The End of Year is Near

It's coming.

You know.

The End of Year.

Are you ready to tackle the fall, give a final push to get everything done on your resolution/action list you filled out in January?

Do you still have that list? I know it's easy to get distracted but you should seriously review it and reclaim that same determination you were feeling on January 1 st of this year.

Maybe you wanted to quit smoking or lose a certain amount of weight, reach a certain level of skill and rank if you're in the martial arts.

Or maybe change jobs, start a business, go back to school or spend more quality time with your family, make investments or go on a trip.

Did you follow through on what you wrote?

If you slacked off (no need to feel bad, many have) we want to give you a chance to redeem yourself and still finish the year strong by arming you with an experience you will never forget.

An experience that will give you the drive to knock off those last few items on your list.

You're invited to join us at the Pagoda, this Friday Oct. 21st at 6:30 pm for what will possibly be our last public firewalk of the year.

You can register here for the firewalk.

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

Cung Le Teaser Fight Camp 2011

As you might already know Cung uses Sanshou techniques to dominate his opponents.

Sanshou means "Free Hand" or traditionally, Sparring is called Sanda which means "Free Fighting". It's a mixture of various Kung-Fu styles rolled into one. Kinda like how the Soviets created their Sambo or how MMA has evolved in North America.

Naturally, Kung-Fu practitioners gravitate towards Cung because of the connection.

And we’re not any different.

We’ve been following Cung’s career for a long time and always appreciated how well he applied the principles of Kung-Fu in competitions.

That said, when the opportunity presented itself to train privately and have him come down as a guest of honour at our annual Fight Camp, we couldn’t pass it up.

With Cung’s help we’ll be training and preparing our fighters for national level competitions and getting them ready for the Canadian Olympic Team try-outs for Sanshou.

Click here to view a teaser video of our Fight camp with Cung Le in action.

Apart from Cung’s awesome skill, what impressed me the most about him is; he’s one of the most down to earth guys I’ve ever met. A true martial artist.

Friendship Always.

Sibok Martin

Cung Le Fight Camp 2011

Had a blast with Cung.

Here are some pictures from the event.

If you're thinking of getting involved in Sanshou and Martial Arts in one of our schools in the Ottawa-Montreal-Toronto Area follow this link to get started.

Sanshou is a dynamic sport and visually entertaining.

Similar to Kickboxing, Sanshou matches also include Throwing, Sweeping and Take Down techniques.

You can view one of our latest Sanshou Fight Nights here.

We'll be rooting for him in his upcoming match against Wanderlei Silva.

Cung Le isn't just a fighter. He holds very strong traditional values of honor, respect and dedication. It's rare to see this kind of balance in today's fighters.

We're looking forward to continuing our work with him in the future.

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

Martial Art Guru is Live!

Was it a crazy summer for you?

Did you manage to get anything done during the madness?

How's your training coming along?

Any breakthroughs?

Any new personal records being shattered?

Are you turning weaknesses into strengths?

During the summer we created something for you.

A new way to train.

Void of any excuses since it's available 24/7.

It's accessible to anyone, wherever you are in the world.

It's the next best thing to training with us personally.

And you can get involved in this virtual training platform for 40% off just because you're on my list.

It's called Martial Art Guru

Choose any area of interest: Kung-Fu, MMA or Fitness (new programs are being added weekly) and start your training.

You can use it to supplement your existing training (if you're already an FSD Member) that way you can review and brush up on techniques and principles at the click of a button.

Or if you're outside our network of schools but always wanted to train with us in the FSD System, now's your chance.

You can learn everything our students learn from the comfort of your own home.

Once you complete a program it stays in your library so you can review it anytime you wish.

Also, each program ends the same way as it would in our schools, with testing and ranking. So you know you're making progress.

Now, "living too far", "being in another country", or "don't have the money", are no longer an issue.

It's online and most programs cost you 20$ a month.

Here's what I would like you to do.

Go to Martial Art Guru and hit the Sign Up button, create your account (like 30 sec.) and start your training by choosing your area of interest.

Let me know how you like it. Use the site to deepen your knowledge of the martial arts and also use it to stay focused and motivated.

New programs are being added weekly and without a doubt, this will be very valuable to you.

