Unfortunately, you're late! I already posted this and It's only gotten 19 views but it's an important part of the form. I want my best ninja followers to check it out and do a reply video of them performing it. Here it is!
CLICK HERE FOR THE MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONS TRAINING VIDEO
P.S. I searched for this video on youtube and some shaolin monk bo staff person came up first and mine was second!! It's because he's got more views from an online community called Expert-village. I'm not sure where they find their contributors but all of their videos are from instructors from all over the US. It's pretty cool but they don't serve the target market that I'm after - you awesome ATA people!! So view my video and let's bump it up!
Showing posts with label Training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Training. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Jahng Bong Segment 6!!
Here's the next set of Jahng Bong drills for Segment 6. This is a fun segment because I think I do it well and I see it done a million other ways. It would be really cool if I saw some students who improved it post their videos of them performing!! Good luck + Train hard!
Jahng Bong Segment 6!! Click this LINK!
I appreciate everyone's support in helping make our school the best in Elkton, North East, and the surrounding areas. We will continue to improve our self defense and fitness curriculum and make all of our students (and karate kids) martial arts experience amazing!
Jahng Bong Segment 6!! Click this LINK!
I appreciate everyone's support in helping make our school the best in Elkton, North East, and the surrounding areas. We will continue to improve our self defense and fitness curriculum and make all of our students (and karate kids) martial arts experience amazing!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cross Train, Train, Work out with someone else, whatever you wanna call it
In 2011, it will be the fourth year training with Haganah founder Mike Lee Kanarek. He is a true leader. I've done most of the classes that are in the Haganah system and they have been awesome - I understood the importance of knowing these things but they were also FUN. In Columbia, MD, I did one of the first Combat Fitness classes around. We had to run about 2/3 of a mile and when it was time to go he said, "Follow me!" That sounds kinda of insignificant, but it was awesome!
He first taught me when I trained with him in 07 that you must cross train. Even though he had his favorite martial arts to train in, he said that you can get something out of every style. So as a martial arts athlete, I'm constantly thinking about self defense, sparring, and a ton of other things martial arts related. The thing is, doing a kettlebell class, XMA class, or a gymnastics class will help you in some way. Kettlebell training is something that has become huge and it helps build functional strength in all sports and activities. Gymnastics athletes are among the most fit and strong in the world (Strength is measured by how strong you are compared to your body weight). XMA class is all about performance - Bruce Lee was an amazing martial artist but what made him famous was his showmanship. Also, someone who has mastered a martial arts trick (like one from HYPER Martial Arts) can achieve a goal in ANYTHING.
So in about 2 weeks I'm going up to Mr. Stuart's Martial Arts to train with MLK again and I'm so excited. Last year I went and I had 2 hours of sleep and was sick - but I wouldn't miss it for the world. Out of all the typing you may have just read or skimmed through just take this with you - you should take something from everything you do. Try new things as often as possible even if at first it seems silly or unimportant because it will make you better somehow. Check out the video below of Ms. Wallace-Holubyckyj and I training with MLK in Columbia, MD in Combat Fitness (We won... if you know what that means!)
He first taught me when I trained with him in 07 that you must cross train. Even though he had his favorite martial arts to train in, he said that you can get something out of every style. So as a martial arts athlete, I'm constantly thinking about self defense, sparring, and a ton of other things martial arts related. The thing is, doing a kettlebell class, XMA class, or a gymnastics class will help you in some way. Kettlebell training is something that has become huge and it helps build functional strength in all sports and activities. Gymnastics athletes are among the most fit and strong in the world (Strength is measured by how strong you are compared to your body weight). XMA class is all about performance - Bruce Lee was an amazing martial artist but what made him famous was his showmanship. Also, someone who has mastered a martial arts trick (like one from HYPER Martial Arts) can achieve a goal in ANYTHING.
So in about 2 weeks I'm going up to Mr. Stuart's Martial Arts to train with MLK again and I'm so excited. Last year I went and I had 2 hours of sleep and was sick - but I wouldn't miss it for the world. Out of all the typing you may have just read or skimmed through just take this with you - you should take something from everything you do. Try new things as often as possible even if at first it seems silly or unimportant because it will make you better somehow. Check out the video below of Ms. Wallace-Holubyckyj and I training with MLK in Columbia, MD in Combat Fitness (We won... if you know what that means!)
Monday, January 31, 2011
BAD FOOD!
