We got a little blown away by bad weather for our outdoor midnight madness so we brought our troopers indoor for some karate fun. Here’s Rhys breaking his very first board! This will be the cutest video you’ll see all day…enjoy!
Below is the second chorus to a song called “Inner Ninja” by Luke Boyd, professionally known as Classified. Luke Boyd is a Canadian rapper and producer from Enfield, Nova Scotia. He sends a strong message that the kids of the dojo can connect with…through martial arts! Connecting w...
I am still getting used to using a blog as a forum to help answer some thoughts on the subject of martial arts. I much prefer face to face but what is a martial artist if they are unable to adapt and change with the ebbs and flows of time itself? In another post I’ll give you a martial artists...
This is one of the training sessions I did regularly to get ready for the Tough Mudder. There are A LOT of hills on the tough mudder course due to the fact that it’s Mount St. Louis Moonstone ski complex. Doing weighted stair climbing and then a 5 to 10 km run is a great way to condition the b...
The Sailor Press is a great little exercise that can be performed on it’s own for a longer duration or can be done as part of a larger circuit. The sailor press is an overall body work out that starts with the core and chest in a push-up then core and back with the weighted row before your leg...
Singing black belts is a holiday tradition here at the dojo. Every year the new black belts sing a holiday song to lift our spirits. This group sang at our 2008 Christmas dinner and was a huge success! I hope you enjoy. Happy holidays and happy New Year!! All the best to you and your family in 2013!
What a crazy fun night! Night of the Ninja has become one of the most popular events the dojo has throughout the year and this is a short clip of how much fun we really have. Gangnam Style??? No, no, no…NINJA STYLE!!
…my name is David and when I was home I dealt with many challenges from PKU (Phenylketonuria). PKU is a condition that I was diagnosed with since birth, affecting my protein intake. It has immensely affected my emotional, mental and psychological capabilities. My father was the primary caretak...
I came across this video and it echoes the same messages that I teach everyday in class. The students will know the following phrases from my teachings and they are the same lessons I hope are supported at home. Martial Arts is not just a physical element but psychological; it has to be trained ever...