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• PRO MMA Class at Kombat Mississauga 

  kombatarts 14:38 on July 3, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Brampton (260), Canada (189), combat arts (101), elite (250), Etobicoke (260), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), mixed martial arts schools (3), MMA schools (27), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), Toronto (95), ultimate (149), Wagnney Fabiano (5), WEC

  Hey guys we are happy to have Wagnney Fabiano teaching a PRO MMA class tomorrow at 9.30 AM to 11.00 AM.  Who should come?  Any 4 stripes, blue belt, extensive experience in no gi, and those wanting to improve their game to compete in MMA.  The drop in fee is $10.00.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Jd

   

• HELP! How to do a Chin or Pull Up 

  kombatarts 14:32 on July 3, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Brampton (260), Canada (189), chin ups (3), combat arts (101), elite (250), Etobicoke (260), how to do a chin up, how to do a pull up, Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), pulls ups, Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

  Ok, we all should know how to do a chin  / pull up: just get up to the bar and try.  And keep trying.  And keep trying.  The reality is though some people just do not have the strength to hang on the bar, do negatives, or have a competant spotting partner.  So here is something that may help you.  Even though this exercise is not a substitute for getting up the bar, I have found that it helps my students on the path for increasing upper body strength.  This is a video featuring Linda de Los Reyes and my trainer/student/grappling partner Nuno de Salles. Oliver Yi is the BEST camerman.  Thxs guys.  Enjoy-Jd

   

• The Best Mouthguards in Town 

  kombatarts 14:20 on July 3, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Brampton (260), Canada (189), combat arts (101), elite (250), Etobicoke (260), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), smartguards (2), the best mouth guards, the best mouthpieces, Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

    Kombat Arts is the 1st martial arts club to help introduce this remarkable company to the martial arts world.  Smartguards.ca is the best mouthguard, hands down.  I personally have 4 of their mouthpieces.  if you value your teeth and want to minimize concussions and jaw injuries, I highly recommend them.  They are a thick custom-to-your-teeth laminate.  Any color and any design.  The price?  Anywhere from $65 to $75; a steal and a half.  They will be available to make your mouthpiece at our club on July 11, between 11-1-Jd

   

• BJJ Kimura Sweep 

  kombatarts 14:09 on July 3, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: bjj schools (16), Brampton (260), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools (16), Canada (189), combat arts (101), elite (250), Etobicoke (260), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

  Here is another video for beginners.  It is a basic Kimura sweep (sit over / hip over sweep) demonstrated by our BJJ blackbelt Scott Lewis on “Hercules” Dave Edwards.  For more beginner videos, GO HERE  Jd

   

• How to throw thai kicks by Milton Muay Thai 

  kombatarts 19:29 on July 1, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Muay Thai Milton, Muay Thai Secrets, Oakville Muay Thai (5), Thai Boxing Mississauga, Training Ground Mississauga, World Class Thai boxing

  http://www.kombatarts.com serves Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton and more in teaching Muay Thai Kick Boxing. This video shows you how to do the Thai roundhouse kick. Learn more like this from Milton Muay Thai.

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• My Insight on Nutrition 

  kombatarts 11:19 on July 1, 2009 Permalink
  

  First and foremost I am NOT a nutritionist.  However I usually have to work long days, holding pads for Mongoloids, grappling with them, dealing with paperwork and administration stuff and getting my own training in.  So hopefully I can share some stuff on nutrition.  These are my random thoughts on nutrition:

  • Drink a lot of water.  Even though I am a coffee advocate, coffee does not count.  If you can drink a small bottle of water 1^st thing in the morning.  You will be dehydrated when you wake up.  Thirst is a poor indicator of hydration.  It’s too late; drink all day (not alcohol).  During hot days I like ELOAD or any other electrolyte drink.
  • Eat a lot of small meals a day.  I typically graze all day.  A small meal can mean half a sub, a sandwich, half a pizza…
  • Eat and drink for your activities.  This is a tricky one.  It depends on how your digestive system works.  If you are going to come in and take a class (like a torturous Muay Thai or Linda’s insane Konditioning class) you have to eat something.  I cannot believe how many people come in, and their last meal was at 12 PM, which consisted of a muffin and a coffee. YOU WILL DIE in the class.  You will have to gauge how much time to allow yourself to digest your food.  I actually set an alarm to go off every 2 hrs, and I must find food within 1 hr of that alarm, or I will kill someone.
  • Eat within 30 minutes of completing your workout.  Have a protein bar / shake for the ride home.  Than when you get home have a complete “real” meal.
  • Supplements are just that: supplements.  Nothing replaces eating whole foods.  Make sure to rely on whole foods; it teaches your body how to properly break down organic materials for raw energy.
  • Eat white meat: turkey, eggs (whole eggs), chicken and sea food.  Beef and red meat is also good, but in moderation.
  • Give your plate color.  The more colourful your plate the healthier it is. This means eat your vegetables!!!
  • Here is a trick I use when I eat out. Let’s suppose I have a chicken, with rice and a side of vegetables.  If I start to get full, I usually push the rice away and concentrate on the veggies (I know, strange for an Oriental to give up on the rice).
  • Eating properly is a daily life long task.  Make small adjustments here and there.  For example I was always drinking double double coffees.  I cut that to regular, than straight black.  The weight started coming off.  Cut down / out on the alcohol. Slimmer waistline and thicker wallet.
  • If I am not training that day, than I insure that I eat properly.  I make an effort to work on my “diet”.

  These are some of the tips that I use.  Again I am not a nutritionist, but this stuff helps me.  If you need a nutritionist, please ask me or email me.  I can refer you to a couple of good ones.  If you also want some FREE nutrition newsletters, email me and I will get it out to you.  Thxs and enjoy the holiday. Jd

   

• MMA Athlete John Roche in Mississauga News 

  kombatarts 10:39 on July 1, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Brampton (260), Canada (189), combat arts (101), elite (250), Etobicoke (260), John Roche (6), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), MMA schools (27), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

   John Roche who recently won the G&P Amateur MMA Championship was featured in the Mississauga News.  Check out the article here. Jd

   

• Happy Birthday Erik Paulson 

  kombatarts 10:31 on July 1, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: Brampton (260), Canada (189), combat arts (101), elite (250), Erik Paulson (2), Etobicoke (260), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), San Inosanto Academy, Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

  Just wanted to give a shout out to my coach Erik Paulson: “Happy Birthday Erik from your friends at Kombat Arts!”  Here is a short video clip of Erik demonstrating some great focus pad drills at the infamour Inosanto Academy.  Enjoy, Jd

   

• Ran Into Darth Vader in BC 

  kombatarts 17:13 on June 28, 2009 Permalink
  Tags: BC (2), Brampton (260), Canada (189), combat arts (101), Darth Vader, elite (250), Etobicoke (260), Kombat Arts (366), Milton (257), Mississauga (362), Oakville (260), Ontario (188), Toronto (95), ultimate (149)

  I posted this on my Twitter account, so I’ll re-post here.  I guess Darth Vader needs some cash

  Go Here Jd

   

• kombatarts 17:07 on June 28, 2009 Permalink
  

  Just added Linda’s Twitter crap to our blog. Now you can see what my EVIL HALF does with her life. Mayhem, war, jaywalking, littering, general destruction…Jd