Dr. Karl Saunders, president of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Saunix Jiu Jitsu, welcomed experienced mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Magno Gama for another successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar that was held on April 16 at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville’s facility.

More than 20 people attended the seminar. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport and self-defense system that focuses on grappling and originates from the Japanese art of Kodokan Judo from the 20th century. It’s used for sport grappling tournaments, gi and no-gi, MMA competitions and self-defense.

Check out the pictures below from the event.

Dr. Karl Saunders presented at Genesis HealthCare System’s Spirit of Women event on July 23, 2009. The program, titled “Life’s Not a Spectator Sport,” focused on maintaining active lifestyles. The event welcomed more than 100 guests.

Dr. Saunders spoke about women’s health as it relates to bones, exercise, proper nutrition, calcium, proper diet and weight control. He also gave tips for appropriate footwear.

For more information on Genesis HealthCare System and Spirit of Women, visit Genesishcs.org.