If you're new to my list of focused, motivated, self- starters, Welcome.
(if you're not new jump right away to today's lesson below)
Every day I communicate to you the best ways to train and the kind of mindset it takes to get results either in your physical fitness or martial art training.
Friday is always what I call: "Louse Time". Modeled after Bruce Lee's strategy in Enter the Dragon.
You know that part where he's having tea with the government agent but he's disturbed by one of his students and Bruce Lee tells the agent: It's Louse Time! The agent replies with his British accent: "yes of course".
Since I'm 6 years old that scene has always stuck with me and I'll be using that same strategy with YOU every week.
Friday is where I share with you Life Lessons and Direction given to me by my dad (and Sifu) every Friday.
The purpose of Louse Time is to challenge a belief you might have or make you look at your training or life in general from a different perspective.
Today's lesson is: Because it feels Good!
Often times people ask me how am I able to stay motivated after having trained for so long. Some people don't even stick with their fitness program more than 30 days let alone almost 30 years.
I'm here to tell you: "What I have done, you can do".
If you simply put in practice a few important words of advice as taught to me by my dad a long time ago, you'll never stray away from training or martial arts in general.
One thing you must implement immediately is what you do and think AFTER your workouts.
It's so simple most people miss it completely.
The worst part is it only takes a few minutes yet for many the first thing on their minds after a workout is:
Water!
or
Shower!
I'm tired!
Eat!
I'm late!
The first thing you should do after a workout is... Listen.
Sit, Kneel or Lie Down and just listen.
The best sound in the world is nestled in your chest...your heart beat.
How precious is a heart beat?
If you're a parent you still remember the feeling of relief the first time you heard your baby's heart beat at the first ultra-sound.
You definitely remember the first time you and your lover were pressed up against each other in bed after intercourse.
And especially after a workout, how precious it is to just listen and feel your pulse.
It screams out at you: "You're Alive!"
How great it is to be alive.
This IS what it is for me. After every workout, it's a reminder to always be happy to be alive, my time here is precious, my life and my health is precious, no matter how hard it was to get myself to train or whatever I'm going through in my life, I have a heart beat, I'll be okay.
It's this kind of association with training I have created, so you see, I have to train.
It doesn't have to be long, take a few minutes to listen after your workout and get fired up to tackle the rest of your day.
A training day like my heart beat, I can't miss one!
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
Empowering students with the skills and knowledge to increase confidence, fitness, and personal safety.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Talking vs Training
Which one are YOU doing?
My father always tells me: "You have 2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 mouth. Watch more, Listen more. Talk less".
It's a golden nugget of advice I've always followed and I hope you use it as well.
In martial arts as well as in life, in the end it boils down to what you DO.
Who you model, who you take advice from and what you follow through on, on a daily basis that determines the results you're going to get.
You should treat training as you would a job.
We all know what happens if you miss work, call in sick too many times, or show up late.
You're FIRED!
Only this time it will be your body saying it with low energy levels, moodiness, disease, and fat.
When you start thinking of your training this way it removes all forms of procrastination.
First, set the time you'll start each day along with what you have to do according to your martial art and fitness goals, treat this workout time as a job that simply needs to get done everyday, no questions asked.
Your body and mind will thank you for it.
This is just one of the ways I use to stay consistent when it comes to my physical fitness and martial art practice.
I'd love to be able to personally help you even more to reach your goals if you'll let me. I do this through my Monthly Inner Circle Membership.
Let's get to work together, sign up here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. This group is filled with people just like you that need to be reminded of the daily practice and dedication to training. Watch as every month I give you some of my personal workout circuits, unique equipment to add to your routine and what foods you need to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Test it out for one month and see what I mean. Inner Circle Test Drive
My father always tells me: "You have 2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 mouth. Watch more, Listen more. Talk less".
It's a golden nugget of advice I've always followed and I hope you use it as well.
In martial arts as well as in life, in the end it boils down to what you DO.
Who you model, who you take advice from and what you follow through on, on a daily basis that determines the results you're going to get.
You should treat training as you would a job.
We all know what happens if you miss work, call in sick too many times, or show up late.
You're FIRED!
Only this time it will be your body saying it with low energy levels, moodiness, disease, and fat.
When you start thinking of your training this way it removes all forms of procrastination.
First, set the time you'll start each day along with what you have to do according to your martial art and fitness goals, treat this workout time as a job that simply needs to get done everyday, no questions asked.
Your body and mind will thank you for it.
This is just one of the ways I use to stay consistent when it comes to my physical fitness and martial art practice.
I'd love to be able to personally help you even more to reach your goals if you'll let me. I do this through my Monthly Inner Circle Membership.
