January 13, 2008 - Rondeau's Kickboxing ventures into the Muay Thai arena as fighter Jen Wolfinger steps in th ring for her amateur debut at the Lido night club in Revere, MA. Jen Wolfinger weighed in at   148lbs to take on her competitor from CT. Her competitor has a 5-0 record. Jen fought a wonderful fight and landed several right crosses to the chin of her fierce fighter. Jen was aggressive and fought an awesome first fight. The fight went the distance and the score cards gave the fight to her competitor by one point. The crowd and Jen's corner thought otherwise!   __________________________________________________________________ July 18th, 2007 - Rondeau is awarded 5th degree Black Belt Christina Rondeau is awarded 5th degree Black Belt and recognized as a leader in the sport of kickboxing and as one of the most celebrated Personal Trainers in the industry.   Christina was recently honored at the West Warwick Civic Center in front of fighters, fans and friends as a leader and role model for women in the sport of Kickboxing and for her tireless efforts and accomplishments over the years. Shihan Jonas Nunez, Jr., the President of the Professional Kickboxing Federation called her into the ring to award her the rank of Shihan Christina Rondeau, 5th Degree Black Belt. _____________________________________________________________________________________ June 16, 2007 -Superbouts Fight Night at the West Warwick Civic Center Rondeau's Kickboxing Fighter wins by KO!

What an exciting fight night at the West Warwick Civic Center! Rondeau's Kickboxing sent three fighters in the ring, Sarah Pagliarini, Heather Pickering and Lauren Chunko!   First Fight: Sarah Pagliarini stepped in as the first fight of the night and started the night off with a Bang!   Her competititor Michelle charged her at the sound of the bell and an explosion of punches and kicks took place non stop for an exciting first round! Michelle took some lethal right crosses to the face and by the end of the first round her face was bloody.   Round two and Michelle charged at Sarah again and was swinging wildly, Sarah threw right down the middle and drove her fierce competitor against the ropes. Sarah kept her against the ropes and was relentless as she continued to kick and punch until she got a Knock Out!!!   Winner by KO in the second round ... RKB Fighter, Sarah Pagliarini!!!   Second Fight: Heather Pickering stepped in the ring for the first time against Sharon. The first round showed that this fight was going to be about endurance. Heather threw nice right roundhouse kicks to her competitors head and kept her away with driving front ball kicks down the middle. Her Jabs connected everytime and she won the first round of the fight! Second round and they came out hard at each other. Exchanging alot of combinations but both fighters looked exhausted. Round two was close and both fighters were pacing themselves and throwing everything they had! Round three and Heather picked it up, connecting with punches and kicks the whole round. She blocked her attacker and kept moving but the judges scored it 2 to 1 giving the win to her competitor. It was a very close fight and could have went either way. AWESOME JOB !!!!!!   Third Fight: Lauren Chunko had her turn to shine! She was up against a well respected Heather who was a pure bull in the ring. Her competitor came forward and didnt' stop. Lauren used all her skill to out move this womyn. Lauren slipped and dipped and kept moving so her competitor had to find her and chase her around the ring. Lauren threw overhead right bombs landing spectacular hooks and rights to her head. Round one was an excellent display of pure skill and movement by Lauren!   Round two and Lauren continued to out move her attacker! Lauren landed side kick after side kick and round house kicks but Heather didn't stop.. she kept trying to drive and pound Lauren against the ropes but Lauren was quick and moved away each time leaving her blinded to were she was!   Round three and the heat was on... Lauren picked up her pace as well as Heather did and they threw punches and kicks endlessly till the bell rang!   Winner by UNANIMOUS decision, RKB Fighter, Lauren Chunko!!!! SPECTACULAR fight and AWESOME display of skill and movement!

