Stay commited to your fitness goals

We all know the importance of movement and independence.

Or do we?

Until we have it taken away from us, that is.

I was reading an article about this trainer that works with older clients (70+) and how some of them break down in tears when they start their training program. Saying how they wished they had started when they were younger.

They weren't crying because they can't DO the training (you can start at any age) , they're crying because of all that time lost.

What kind of results could they have gotten if they had just STARTED. Imagine you were them. How much stronger would you be? Would you have the same health issues? Would you be more aware and in control of your body?

That feeling of regret is a heavy burden to carry around.

I don't want any part in that.

I want you to be as committed as I am to making fitness & flexibility a life long commitment.

For some maybe it's different, you STARTED when you were younger and slowly you lost the fitness and health habit over the years to a point where you did less and less, to not doing anything for years and years.

Out of the people who did train seriously at one point will tell you those were some of the best days of their lives.

So why did they stop?

Everyone has a reason. A story to justify why they stopped training. It's not important.

Everyone falls off the horse at some point, you just need to get back on the saddle.

Will you look back and think of what YOU could have done and accomplished with your body but didn't and secretly wished you did?

I hope not.

Join me and thousands of others who are reaping the major benefits of short intense workouts as outlined in our strength training kits. Pick yours up today.

No regrets,

Sibok Martin

Simple Meditation techniques

Can meditation help in today's hectic world?

I believe in does.

Meditation techniques have been practiced for thousands of years, tracing it back to India and southeast Asia.

Although less popular here in North America, every year it's gaining more and more momentum.

The major factor explaining this rise in popularity is dealing with stress.

Stress doesn't affect you the same if you're meditating daily.

Many studies show meditators benefit from a decrease in Cortisol production (a stress hormone) thus making it easier to deal with stress when it occurs, lower blood pressure, less anxiety and nervousness, more confidence, and also helps with chronic pain and insomnia.

If not for the major health benefits, you can also meditate for getting what you want.

I've talked about this before: "You become what you focus on".

It's a great goal setting tool. Using specific meditation techniques and doing them how we teach, will help attract what it is you want.

You can also use meditation for reflection.

Taking some time to feel your breath and to be thankful for what you have in your life.

You can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes daily to do this.

Considering the amount of time people (maybe even you) spend in front of the TV, 30 minutes of "alone time" is by far a better investment of your time and energy.

If you want to take up meditation you won't have to shave your head, sit in a lotus position, wear a white robe and eat only white rice.

To learn more about meditation and to take up the practice, click here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

Getting in shape this summer

Soon all this snow will be gone and you'll be able to resume your outdoor training.

Did I hear you right: "You don't train outdoors?"

If you DO keep it up, if you don't you have to start doing that.

Lots of elements outside make your training more challenging.

Uneven terrain, slippery grass, heat, gravel, and the sun.

Doing Squats on an incline or decline or un-even terrain gives your legs a different workout. Different muscles kick in to stabilize you so you might feel a different kind of soreness a few days later.

Practicing all your footwork drills on slippery grass or wet asphalt leads to increases in stability, balance, and recovery. It also helps you test what works best when kicking. You'll quickly realize low kicks are safer and stronger.

Training directly in the sun is a great way to get your vitamin D (a vitamin deficiency in many people today, when you think of it most people are always indoors at work, inside the car while driving or wearing sunblock that makes it impossible for your body to synthesize it)

Training in the sun also makes you adapt to it's reflection in your eyes if you're doing a sparring drill or shadow work.

You can also incorporate lifting and throwing various objects without fear of hurting someone or damaging the floor where you train.

Long distance line drills.

Sometimes the space is limited indoors, by going outside you can sprint for longer distances and kick your endurance into high gear.

Practicing long weapons like the Bo staff.

Bo staff training teaches you to use both your hands in unison to generate maximum power or to perform flawless transitions when flowing from one position to another.

Definitely one of my favorite weapons since I'm about 7 years old, training it alone outside will relax you, help with concentration, paying attention to your body and the weapon's momentum.

Some students say that my Bo Staff DVD is one of my best ones yet. Maybe YOU can be the judge of that. Get yours here.

Master Yourself

Sibok Martin

Adopting Bruce Lee's Louse Time Strategy

Remember I talked about Bruce Lee and the movie Enter the Dragon in past newsletters.

That part where the student disturbs Bruce Lee's tea ceremony with the government official.

Bruce Lee says: "It's Louse Time" and proceeds to teach life and martial art lessons to the student.

I mentioned before, how every Friday is MY louse time with my dad.

I might make every Friday, Louse time. Where I communicate to you what I learn on a weekly basis from my Sifu.

