Gokor Chivichyan at Fang Shen Do's 2012 Fight Camp in Ottawa, Ontario

Students from our 25 locations snatched up the 70 spots to meet and train with Gokor.

Gokor Chivichyan was our guest once again at this year's Fight Camp held at my father's Ottawa, Ontario location.

Students were shown how easy it is to throw your opponent off balance as well as land a submission when you have proper technique.

"If you use your muscles to throw your opponent, you're doing something wrong" ~ Gokor

Sifu Patrick, Gokor Chivichyan and Sibok Martin Patenaude

At 50 yrs of age, Gokor is moving just as fast and smoothly as some of the younger participants.

Here's a quick video I created to see some of what was covered during the camp.

Gokor Chivichyan Teaser Video Fang Shen Do Fight Camp

If you haven't purchased our Grappling DVD featuring Gokor, I must say, it's worth every penny. The wealth of information and techniques covered will blow you away. Everything has been captured on 2 full length discs.

You can grab a copy of Fang Shen Do Grappling Series with special guest Gokor Chivichyan here.

Next time make sure to register early so you don't miss out.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

New Instructor in Kanata: Mike Klassen

You already know that we here at Fang Shen Do are constantly improving our curriculum, the quality of our equipment, the professionalism in our schools, the student service, and the variety of events we offer our students.

The same is true with our School Owners.

We are constantly re-evaluating our team and holding them to high standards to make sure our students get the best training possible.

If those high standards of vision, loyalty, minimum hours on the mat, dedication, character, leadership, team spirit, personality, core values are not met, the Owner is replaced by a more suitable one.

This is why we're announcing that if you live in the Kanata area and are looking to start Fang Shen Do training or you're an existing one and you want to continue your advancement in the FSD system you'll be happy to know we have a new instructor coming your way.

His name is Mike Klassen.

Along with my older brother Sifu Stephane Patenaude (from the Orleans Mega Martial Art Center) they'll be taking over the FSD Kanata territory to continue spreading the art.

Mike has a long list of credentials when it comes to his martial art training and background.

Having lived in Japan for a big portion of his life and trained in Judo since the age of 8 under the tutelage of Sensei Sato (a 10 th dan Master), eventually receiving his black belt in 1998, his training and dedication paid off when he won the 1999 Heavyweight Judo Championships in Ontario.

That same year Mike was introduced to Fang Shen Do by Sifu Stephane Patenaude, Sifu Patrick, and Sifu Scott whom were all working at the Cabin (a local bar in Ottawa) as Bouncers.

He shares one story of watching Sifu Patrick who is not very imposing physically, handle a group of guys double his size using only kicking techniques. (As you know using kicks in a real confrontation is dangerous but it's the way he used his kicks to totally intimidate his larger patrons that needed to be escorted out that really impressed him).

Not long after, Mike was invited to a training and demo in Orleans given by Sifu Stephane and Sifu Patrick.

He was blown away by something he had never seen before: Aggressive Closing Techniques.

It was the kind of techniques he really needed, especially with him being a bouncer and even more so after working at one of the roughest clubs in Ottawa (the Factory).

He's personnally used FSD techniques on many occasions with a 100% success rate.

Mike also came in handy in 2003 to help prepare Sifu Patrick and Sifu Scott's Cage Fight in the now dismantled WECF (which grouped fighters from the IFC, UCC, and UGC, which have all regrouped under TKO).

With only 2 weeks preparation both Sifus won their matches and Sifu Scott, to the promoter's dismay, also beat the reigning heavyweight champion that night.

Since then Mike has trained in Richmond, Manotick, Orleans and Toronto.

A father of two, a successful real estate agent and now FSD Owner.

Mike is ready to share with you a world of experience, he has a big heart, is passionate about martial arts and can't wait to help you reach your goals.

If you'd like to get in touch with Mike or Sifu Stephane for classes and to book your free month pass go here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Training with Gene Lebell and Gokor Chivichyan

As you might of noticed I haven't been writing recently because of something important.

You know how I'm constantly trying to push you to reach for your goals, to step out of your comfort zone, and really reach for what you want in life.

The same thing applies to me and my family.

We practice what we preach.

I'm in Los Angeles right now.

Only 4 days have gone by and I've already worked with some of the biggest names in the martial arts world.

And you know what?

No Attitude. No Egos. No childish whining like what usually goes on martial art forums and discussion boards. Just training and sharing.

And I'm loving it!

The best schools in the world are the ones who promote harmony between the different styles and schools and focus on one thing:

Making sure more people practice martial arts.


The very first school I visited was considered the toughest so I thought, why not start with that one!

Gene Lebell is the last of a dying breed. Before meeting him I could just imagine how the strongmen of old and the oldtime wrestlers would interact.

Imagine? No more.

Dubbed the "Godfather of Grappling" it was a privilege for me to meet and train with his students and get to roll with his # 1 student, Gokor.

A great experience and a start of a long term relationship with their organization.

What I like about this school is even within their grappling they do not limit themselves to one style. Not just Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or not just Judo. They borrow from all styles aforementioned as well as Sambo and Catch as Catch Can.

























Gene Lebell and Gokor "The Armenian Assassin" Chivichyan

My stay here is looking to be very productive and fruitful for FSD. I'll let you know tomorrow who I worked with on my second day here.

Stay tuned,

Sibok M