Martial Arts Ottawa

I often get requests for how much should I pay for training and what is good value for my money?
A fair question but not easily answered, without putting it into context first.

Nearly half of the North American adult population would describe themselves as nervous and anxious.  This is an issue that most people and for that matter most Karate schools overlook. Have you ever felt shy or a little nervous about a trying something new? It’s quite normal for people to be even more hesitant the [...]

I always enjoyed sports. When I was little I signed up every summer for the neighbourhood softball league. I really loved it, and played for nine consecutive seasons. It wasn’t always the case though – there was a time when I almost packed it in and gave up completely. During my third season when the [...]

Throughout my 20-some years teaching martial arts in the Ottawa region, I would have to say the number one reason most parents enroll children into our program is to build and instill a sense of confidence within their child. I am often asked for advice on how best to manage a child who is very shy or [...]

When you next visit your grocery store, why not tackle the shopping list like a ninja?  Follow these easy ninja tricks and tips to become a master of the healthy grocery run. 1.  Stick to the perimeter of your grocery store.  Big chain store or small, local supermarket. One grocer to another. They’re all usually set up the same way: produce, eggs, dairy, meat, seafood [...]

Many of our Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners are always searching for tips and tricks to improve their fitness and strength levels. I guess it goes hand in hand with the competitive nature of the sport and the constant quest to improve. Is the Caveman Diet the secret answer? You decide! One of the newest, yet oldest diet [...]