Certification Cycle- MMA, Muay Thai and MTSC: Posener’s MMA Vancouver

 

As of February 26’22, here are the results of our recent cycle of advancement certifications in MMA, Muay Thai and Muay Thai Skills and Conditioning. We have been evolving our advancement methods and it is certainly encouraging and inspiring to see a strong number of dedicated, consistent, and enthusiastic practitioners develop skills on their journey. I could not get everyone’s picture but this represents our group and the good results.

 

 

Here are the results in our 3 Adult programs:

Adult MMA: Delan Ossman- Blue belt, Richard Ronquillo- Green belt, Paul Palines- Purple belt, Kai Murray- Price- Orange belt, Samuel Kim- Yellow belt, Will Akpan – Yellow belt, Dino Angelucci – Yellow belt, Melissa Schellenberg-Beaver – Yellow belt, Kerri VanDoorninck – Yellow belt, and Cung Hu – Yellow belt.

 

Muay Thai: Paul Palines – Red belt, Richard Ronquillo – Red belt, Aleksander Sosnin – Green belt, R.J. Sk – Green belt, Kerri VanDoorninck – Orange belt, Matthew Ryan – Orange belt, Damon Zhao – Orange belt, Bruce Long – Orange belt, Ernesto Lepore – Orange belt, Antonio Costantino – Orange belt, Angelo Pupo – Yellow belt, Nolan Barnes – Yellow belt, Merhawi Abreha – Yellow belt, Will Akpan – Yellow belt, Ron Chu – Yellow belt, Shaan Chahal – Yellow belt, Vlad Adamskyi – Yellow belt, Ron Chu – Yellow belt, and Darcy Rail.

 

Muay Thai Skills and Conditioning: Heidi Vincent-Posener – Level 8, Kerri VanDoorninck – Level 5, R.J. Sk – Level 4, Angelo Pupo – Level 3, Dino Angelucci – Level 3, Andrew Chu – Level 2, Sergey Kuznetsov – Level 2, Akira Yamagishi – Level 2, Patricia Loo-Xu – Level 2, and Judy Wu – Level 2.

 

 

I want to acknowledge and congratulate everyone for their effort and skill development. Also, huge thank you to our awesome instructor team, George Kassimatis and Costa Rojas. OSU!

 

Here is a description of ” The Purpose of Testing”.

 

The Purpose of Testing for Mixed Martial Arts Vancouver

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 externally, the receipt and status of belt and certificate.
• Teaches Goal Setting and Achievement:- Discipline and Application of martial concepts are needed. “To plan your work and work your plan.”

• Rules: 1. All start at the bottom

• 2. Everyone works

• 3. Nothing is Free.

• Counterpoint: “Training is its own reward.”
  

Purpose of Test
By James Keating

We have testing because we wish to go beyond the normal levels of skill. To undergo such rigors is symbolic of fighting for one’s very life. An ancient ritual of survival where one earns the right to exist and enter into a lifelong struggle for self-perfection and enlightenment. When each test is successfully completed we do not see an end, but rather a beginning. A new starting point for our inner-selves. Every test is separate and unique. To compare tests is to miss the basic premise of the martial arts. The “individual spirit” must always be placed before the physical and mental limitations. We are taught to have personal and social balance; to stand with confidence and poise. This individuality is what eventually leads to mastery, a process of self-realization. One should always train hard with control and respect. We are being tested on many levels besides just the conquering of foes.

Testing is not always a physical matter, sometimes it is a “right of passage” via daily life. Look deeply into your concepts of rank, testing and related endeavors. Win, lose, pass or fail you must conduct yourself in a manner befitting a warrior at all times. Whether testing or being tested, you need only to practice with all your being and nothing shall come between you and your dream.

Here is a link to our website: Posener’s Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling/Jiu-jitsu, Cardio Kickboxing and Weapons

 

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like a free week trial, let me know.

Simon Posener