – CrossFit 360
Although the Novice and Junior Varsity kids might not yet be as strong and fast as the Varsity fire-breathers who strutted their CrossFitting stuff, each and every athlete demonstrated jaw-dropping Varsity-level heart, guts, and grit.
Under the stewardship of Jeff and Mikki Martin, Dan Strametz shouldered the burden of directing this first competition. It went off like clockwork and was a testament to the careful attention he gave to the details. But the Gauntlet would not have been a success without the wonderful volunteers who stepped up to make it such a memorable day for all the teens, parents, coaches, and the Brand X staff.
To everyone who gave their time and energy: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You are the spirit of CrossFit.
It was an awesome day and a spectacular start to what just might change an already revolutionary sport.
Interested in watching future Games athletes in action today? The Gauntlet is going to the LA Fitness Expo at the LA Convention Center on January 28-29, 2012. Hungry to get in on the competition? Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The Guantlet Highlights Video

The CrossFit Kids and Teen Competition will be held at Brand X, Sunday, October 16th from 9am-5pm.

Follow this and more upcoming Gauntlet events on our Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CrossFit-Kids-and-Teen-Competitions-The-Gauntlet/151116394980094

Brand X and Fight Gone Bad 6 make the Ramona Sentinel

See more pictures of Fight Gone Bad at BrandX on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/CrossFit-Brand-X-Ramona-and-Poway/303227087844!

Hanna is 18, and attends our CrossFit Teen class.

How did you hear about CF?
Through Keegan Martin, we have been best friends for a long time and he told me I should come see what it was all about.

How long have you been CrossFit?
About 9 months

What improvements have you seen, if any, with your gymnastics since beginning CrossFit?
I've seen improvements in my balance and strength with my gymnastics. I also ran for track and field for Ramona High School. My 100 meter time has improved so much as well since I have started CrossFit.

What made you want to compete in the Teen Challenge at the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games?
I thought it would just be a fun thing to do. It wasn't till I got to the Home Depot Center on check in day did i realize what a big deal it was to be a part of it.

What did you like most about the Teen Challenge?
My favorite thing about the Teen Challenge was the respect that everyone had for one another. Even though none of us really knew each other at first, after the first workout we had all bonded. We all sweat, cried and even ripped our hands together. It's because we all share the same passion. On the last workout of the third day, even though time ran out the last remaining teams were determined to finish the workout. All the teams got up and ran the last 400 meters with the remaining teams. That was so awesome.

What do you're family/friends think about you doing CrossFit?
I'm now attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise. A lot of my new friends were confused when I tried to explain CrossFit and how it was my sport. After I showed them videos and pictures from the Teen Challenge they were totally impressed. They didn't expect me, the little 5"2' girl , to be a power lifter. Now every week when I come to school they ask me if I have any new P.R's and they tease me and ask if i can lift a car yet. My parents and family are very proud of my achievements in CrossFit. When ever my grandparents find an opening in a conversation they brag about their "power lifting granddaughter in California".

What goals are you trying to achieve?
My goals are just to be a good athlete and be joyful while doing it.

What was your first impression after your first CrossFit Class?
During my first CrossFit class I didn't understand why anyone would put themselves through this. After that, I was hooked. CrossFit is a funny thing....because it beats you down so hard...to tears even, but for some reason I cant understand, you can't stop once you've started and you cant get enough.