When you check out simply punch in "FSD" in the coupon box to get an instant 40% rebate on any program (monthly or yearly).

Looking forward to hearing your feedback.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Black Belt Magazine Article

You can check out a cool article in Black Belt Magazine's September Issue named:

Ultimate Training North of The Border

It showcases our Training Camp. Here's a snippet of the article. You can read the whole article by visiting Black Belt Magazine's website or pick up a copy at your local magazine stand.

"The martial arts have a proven system for passing on knowledge from generation to generation with help from a teacher who takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Sometimes that journey is best experienced outside the typical dojo setting.

Back in 1995, my father Jacques Patenaude and I decided there was a better way to immerse our students and visitors in the martial arts lifestyle. We set out to build the training camp of training camps. Because there was nothing like what we envisioned anywhere in the world, we had to plan it from scratch.

The first challenge was to make training there an unforgettable experience.

That meant the location had to be unique. We didn’t want to rent space at the YMCA or a local hotel, and we didn’t want to work out at one of the 25 schools we’ve established throughout Canada. We wanted people to feel like Bruce Lee when he traveled to Han’s island in Enter the Dragon.

Our camp was built on 16 acres in Casselman, Ontario, Canada, 25 miles from Ottawa. Its nerve center is a 3,000-square-foot Japanese-style pagoda that’s designed to transport students back to an age when warrior monks in Asia learned the arts of self-defense.

But before we could claim to have one of the best training camps in the world, we needed someone to evaluate it. We needed a legend in the martial arts, a man who’d be willing to try some of the obstacles and complete some of the challenges we had in store for the participants.

Enter our friend and mentor, Bob Wall.".....

Remember Training Camp starts this Friday at 6:30 pm.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Training Camp 2011 - Event of the Year

Training Camp !

It's the most anticipated event of the year. Some of our students eagerly await this weekend 12 months ahead of time.

I don't know which one is better getting to tell your fellow students I DID IT! or proving to yourself you had what it took to make it through the experience, crystallizing the feeling of personal accomplishment and bringing it to an all time high.

At the end of the camp most students can't believe all the things they've done over the course of 2 short days.

Here's a cool video of the camp

The energy you acquire from being a part of something like this is quite amazing.

You can use the camp to follow through on goals you've slacked off on, or during the many personal development drills we cover during the camp you can discover a new calling, change your career, find out if you're really doing what you love as far as your job goes and “Are you happy with the choices you've made in your life?”

The camp touches so many aspects of your life, not just the mental/internal but the physical as well.

The camp has a way to help you find that inner strength that resides in all of us, just when you think of giving up, something inside you says: "Not yet, just a little more"

What could YOU do with a little more discipline and a never give up kind of attitude?

I'm thinking a whole lot.

Perfect health.

Strong body and mind.

Walking the path of Mastery.

Never settling for second best.

Absolutely no fear of failure.

Living a life of meaning and fulfillment.

And that's just the beginning.

The event I'm talking about is starting this Friday at 6:30 pm.

If you're ready and motivated to acquire some of the things I've been telling you about, you can register for it here.

This event happens only once a year, do not miss out.

Here's a cool video of the camp

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

P.S Once you register you'll get an immediate e-mail with all the pertinent details of the camp.

Big Day Tomorrow

If you've been on the fence about attending our Fight Camp tomorrow with special guest, Cung Le you're running out of time.

If you want to go, make sure to contact your instructor so they can reserve you a spot.

For non-members, please contact an FSD school near you to make the arrangements.

Camp starts promptly at 11 am and ends at 3 pm (so you can be back in time for your father's day supper) at the Pagoda in Casselman.

It's going to be wild.

Make sure to be there, it's an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Reasons for attending the camp:

1) Cung Le (Duh!)
2) Insider Tips on how to take your Sanshou game to a whole other level.
3) The synergy of the group will be amazing which will accelerate your learning.
4) At the Pagoda (ideal training environment) with Ring and 2 Octagons set up for your enjoyment.
5) Sijo and all Sifus present as well as advanced students so you can ask questions and get one on one training.
6) What a great way to spend a Sunday. Spectators pay 20$ but if you want to bring your dad, it's F*R*E*E.

To Register for the Fight Camp

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin