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Lake Elizabeth
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
40000 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont,
California 94538
(510) 790-5541
I love Lake Elizabeth. It's suck a great place for the whole family. There is a Teen Center...
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I love Lake Elizabeth. It's suck a great place for the whole family. There is a Teen Center located near there that alot of teens like to hang out at. You can walk around the whole like which is about little over a mile. There is a few playgrounds in the park as well as a snackbar. You can also rent boats to sail out on the lake. it's always amazing day at Lake Elizabeth! I recommed anyone visiting Fremont to go by Lake Elizabeth.
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Clubsport of Fremont
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Tennis Clubs
46650 Landing Pkwy
Fremont,
California 94538
(510) 226-8500
I go here a lot since I am into bodybuilding. The equipment there is clean and the people there is...
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I go here a lot since I am into bodybuilding. The equipment there is clean and the people there is also friendly. I usually use the basic machines and weights so in most gyms theres a line to wait for the equipment, but not in this gym. They also have other activities for different ages to keep you in shape. And I have to mention agian how clean this gym is and it has AC to keep people cool. The locker rooms is good and not crowded also so people can actually use it. Will be going here for many years.
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
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Sporting Goods
3820 Mowry Ave
Fremont,
California 94538
(510) 794-0494
Big 5 Sporting Goods should be named Big 5 Sporting Perfect because of all their sporting goods...
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Big 5 Sporting Goods should be named Big 5 Sporting Perfect because of all their sporting goods they have there at a reasonable price. They let you try the things too like their shoes, punching bag, and weights. Big 5 Sporting Goods is located in a great environment and a great feeling to it.
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Tri-City sporting store is the only one store in Bay Area carries large selections of needs in all...
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Tri-City sporting store is the only one store in Bay Area carries large selections of needs in all kinds of sports. People who work there have pretty good senses in different sports. I like to go there when they have sale for the ski/snowboard goods and apparels. They keep update their goods, so it makes their selections in style. They also have wax and rental services for board and boots in a reasonable price. The store is pretty neat and doesn’t get crowded.
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Anonymous Q makes invalid statements. We've been students of Briones Kajukenbo for about four...
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Anonymous Q makes invalid statements. We've been students of Briones Kajukenbo for about four years. We've always observed Sifu Briones as open to answering any questions or concerns raised by his students. Sometimes, people find it easier to complain in an anonymous forum as this instead of asking for the answers directly. Sometimes students get angry and blame their teacher, coach, etc. if they don't progress as quickly as they would like. In any case, here are counters to every one of Anonymous Q's claims.
*The insurance company requires a contract to prove that the student understands the risks involved in martial arts.
*All retail stores charge markups. Consumers are free to shop wherever they choose.
*We've received certificates after every successful test, just not on the same day.
*Have you been to a recent test, or an advanced self-defense or sparring class? Students at lower levels are not expected to take falls until they have reached a certain skill and control level.
*Again, students at a lower level have to start somewhere. The advanced students incorporate all kinds of strikes in their groundwork, though not with full force on another student because their level of strength would seriously injure one another.
*Uniforms and patches are a tradition of Kajukenbo and many other martial arts. It would be a disgrace to our tradition to wear sweats or shorts to class.
*You've obviously just been to a children's class. Our underbelts are not advanced enough for hand-to-hand combat. If you had observed a test, tournament, or advanced class before supposedly reviewing us you'd have seen a much greater increase in power and technique.
*Sifu doesn't like to see his students get injured and stresses the importance of safety while fighting, which is why we've had so few serious injuries. On the other hand, Sifu stresses that in a real situation on the street he wants his students to be able to take a hit without falling apart ... unlike many other schools, we actually practice taking punches.
*We do work on memorizing pinans, because they are just as important as self-defense and sparring. Self-defense and sparring teaches us the hard, sudden movements of fighting, and pinans require memorization and concentration because of their complexity and length. They also emphasize the techniques that make Kajukenbo an art form.
