As you might already know, last Thursday we held a Neigong training seminar with Raf (one of a few rare neigong teachers around) at the Ottawa location.
Apart from the language barrier once Raf started moving and showing the different exercises and positions, it was quite obvious that he knows something, the way he moved, his concentration as well as the energy he was projecting was felt by all.
Lots of feedback trickling in via e-mails and I thought I'd share a few with you.
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Hi Sifu,
This was an excellent Seminar, as was the first one. We are very fortunate to have Raf here with us. By the end of today's seminar, I could feel a difference in strength even though I had a few problems with my prevailing shoulder injury. By the end of the seminar the pain of my injury was totally manageable. Along with my FSD training, my goal is to overcome this temporary limitation, while achieving overall strengthening, better health, and balance. I am more confident of being able to achieve these goals now, especially after this evening.
Not too long ago, before joining FSD, I was very sick. My prognosis was yet to be determined. I was scared, and needed to find a better healthier way to live. While I was recovering from a serious operation, a friend of mine was practicing FSD and invited me as a guest to watch.
I was in awe when I saw the intensity and enthusiasm of all of the students as they did their stations, and even more so when I saw the spectrum of ages of those taking the training, from the very young and beyond. In other words, age was not a factor.
The path I wanted to be on to better health became very clear to me, and soon after I was strong enough, I joined FSD, and have become more driven, and feel stronger with every class. I know that FSD will help me to be the best I can be, while making my body stronger to prevent the possibility of future illness.
It was a fantastic experience, and many need to know what they are missing.
I look forward to the next seminar, and will do my best to spread the word.
Today, I will start the 100 day challenge.
Thanks again Sifu, and all the best to Sijo and Linda.
Best Regards,
V
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That's awesome. Invest in your training and make a point of attending a live training. I'll make sure to let you know the time and place.
Until then get started with "Foundation Development", the first chapter in this on-going series on Internal Work called Neigong.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
Empowering students with the skills and knowledge to increase confidence, fitness, and personal safety.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
It's Louse Time! Cherish your Youth
If you're new to my list of focused, motivated, self- starters, Welcome.
(if you're not 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.
There this saying that goes: "Cherish your youth young man for you too will grow old"
Yes that's true but you can CHOOSE how you grow old. My idea of growing old is not complaining about aches and pains.
It is not taking 20 different pills a day and putting all my faith in my family doctor who supposedly has my best interest at heart (or is he more of a drug pusher?).
It is not spending my pension check at the casino. It is not sitting on a bench at the old folk residence waiting to expire.
It is not sucking on yet another cigarette cause I'm bored out of my mind.
It seems the majority of people have bought into the idea that they're pretty much "over the hill" when they hit 65. It's kinda like this mass delusion so deeply impregnated into our society.
Did you know that the number of people turning 100 doubles every year.
Also at 101, Larry Lewis ran the 100 yard dash in 17.8 seconds setting a new world record for runners 100 years old or older.
Hearing stuff like that gets me inspired. Or watching my dad still training when he's well into his 50s. Today's lesson wasn't too complex, it was just "Leading by Example".
No you're not too old to start training or to keep on training. Choose to stay fit for life.
Aim higher,
Sibok Martin
P.S. With a little help you can dramatically increase the quality of life at an older age using our Neigong Health & Fitness System. Start training your internal energy now so you're strong and vibrant later.
(if you're not 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.
There this saying that goes: "Cherish your youth young man for you too will grow old"
Yes that's true but you can CHOOSE how you grow old. My idea of growing old is not complaining about aches and pains.
It is not taking 20 different pills a day and putting all my faith in my family doctor who supposedly has my best interest at heart (or is he more of a drug pusher?).
It is not spending my pension check at the casino. It is not sitting on a bench at the old folk residence waiting to expire.
It is not sucking on yet another cigarette cause I'm bored out of my mind.
It seems the majority of people have bought into the idea that they're pretty much "over the hill" when they hit 65. It's kinda like this mass delusion so deeply impregnated into our society.