Let me know by e-mail if that would be of any value to you.

Today was: Concentrated Action

You might be struggling and overwhelmed by the amount of things you have to do in one day.

Chances are your attention is scattered all over the place. Trying to do to many things at once.

By having concentrated action, you break down your work day into a mini work day.

That means for example: if you are to make phone calls you focus exclusively on that. No e-mail, no cell phone, no internet. Just total focus on that task at hand.

One hour of checking e-mails, one hour of training and stretching, one hour of...

You'll be surprised at what you can accomplish in one day using this principle.

This is why our strength training philosophy is so effective. There's no time to think and there's no distractions.

If you work your abs you're working your abs non-stop.

If it's your legs, it's your legs.

You're doing so with full commitment and intensity.

It's something to be felt, that's for sure.

Pick up our strength training system here and you'll understand what I mean.

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. Bruce Lee said something else during his "Louse Time" with that student. He said: "Don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory". Be careful what you focus on.

You might be putting the most mundane tasks first when you start your day. Start your day by focusing on your most important goals, goals that will improve your life. Everything else comes second.

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There we go again.

Taking what we have and improving it. Never being satisfied or complacent. I think there's a great lesson to be learned here.

You must become a student of this philosophy and mind set, it is:

Constant and Never Ending Improvement or what the Japanese call: Kaizen.

Adopt this mentality in everything you do.

In your physical training, your relationships, at work or in your business, with your family and in the martial arts.






Learn from mistakes, make corrections, Ask yourself: "How can I do this better?", Aim for the stars and chances are you'll hit the moon or lower your expectations and aim for a bird, you'll surely hit a measly post.

AIM HIGH!

"Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing"- Albert Schweitzer

It's one thing to say something and it's another to actually do it.

Look at every area of your life and find something you can improve on.

Becoming too comfortable in any one area leads to stagnation, over-confidence, lack of creativity, loss of drive, and lets not forget "Boredom".

As my dad would say: "Life is either an exhilaration or a burden"

Making everything you do an exhilaration guarantees you'll feel happy and excited, it will leave you feeling strong, active and alive.

One key to exhilaration is learning. Be a life long learner.

Take our book for example. It's filled with 10 foundational elements to laying down a strong martial art foundation. Pick up a copy today.

Aim Higher,

Sibok Martin

When in doubt, TRAIN some more

I'm glad so many of you enjoyed yesterday's e-mail.

I wonder if I got some of you going?

Just to clarify, physical training and personal development isn't something I ask myself if I SHOULD do.

I know a lot people struggle with that.

The doubt that sets in or your mind questioning if what you're doing is really good for you.

Or starting Gung-Ho then losing steam a few months down the road.

Martial arts and strength training are at the center core of everything I do. That's what I start with when I wake up.

It gets me ready for the day that's in front of me.

It really is a habit. Just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. It's essential to maintain optimal health and vitality.

Staying committed to martial arts and physical training also gives a very strong direction to your life. You have PURPOSE because every day you focus on mastering the most important element:

YOU

Stay committed to your goals, both physical and internal. In moments of lazyness - TRAIN.

In moments of doubt - TRAIN some more.

If you need help knowing what to do and how to do it, you'll want to check out our strength training kits available right here.

Enjoy the journey,

Sibok Martin

What's happening to me?

Today I got up, got dressed and dropped on the floor for some push-ups.

I couldn't do more than 5!

So I decided to do some squats instead. My total Max Reps = 10.

I felt drowsy and lethargic. So I walked downstairs to the kitchen.

I poured myself a cup of coffee and listened to the news before I chowed down a boston cream and a big bowl of Fruit Loops.

I had a whole bunch of orders to complete but I said it can wait to tomorrow, no one's in a rush.

I really started asking myself if training was really good for me. If I really needed it.

I think it would be best if I just took a break from it all.

Helping people acquire more speed, power and confidence just doesn't get me all excited anymore.

Seeing someone lose 30 pounds because of our training methods and double their flexibility isn't enough to convince me that we're the real deal.

Maybe because of those same 5 guys criticizing us on different martial art forums, we should close all of our schools and take up Banjo lessons.

Or maybe even....

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!

There's no need to worry, we stand behind our training and products 100%.

My goal is to help you achieve any goals you feel are worth while.

Whether it's strength training, flexibility, weapon training, body mastery, focus, or confidence. Me and our team are ready to do everything it takes to make sure you acquire those.

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All of our products are on sale with free shipping before we launch our new website.

Watch for it in the coming days.

Quit?

NEVER !

Sibok Martin