Let's get to work together, sign up here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. This group is filled with people just like you that need to be reminded of the daily practice and dedication to training. Watch as every month I give you some of my personal workout circuits, unique equipment to add to your routine and what foods you need to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Test it out for one month and see what I mean. Inner Circle Test Drive
Monday, June 22, 2009
Grand-Opening of St-Leonard Kung-Fu School
This Saturday was our Grand-Opening Celebration for our St-Leonard School in Montreal, Qc.
It's always special to do these kinds of gatherings, gives me a chance to meet new students, gives the students a chance to be taught by someone different.
Some times the chief instructor of a school might say something or repeat a principle a dozen times to the students without it ever sinking in.
When that same principle is said by a guest instructor, it might click right away.
Don't ask me why but that happens regularly.
Are students more concentrated and listening better when there's someone different teaching them? Maybe.
Maybe it was what I was teaching.
The kind of seminar that instantly makes you understand where to press on the body to get compliance from an attacker.
Pain is a great teacher as you can see on Vincent's face above.
What I was teaching was the Kubotan training.
A tiny little piece of wood you can rely on when the odds are against you.
Since it's so small it can penetrate through muscle tissue and ligaments to deliver enough pain to control somebody or cause massive trauma when the weapon is used to actually strike the different areas of the body.
Mainly this weapon is used for control and personal protection. Once you complete the course you realize you don't need the weapon in hand to apply the principles you've learned.
Most of it is based on body manipulation and leverage.
Just like this section of the course where I explain:
"Where the head goes the body follows"
A critical element to unbalancing your opponent.
Being able to move your partner where you want them to go gives students a major confidence boost and hearing your partner moan in pain makes you realize not much pressure is needed to make it work.
Just like this teenager learned in the seminar, even if you're smaller you can still defend yourself against a bigger opponent when you know important lessons in human anatomy.
Working with different age groups and different sizes gave everyone in the seminar a chance to adjust themselves and improvise what they learned because in the end you don't choose who your attacker will be.
Think you might be interested in learning to use this innocent looking weapon?
Why be unprepared when you can have the tools to help you protect yourself or your family?
Pick up a copy our Kubotan Training on DVD. The only drawback of this training is finding a partner to work with after the first session. Ouch, It works!
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
It's always special to do these kinds of gatherings, gives me a chance to meet new students, gives the students a chance to be taught by someone different.
Some times the chief instructor of a school might say something or repeat a principle a dozen times to the students without it ever sinking in.
When that same principle is said by a guest instructor, it might click right away.
Don't ask me why but that happens regularly.
Are students more concentrated and listening better when there's someone different teaching them? Maybe.
Maybe it was what I was teaching.
The kind of seminar that instantly makes you understand where to press on the body to get compliance from an attacker.
Pain is a great teacher as you can see on Vincent's face above.
What I was teaching was the Kubotan training.
A tiny little piece of wood you can rely on when the odds are against you.
Since it's so small it can penetrate through muscle tissue and ligaments to deliver enough pain to control somebody or cause massive trauma when the weapon is used to actually strike the different areas of the body.
Mainly this weapon is used for control and personal protection. Once you complete the course you realize you don't need the weapon in hand to apply the principles you've learned.
Most of it is based on body manipulation and leverage.
Just like this section of the course where I explain:
"Where the head goes the body follows"
A critical element to unbalancing your opponent.
Being able to move your partner where you want them to go gives students a major confidence boost and hearing your partner moan in pain makes you realize not much pressure is needed to make it work.
Just like this teenager learned in the seminar, even if you're smaller you can still defend yourself against a bigger opponent when you know important lessons in human anatomy.
Working with different age groups and different sizes gave everyone in the seminar a chance to adjust themselves and improvise what they learned because in the end you don't choose who your attacker will be.
Think you might be interested in learning to use this innocent looking weapon?
Why be unprepared when you can have the tools to help you protect yourself or your family?
Pick up a copy our Kubotan Training on DVD. The only drawback of this training is finding a partner to work with after the first session. Ouch, It works!
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Optimist Club Celebration in Casselman
Being part of our community is very important to us.
Here's Sifu Silvain, Sifu Patrick and myself (not pictured here) leading some kids through some drills to increase listening and concentration skills at a recent Optimist Club Clebration Day in Casselman.
The Optimist Club in Casselman is also celebrating 30 years this year.
30 years of helping kids and families in general come together for the greater good of the community.
Both of our organizations share the same goals which is why we quickly accepted their invitation to offer some martial art training at their event.
Taking the time to teach kids and their parents the wonders of martial art training was an eye opening experience for most of the parents watching.
It is impressive to see your kids stand at attention with perfect focus.
Seeing them strengthen their bodies with simple calisthenics.
Or getting them to increase motors skills and body awareness with fun drills that help build confidence.
I had a chance to meet an old Teacher of mine from High School. As we were talking we got into the subject of parent - child relationships and couldn't help notice the disconnect we see today.
Both parents working, kids being raised by the day care, quality time is reserved for Sundays at best.
It's hard to change this situation I know, most parents don't have a choice but they do have a choice as to where they bring their child for guidance and leadership.
