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14 Oct 2017 1507962540
Finding your Bearings before Developing Self-Defense Curriculum for Children

As a professional middle-school teacher by day, and a martial arts instructor by night, I have learned that developing self-defense lesson plans for children in the martial arts is not the same as developing lesson plans for adults. Children have very unique needs that must be addressed, and specific developmental stages that need to be accommodated in order to process the complex nature of understanding (and applying) martial arts concepts and techniques. A child’s attention span and physical capabilities will generally be limited within age appropriate norms, while adults, on the other hand, arrive with a larger tool box and a greater capacity to focus, process, and perform. ....
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16 Sep 2017 1505561040
The Truth About Self-Defense

The Truth About Self-Defense What does the term “Self-Defense” or “Self-Protection” mean to you? When considering a response, you must first understand that martial arts were never designed for tournaments. So by design the concept of a “square match go” was never incorporated into the classical martial arts curriculum. Some might even say that the term “martial” (meaning “military”) is a misnomer that does not even belong in the same sentence as civilian “Self-Defense”. This view is supported by the fact that many of the “classical” martial arts programs were developed and propagated for ....
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8 Sep 2017 1504895940
Training with the Valente Brothers

Visit to the Valente Brothers’ in Miami In August of 2017 I had the rare privilege of participating in a week-long training program at the Valente Brothers Jiu Jitsu Club in Miami Beach, Florida. I have been there several times before to attend private lessons, and my experiences each time have been nothing short of phenomenal, so I was really looking forward to an entire week of training with their team this year. The focus for this visit was Royce Gracie’s new program called “Royce 360”. As part of the continual improvements to strengthen his network, Professor Royce has recommended that all of the Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Network (RGJJN) Instructors attend ....
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1 Sep 2017 1504291380
Using Self Awareness to Keep Your Adrenaline in Check…

Using Self Awareness to Keep Your Adrenaline in Check… What is Adrenaline? The online dictionary defines it as , “a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.” Having good endurance and being able to perform at your best for long periods of time is often attributed to experience. This does not just refer to job embedded skills, it also refers to staying calm so as not to release too much adrenaline into your body, which can also been known as having an “adrenaline dump”. Why is too much ....
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8 Aug 2017 1502210640
Addressing Elementary School Bullying

Understanding and Addressing Elementary School Bullying
What is Bullying
Canadian Statistics about Bullying
What factors contribute to bullying behaviour?
How do Bullies select their targets?
When does the target (victim) fight back?
How to support someone who is being bullied
How to deescalate the verbal confrontation
The Advantage and Methodology of Martial Arts
Conclusion Most children encounter their first bullying situation when they start school and do not have the life experience to properly read social cues and assert appropriate social behaviours to deal with bullies who are seeking to take advantage of them. Parents often feel helpless ....
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15 Jul 2017 1500154740
Why Royce Gracie Jiujitsu/ Gracie Jiujitsu

After being associated and studying Royce Gracie Jiujitsu under Royce for many years now, I can say that not only is he a technically superior combatant, he is also a very good tactician. In a jiujitsu match the ability to keep your opponent on their heels so to speak, or to just stay ahead of them provides you with the tactical, psychological and mechanical advantage that greatly increases your chances of success. The creation of the UFC, Royce's overwhelming success, and the explosion of Graice Jiujitsu was not an accident. Although the outcomes were shocking to the world of combatives, Royce and his family were willing to risk it all and demonstrate their art in front of the entire ....
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7 Jul 2017 1499444280
Valente Brothers, Royce Gracie and the new Fighting Foundations Program 2017

The pic assigned to this blog was taken on the opening day of the Valente Brothers new Facility in Miami Beach back in March of 2017. The facility is pristine and projects a sense of power and purity with its clear story lighting (panoramic windows at the roof line that light up the voluminous training space that is approximately 20' in height, 80' long and 40' accross ). A great example of minimalism with a focus on the mat surface which is darker than the white walls, ect. Having trained under Royce since 2004, and having a deep background in Karate, Kodudo, etc. I am a firm believer that if you want to be YOUR BEST you need to train with those you feel are, and have proven that they ....
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16 Jun 2017 1497600360
Kobudo - a tradition of Using Improvised Weapons

Although most kobudo appears very stylized... you have to remember all the weapons in our Kobudo training were common farming and fishing implements that were used as improvised weapons for combat purposes. During current times, one might think of using a bicycle lock, or a weighted baseball cap, or even a cup of coffee. The selection is as broad as anything that exists in and including your environment. Have a great day. ....
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26 May 2017 1495806300
Kids Martial Arts and Adult Martial Arts in London!

Check out our new website for Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy!
We proudly serve the London, Strathroy, and Woodstock areas! Come see the programs and deals we have to offer. Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Adult Jiu Jitsu and SO MUCH MORE! Fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! Don't forget to click here to visit us on our social media pages!! Facebook Google+ ....
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