Did you know that the number of people turning 100 doubles every year.
Also at 101, Larry Lewis ran the 100 yard dash in 17.8 seconds setting a new world record for runners 100 years old or older.
Hearing stuff like that gets me inspired. Or watching my dad still training when he's well into his 50s. Today's lesson wasn't too complex, it was just "Leading by Example".
No you're not too old to start training or to keep on training. Choose to stay fit for life.
Aim higher,
Sibok Martin
P.S. With a little help you can dramatically increase the quality of life at an older age using our Neigong Health & Fitness System. Start training your internal energy now so you're strong and vibrant later.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Outdoor activities yield the best results
With summer upon us you should make every effort to take your training outside.
The fresh air.
The vitamin D from the sun (which studies show most people are deficient in)
Modern society has us driving to work, working inside and applying chemical filled sun lotions that block your bodies ability to absorb it.
Apart from the obvious health benefits of training outside I also enjoy the environmental challenge.
The uneven terrain will cause an off-set in your foot position for squats, or doing push-ups on a decline hill.
Jumping over picnic tables.
The variety of exercises you just can't do inside (unless you don't care destroying your floor) like throwing Kettlebells or heavy D-balls.
Sprinting uphill or downhill.
Doing my Neigong outside, I feel a connection with nature and the silence and tranquility helps me focus deep inside.
When training outside positive associations are made since most of your senses are over stimulated outside, making it easier to anchor good feelings with physical training.
Once these associations are in place you can use them at another time when you don't feel like training. One quick mental replay of those images you've anchored will surely change your mood.
Today was another great outdoor training day with the Bros.
Did you do yours?
Master Yourself,
Sifu Martin
P.S If you still don't know what Neigong is I strongly recommend you take the time to join us tomorrow night at the Ottawa headquarters, 6:00 pm. You'll enjoy training outside with this internal energy system.
The fresh air.
The vitamin D from the sun (which studies show most people are deficient in)
Modern society has us driving to work, working inside and applying chemical filled sun lotions that block your bodies ability to absorb it.
Apart from the obvious health benefits of training outside I also enjoy the environmental challenge.
The uneven terrain will cause an off-set in your foot position for squats, or doing push-ups on a decline hill.
Jumping over picnic tables.
The variety of exercises you just can't do inside (unless you don't care destroying your floor) like throwing Kettlebells or heavy D-balls.
Sprinting uphill or downhill.
Doing my Neigong outside, I feel a connection with nature and the silence and tranquility helps me focus deep inside.
When training outside positive associations are made since most of your senses are over stimulated outside, making it easier to anchor good feelings with physical training.
Once these associations are in place you can use them at another time when you don't feel like training. One quick mental replay of those images you've anchored will surely change your mood.
Today was another great outdoor training day with the Bros.
Did you do yours?
Master Yourself,
Sifu Martin
P.S If you still don't know what Neigong is I strongly recommend you take the time to join us tomorrow night at the Ottawa headquarters, 6:00 pm. You'll enjoy training outside with this internal energy system.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Live Neigong Training in Ottawa
Last Wednesday I mentioned we were holding a special Neigong training session this Thursday in Ottawa at 6:00 pm.
If you purchased the Neigong DVD recently this is the perfect opportunity to see the different exercises done LIVE and have a chance to meet Raf (one of the rare masters in this virtually unknown art).
If you haven't purchased the DVD yet that's okay, you can use the seminar as your introduction and be shown first hand what you need to do for increased Chi flow and unblocking your meridians.
There are 2 ways to increase the Chi.
1) By doing the exercises (obviously)
2) The master passes down the energy.
I found that last one interesting. The master doesn't just pass down the techniques but also the energy. That same energy has been passed down for many generations.
The same thing holds true in your Fang Shen Do training. If you do not exchange once in a while with your Sifu, your development will be slower. Just looking at all the students in your class you can see who gets the most contact from the Sifu or the school's chief instructor.
Once you do you'll understand faster, you'll move more naturally, and you'll capture the essence of the art.