Sports are great but greater is an activity where the child learns important life skills and where the main focus is on personal development.
No wonder our Martial Art program is so popular, when you walk into the school or when you hear the instructors teach, it's very sincere.
When I'm working with a group of kids I teach them as If they were my own. I want all of them to become strong, independent, confident, happy individuals.
Our Summer Camp for Kids is just around the corner. Many camps are offered during this time of year but few have the facilities and set-up that we have at our private training center in Casselman.
If you're a member or non-member and wish to have your child participate this year, visit the link below for the location near you, call them or e-mail your request to participate.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
Here's Sifu Silvain, Sifu Patrick and myself (not pictured here) leading some kids through some drills to increase listening and concentration skills at a recent Optimist Club Clebration Day in Casselman.
The Optimist Club in Casselman is also celebrating 30 years this year.
30 years of helping kids and families in general come together for the greater good of the community.
Both of our organizations share the same goals which is why we quickly accepted their invitation to offer some martial art training at their event.
Taking the time to teach kids and their parents the wonders of martial art training was an eye opening experience for most of the parents watching.
It is impressive to see your kids stand at attention with perfect focus.
Seeing them strengthen their bodies with simple calisthenics.
Or getting them to increase motors skills and body awareness with fun drills that help build confidence.
I had a chance to meet an old Teacher of mine from High School. As we were talking we got into the subject of parent - child relationships and couldn't help notice the disconnect we see today.
Both parents working, kids being raised by the day care, quality time is reserved for Sundays at best.
It's hard to change this situation I know, most parents don't have a choice but they do have a choice as to where they bring their child for guidance and leadership.
Sports are great but greater is an activity where the child learns important life skills and where the main focus is on personal development.
No wonder our Martial Art program is so popular, when you walk into the school or when you hear the instructors teach, it's very sincere.
When I'm working with a group of kids I teach them as If they were my own. I want all of them to become strong, independent, confident, happy individuals.
Our Summer Camp for Kids is just around the corner. Many camps are offered during this time of year but few have the facilities and set-up that we have at our private training center in Casselman.
If you're a member or non-member and wish to have your child participate this year, visit the link below for the location near you, call them or e-mail your request to participate.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
A little 4 letter word
It almost didn't happen.
The Focus on Results Seminar.
It's a tradition to hold one every year at my Montreal, St-Denis location and have done so for the past 12 years but someone threatened this from happening again this year.
Bob Wall.
The F.O.R Seminar is always held in May of every year but since Bob was in town almost all of that month we were unable to keep with that tradition this year.
It's such a powerful experience, both rejuvenating for the people returning to do it and electrifying for the ones who are experiencing it for the first time.
It's a chance to recharge your batteries, regain focus on what you want if you feel like you're swaying away from your goals and it's a powerful metaphor for change.
Why change?
I'm not talking about changing who you are. I'm talking about changing certain habits that might be holding you back.
Your success or failure depends on very specific actions and choices you make.
Success in the end is only dependent on how many times you made the right choice.
Not necessarily what felt the best, because we all know some choices we need to make are often times painful at first, that's why most people choose the other, easier route.
Deliberately failing to act on what it is you really want because of a little 4 letter word: F.E.A.R
Well, F.E.A.R during this seminar kinda gets thrown in a blender and taken apart to a point where you are F.E.A.R-less.
What would you do or start immediately if you knew you couldn't fail?
If there was absolutely no Fear and no chance of failure, and only followed your heart, how would you design your ideal life?
These are the kinds of people training in our schools. People of action. Determined and focused.
Not willing to make excuses or whine about their situation, armed with the belief that any challenge or obstacle can be surmounted and finally, the resistance you might encounter while reaching for your goals come from only one place, you're own mind.
If you haven't already done so, join us here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
The Focus on Results Seminar.
It's a tradition to hold one every year at my Montreal, St-Denis location and have done so for the past 12 years but someone threatened this from happening again this year.
Bob Wall.
The F.O.R Seminar is always held in May of every year but since Bob was in town almost all of that month we were unable to keep with that tradition this year.
It's such a powerful experience, both rejuvenating for the people returning to do it and electrifying for the ones who are experiencing it for the first time.
It's a chance to recharge your batteries, regain focus on what you want if you feel like you're swaying away from your goals and it's a powerful metaphor for change.
Why change?
I'm not talking about changing who you are. I'm talking about changing certain habits that might be holding you back.
Your success or failure depends on very specific actions and choices you make.
Success in the end is only dependent on how many times you made the right choice.
Not necessarily what felt the best, because we all know some choices we need to make are often times painful at first, that's why most people choose the other, easier route.
Deliberately failing to act on what it is you really want because of a little 4 letter word: F.E.A.R
Well, F.E.A.R during this seminar kinda gets thrown in a blender and taken apart to a point where you are F.E.A.R-less.
