Bob Wall leads the way

If you've been following me for a while now you've heard me talk about the benefits of martial arts training on many occasions.

One of the subjects I cover regularly is how martial arts can keep you young, vibrant, alert, strong and active right into old age.
















I know it to be true.

But some people might think when reading my newsletter and think this of me: "How do you really know for sure, you're only in your 30s?"

That's when you go to someone who's living it. Enter: Bob Wall.

























(Sijo and Bob Wall at a recent seminar in Montreal)

We've been spending some quality time with him this past week and I can say, I'm fascinated with him not only from a celebrity stand point, who he is and the people whe knows in the martial art community but his level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things at his age is an inspiration.



























Monday morning we had him do one of our advanced workouts, they are challenging for a 2o year old let alone a 70 year old!

Still he persisted and impressed all of us. It's a shame that so many people in our society think they're over the hill when they pass 65.

Some are plagued with arthritis, others condemned to a walker, some slowly dying from that last cigarette puff, health problems due to mal nutrition and the list goes on.

How you feel and look at that age is what you reap from what you sowed during your life time.














Are you sowing health seeds right now? Are you sowing death seeds?

Start planting seeds now which will continue to give you an abundant, fruitful harvest well into your 70s.

Those seeds are not found at your local gardening store they're found right here doing martial arts.

If you still haven't experienced FSD training, crops might be disappointing this year, if you are, you already realize how smart of a choice
you made.

To get started on your first class go here.

If you're part of our group and feel ready to step it up, get started on our Intermediate Strength Training Kit today.

Master Yourself,

Sifu Martin

What's Your Story?

Let's face it, we all have one.

When you don't feel like doing something you tell yourself this great story not to do it. Things like: "I would if I had time", "If I wasn't so busy", "When I get more education, I'll start", "I would lose weight if it wasn't for my family genes", "But I'm too old" and the list goes on and on.

So I ask again, what's your story?

What have you been telling yourself that's stopping you from starting something you really want to do?

The story usually starts with a "Yeah, but..." or a "If I..."

Learn to recognize this destructive self-talk.

If it FEELS right act on it. Trust your Instincts.

One of the biggest issues I see and hear about is starting to train and get fit.

Most people go through so much procrastination that they never get started and never reap the rewards of living an active lifestyle and none more fullfilling than through Martial Arts Training.

When is NOW a good time to start?

If I read some of your minds right now, the story might be: "After the holidays" or "As soon as January hits I'm gonna start?"

Great Story.

The holiday season is the time of the year where there is the most abuse on our bodies.

What better way to defend against over indulging of food, alcohol, and lack of sleep when you're armed with martial knowledge.

How to breathe to clean your body of toxins, how to stretch to release stress and how to train your body so your metabolism is in high gear to burn all those extra calories you're going to consume.

It couldn't be easier to start. Follow the link below, find a location, sign up for your first month free and that's it, no stories, no excuses.

* Get started here

Master Yourself,

Sifu Martin

Biggest Martial Art School in Aylmer

Last Sunday was Aylmer Kung-Fu's Grand-Opening. Located at 117 Rue Front, (Riverview Plaza)

With it's 3000 square feet it is now the largest multi-discipline training center in Aylmer and surrounding areas.

The curriculum includes Fang Shen Do Kung-Fu (The Patenaude Family System), Sanshou (Chinese Kick Boxing), & Therien's Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing all under one roof.

The day started with words of wisdom from Kyoshi John Therien about what it takes to become successful in martial arts. He was there to support one of his students Sensei Tuttle which is in partnership with the school's owner Sifu Patrick Marcil.

23 time World Champion Jean-Yves Theriault was also present for the event since Kickboxing will be available at the Aylmer school where he will be offering workshops.

As always our founder Sijo Patenaude was there along with myself, Sifu Stephane, Sifu Silvain, Sifu Christine and the whole family to celebrate the event.

With each master taking some time to demonstrate their specialty from self-defense tactics to energy work, trapping hands and closing to chi sao, as well as weapon training, students got more than a handful during the weekend.

It was nice to see everyone at the same place, having fun, training and exchanging energy.

"There really is a family atmosphere here" noticed one of the students. It's the best way to learn I think when you know that your instructors are there to help you and care about your development but won't let you off the hook easily when you're not giving your personal best.

Sometimes the best friend is not always the one who agrees with you but instead, challenges what you think and forces you to do better than what you thought you could do or when you feel like quitting they'll say something to get you all fired up to not quit.

I think that's a sign of a good instructor.

He's not there to give you false confidence, he knows where you are and what you need to do to get where you need to go.

We also have a strong focus on kids, they are the future. They need to learn basic skills like: Confidence, Character, Personal Protection, Goal Setting, Following Through, Nutrition and Physical fitness.

Whether you're a parent or adult contemplating if you should start one of our classes, the above skills should be sought after by everyone no matter what your age is.

To visit one of our schools and receive a FREE 30 day VIP Pass go here.

Until next time,

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin