The only firewalk event in eastern Ontario

Are you searching for a way to better yourself, be happier, more successful, to actually follow through on the things you most desire.

Fire preparation for a firewalk

It all starts with that first step, sadly, most people never take it.

Whether you're starting something new or you're about to walk on red-hot-burning-coals, you have to trust yourself and just go for it.

Firewalking has to be one of the fastest ways to get a personality check.

As you'll see, if ever you do happen to walk, paying attention to how you feel just before walking, it might reveal a pattern you've been following for quite some time.

You might start doubting yourself.

You may also stop and start analyzing too much.

You might wait until someone else goes first.

You might get across safely and then ask yourself: "Could I still do it if I went a second time" ?

Firewalking reveals any kind of negative or positive self-talk, learn to recognize it and move forward in spite of a negative one.

Which voice comes on when you tackle something new like a job interview, or that lady or man you really want to talk to on the 2nd floor where you work, asking for a raise, or training twice a week.

Learn to recognize which voice supports you and which one robs you of your motivation, creativity and energy.

Block out that voice that often times comes across as a friend but is in fact your enemy.

Learn how by attending our next event, March 2nd. You can register here.

See you there,

Sibok Martin

Massaging Reflex Points: An easy way to have more energy

Did you ever wonder why the Japanese arts always train bare feet and the Chinese arts wear shoes?

Pretty simple.

The Japanese trained inside on tatamis and the Chinese trained outside on rugged terrain. That's it!

I enjoy both.

Try to train at least once a week bare feet.

By doing so, you strengthen your foot and simultaneously massage the reflex points under your feet without having to ask your spouse for one. I agree getting one feels WAY better but if no one is around at least you know what to do.

Massaging the reflex points can be done without the use of your hands. Just one round of shadow punching and kicking bare feet gives your feet enough stimulation.

Stimulating these reflex points are good for:

• Improving circulation
• Increasing energy
• Eliminating or reducing pain
• Deep relaxation
• Detoxification
• Improved glandular function
• Stress relief
• Ability to sustain a high level of productive activity and an overall sense of well being.

Also when you finish your Station Training workout and you're ready to do your cool down using your Stretching and Flexibility tools it's the perfect time to stimulate those reflex points.

Whether you're doing Forward Bends, Upper Thigh Stretch or Inner Thigh Stretch, take some time to dig into those points with your fingers, palms and knuckles.
You can press into them, you can squeeze them or slap them. But do it!

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. The reflex points like Stretching needs to be part of your training routine to maintain optimal health and energy.

Remember, pressing into the reflex points is your way of doing a "systems check" or body inspection. If there is pain, stay on that point, you've found a weak spot.

Looking for something fun to do in Ottawa

Not one but two ways to challenge yourself.

The first is through our Fight for Fun tournament starting at 11:30 am. and the second is our Firewalk event later that night.

Talk about doing things different than the norm.

Instead of doing the same ol' thing this weekend, why not invite a friend or your family to attend and try something different.

The tournament gives you a chance to meet students from all 26 schools and lets you face your fear of entering in the cage or just competing in a ring with spectators watching you. This will take your confidence to a whole new level.

The Firewalk is filled with interesting drills to help you get out of your comfort zone. We're all sometimes too serious and need to let loose.

If the learning environment is positive, supportive and fun you'll absorb the material easily and should be ready to walk in no time.

Fire is a serious thing but if you walk on it in a playful, focused way you give it less power.
It's proven that people who exercise while smiling feel less pain, laughing has a healing ability and it is believed to increase your life span.

Walking on Fire should be a celebration of Empowerment and opening yourself to a world of new possibilities.

There is a feeling of unity after the firewalk and people seem to be connected on a higher level especially if you're doing this with a spouse or your kids.

Doing this as a family is strongly recommended.

We're just happy to share this experience and pass on what we believe is one of the most unique feelings ever felt.

Once you've walked you'll agree that it's hard to put in words how you feel after but after a few minutes it settles in:

"I've walked on fire", "If I can do this, I can do anything I set my mind to"

How will YOU feel?

Be there March 2nd. You can pre-register here:
http://www.firewalkcanada.com/

Sibok Martin

P.S. There will be special rebates for people who attend both events. Register on-line or give us a call at 613-569-0545.
See you there.

Increase circulation in the legs

Use it or Lose it.

The first thing to GO with old age are your legs.

When you think about it, the legs are being used less and less.

You probably sat in your car, on the bus or on the subway today.

You might be sitting at your desk at work. You'll be sitting on the couch tonight. You'll sit to eat.

And, chances are, you've taken the elevator or escalator to get to where you needed to go today, right?

What's wrong with this picture?

EVERYTHING

Make sure your legs get adequate circulation and stimulation daily.

No one wants to be in a wheelchair or walker on purpose. Many people who are disabled would give everything they own to be able to walk, run, squat, jump and lunge.

Yet, you probably take your legs for granted. We all do.

We just need to be reminded, poked in the ribs a little.

So that's what I'm doing.

Poking you in the ribs.

Whenever you find yourself sitting too long, choosing to take the elevator instead of the stairs, or "vegetating" in front of the TV. Get up, train and maintain your legs.

One of the best ways to do that is to engage them in stretching. Nothing complicated, can be done in the comfort of your own home or office.

Check out our complete stretching system here:

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. All it takes is Awareness. Always put your legs FIRST, that way they'll never let you down when you really start needing them.

Finding a way to stick with your goals

You can admit it.

Are you following through on the resolutions you set for yourself early this year?

Or did you lose track of them and let them slip through your fingers?

That's why you need to constantly review your goals and list of priorities. Because if you let it, life will kick in and consume you, throwing a monkey wrench into the mix.

When you eventually start thinking back of what you wanted to accomplish this year, often several months have flown right by you, and you haven't made any considerable gains in your health related goals.

Those are the most important ones, without health everything else is useless.

Think back how you felt early January when you were writing your goals (considering you even wrote some). You were motivated, determined and focused. Ready to tackle the new year with zest.

What happened?

We all lose focus some times. But it's time to get it back.

Go through your list, and pick 3 things you're gonna focus on.

Maybe you lost focus because you had too many things on that list.

Simplify it.

Ask yourself the magic question: In 30 years from now, how will I benefit from accomplishing these goals.

How will performing daily deep breathing techniques help me.

How will daily stretching help me?
Find out here

And what about daily strength training as shown in our kits?
Find out here

Then, ask the same question if you don't do them.

Remember, everything you DO should be geared towards INCREASING your life span not DIMINISHING it.

Get your focus back,

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. Keep your goals fresh in your mind by reading them when you wake up and when you retire at night. Keep them written on a board in your office or on a post-it. On the bathroom mirror, or in your wallet. Frame your main goals so everyone can see them. Adding that kind of pressure leads to consistency and maximum results.

Firewalking in the Ottawa Area

As you might already know, Tolly Burkan is the father of the firewalking movement.

When we decided to meet Tolly we never asked ourselves "Did we make the right decision". We almost made arrangements to do our training with Tolly's ex-wife, Peggy Dylan.

She is also partly responsible for helping spread firewalking to the public.

As with our martial arts training we wanted to go as close to the source as possible. Tolly possesses a wealth of knowledge and finds a way to get his message accross and make you feel right at home from the beginning to the end.

From its humble beginning 30 years ago, when he first realized that firewalking could be used as a technique for personal growth and he began teaching it to others, the firewalking movement has grown to the point that even the President of the United States has sought the experience.

In 2006, he was contacted by the U.S. military to discuss adding firewalking to Basic Training. He realized then, firewalking had attained a level of credibility that was as "mainstream" as apple pie. Executives and politicians firewalk, doctors and lawyers firewalk, professional athletes, and ministers of many different faiths, now firewalk.

In fact, movers and shakers from all over the globe can be counted among the ranks of modern-day firewalkers.

What can it do for you?

You can use it as a way to impress your subconscious, showing it you can do anything when you put your mind to it.

Zap fear that might be stopping you from trying or starting something new.

It also makes you realize how much potential you truly have and makes any challenge you might be experiencing seem so trivial.

So what are YOU waiting for?

Join us March 2nd for something unique and memorable. Sign on now. Register here: http://www.firewalkcanada.com/

Master Yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. Nothing I can say can match the feeling after you've crossed the fire pit. This is something you'll need to experience for yourself. See you there.

Quit Smoking Fast

Learning from other people's mistakes can save time, money, energy, and most importantly your health.

Take smoking for example.

Isabelle (my spouse) asked me this question while driving up to St-Sauveur. How many people in India do you think die every month from a tobacco related illness?

Do you know?

I say 1000. She says more.

5000. More

25 000. More.

WHAAAT?!

Try 70 000.

70 000 people die every month. That's the size of some Canadian cities!

I always ask myself this same question when doing or starting
anything: "What's this gonna do for me if I keep it up for the next 30 years?"

Well that's one question you won't need to ask when wondering if smoking is any good for you.

You DIE.

And not peacefully.

Those few minutes of pleasure when smoking turn into months of pain and suffering when you're on that hospital bed.

How much evidence does one need to realize smoking is BAD for you?

Let's ask the same question about strength and flexibility training. Fast forward 30 years from now.

How will you be feeling? How many quality years will you add to your life?

If you're already training you know the answer to that question.

If you're not, the sooner you do (start), you'll realize it doesn't take 30 years to feel good, recharged, and in control of WHAT you let IN your body.

Your body is NOT a trash can.

If you owned a million dollar race horse would you feed it chips, fast food, and cigarettes. Would you keep it locked inside sitting on a couch watching TV?

Why is it okay to do that with our own body?

Decide NOW that it's not okay.

The first step is to start training with one of our strength training kits found right here:

Take better care of yourself,

Sibok Martin

P.S. Realize what you're worth. You're capable of many a' great things when you sprinkle a little bit of discipline to your life.