What would you do or start immediately if you knew you couldn't fail?
If there was absolutely no Fear and no chance of failure, and only followed your heart, how would you design your ideal life?
These are the kinds of people training in our schools. People of action. Determined and focused.
Not willing to make excuses or whine about their situation, armed with the belief that any challenge or obstacle can be surmounted and finally, the resistance you might encounter while reaching for your goals come from only one place, you're own mind.
If you haven't already done so, join us here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tree Grow Forever
Some guy didn't get it yesterday.
You know.
The saying: "Trim tree everyday. Change Pot regularly. Tree grow forever"
What I was trying to say is:
Spend time working on yourself everyday.
Like my father would say: "Your life is like a garden, positive thinking won't stop the weeds from growing, so tend to it daily".
Maybe there are weeds in your thinking resulting in a poor attitude.
Maybe you need to: "Chip away at the unessentials" like Bruce Lee famously stated.
"Trim tree everyday" so you can make room for more growth in all areas of your life.
"Change Pot Regularly".
This one is pretty straight forward.
You all know what happens when we get settled in and comfortable.
You stagnate!
Constantly make efforts to step out of your comfort zone to expand and attract new opportunities for personal development.
"Tree Grow Forever"
I hope you realized that YOU are the tree.
What you become, what you grow into, is your responsibility.
What a shame to live your life thinking you're a little shrub when in reality you had the potential to grow into a Giant Cedar.
With the right values and habits in place you'll truely feel like there is no end to your growth, you'll really realize that your life, your martial art training, is a journey, not a destination.
"Tree Grow Forever?"
That's right.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. Making sure you are constantly growing is my top priority and main motivator. That's why you'll find so many products on our website to stay on the path of learning and growing, get started on one here.
You know.
The saying: "Trim tree everyday. Change Pot regularly. Tree grow forever"
What I was trying to say is:
Spend time working on yourself everyday.
Like my father would say: "Your life is like a garden, positive thinking won't stop the weeds from growing, so tend to it daily".
Maybe there are weeds in your thinking resulting in a poor attitude.
Maybe you need to: "Chip away at the unessentials" like Bruce Lee famously stated.
"Trim tree everyday" so you can make room for more growth in all areas of your life.
"Change Pot Regularly".
This one is pretty straight forward.
You all know what happens when we get settled in and comfortable.
You stagnate!
Constantly make efforts to step out of your comfort zone to expand and attract new opportunities for personal development.
"Tree Grow Forever"
I hope you realized that YOU are the tree.
What you become, what you grow into, is your responsibility.
What a shame to live your life thinking you're a little shrub when in reality you had the potential to grow into a Giant Cedar.
With the right values and habits in place you'll truely feel like there is no end to your growth, you'll really realize that your life, your martial art training, is a journey, not a destination.
"Tree Grow Forever?"
That's right.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. Making sure you are constantly growing is my top priority and main motivator. That's why you'll find so many products on our website to stay on the path of learning and growing, get started on one here.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Secret to Mastery
Last Thursday I talked about Karate Kid and how painting, like martial arts, puts you in a relaxed state and how it brings you focused on the present moment.
So last night, I pulled out a copy of the movie and watched it.
When that movie came out it was the first time martial arts practice was portrayed as much more than just punches and kicks, there was a philosophy behind it. Martial Arts training was a way to better yourself, turning your focus inside and putting great importance on personal development.
Which is exactly the main of focus of Fang Shen Do training.
Using martial arts FIRST as a tool for self-improvement.
There's a part in the "Featurettes" section where a Bonsai master is interviewed and he goes on to give advice on how to preserve and assure proper growth and health of the Bonsai tree.
There's one thing in particular he said that made total sense to me and I hope you pull the same lesson from it and manage to put in application daily. 
It falls right in line with our philosophy:
"Trim Tree everyday. Change pot regularly. Tree grow forever"
There lies the secret to mastery.
If you follow that same advice in life and in martial arts there is no limit to what you can accomplish, at the same time feeling fulfilled, challenged and rejuvenated so you STAY on the path.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
P.S. There's a way to organize your thoughts and action steps daily while maintaining consistency. It comes free when you grab a copy of our Book: 10 secrets to building a Rock Solid Martial Arts Foundation. Get yours here.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
"Up, Down", "Breathe in , Breathe out", "Side to Side"
For the past few days I've been feeling like Daniel-san in Karate Kid.
If you remember 2 years ago I had posted a series of articles about how one of our sheds had crumbled under the extreme weight of the record snow fall we had that year and how liberating it was to burn it and build a new one from scratch.
Seeing it burn was a powerful metaphor about how we all need to get rid of messes in our life and how we need to constantly re-invent ourselves when it comes to how we think, how to work, how we train, and how letting go of unnecessary emotional baggage is a necessity if we want to grow and attract better opportunities.
If feel like Daniel-san because I've had to re-paint that shed for the past couple of weeks.