I haven't trained on anything new in a while and have been sticking to my own training regimen. It consists of coming up with exercises that work together really well when combined to create a circuit. Then I test it on ATA fit class (You're welcome!). But aside from the working out and training, I always try to find new things to eat that are healthy and make the right choice when it comes to meals. I came across this article in Men's Health about the Worst Foods in America. The Worst part about the Worst Foods in America? Oh, they taste so good! The Best thing? This report gives you healthy alternatives... stay away from the Mac & Cheese!! Check it out here: CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Childhood Obesity and my own
For the rest of my life, I want to be fit. I want to be the grandpa that the kids can't keep up with. If I can stay away from injuries then I think I could do just that. Well, I feel like I'm already pretty fit but I want to keep challenging myself with new things. A lot of people just want to get in shape or make a little change to help them become a little healthier.
With our ATA fitness challenge, it seems like a no-brainer to just look at the foods you eat and make sure you get enough of what you need. I read a beach-body newsletter that listed a bunch of foods that they say can make you smarter. Well, at least it's a tasty way to change up your diet! The real challenge, is how to put these "smart foods" into recipes that kids will like... be creative, go for it!
I already have 3 of my favorite ingredients on the list: Spinach, Oatmeal, and Eggs. In fact, my favorite breakfast that I've ever had was: 1) A 3-egg omelet with spinach, onions, and tomatoes in it and 2) 1 cup of oatmeal with brown sugar and pomegranate seeds mixed it, strawberries and french vanilla yogurt on top with cinnamon sprinkled on top of it
Check out the article by clicking here --> Smart Foods Newsletter!
Also, RSVP for our END OF THE YEAR WORKOUT tomorrow at Noon. You can say you're coming on Facebook, comment on this post, or email me! Facebook Event - End of the Year Workout
With our ATA fitness challenge, it seems like a no-brainer to just look at the foods you eat and make sure you get enough of what you need. I read a beach-body newsletter that listed a bunch of foods that they say can make you smarter. Well, at least it's a tasty way to change up your diet! The real challenge, is how to put these "smart foods" into recipes that kids will like... be creative, go for it!
I already have 3 of my favorite ingredients on the list: Spinach, Oatmeal, and Eggs. In fact, my favorite breakfast that I've ever had was: 1) A 3-egg omelet with spinach, onions, and tomatoes in it and 2) 1 cup of oatmeal with brown sugar and pomegranate seeds mixed it, strawberries and french vanilla yogurt on top with cinnamon sprinkled on top of it
Check out the article by clicking here --> Smart Foods Newsletter!
Also, RSVP for our END OF THE YEAR WORKOUT tomorrow at Noon. You can say you're coming on Facebook, comment on this post, or email me! Facebook Event - End of the Year Workout
Monday, November 22, 2010
Combat Wrestling Instructor Certification
This weekend I went up to Mr. Stuart's Martial Arts. It's an awesome martial arts training facility and he focuses on extreme physical fitness and reality self-defense. His website is MrStuartsMartialArts.com and it's definitely the place to go if you're a police officer or in the military or you just want to learn life or death self-defense!
So, Mr. Stuart's school hosted a instructor certification in Combat Wrestling which is a supplement to his reality self-defense curriculum to be able to deal with wrestlers. It was an 18 hour long course with techniques to master and at the end it certified one to teach it. We didn't do a lot of conditioning with push-ups and stuff like that because the techniques took so much out of us that the coach didn't need to add it in.
The Coach was John Clarke. He owns a martial arts school in Florida and is a police officer and SWAT team member in addition to a Pro-MMA fighter! A lot of times the champions aren't good instructors, they just know how to beat people up, but Coach Clarke was an awesome instructor and really inspired us to train hard. It was a really good time and I was happy to be able to bring back more tricks for the MMA class at ATA Elkton to use. Check out John Clarke's school/ blog http://haganaheast.com/
So, Mr. Stuart's school hosted a instructor certification in Combat Wrestling which is a supplement to his reality self-defense curriculum to be able to deal with wrestlers. It was an 18 hour long course with techniques to master and at the end it certified one to teach it. We didn't do a lot of conditioning with push-ups and stuff like that because the techniques took so much out of us that the coach didn't need to add it in.
The Coach was John Clarke. He owns a martial arts school in Florida and is a police officer and SWAT team member in addition to a Pro-MMA fighter! A lot of times the champions aren't good instructors, they just know how to beat people up, but Coach Clarke was an awesome instructor and really inspired us to train hard. It was a really good time and I was happy to be able to bring back more tricks for the MMA class at ATA Elkton to use. Check out John Clarke's school/ blog http://haganaheast.com/
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