With that said, there's a great opportunity this Thursday, see you then.
You can confirm your attendance by e-mail here.
Sifu Martin
If you purchased the Neigong DVD recently this is the perfect opportunity to see the different exercises done LIVE and have a chance to meet Raf (one of the rare masters in this virtually unknown art).
If you haven't purchased the DVD yet that's okay, you can use the seminar as your introduction and be shown first hand what you need to do for increased Chi flow and unblocking your meridians.
There are 2 ways to increase the Chi.
1) By doing the exercises (obviously)
2) The master passes down the energy.
I found that last one interesting. The master doesn't just pass down the techniques but also the energy. That same energy has been passed down for many generations.
The same thing holds true in your Fang Shen Do training. If you do not exchange once in a while with your Sifu, your development will be slower. Just looking at all the students in your class you can see who gets the most contact from the Sifu or the school's chief instructor.
Once you do you'll understand faster, you'll move more naturally, and you'll capture the essence of the art.
With that said, there's a great opportunity this Thursday, see you then.
You can confirm your attendance by e-mail here.
Sifu Martin
Monday, June 23, 2008
2008 World Kobudo Convention DVD ready
I just had major flashbacks from our trip to Europe.
Man I wish I was back there. The people, the scenery, the energy. What a wonderful idea it was to capture all of it in HD. When you watch it, you really feel like you're there.
I'm talking about none other than the 2008 World Kobudo Convention Footage. I just finished watching over 4 hours of footage. And that's not just MY master copy, the copy you'll order will have the exact same footage and length.
It's funny how quickly you can forget something (just how you can forget the reasons why you started training in the first place but that's another e-mail all together) now I know where I can go to remember and also show my kids what their dad did when they're older.
The quality of the footage is amazing and not just the film itself but the information it contains is quite educational for any martial artist.
We didn't miss anything. The seminars, the grappling competitions, the demonstrations, the kickboxing matches, the firewalk and the presentations were all caught on film by one of the best film guys in the business; Aldo Visaggio.
So many students asked me how it went in Europe, now you can see for yourself in this 2 disc set, in full HD for a limited time only.
Grab your copy here.
Sifu Martin
P.S Own a piece of history, while this will definitely not be our last trip overseas, this might be the only time we go to these lengths to actually capture everything on film the way we did.
Secure your copy today.
Man I wish I was back there. The people, the scenery, the energy. What a wonderful idea it was to capture all of it in HD. When you watch it, you really feel like you're there.
I'm talking about none other than the 2008 World Kobudo Convention Footage. I just finished watching over 4 hours of footage. And that's not just MY master copy, the copy you'll order will have the exact same footage and length.
It's funny how quickly you can forget something (just how you can forget the reasons why you started training in the first place but that's another e-mail all together) now I know where I can go to remember and also show my kids what their dad did when they're older.
The quality of the footage is amazing and not just the film itself but the information it contains is quite educational for any martial artist.
We didn't miss anything. The seminars, the grappling competitions, the demonstrations, the kickboxing matches, the firewalk and the presentations were all caught on film by one of the best film guys in the business; Aldo Visaggio.
So many students asked me how it went in Europe, now you can see for yourself in this 2 disc set, in full HD for a limited time only.
Grab your copy here.
Sifu Martin
P.S Own a piece of history, while this will definitely not be our last trip overseas, this might be the only time we go to these lengths to actually capture everything on film the way we did.
Secure your copy today.
Friday, June 20, 2008
It's Louse Time! Living Life On Your Own Terms
If you're new to my list of focused, motivated, self- starters, Welcome.
(if you're not 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.
Today's lesson is: Living Life on Your Own Terms
I like this quote by Christopher Morley: "There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way."
Have you ever been discriminated against?
Ridiculed.
Told you weren't good enough.
Been openly criticized?
Well we have.
I can just imagine how women felt back in the early 1900's. Unable to vote. Not recognized as a qualified person to be appointed to the senate, other people telling them what they could and couldn't do.
Or what African Canadians went through to have equal rights in this country.