"Up, Down", "Breathe in , breathe out", "Side to side" as Mr. Miyagi would say.
Painting gets me in a very relaxed state, the same way martial arts does.
It puts you in a place where time seems to stop, you're totally encapsulated in the present moment (what the japanese would call the Mushin state).
Do you ever reach that place?
That place where you could work all day and all night and still be filled with energy?
The quickest way to feel this state of being is through the practice of martial arts. I didn't say it was the only way but it is by far the quickest I've seen to understand what I mean.
If you haven't yet taken up the daily practice of martial arts, I strongly recommend you get started ASAP. We've made it pretty easy for you to get started, see what I mean here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
If you remember 2 years ago I had posted a series of articles about how one of our sheds had crumbled under the extreme weight of the record snow fall we had that year and how liberating it was to burn it and build a new one from scratch.
Seeing it burn was a powerful metaphor about how we all need to get rid of messes in our life and how we need to constantly re-invent ourselves when it comes to how we think, how to work, how we train, and how letting go of unnecessary emotional baggage is a necessity if we want to grow and attract better opportunities.
If feel like Daniel-san because I've had to re-paint that shed for the past couple of weeks.
"Up, Down", "Breathe in , breathe out", "Side to side" as Mr. Miyagi would say.
Painting gets me in a very relaxed state, the same way martial arts does.
It puts you in a place where time seems to stop, you're totally encapsulated in the present moment (what the japanese would call the Mushin state).
Do you ever reach that place?
That place where you could work all day and all night and still be filled with energy?
The quickest way to feel this state of being is through the practice of martial arts. I didn't say it was the only way but it is by far the quickest I've seen to understand what I mean.
If you haven't yet taken up the daily practice of martial arts, I strongly recommend you get started ASAP. We've made it pretty easy for you to get started, see what I mean here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Perfect example of yin and yang.
Can you imagine reaching a level where your "Chi" dictates how you move.
To most martial arts practitioners this makes sense.
You might already feel like that at times.
But I've seldomly heard about it being transfered to other areas like chinese calligraphy.
Until a couple of years ago.
I had a chance recently to watch my Neigong instructor, Raf, perform flawless brush strokes depicting various chinese symbols on very fine rice paper.
The perfect example of yin and yang.
Just enough strength to press the ink to reveal a letter and just enough softness to not rip the paper in half (he ususally has you hold the paper while he writes), this level of hand dexterity then extends to sword play.
As you can imagine, it's hard enough to write just standard english calligraphy let alone chinese calligraphy.
It's a perfect example of the finesse you can acquire when practicing an internal art like Wudang Neigong.
As martial artists, we have to understand that what we do is an art.
An artist is judged by his or her performance. In our case, in martial arts it's demonstrating a kick or a series of attacks. It must be beautiful to watch the practitioner move with strength, balance and flexibility while making it look effortless.
The same is true with painting or calligraphy.
By watching the end result of their work you can better understand what's going on inside. It has a way to reflect the artist's inner world.
If he is angry, sad, distracted or unyielding, his work will be less than stellar.
If he is happy, focused, clear and flowing with his chi, it will display itself in his finished work.
Like I mentioned earlier, I had a chance to watch Raf do this recently and managed to snap a picture of his performance. You can see it here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. I'll keep you posted for upcoming Neigong seminars at a school near you. Stay tuned.
To most martial arts practitioners this makes sense.
You might already feel like that at times.
But I've seldomly heard about it being transfered to other areas like chinese calligraphy.
Until a couple of years ago.
I had a chance recently to watch my Neigong instructor, Raf, perform flawless brush strokes depicting various chinese symbols on very fine rice paper.
The perfect example of yin and yang.
Just enough strength to press the ink to reveal a letter and just enough softness to not rip the paper in half (he ususally has you hold the paper while he writes), this level of hand dexterity then extends to sword play.
As you can imagine, it's hard enough to write just standard english calligraphy let alone chinese calligraphy.
It's a perfect example of the finesse you can acquire when practicing an internal art like Wudang Neigong.
As martial artists, we have to understand that what we do is an art.
An artist is judged by his or her performance. In our case, in martial arts it's demonstrating a kick or a series of attacks. It must be beautiful to watch the practitioner move with strength, balance and flexibility while making it look effortless.
The same is true with painting or calligraphy.
By watching the end result of their work you can better understand what's going on inside. It has a way to reflect the artist's inner world.
If he is angry, sad, distracted or unyielding, his work will be less than stellar.
If he is happy, focused, clear and flowing with his chi, it will display itself in his finished work.
Like I mentioned earlier, I had a chance to watch Raf do this recently and managed to snap a picture of his performance. You can see it here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. I'll keep you posted for upcoming Neigong seminars at a school near you. Stay tuned.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Training outside gives you...
Finally my Summer Training Program is officially on the way.
