Accelerate Sports Medicine
For combat sports to be a sustainable practice, you must do your best to avoid and fully recover from injuries. Not only can they impair or halt your training and competition, when left untreated, they cause the formation of bad movement habits that will erode your game and limit your potential. Many who complain about "age" are simply those who have allowed damage and neglect to accumulate.
Stay injury-free and minimize recovery time by including our holistic approach to sports medicine in your training program. Based in Athletic Training (emergency therapy for sports injury), Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, our method seeks to produce immediate relief from discomfort and get your body on track for longterm healing. Sessions may be used for assessment, injury treatment, bodywork, and general health. Albert will also hold monthly workshops at El Niño on vital health topics for martial artists.
ALBERT SALOPEK
Head Therapist
• Certified Athletic Trainer (Sports Medicine) since 2000
• Certified Massage Therapist
• Licensed Acupuncturist
• Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Injury Consultant for Oakland Raiders & Gilbert Melendez
• Muay Thai student of Jongsanan
Our battle-tested method of groundfighting for all levels, led by professional MMA fighters, including Gilbert Melendez and Jake Shields. El Niño Grappling is a fast and intense style that provides a solid base for mixed martial arts, blending american wrestling with 'ground & pound' striking. 
Thailand's 1000- year old martial art, taught by one of the sport's legends, Jongsanan 'The Wooden Man'. Muay Thai is one of the most effective striking arts for the ring, cage or overall fitness: based in rigorous conditioning, employing fists, elbows, knees and feet along with clinching and throwing techniques. 
Jiu jitsu stresses neutralizing an opponent via 'submission techniques' including chokes, joint locks and immobilizations. American Jiu Jitsu is an aggressive style of grappling for MMA that combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with American-style wrestling to force opportunities for rapid submissions and finishes. 
AlterCenter's proven program for conditioning overall fitness, athletic skill and combat performance — safely and naturally. Classes and private training for all levels for developing overall athleticism, maximize combat techniques and prevent injury. Training combines athletic drills, physical challenges and functional exercises.