The nerve of people who think they can control you and decide what you can and cannot do in your place.
I have alot of respect for those groups of people that had to fight for their Freedom.
Choose how you want to spend your life. With Who? Where? Doing What? Do not let anyone dictate what you can or cannot do.
There's only one person that can stop you from accomplishing your goals: YOU.
Become a Self-Leader. Stick to what you believe in and march straight ahead towards it.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
(if you're not 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.
Today's lesson is: Living Life on Your Own Terms
I like this quote by Christopher Morley: "There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way."
Have you ever been discriminated against?
Ridiculed.
Told you weren't good enough.
Been openly criticized?
Well we have.
I can just imagine how women felt back in the early 1900's. Unable to vote. Not recognized as a qualified person to be appointed to the senate, other people telling them what they could and couldn't do.
Or what African Canadians went through to have equal rights in this country.
The nerve of people who think they can control you and decide what you can and cannot do in your place.
I have alot of respect for those groups of people that had to fight for their Freedom.
Choose how you want to spend your life. With Who? Where? Doing What? Do not let anyone dictate what you can or cannot do.
There's only one person that can stop you from accomplishing your goals: YOU.
Become a Self-Leader. Stick to what you believe in and march straight ahead towards it.
Master Yourself,
Sibok Martin
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Progression in your training
Finally Wednesday is here. Why?
Wednesday is my "Training with Brothers Day".
Something I look forward to every week.
What better way to push yourself when you're surrounded with family.
Wednesdays are always a little crazy. It's the day where we experiment, test, and create new drills or training programs and we use each other as test guinea pigs.
Just like last week's training left me sore up until today and I'm still feeling it.
Maybe at some time in the future I could go through what we did on that grueling day.
Anyway, coming back to our training, I cannot stress enough the importance of Intensity in your workouts, they need to be full body with no rests.
When you no longer feel pain your body has adapted, make sure you're constantly mixing and changing the order of your stations (as taught in our strength training kits).
It's also important for me to test and do everything you learn from us. If a technique or a drill doesn't work for us it ain't gonna get taught in the school. Period.
That's the kind of confidence I want you to have, knowing that what you're learning has been scrutinized and tested on a weekly basis.
Remember I'm crazy about martial arts, and I follow the japanese KAIZEN principle of never ending improvement (and you should too).
What can YOU improve right now?
Aim Higher,
Sibok Martin
P.S. There are just a handful of Neigong DVDs left, get yours here. Also, I was waiting for confirmation for a special Neigong seminar with Raf himself in Ottawa.
It's official, June 26 th, 6:00 pm, 335 Catherine St. (corner of Lyon) see you there. Send me an e-mail here to reserve your spot.
Wednesday is my "Training with Brothers Day".
Something I look forward to every week.
What better way to push yourself when you're surrounded with family.
Wednesdays are always a little crazy. It's the day where we experiment, test, and create new drills or training programs and we use each other as test guinea pigs.
Just like last week's training left me sore up until today and I'm still feeling it.
Maybe at some time in the future I could go through what we did on that grueling day.
Anyway, coming back to our training, I cannot stress enough the importance of Intensity in your workouts, they need to be full body with no rests.
When you no longer feel pain your body has adapted, make sure you're constantly mixing and changing the order of your stations (as taught in our strength training kits).
It's also important for me to test and do everything you learn from us. If a technique or a drill doesn't work for us it ain't gonna get taught in the school. Period.
That's the kind of confidence I want you to have, knowing that what you're learning has been scrutinized and tested on a weekly basis.
Remember I'm crazy about martial arts, and I follow the japanese KAIZEN principle of never ending improvement (and you should too).
What can YOU improve right now?
Aim Higher,
Sibok Martin
P.S. There are just a handful of Neigong DVDs left, get yours here. Also, I was waiting for confirmation for a special Neigong seminar with Raf himself in Ottawa.
It's official, June 26 th, 6:00 pm, 335 Catherine St. (corner of Lyon) see you there. Send me an e-mail here to reserve your spot.
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