With the warmer weather, our pool that is now open, and the rejuvenating effect of the sun, I'm taking my training outside for the next 5 months.
And I encourage you to do the same.
I always look forward to, during the summer months, the end of my workout where I sit on the deck quietly and go through my Stretching Routine.
Bending and Twisting my body as I take in the sun and reflect on my life, enjoying every breath, being happy and grateful to have health, family and martial arts.
When you add these 3 components (health, family, and martial arts) to your life, it's a winning combination.
It keeps you grounded.
It keeps you focused.
It helps in keeping your priorities at the right place.
It makes you appreciative and grateful.
We're all looking to bring balance to our life (especially if you're on this list), and taking the time in the morning or in the evening to practice, as Bruce Lee wound say: "Your Gung-Fu".
You can't help but feel calmer, in better control of your emotions and thoughts, you make better decisions, and you realize the importance of daily practice to reach the ever evasive level of Mastery.
Take the time to enjoy the outdoors, if you want to know what kind of routine I follow after my workouts I suggest you take a look at this.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. Also I'd like to bring to your attention and especially my International Clients that we're now accepting Paypal at check out if you prefer that method of payment. We're constantly trying to serve you better!
With the warmer weather, our pool that is now open, and the rejuvenating effect of the sun, I'm taking my training outside for the next 5 months.
And I encourage you to do the same.
I always look forward to, during the summer months, the end of my workout where I sit on the deck quietly and go through my Stretching Routine.
Bending and Twisting my body as I take in the sun and reflect on my life, enjoying every breath, being happy and grateful to have health, family and martial arts.
When you add these 3 components (health, family, and martial arts) to your life, it's a winning combination.
It keeps you grounded.
It keeps you focused.
It helps in keeping your priorities at the right place.
It makes you appreciative and grateful.
We're all looking to bring balance to our life (especially if you're on this list), and taking the time in the morning or in the evening to practice, as Bruce Lee wound say: "Your Gung-Fu".
You can't help but feel calmer, in better control of your emotions and thoughts, you make better decisions, and you realize the importance of daily practice to reach the ever evasive level of Mastery.
Take the time to enjoy the outdoors, if you want to know what kind of routine I follow after my workouts I suggest you take a look at this.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. Also I'd like to bring to your attention and especially my International Clients that we're now accepting Paypal at check out if you prefer that method of payment. We're constantly trying to serve you better!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Special Award from Laval's Sports and Leisure Association
Early this week Sifu Alain, owner of the Laval School, received an award for his contribution in helping people with disabilities including Deafness, Autism and Blindness.
The Association for Regional Sports and Leasure of Laval recognized his efforts after seeing a news report of him working with kids having disabilities.
Surprisingly, Sifu Alain's school was the only school of it's kind offering such services to the kids of Laval.
The Association surveyed other sport facilities with such a program to no avail.
Sifu Alain's work with these kids give the parents of those children much happiness knowing their kids can have a chance to interact and learn martial arts like all the other kids.
Programs like these are crucial to making disabled kids feel good about themselves, boosting their confidence and lifting their level of self-esteem.
The benefits of martial art training extends far beyond the basic punching and kicking one might expect from training in one of our schools.
As in Sifu Alain's case, his martial art practice planted a seed in him to better himself and what better way to pass it on than to help bring awareness to this lack of fun, challenging activities for disabled or handicapped kids.
Getting involved in his community is a testament to Sifu Alain's character and willingness to help spread the benefits of martial arts training.
I'm sure you will continue to help inspire kids to become all they can be and offering them a source of motivation for years to come.
Continue leading by example, I'm proud of you.
Sibok Martin
The Association for Regional Sports and Leasure of Laval recognized his efforts after seeing a news report of him working with kids having disabilities.
Surprisingly, Sifu Alain's school was the only school of it's kind offering such services to the kids of Laval.
The Association surveyed other sport facilities with such a program to no avail.
Sifu Alain's work with these kids give the parents of those children much happiness knowing their kids can have a chance to interact and learn martial arts like all the other kids.
Programs like these are crucial to making disabled kids feel good about themselves, boosting their confidence and lifting their level of self-esteem.
The benefits of martial art training extends far beyond the basic punching and kicking one might expect from training in one of our schools.
As in Sifu Alain's case, his martial art practice planted a seed in him to better himself and what better way to pass it on than to help bring awareness to this lack of fun, challenging activities for disabled or handicapped kids.
Getting involved in his community is a testament to Sifu Alain's character and willingness to help spread the benefits of martial arts training.
I'm sure you will continue to help inspire kids to become all they can be and offering them a source of motivation for years to come.
Continue leading by example, I'm proud of you.
Sibok Martin
Thursday, June 4, 2009
I can have, be, do, whatever I set my mind to.
Do you find that 2009 is just flying by?
June already?
Around this time I usually take extra time to review where I'm at as far as goals and what I've accomplished.
Also more importantly what is still unfinished and pending completion.