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Christina Rondeau's student and kickboxing Instructor, Jaclyn Morse, wins her fight

Saturday, March 24^th 2007 - brought some exciting fights to the West Warwick Civic Center! A large crowd gathered and Jackie was set to be the fourth fight that night, fighting three – two minute rounds. The ding of the bell sounded, marking the start of round one. Within 20 seconds of the fight, Jackie had knocked her opponent down with a roundhouse kick to the ribs. After her opponent regained herself she began to come at Jackie with strong sidekicks, but Jackie timed her well and came in with a strong right cross, knocking her opponent down to the canvas for a second time! It was clear by the end of round one that Jackie knew how to time her opponent and come in with strong 1, 2’s when her opponent least expected it. Jackie continued to stay strong in round two. She had her opponent up against the ropes several times, leaving her opponent unsure of how to escape from the flurry of punches Jackie was throwing. Jackie stayed aggressive and by round three it was clear she was controlling the fight. Her opponent was backing away from her and trying to keep distance between them with kicks, but Jackie didn’t let that stop her. As her opponent came at her with a side kick, Jackie stepped in with three strong right crosses nearly knocking her opponent to the canvas for a third time! Jackie continued to stay aggressive, pushing her opponent back with punches until the bell sounded, ending the last round! The crowd cheered as the decision came in. A unanimous decision by all the judges named the winner in the blue corner – Jackie Morse!

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Fighting to keep kids safe

SETH BROMLEY, Staff Writer

02/07/2007

JOHNSTON --Professional kickboxer, fitness trainer and mom Christina Rondeau has added
yet another line to her resume by authoring two new books on personal safety.

The 34-year-old Woonsocket native released her second book, "Power Parent: How to Keep Your Kids Safe," a guide for parents of young children on how to protect their kids from potential abductors and sexual predators. It follows on the heels of Rondeau’s first book, published last year, entitled "The Elements of Staying Safe," a guide to personal defense for women.

Rondeau appeared at Borders Books in Cranston recently to promote the books, and she plans several other appearances in the near future. Both books are available at stores and at online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. They can also be ordered from a link on Rondeau’s personal Web site, www.rondeauskick-boxing.com, which will also have information on her appearance schedule.

Though the veteran kickboxer is most known for her physical prowess, her books’ lessons are focused on the mental aspects of self-defense. She stresses that for women or children to protect themselves from physically overpowering attackers, common sense and "pre-thinking" are more critical skills than jabs or kicks.

"It’s not about physical stuff," Rondeau said. "You can’t learn physical defense from a book. It’s about making good decisions and not putting yourself or your child at risk"

Rondeau’s concepts have been formed through her years of teaching self-defense classes to women at her gym, Rondeau’s Kickboxing, now located in Johnston. The issue of children’s safety became nearer and dearer to her after the birth of her two children, 6-year-old daughter Kia and 3-year-old son Cotey Rock.

Rondeau said that while most parents are aware through the news media of stories about the violent crimes and abductions perpetrated against children, not enough have actually taken the step of organizing their thinking and formulating a personal response to the threat.

"Bad things can happen to good people, and you can’t always be there to protect your children," she said. "As a parent, you have to prepare children for the world we live in."

Rondeau writes that one of the most powerful tools parents have to protect their children is regular and open communication.

"Unless you talk about it, you don’t think about it," she said.

"Power Parent" gives examples and techniques for families to practice in order to stay safe. One such concept involves making opportunities for "one-on-one communication time."

Rondeau suggests parents introduce the concept of a "talking stick" with their children. The idea is for the child to be able to sit down with a parent and for one to remain listening while the other holds the stick and speaks. It’s a simple but powerful technique, Rondeau believes, as it gives kids a window to talk openly about their problems and fears.

