Ottawa Martial Arts Patenaude Fight Night June 28th

Our next big Fight Night Event is happening June 28th, 2014 in Casselman, Ontario.

This is where future champions are born and bred. It's the perfect environment to practice and gain experience before moving up to the amateur and pro levels.

The fighters love it, the spectators love it, win-win :)

Catch the action in June.

We'll see you there.

Sibok Martin

MMA Fights # 5: Prelim Fights at Patenaude's Inter-School Tournament

Alex and Nick dish it out at Fang Shen Do's Fight Night on June 15th, 2013 in Casselman, Ontario.


Be part of the action, get started here: Free 7 Day Pass

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MMA Fights June 15th, 2013 Prelim Fight # 4: Victor vs Jordan

This is Beginner Division Fight # 4: Victor vs Jordan


One more fight and we're off to the Intermediate Division. Sibok M

MMA Fights: June 15th, 2013, 3rd fight of the night: Cedric vs Kevin

Fang Shen Do Fight Night, Match # 3: Cedric vs Kevin




If you're planning on starting your MMA training, come and join us. Your first week of classes are free. Simply fill out this form.

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MMA Fights: Fang Shen Do Inter-School Tournament

This is match # 2 of the Fang Shen Do Fight Night.

Jean Simon vs Kyle



After the first 8 matches we go into our Intermediate Division. Longer rounds, more experience and skill.

It won't take long before many of them are ready for Amateur Level Fights at Hybrid, Fight Quest, etc...

After the Intermediate Fights you'll see the Advanced Division.

Stay tuned,

Sibok M

MMA Fights June 15th, 2013 near Ottawa, Ontario

We had a fantastic turn out at our recent Fight Night in Casselman, Ontario.

Here's the first match of the night:




I'll post all 22 fights here on the Blog.

The first 8 are our Beginner division with most of them fighting for the first time.

As you'll see, many of them have the fighting spirit required to go at the amateur and pro levels.

We're building quite a stable of skilled fighters.

You can also be part of the team. Simply fill in this form for a Free 7 Day Pass

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About mixed martial arts Pro Fighter Julien Leblanc

One of our soon to be Pro Fighters, Julien Leblanc talks about (in French) his experience training with the Patenaude Team, what it takes to succeed in your training and how he got to be where he's at in MMA.



Julien has accomplished alot in the past 5 years. He literally could not do one single push-up when he started.

He had low self-confidence.

And was overweight.

Now, he's one of our top competitors, he's undefeated and he's making his Pro debut in September.

Julien's story isn't an isolated incident.

You too can make a positive change in your life by joining our team. All that is required is effort, perseverance and commitment.

Get started today with a free 7 day pass.

 Sibok Martin

Local Fight Circuit a Success

I just finished uploading a new Fight Night Video from our last event in February.

Watch as "first timers" show off their skills and gain the experience they will need to step it up into amateur and pro circuits.

This really is our breeding ground for our up and coming fighters.

Judging the success of our fighters during the past year in various circuits, SFL and Hybrid, notably, our winning formula of starting them out with full protection and 12 oz gloves to an open face and 10 oz gloves is a great way to protect our fighters when climbing the ranks and getting them ready for the Instinct Pro Circuit in Montreal.

Cedric Mongeon leads the way with his pro fight debut in June and quick to follow suit, a stable of a dozen fighters are ready to make the leap later this summer.

"It's very exciting" says Sifu Patrick Marcil, "It's always been our dream to bring a fighter up to the UFC and now judging how it's going, it won't be just one, and our dream is closer than we thought, all this in record time".

Watch the video and let me know what you think, you think some of these guys are going to make it?

Only time will tell.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

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

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

Cung Le in Casselman, Ontario

We're pleased to announce a special guest appearance at our 2011 Fight Camp.

Last year we had world renowned Grappler, Gokor Chivichyan.

This year we have World Sanshou Champion and Strikeforce Middle Weight Champion, Cung Le to head the event.

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.

The main focus is to stay standing up. Punching, Kicking, Clinching, Throwing, Take Downs and Sweeps make up the sport. It's very exciting to watch compared to other types of events.

And Cung Le has made a name for himself doing it.

It's a chance you won't want to miss. If you're a member I urge you to register as quickly as possible through the link below. This event is also open to the public but you must act quickly (priority is given to our existing members) by registering below.

The Camp will be held on Sunday, June 19th at our Private Training Pagoda in Casselman (25 minutes from Ottawa, 1 hr 15 minutes from Montreal). The event will run from 11 am to 3 pm.

Register for Fight Camp 2011

See you there,

Sibok Martin

Fight Night in Casselman, Ontario

Once again we're pleased to bring you Fang Shen Do's Fight Night.

It's happening this Saturday in Casselman at the JR Brisson Complex at 6:30 pm.

We have 17 explosive match-ups lined up for you. Come cheer on a fellow class mate or simply come in to enjoy the show.

This is the perfect way for us to give our up and coming fighters the experience they need to gain the confidence and courage to step into the cage at a higher level.

In a couple of years from now, most of our professional fighters will look back at these events as the starting point for their careers. Help encourage them by being part of the crowd and cheering them on.

At our last event we had close to 600 people in a very intimate setting, the view is great from anywhere, and you really feel like you're part of the show.

Yes, the fighters give it all they got, but it's done in a spirit of mutual respect with a common goal for self-improvement.

Men and women participate in this rite of passage which leaves them ecstatic, stronger and more determined than ever to improve themselves once they're back in the the dojo.

