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Benefits of Martial Arts

Troy — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:54:21 +0000

The Physical & Mental Benefits of Martial Arts

The martial arts were originally aimed towards life preservation and self defense, but today people train in martial arts from all walks of life, each with their own set reasons for wanting to train. Some want to learn self-defense, others want to compete in competitions, some seek fitness and others just want to have fun and relieve stress. Whatever your reason, you will find others just like you.

White’s Martial Arts / Oshawa Systema have developed proven teaching methods which will help you learn the art of self defense quickly and easily, as well as provide a wide range of benefits for students of all ages.

Physical Benefits

Improved reflexes and co-ordination.
Increased strength and stamina.
Better balance and higher energy levels.
Improved flexibility, better health and longevity.
Weight loss and control and improved muscle tone.

Mental Benefits

Improved self image and self esteem.
Increased self confidence and positive attitude.
Greater self discipline and “Can Do” attitude.
Improved concentration, work and study habits.
Stress reduction and increased levels of relaxation.
The knowledge that you are able to protect yourself and your loved ones should a situation arise.

For whatever your reasons, whatever your goals, martial arts can help! For a new you, start training today!

If you are in Durham Region

I invite you to come out and see if martial arts is for you … for Free!

Please take a look at – White’s Martial Arts or Oshawa Systema

Love The Way You Lie

Troy — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:55:29 +0000

Recently a song has hit the airwaves which caught my attention. It is by Eminem called – Love The Way You Lie, featuring Rihanna. It delves into the veritable roller-coaster of emotions and actions of a relationship in the world of domestic violence. As this song touches on these important issues, I believe it can help bring awareness to the subject of domestic abuse and hopefully help many in our society to take action against it. Here is the new and powerful video for the song.

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence in Durham Region please contact:

Emergency Services 905-576-8711 or Counselling Services 905-721-6128 ext 2787

Dana White’s UFC 117 Video Blog

Troy — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:49:00 +0000

Just passing on Dana White’s pre-event video blog at UFC 117. It should be a great cards of MMA matches.

Why Systema / Russian Martial Art?

Troy — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:35:37 +0000

Reason Number 1.

The philosophy! It’s about being natural! It’s about being human! It is about being a good person. Here is a great explanation of Systema’s philosophy from Mikhail Ryabko.

Hammer and Nails

Troy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:24:22 +0000

Losing One’s Temper Brings On Problems ……..

There was a boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the
fence. Then it gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to
hold his temper then to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days
passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all
the nails were gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to
the fence.

“You have done well, my son, but look at all the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. you can put a knife in a man and draw
it out, it won’t matter how many times you say ‘I’m Sorry,’ the wound is
still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.”

Regards,

Troy White

Awareness for Self Defense

Troy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:54:24 +0000

99% of personal protection is using ones brain! So many confrontations, attacks and fights could be and can be avoided or altered by using simple methods utilizing the brain instead of brawn! Probably the most important mental aspect of self protection is Awareness! Although it sounds simple for one to be aware so few people actually are. To explain awareness we may use Color Code model based on one first devised by the pistol shooting coach Jeff Cooper. The model is as follows:

Although the chart gives four Code levels awareness could be simplified even further into the fact that either; ‘one is aware on what is going on around themselves’ or ‘they are not!’. A sad factor working against awareness is apathy. “That would never happen to me!” or “Assault is illegal so I should be able to go where I want and not worry about being attacked!” Sure, these and similar ideas are great but far from realistic! One should never have to worry about violence or being assaulted but apathy to reality could get you hurt or killed! Sorry! it’s not a perfect world! Conflicts, confrontations, attacks, assaults and murders do happen. Be safe and be aware! There is no need to be paranoid, just be aware. Know that you are in control when you take action. If you are apathetic you are a victim! If you are aware you are in Control!

Masters Journey

Troy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:22:58 +0000

A great video with a great message! Please take the time to watch it all.

Mysterious Letters from Gary Engels on Vimeo.

Mat Chat – Children’s Anger Management.

Troy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:27:28 +0000

How do we teach our children about anger management? How do we get our point across in martial art class? First off Anger Management is our ability to control ourselves from blowing up and exploding in fits of rage. There are some simple techniques to help us prevent this such as counting to ten and through deep breathing. In order for us to teach this to our youth in the martial arts a great tool called the “mat chat” may be employed. The students are gathered around the Master Teacher and a quick discussion takes place. This is not simply a lecture time from the teacher but rather a question and answer time to allow the students to give their answers and feedback. It helps the students to think and to be heard and it helps them to relate more closely to the lessons of martial arts and not just regurgitate answers. Communication skills and anger management techniques are self-defense!

This video by Tom Callos is a great example of a “Mat chat” covering a few techniques for anger management in a children s /youth martial arts class .

Bowing – The Polite Greeting

Troy — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:29:39 +0000

In martial arts we teach our students to bow. The bow is used as a salute and a greeting which usually also denotes seniority by way of the junior first bowing to the senior with the senior returning the courtesy. Sometimes we get so formal in our teachings and ways that we lose sight of the fact that it is a personal connection with another person. It is a connection from the teacher to the student and from the student to the teacher. It’s not an ego booster for the teacher! Nor is it teach the student to be submissive.

Here is a great short clip of Master Tom Callos teaching a youth class on polite greeting.

Dana White UFC 113 Video Blog

Troy — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:42:36 +0000

Here is a great backstage look at UFC 113 following Dana White Back stage in Montreal!

Find more videos like this on BJPENN.COM

Should be some great fights tonight!

Pay Per View Televised UFC 113 Fight Card:

Lyoto Machida (16-0) vs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (18-4) – UFC Light Heavyweight Championship fight

Paul Daley (23-8-2) vs Josh Koscheck (16-4) – Welterweight

Jeremy Stephens (17-5) vs Sam Stout (16-5-1)

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (4-1) vs Matt Mitrione (1-0)

Alan Belcher (14-5) vs Patrick Cote (14-5)

Preliminary UFC 113 Fights:

Joe Doerksen (39-12) vs Tom Lawlor (6-2-0-1)

Marcus Davis (21-7) vs Jonathan Goulet (22-10-1)

T.J. Grant (15-3) vs Johny Hendricks (7-0)

Joey Beltran (11-3) vs Tim Hague (10-3)

Yoshiyuki Yoshida (11-4) vs Mike Guymon (12-3-1)

Jason MacDonald (24-13) vs John Salter (4-1)