Rank Certifications-MMA, Muay Thai @ MTSC- Posener’s MMA Vancouver

 

Congratulations to the students who advanced in their rank in MMA, Muay Thai, Muay Thai Skills and Conditioning, and Kids/Youth MMA from Posener’s Pankration/ MMA Vancouver. Feb 25 ’23

 

 

It has been very gratifying for the instructor team to see the progress of our extended family. This is an acknowledgement of their effort, discipline, consistency and skill development. Individual Progress is the goal.

 

Here are the complete results: ( Not everyone is in the pics) Posener’s MMA Vancouver

 

Adult MMA: Paul Perperidis- Blue, Lenin Viteri- Green, Will Akpan- Purple, Kai Murray-Price- Purple, Melissa Schellenberg-Beaver- Orange, Ron Chu- Orange, Richard Nguyen- Yellow, Anthony Wong- Yellow, Vik Rana- Yellow.

 

 

Muay Thai: Richard Ronquillo- Black, Alexandr Sosnin- Blue, Lenin Viteri- Blue, RJ Stepk – Blue, Angelo Pupo- Green, Will Akpan- Green, Paul Perperidis- Green, James Wolf- Green, Shan Ali-Orange, Nolan Barnes- Orange, Aaron Caldarino- Orange, Ron Chu- Orange, Melissa Schellenberg- Orange, Ilya Antonenko- Yellow, Nicholas Burke- Yellow, Tin Dang- Yellow, Kieren MacKay- Yellow, Vik Rana- Yellow, Anthony Wong- Yellow.

 

 

Kids/Youth MMA: Luis Vargas – Purple, Mohammed Abu Malouh- Purple, Leo Garcia- Orange, Marcus Xiong- Yellow.

 

 

Muay Thai Skills and Conditioning: RJ Step- Level 6, Angelo Pupo- Level 5, Judy Wu- Level 4, Patricia Loo-Xu- Level 4, Nina Matsumoto- Level 4,  Shan Ali- Level 3, Leah Chan- Level 3, Josephine Shiu- Level 2, Bobby Hau- Level 2, Cito Maireno-Level 2, Kieren MacKay- Level 2, Shray Presinger- Level 2, Vansom Pham- Level 2.

 

** I would like to thank the students for their involvement, energy, and progress. It is great and important to see honest effort and legitimate skills. It is our goal for students, as the certificates state, to continue diligent study to further progress in martial arts. Everyone is tested on their own progress and we encourage everyone to pursue their highest potential on and off the mat… *** I would also like to thank our awesome instructor team: George Kassimatis, Costa Rojas, Andrew De Leon ( Grandma Sally), Gus Rodriquez ( Aunt Martha) and, of course, Adam Posener ( Uncle Ralph).

Here is a reprint of our Purpose of Testing:

The Purpose of Testing for Posener’s MMA 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 our Personal Training Website: Posener’s Ultimate Personal Training Website

Here is our MMA Website: Posener’s Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai and Submission Wrestling