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January 2006

The Release of Christina's Book "The Elements of Staying Safe"
This book is now available on line at rondeauskickboxing.com, more information will be released
on the official book launching party and book signings at local book stores. Order your copy today!
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December 2005

Chuck Norris presents The World Combat League
Christina Rondeau was asked to be on Team New England which will be a part of the World Combat League.
Check out www.worldcombatleague.com for information on this new, exciting event. The fights will be held at
Mohegan Sun in CT. on January 21st, 2006. Tickets are available through ticketmaster. For more information sign up
on Rondeau's Kickboxing mailing list on the homepage. Rondeau's Kickboxing will email you with updates and fight
information.

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December 2005

Health Magazine
Health Magazine will be featuring Christina Rondeau on their website www.health.com in December. Keep your eyes peeled for
Christina's upcoming book release "The Elements of Staying Safe."

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November 2005

Scholarships offered to Local School Students for a chance at a Lifetime Membership at Rondeau's Kickboxing
Rondeau's Kickboxing will be offering Smithfield/Greenville,RI children a chance to have a fully paid lifetime membership. "I feel
that learning self defense and staying healthy should be a part of life. All children should have the chance to learn how to defend
themselves and be given the knowledge about stranger danger." states Christina Rondeau. "In the National and local media there has been alot of talk about child predators along with Oprah Winfrey's quest to put the most wanted child predators  behind bars. Oprah Winfrey offered a $100,000 award to anyone who gives information that leads up to the arrest of the most wanted predators that she posted on her website. I want to give back to the community and I want to help children learn what to do not only if they are tried to be abducted but what to do if the predator actually gets them." All the schools in Smithfield/Greenville,RI  will be recieving a letter that the children can bring home to their parents talking about the scholarship. The children will have to submit a short essay talking  about why they are interested in the scholarship and what being safe means to them. A Scholarship for a boy and girl is being offered in the following age groups: 4-6, 7-10, 11-13, a total of six scholarships will be chosen. All scholarships begin in the New Year and the chosen will be contacted by phone and posted on the rondeauskickboxing.com website by December 28th. "I truly understand the some people just can't afford to enroll their children in extra activites. I do beleive that self defense should be a part of everyone's life at some point. The confidence and self esteem that children and adults get from my program is incredible! The education about "strangers/predators"  and learning how to use your body as a weapon is something that everyone should learn. This scholarship gives that chance to six children who may never of had the chance to experience it." concludes, Christina Rondeau.

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October 2005

Camping for a Cause - Girl Scouts of Rhode Island
On October 15 and16, 2005 - Camping for a Cause will take place at beautiful Camp Hoffman in West Kingston, RI, and is an event designed to nourish and support women! If you rarely take or make the time to get way to do fun, relaxing things for yourself, we invite you to enjoy this special weekend. Christina Rondeau, celebrity Kickboxing Instructor and Fitness Guru will be on hand to teach a Fitness Kickboxing class. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact karen at kweavill@gsri.org.

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September 2005

Christina Rondeau joins Dr. Jerrold Rosenberg's team of Professionals
at the Sports Medicine and Performance Enhancement Center 


Christina Rondeau joins Dr. Jerrold Rosenberg's team of Professionals at the Sports Medicine and Performance Enhancement Center in Providence, RI. As a physician who specializes in non-operative approaches to sports injuries he works with a team of Professionals including physical therapists, massage therapists, nutrionalist and personal trainers. Dr. Rosenberg states, "I recognized the importance of having specialists in personal training for medical exercise over a decade ago and can honestly say, that I have learned more about exercise from my personal trainers than I ever learned at medical school."

Exercise is a constantly evolving treatment modality. The use of boxing and kickboxing for medical patients is spectacularly affective. It requires core contraction, balance, coordination, cardio activity and strengthening, all at the same time. Not only has it helped us complete the patients rehabilitation program, but also it has allowed us to leave the patient wtih a solid home exercise program to prevent re-injury.

