Opposite of Lazy

When I was very young my father related one of many stories to me that I'll never forget.

Without going through it all this is how it ends...

So the student asks the wise man: "What would you consider man's greatest sin?'

The wise man pondered for a while and replied:

"Lazyness"

You definitely want to be on the opposite side of lazyness. Nothing fires me up more than seeing a lazy kid or adult.

I just can't stand it.

We also refer to it as someone having lazy energy, lousy energy or sleepy energy.

Do you know someone like that? How does it feel being around them?

Right.

You feel infected.

Unless you hold the antidote to lazyness.

Do you know what it is?

Enthusiasm.

Someone enthusiastic embraces the philosophy of:

DO IT NOW

Whatever falls into your lap as things to do. Do it now.

Do it now or take some action towards the completion of that thing that needs to be done now.

If your spouse asks you to do something: Do it now.

If daily physical training is on your list Do it now.

If you're a parent, remember kids model someone, YOU. If a child is lazy they learned it somewhere, from watching you!

This little phrase should be embedded in your mind like a little mantra.

Master Yourself, Do it Now!

Sibok M

It's Louse Time! Repetition vs Modeling

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.

Today's lesson is: Repetition vs Modeling

These 2 methods will certainly get you to where you want to go.

You may need to do both.

But you don't have to.

One method leads you down a solemn road of trial and error, set-backs, frustration, pain, and hard work.

The other method, the superior method gets you the same results in half the time. All you have to do is follow the plan and whatever you're looking for is within your grasp.

Results come quickly and makes you wonder why you didn't follow this method in the first place.

You've guessed it.

Modeling is the preferred method for accelerated learning. Certainly, the old saying of:

"Repetition is the mother of skill" holds some merit but modeling someone who already has what you want and in turn mimicking exactly what they did to get it is a guaranteed winner.

This weekend you'll have the opportunity to do just that.

All of our school owners, Sifus and students are converging in Casselman this Saturday morning at 10:30 am for a day of training and advanced learning.

This event is open to all FSD Students and non students alike.

Why should you attend?

We try to organize these kinds of events as many times as possible throughout the year but still, it's not enough.

Very seldomly will you have all of FSD's Top instructors, not to mention our Founder Sijo Jacques Patenaude all present in the same venue to help you advance your skills in Weapons, Grappling, Energy Work, Trapping Hands, Conditioning and Athleticism, Sanshou Sparring Drills and the list goes on.

Priced at 30$, it's a no-brainer.

To reserve your spot and register click here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

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

I didn't know there were so many of you

Woah!

Sho Kosugi

I didn't expect to have so many mutual fans of Sho Kosugi.

Since my last e-mail yesterday I've been receiving lots of encouraging replies to it.

Many of you shared the same feelings about the movies I mentioned.

It's funny how those movies were made on a shoe string budget and still became classics compared to the movies these days with million dollar budgets, special effects, big name actors and most of them are forgotten a week later with no impact whatsoever.

Why is that?

Are there too many movies? Are people WATCHING too many movies? Bad directors? Who knows.

I do know one thing, the movies I mentioned helped me model what I was seeing. They actually got me motivated to train, practice, and sharpen my skills. Just like kids imitate what they see I picked up on their mannerisms and tried to move like they moved.

You also have a unique opportunity to model what we do through our DVDs.

It's a great medium to be exposed to top notch instruction and to see the essence and movement the way they're supposed to be done.

Becoming skilled and efficient starts with Modeling. Anyone of the DVDs we have in the product section will do the trick.

Get started today: Product Section

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

How to instantly accelerate your progress

If you're serious about getting results, today's tip will serve you well.

Let's face it we're all motivated by progress. We want it sooner, better, faster.

Some things need time, like Power and Endurance.

If you stay consistent and gradually increase the demands you put on yourself during your strength training you will see results over time.

That's just the way it is.

But in the areas of skill, flexibility and speed that's a whole different story.

Progress can be accelerated in those areas if you find someone better than you.

Skill wise, one round of sparring with someone better than you will yield faster results in 3 minutes than maybe 1 year of training.

Same thing with speed. Working speed drills with a high caliber training partner will set your reaction time into high gear.

Flexibility is no different. There is a science behind stretching, if you apply the proper exercises with the right knowledge you can make substantial gains in 30 minutes or less.

Someone's better than you for a reason, find out what they're doing and copy it exactly.

Follow this advice in all areas of your life. Everyone you meet is superior to you in one way or the other.

Aim Higher,

Sibok Martin

Modeling leads to Strength, Flexibility and Endurance

We brought our 4 year old daughter skiing for the first time yesterday.

Like any kid trying something new, they have a bit of fear, they're uncertain but once they get it right once, their confidence grows and they start having fun.

Still she wasn't 100% confident to go down the bunny hill.

Until...

Another little girl came along, younger and smaller than her went sliding by her. Hopped on the kid size escalator, alone, and got off it and back down the hill again.

We didn't even have to SAY nothing.

Our daughter pushed our hands away, got on the escalator and copied exactly what the little girl had just done.

Suddenly there was competition. She was modeling. She wanted to show off her skill as well.

Are we Adults any different?

Hell no.

We all need to model someone better than us. It pushes us to do better. It opens our mind to new possibilities.

If you allow us, let us be your physical fitness model. You too can have strength, flexibility and endurance. You too can be fit without having to watch everything you eat and spend countless hours in a gym.

There is a better way.

You'll find our efficient, proven, strength training system right here.

Challenge Yourself,

Sibok Martin