One of my favourite Chinese fables to share with my students is the story of the bamboo farmer. They really love it and find great meaning when we discuss it together. I highly recommend to all parents to give this short, but powerful story a read at home with your own children. Once upon a time there was [...]
“I WANNA QUIT”
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 [...]
How to best help your child overcome shyness
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 [...]
A Ninja’s Guide to grocery shopping
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 [...]
Is The Caveman Diet For You???
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 [...]
The 3 Biggest Workout Mistakes Women Make
“I over did it this weekend with the appetizer’s and wine so I’ll come in tomorrow for an extra hard workout.” “I’ll just keep doing crunches because they seem to work for me.” “I don’t have enough time today so I’ll make it up next time” We often hear quotes just like these from members [...]
Making A Winning Fitness Plan For 2012
By Scott FitzPatrick It’ mind boggling that we find ourselves making the same fitness resolution year after year, though it should be a hint that there’s often something remiss in our approach. Indeed, studies have shown that only about 8 percent of the newly resolute who are hoisting dumbbells or trying to figure out how [...]
The Lack Of Activity Threat
We all need to combat our sedimentary lifestyles. We must battle television induced trances, video game marathons, facebook addictions and a slew of never ending hostage making distractions that consume our time. The best way to achieve victory is simply put “Get Moving”. However movement takes energy and time and many of us use excuses [...]
Kenny Florian Technique
UFC Superstar Kenny Florian demonstrates a grappling technique for K2 Martial Arts. Don’t miss out on training with him this coming Sunday! Reserve your spot HERE
Guest Instructor
We are pleased to have Sensei Rob Baldwin teaching several segments of this Saturday’s Leadership workshops. Sensei Baldwin specializes in weapons and XMA and is also a fight coordinator on various martial arts video projects as well as an independent film maker. He recently released a fun short film to showcase martial arts action sequences [...]
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