As a physician, I could not be happier to have Professional Kickboxer/Boxer and Personal Trainer, Christina Rondeau as a part of my team to offer boxing and kickboxing as part of our multidiscipline rehabilitation practice. Christina has owned her own kickboxing gym, "Rondeau's Kickboxing" for over 15 years and has worked one on one with many people in the fitness and rehab setting. Christina works with the patients to rebuild strength, stability, coordination, balance, muscle endurance and helpts to educate the patients on a safe home exercise program. You can learn more about Christina Rondeau and Dr. Rosenberg by visiting the following links.  www.rondeauskicbkoxing.com  and  www.jrmd.net.

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September 2005

Watch Christina Teach for "Health Magazine" in New York City
on October 9, 2005!  Celebrity Kickboxing Instructor and Fitness Guru Christina Rondeau was asked to be a Special Guest at:

Health Magazine's RACE FOR WOMEN: 5K Run/Walk and Yoga Festival Benefiting Step Up Women’s Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls so they have the tools
to create a better future

Sunday, October 9^th 2005

Registration opens at 7:30 AM

Festival opens at 9:00 AM

Hudson River Park – Pier 46

New York, NY

RUN, WALK, POSE or just join in the fun!

Featuring a morning 5K Run/Walk, and all-day yoga classes with celebrity instructors, the latest fitness classes, spa treatments, massages, beauty makeovers, kids' activities, free product samples, good food, cool retail apparel, prize giveaways, and so much more!

Race proceeds benefit Step Up Women’s Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls so they have the tools to create a better future.

www.stepupwomensnetwork.org

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September 2005

Local Kickboxing School Puts the POWer in Kids' Character.

Open House Invitation - September 10, 2005 from 8am-1pm

Greenville, RI - August 29, 2005 Rondeau’s Kickboxing is launching a new character development program, POWerful Words! for the start of the new 2005-2006 school year. Now a personal development center, Rondeau’s Kickboxing is incorporating this comprehensive character development program with their fun and exciting martial arts curriculum for children ages 4-14. The program forms the backbone from which all of our students can study, grow, develop, learn and become an upstanding member of our community and a confident individual.

“This full education process provides purpose to what we do as teachers—it gives our students something for which to strive, the strength to explore, and a foundation on which to succeed. We feel that by providing several facets to learning, both physical and mental, we can ultimately help our students to grow in a variety of positive ways,” says Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman, creator of the POWerful Words Character Toolkit

Using POWerful Words!, which includes “the word of the month” projects and lessons within the context of a fun, organized martial arts curriculum can invite students to listen, share, discover, and reflect—and of course, bring the lessons home to their family. Students and their families can use this positive approach to set, evaluate, prioritize, and achieve goals—building strength, respect, responsibility, and hope along the way. They learn the power of choice, the thrill of accomplishment, as well as the consequences and rewards of certain behaviors. “Ultimately, our aim is to help our students embrace the person that they are, respect those around them, and share their appreciation at home, in school, at martial arts, and within their community while having a terrific time learning at our facility.”

Christina Rondeau invites the community to their grand opening party, demonstration, and grand opening membership drive on Saturday, September 10th from 8am to 1pm. For more information on Rondeau’s Kickboxing please call (401) 996-KICK visit online at www.rondeauskickboxing.com or drop by the facility at 19 Commerce st., Greenville, RI.

About Christina Rondeau

In 1990, Christina began martial arts training, earning her black belt and going on to compete in tournaments across the United States and Europe. After winning more than 200 trophies & awards and becoming the women's overall fighting champion two consecutive years, Christina began competing in amateur kickboxing tournaments. Turning professional in 1998 as a member of the USA WAKO Kickboxing Team, she has traveled the world competing in tournaments as both fighter and coach. In addition to coaching several women to titles, she won the United State Light Weight Title. She has been featured in over 200 newspaper articles on NESN Sports, as a Cosmopolitan "Fun, Fearless, Female" Award Winner, in YM Magazine, and on local news channels. Most recently, Christina became the first woman to be featured on USKBA Action Sports Trading Cards, available at all USKBA-sanctioned events.