Philosophy of a Champion -By Benny “The Jet” Urquidez Never change what works. Grasp whatever you can, be open-minded about everything. Learn what you want to learn, but never close your mind to something different. Knowing yourself helps you to know others. Never stop learning, never limit yourself to what you think you may attain. To be in 100% physical … Read More
June ’11 Calendar of Events for Mixed Martial Arts
June Events for Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver: June 11’11- UFC 131 Vancouver June 17 ’11 – Quest for Glory: Victor Wang for #1 MMA position and Joe Halfar for Muay Thai title, June 24’11 – Adults Muay Thai test June 25’11 – Junior Pankration/MMA test June 30-July 4’11 – Canada Day closure PNE Demo preparations for Aug. 27 ’11 at … Read More
Some Questions and Answers for New Students for MMA Vancouver
1.Why Bow? Bowing in the dojo represents and is a sign of respect and tradition. 2. Why do we meditate before and after class? Upon hearing the instruction ‘zazen’, which means to assume the correct zen posture and ‘mokuso’, which means to begin meditating, we begin our meditation practice. Before the class begins we need to prepare our mind, body, … Read More
West Coast Can-Am Mixed Martial Arts Tournament Results for Pankration/MMA and Muay Thai Kickboxing
West Coast Can-Am’s Mixed Martial Arts Tournament Results for Pankration/MMA and Muay Thai Kickboxing West Coast Can-Ams Results: Chris Katsiamitis: 1st jr. jiu-jitsu, 3rd jr. Pankration/MMA, Jillian Vina: 1st Women’s Muay Thai, Tina Luu:3rd women’s Muay Thai, Martin Kwiatkowski: 1st fight win then hand injury- Muay Thai, Sandeep Kaler:1st Muay Thai and 2nd Muay Thai in a heavier division, Kevin … Read More
A Sports Nutrition Discourse regarding a supplement for Fitness Vancouver
A Sports Nutrition Discourse regarding a supplement for Fitness Vancouver Some of the Benefits of L-Carnitine and Awareness For today’s blog addition I would like to reprint some of the work of Dr. Robert Haas. Dr. Haas is one of the pioneers, in my opinion, in regards to sports nutrition. After reviewing some of his material, I thought I would … Read More
West Coast Can-am Mixed Martial Arts Championships for Muay Thai Kickboxing Vancouver and Pankration/MMA and Kids MMA
West Coast Can-am Mixed Martial Arts Championships for Muay Thai Kickboxing Vancouver and Pankration/MMA and Kids MMA Good luck at the West Coast Can-ams to: Tina Luu, Sandeep Kaler, Martin Kwiatkowski, Kevin Lam and Paul Palines. OSU! Here is some information on our two types of Muay Thai Kickboxing Vancouver programs: Muay Thai Kickboxing: Our traditional Muay Thai Kickboxing Vancouver program develops … Read More
The Objectives/Goals of our Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver System
The Objectives /Goals of our Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver System This is a graphical representation of our Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver System showing the range and interconnectedness of each discipline. The goals are specific. 1) Self-defense: Armed Unarmed 2) Physical Fitness: Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Nutrition 3) Mental Discipline: Self-confidence Mental Focus/Concentration Power Goal Achievement Peace of mind, harmony, … Read More
Components of Fitness and Martial Arts Applications and some information on our Kids MMA Vancouver program
Components of Fitness and Martial Arts Applications and some information on our Kids MMA Vancouver program 5 Components of Fitness and Recommendations 1. Muscular Strength – This can be developed by dynamic tension and resistance/weight training. 2.Muscular Endurance- This is the ability to maintain strength over time. 3. Flexibility- Flexibility for kicking and grappling need to be developed. Concentration on … Read More
Applications of Martial Arts concepts on and off the mat for Martial Arts Vancouver
Applications of Martial Arts concepts on and off the mat for Martial Arts Vancouver After requests of this concept and the need to expand student thinking, I am inserting some information from the student manual with a couple of minor additions from the original printing many years ago. Physical Qualities of a Champion and Their Mental Equivalent The following examples … Read More
The Purpose of testing for Kids Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver, Adult Pankration/MMA, Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing and Cardio Muay Thai Evaluations
The Purpose of testing for Kids Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver, Adult Pankration/MMA, Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing and Cardio Muay Thai Evaluations The Purpose of Testing Progress Check:- To pinpoint areas of strengths and weaknesses. To learn to turn the weakness into strengths and to make the strong points stronger. Provide Reinforcement:- (internally and externally) Internally, personal satisfaction upon achievement and … Read More