I strongly recommend you do the same.
Hopefully you took the time in January to write down a set of goals for the year or at least had a general idea of what you wanted to do.
That resolution you took in January, is it still in effect?
Or did you get "side tracked" (nice word to say: Gave up on it)
Well, it's never too late to re-focus yourself and still end up losing the weight you wanted to lose, or stop smoking, or stick with your fitness and nutrition plan, or implement the lifestyle changes
that would make you happier, more confident and accountable.
That's why this weekend we're offering our students and the public alike a chance to recharge their batteries with a Focus On Results Seminar offered by our Founder, Sijo Jacques Patenaude.
This event is one of my favourites. It's the perfect dose of fun, motivation, reflection, and instilling in you more determination, less fear, and getting in the habit of coming out of your comfort zone.
Breaking arrows with your throat?
Talk about coming out of your comfort zone!
We want to impress upon you that you possess great power if you direct your emotions in the right direction.
That means FORWARD.
Not BACKWARD, dwelling in the past with perhaps past failures or short comings.
When you're done with this special 2 1/2 hour workshop you'll come out telling yourself:
"I can have, be, do, whatever I set my mind to and I'll never let fear stop me ever again."
Thousands of men, women and kids have broken arrows over the years and I'm inviting you to join the ranks of fellow arrowbreakers who refuse to be "just" average, who actually follow through on their goals, and will let no obstacle (even an arrow) stand in their way.
The event is held at my St-Denis School in Montreal at 3 pm.
You can reserve your spot right here, once you do you'll get a confirmation e-mail with all the pertinent details.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. WARNING: This is a high energy, dynamic event, risk of extreme excitement and emotional break throughs. Only sign-up if you accept the fact you might not be able to sleep that night!
See you there! Here's that link again: F.O.R
June already?
Around this time I usually take extra time to review where I'm at as far as goals and what I've accomplished.
Also more importantly what is still unfinished and pending completion.
I strongly recommend you do the same.
Hopefully you took the time in January to write down a set of goals for the year or at least had a general idea of what you wanted to do.
That resolution you took in January, is it still in effect?
Or did you get "side tracked" (nice word to say: Gave up on it)
Well, it's never too late to re-focus yourself and still end up losing the weight you wanted to lose, or stop smoking, or stick with your fitness and nutrition plan, or implement the lifestyle changes
that would make you happier, more confident and accountable.
That's why this weekend we're offering our students and the public alike a chance to recharge their batteries with a Focus On Results Seminar offered by our Founder, Sijo Jacques Patenaude.
This event is one of my favourites. It's the perfect dose of fun, motivation, reflection, and instilling in you more determination, less fear, and getting in the habit of coming out of your comfort zone.
Breaking arrows with your throat?
Talk about coming out of your comfort zone!
We want to impress upon you that you possess great power if you direct your emotions in the right direction.
That means FORWARD.
Not BACKWARD, dwelling in the past with perhaps past failures or short comings.
When you're done with this special 2 1/2 hour workshop you'll come out telling yourself:
"I can have, be, do, whatever I set my mind to and I'll never let fear stop me ever again."
Thousands of men, women and kids have broken arrows over the years and I'm inviting you to join the ranks of fellow arrowbreakers who refuse to be "just" average, who actually follow through on their goals, and will let no obstacle (even an arrow) stand in their way.
The event is held at my St-Denis School in Montreal at 3 pm.
You can reserve your spot right here, once you do you'll get a confirmation e-mail with all the pertinent details.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
P.S. WARNING: This is a high energy, dynamic event, risk of extreme excitement and emotional break throughs. Only sign-up if you accept the fact you might not be able to sleep that night!
See you there! Here's that link again: F.O.R
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
What's New?
Lots of things stirring up here at FSD Central.
One of the questions I've been getting asked alot recently is: "Where can I buy the T-shirts you've been wearing at seminars?"
With good reason, they're really nice!
Finally we've had a new shipment come in and they're available for purchase.
These new T-shirts were unveiled at our 30 th Anniversary Competition and Activity Day back in March. To no surprise they sold out immediately.
I know alot of our students have been asking about them and that's why I thought I'd make the announcement today before we're sold out again.
One T-shirt in particular is called "Personal Monster".
In FSD, we explain to adults how each one of us has a Personal Monster inside of us.
Now wait a minute before you start thinking I've gone coo-coo, let me explain.
I'm referring to our primitive self.
The survival instinct we all possess which could be triggered by any one these types of attacks:
Physical Threat to self.
Physical Threat to family or someone you love.
An Attack on your beliefs and values.
Invasion of Property or Robbery
The desire to try again after failure
And on and on.
It represents your intensity, your un-willingness to give up.
You could just as easily call it your Inner Dragon, your Personal Protector, or The Guardian, etc...
It's the level of Emotional Intensity & Passion you bring to the table in every area of your life.
