It all starts with one step….

After as many years as we have been in Martial Arts, we hear some funny things over the years…. One that we hear all the time is “I am not in good enough shape to take classes” or “ as soon as I am in shape, I will come in and take classes”. What these people sometimes miss is that the physical and healthy body comes from taking part in classes. Anyone can start any time – I firmly believe that…. One of the things that we teach in the Junior Class is that a “black sash is a white sash that never gave up”. I further go on to tell them what we think a martial artist is…  In my mind, a martial artist is someone who edifies what Sijo calls CNEI – constant, never ending improvement. As an example, if person A walks into the club and is able to do 100 pushups and then after 5 years of...

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Something For Everyone...

We promised we were going to kick things up a notch in 2013, and true to our word, we have a couple events lined up for the month of February. For the Adults...we are pleased to offer a FOCUS ON RESULTS SEMINAR WITH SIJOThursday February 21st7:30pm$59.95 per personSijo Jacques Patenaude is the main founding member of Fang Shen Do (“Way of Survival”), the largest chain of kung-fu schools in Canada along side his wife Linda and their 4 children, Stéphane, Martin, Christine and Sîlvain.He doesn’t view FSD strictly as a fighting art, it’s a philosophy you apply to every area of your life. Please join us for this empowering seminar with Sijo that will help you to overcome life's challenges and accomplish anything that you may desire. And for...

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Creating Warriors

Martial Art’s is often viewed as being dangerous, but it isn’t the art itself which is dangerous; rather, the power in the way that it is taught.  A martial arts instructor can transform the way a student thinks, which in turn shapes the way that the student will respond to situations in everyday life. Martial Arts schools provide a solid knowledge of self-defense, but what is even more important is the self-discipline that the student takes with them when class is over. Toronto FSD teaches students how to focus their minds and demonstrate higher levels of self-control. Learning to control emotions and actions early on in life will particularly benefit the students as they grow and venture into the world later on in life. FSD students...

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Strengthening Your Core

Kettle bell exercises not only build strength and endurance, but also provide a key workout for the core. Basic movements such as the swing, snatch, and the clean and jerk engage the entire body at once, as the holistic nature of the kettle bells works several muscles simultaneously. A regular kettle bell exercise program will greatly benefit your ability to kick, strike, and absorb impact. Our guys are working hard, every Wed night, with our specialized kettle bell workout program.  Grueling... agonizing... never missing a beat. Pain of mind is worse than pain of body. Diana...

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Make 2013 Your Best Year Ever – Set proper Goals

Training in Fang Shen Do has a lot to offer to the martial art student  – fitness, self defence, focus, respect, discipline are just few of the many benefits. One of the attributes that has benefited myself the most is the goal setting (part of the Blue Sash concept) and is one that translates to my everyday life.  I am a strong advocate and believe that everyone should set goals, no matter who you are or how old you may be. Two hints for your goal setting (in the Spirit of the New Year): Hint #1 – Write your goals down By putting your goals on paper, you have created a contract with yourself – you will be more likely to accomplish them. Hint #2 – Make sure your goals are SMART Smart is an acronym for: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-bound Specific: Ensure...

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