Tickets are only 30$. You can purchase them by following the link below.

Buy Tickets

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Watch this!

I just completed a really cool video of last Saturday's fights.

Everyone gave it their all and I have to say, some of you really impressed me considering these were your first matches.

Keep up your training, you're doing great.

Enjoy. Watch it here.

If you're interested in learning more about our MMA/Sanshou Program, visit this page for more information.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Fight Night Highlights

If you're interested in seeing some of the Fight Highlights from our Fight Night this Saturday I've just uploaded the video.

Every fighter showed a lot of heart and they didn't disappoint.

I can just imagine the level of skill they will have in the years to come if they keep participating in these events. For some it was their first time and honestly after watching the video it didn't seem like it!

You can find it here on the main page of the Fang Shen Do Website.

Scroll down a bit on the right you'll see FSD on Youtube, you can't miss it.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Fight Night was Dynamite

Fight Night was in full swing this weekend and the fighters really put on a good show.

Sifu Patrick and Sifu Stephane hosted the event and fighters came from within our 25 locations to participate.



















As with every Fight Night there are some surprises; knock-outs, reversals, and improvements amongst the fighters.

Originally conceived to give our competitive students a place to gain experience, confidence and sharpen their skills, it has also become the best way to keep these aspiring fighters hungry and raising the bar. Not in a negative, ego driven way but in a spirit of teamwork.



















When these fighters go back to their respective schools they then pass on what they've learned to other students through the drills and sparring routines we have them go through. In the end everyone gets better and learning is greatly accelerated.

Be part of our winning team.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

P.S. I'll have the Fight Highlights ready for tomorrow. Check for the link tomorrow.

Saturday Night Fights

Looking for something to do this weekend?

How about some Saturday Night Fights?

Do things a bit out of the ordinary this weekend.

Instead of doing the same old thing, come experience the thrill of watching some Sanshou Fights.

Sanshou rules call for more explosive and entertaining bouts.

When you throw in the mix Punching, Kicking and Throwing it makes for a more dynamic visual display of skill than Boxing or Kickboxing combined.

You might even know some of the fighters competing this weekend and I'm sure they would appreciate your support.

You can reserve a ticket here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

More Sanshou Pics

Many new pictures are trickling in from our Demonstration at this year's World Kobudo Convention.


























If you haven't yet seen the demo on video you can check it out here.

These pics are from the Sparring Section of our Demo.
























Integrating Punching, Kicking, Knees and Wrestling with Sanshou rules is a great way to build a strong foundation skill wise and teaches you to exploit an opponent's momentary lack of balance and use it against him with pin point accuracy.

MMA or Mixing the arts is more than just doing Boxing, Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu.

More and more schools are realizing this, every art has something to bring to the table but the secret is in the way you integrate them together the way FSD has done so well.

Come train with us and see what I mean.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

Armenian Assassin is Coming to Town!

I don't know about you but it seems nowadays, someone, somewhere is trying to keep you or put you in a box.

Think about it.

No wonder most people never really step out of their comfort zones, we've been trained since we're young to stay in the box.

There are boxes all around us.

In the morning you get up from your box bed, step out of your box house or box apartment into a box automobile or subway box car.

Then step into the box elevator and into your box office or box classroom.

Stare at the box screen in front of you, out from one box and into another throughout the day and some throughout their life and eventually straight into a box coffin where you stay eternally.

Some don't live in physical boxes, they live in mental ones in the form of never learning a new skill, being complacent, never taking a chance, or being reactive to life instead of being proactive and designing the kind of life you want for yourself or your family.

Human Beings aren't made to stay in boxes. We're not made to be categorized, labeled, stamped and left to suffocate between 4 walls. Yet, it does feel like that sometimes.

And it isn't different for us. People always try to categorize or put us in a box when it comes to what we do in the martial arts.

Some might say: "Oh, you use your hands and feet a lot you're a stand up art","You do weapons so you must be a Kali man", or "You do a lot of close quarter infiltration techniques, you do Wing Chun right?" and on and on it has been for years.

Being labeled to me is like a prison sentence. A trap from which I cannot escape.

I prefer to keep my freedom and set no boundaries for myself or my family's art. Free to express ourselves in all areas of the martial arts without restriction.

Which brings me to the purpose of my e-mail today.

A lot of people think we don't grapple or do ground work (Here we go with that box thing again). Big mistake.

I've always enjoyed Wrestling and have fond memories of Wrestling my dad along with my brother on the living room floor when we were kids, a tradition I've kept with my own kids and I'm sure some of you did the same with your father when you were a child.

On June 5th we're holding our Fang Shen Do Fight Camp right here in Casselman, Ontario at the Pagoda. Featuring Advanced Sanshou (Chinese Kickboxing), Ring Craft and Conditioning and special guest, Gokor "The Armenian Assassin" Chivichyan. Which I believe is one of the best grapplers in the world today.

His expertise and teaching prowess is unmatched on the ground and he follows the same idea of not getting stuck in a box when it comes to grappling styles. That's the kind of guy we wanted for our grappling division. Not limited to one art but being influenced by many, including but not limited to: Sambo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Catch Wrestling.

An event not to be missed. Start time is 10 am Saturday morning and runs until 3 pm in the afternoon.

FSD Members can register here.

Non-Members are welcome to attend if spaces are still available. You can pre-register here to reserve your spot and will be refunded if event is sold out.

Master Yourself,

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