You've all seen Dead People walking around among us.
Looking and moving older than they really are. Complaining about a dead end job but never taking action to change their fate. Constant Negativity. Just going through the motions every day without significant breakthroughs.
Waiting for someone or something to come save them when we all know Action combined with Desire make things happen.
So when you wear that shirt that's what it represents. It just serves as a reminder of the power we all possess.
Get your own here and specify what size you want in the Special Instructions Box at check out.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
One of the questions I've been getting asked alot recently is: "Where can I buy the T-shirts you've been wearing at seminars?"
With good reason, they're really nice!
Finally we've had a new shipment come in and they're available for purchase.
These new T-shirts were unveiled at our 30 th Anniversary Competition and Activity Day back in March. To no surprise they sold out immediately.
I know alot of our students have been asking about them and that's why I thought I'd make the announcement today before we're sold out again.
One T-shirt in particular is called "Personal Monster".
In FSD, we explain to adults how each one of us has a Personal Monster inside of us.
Now wait a minute before you start thinking I've gone coo-coo, let me explain.
I'm referring to our primitive self.
The survival instinct we all possess which could be triggered by any one these types of attacks:
Physical Threat to self.
Physical Threat to family or someone you love.
An Attack on your beliefs and values.
Invasion of Property or Robbery
The desire to try again after failure
And on and on.
It represents your intensity, your un-willingness to give up.
You could just as easily call it your Inner Dragon, your Personal Protector, or The Guardian, etc...
It's the level of Emotional Intensity & Passion you bring to the table in every area of your life.
You've all seen Dead People walking around among us.
Looking and moving older than they really are. Complaining about a dead end job but never taking action to change their fate. Constant Negativity. Just going through the motions every day without significant breakthroughs.
Waiting for someone or something to come save them when we all know Action combined with Desire make things happen.
So when you wear that shirt that's what it represents. It just serves as a reminder of the power we all possess.
Get your own here and specify what size you want in the Special Instructions Box at check out.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Monday, June 1, 2009
It left me dazed and confused
2 months ago I asked the men on my list if their spouse, girlfriend, sister or mother was worth 37$.
Many answered yes and got a copy of my sister's new DVD, Women's Self-Defense Part 1.
But to tell you quite frankly alot of them didn't.
It left me dazed and confused. Asking myself: WTF?
You go to a movie and dinner with your wife and it costs you more than 37$, you mean to tell me her safety and the confidence knowing she can defend herself won't give you peace of mind?
Is it worth missing one meal so the women in your life can have tools they can use to protect themselves against scum who might take advantage of them or worse?
We're always left with this phrase wizzing through our head: "It'll never happen to me".
How many women in shelters todays told themselves the same thing?
It just pains me to look at the stats and don't take my word for it, do your own research.
The numbers are alarming.
I don't believe in getting scared though, I believe in getting prepared and putting all the odds on my side when it comes to personal protection and that extends to all the women in my life.
I even took the time to watch it with my daughter who's 5 years old.
I want her to know now that she can be a strong independent women and being a victim just ain't gonna happen if she learns to protect herself.
This time, take the time and get her a copy of this simple and to the point self-defense course.
You can't put a price on peace of mind and knowing you took the time to think of their safety will earn you some browny points.
Get it here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
P.S. I also realize many women today are independent and know a good buy when they see one, that's why many women on my list said: "Screw it, I'm not waiting on anyone to get me this DVD, I'll get my own. That's the kind of attitude and confidence you need to project to ward off a potential attacker. Get tough!
Many answered yes and got a copy of my sister's new DVD, Women's Self-Defense Part 1.
But to tell you quite frankly alot of them didn't.
It left me dazed and confused. Asking myself: WTF?
You go to a movie and dinner with your wife and it costs you more than 37$, you mean to tell me her safety and the confidence knowing she can defend herself won't give you peace of mind?
Is it worth missing one meal so the women in your life can have tools they can use to protect themselves against scum who might take advantage of them or worse?
We're always left with this phrase wizzing through our head: "It'll never happen to me".
How many women in shelters todays told themselves the same thing?
It just pains me to look at the stats and don't take my word for it, do your own research.
The numbers are alarming.
I don't believe in getting scared though, I believe in getting prepared and putting all the odds on my side when it comes to personal protection and that extends to all the women in my life.
I even took the time to watch it with my daughter who's 5 years old.
I want her to know now that she can be a strong independent women and being a victim just ain't gonna happen if she learns to protect herself.
This time, take the time and get her a copy of this simple and to the point self-defense course.
You can't put a price on peace of mind and knowing you took the time to think of their safety will earn you some browny points.
Get it here.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
P.S. I also realize many women today are independent and know a good buy when they see one, that's why many women on my list said: "Screw it, I'm not waiting on anyone to get me this DVD, I'll get my own. That's the kind of attitude and confidence you need to project to ward off a potential attacker. Get tough!
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