*As far as your designation of our martial arts being "simple" and "watered down", we focus more on straight up street fighting than impressive kicks, jumps, etc that, while very impressive, do nothing in a real fight but provide openings for attacks. As for your comparison of our style to the "original version", we are proud to be descendants of Adriano Emperado's exact style--nothing but the smallest details have changed over six generations of Kajukenbo.
*We're not sure what Q's ideas of "certified" are, but Q might want to re-research the qualifications necessary for a certification. Sifu's instructor, Sigung Tony Kattengell, re-certifies Sifu regularly through vigorous testing and our school remains approved by Sigung because Sifu exceeds his high expectations.
*Sifu has the students who are going for higher belts spar against five attackers at once during their tests. And we do focus on pinan memorization in our tests as well, it makes up a sizable aspect of each one.
It takes years of studying any martial art form to completely understand all aspects of it. As students of Sifu, we still have a lot to learn. Since you've obviously been to only a couple of Sifu's classes, you can't say that you know all about our school or art.
Finally, anyone who posts slanderous, uneducated statements as "anonymous" shouldn't be taken seriously.
Rhya & Zack Gilliam
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The Bike Garage
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Sporting Goods
4673 Thornton Av Unit A
Fremont,
California 94536
(510) 795-9622
The Bike Garage is a great place to get great deals on bikes and related accessories. Since this...
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The Bike Garage is a great place to get great deals on bikes and related accessories. Since this is a local company, they offer special discounts on most of the products. They have everything related to bikes...bikes, accessories, gear, everything.
Do check it out for all your biking needs! The owners also give you good advice if you are a novice biker...for free!
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Coyote Hills Regional Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
8000 Patterson Ranch Road
Fremont,
California 94555
(510) 562-PARK7275
If you really like to mountain bike, this is the place to go. There are a variety of trails to...
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If you really like to mountain bike, this is the place to go. There are a variety of trails to take from gentle long straight aways to steep uphills and fast decents. There are a lot of nice hiking trails as well. Come early and stake out a few picnic tables and you can have a really nice time. Visit the vistor's center to find out a little bit more about the history of the area.
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Mission Peak
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
East end of Stanford Avenue, off Mission Blvd
Fremont,
California 94539
(510) 562-PARK7275
Mission Peak is a great place to go on a weekend excursion. It is literally Fremont’s backyard...
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Mission Peak is a great place to go on a weekend excursion. It is literally Fremont’s backyard and trailheads are easily accessible from Ohlone College and Stanford Avenue. The trails are well marked and are ideal for walking, running, or biking. There is also a very good view at the top of Mission Peak. Just as a warning, if you go on a weekend, parking may be sparse.
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If you value a bike store that is straight-forward and honest, this is the bike store for you. ...
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If you value a bike store that is straight-forward and honest, this is the bike store for you. The store is a little hard to find in southern Fremont. The owner, an older asian man, knows his stuff when it comes to repairs. I bought a bike to get fixed. I had a problem with my cranks and bottom bracket (the thing was loose and chain kept off coming off). Instead of trying to sell me new cranks, he said he had some old ones for sale for $10, and would charge me only $5 for labor. He fixed the bike in about 30 minutes. When I tried to get him more money, he refused. He told me to buy a him a coke instead.
The store is definitely a mom and pop shop. Nothing fancy about it. But the service is great and prices are good. There's a few things funny about the shop. I guess they don't accept checks. There is a sign that's say, "CHECKS. NO!" They have a Furby on display, a Wrestlemania fold up chair, and random pictures of spanish kids. Take your bike there if you need repair work. I will not take my bike anywhere else.
Pros: Honest service, good prices, will back up work
Cons: Doesn't carry high end parts or bikes, English is second language for owner
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Rei
Category:
Sporting Goods
43962 Fremont Blvd
Fremont,
California 94538
I had been to Rei many times. They have such a great varieties for all outdoor activities starting...
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I had been to Rei many times. They have such a great varieties for all outdoor activities starting from Camping, hiking, bicycles and much more. Always there are special deals are going on. Should visit it if you are outdoor sport person!
PROS: Great Variety
CONS:
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