Daytime Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Starting on Tuesday, April 29, Kombat Arts will be holding daytime Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at 12.00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  We are going to try this out for 3 months to see what the response is like.  Hope to see you guys on the mat!  Jd

Increase Your Pull Ups!

Dave Edwards and I demonstrate a pretty cool routine on how to increase the amount of pull ups you can do.  This routine is for you guys that can already do pull ups (or chin ups if that’s your thing).  Later I’ll post some stuff for guys that are having a hard time doing 1-2 pull ups.  Here it is: Do 1 pull up, hop off the bar, and let your partner do one (or, if you train alone like I do, take a few seconds break and imagine someone else taking the time to complete their repetition.) Then hop back up and do 2, and drop down so your partner can do 2, then 3 rest 3, try 4 rest 4 and so on until you find a number that you cannot complete, “boink”.  Drop back down and start again with 1, ramping back up until you reach fatigue.  You can do as many sets to “failure” if you wish, but in our modified program we only went to 5 sets.  In those 5 sets Dave and I did 39 pull ups, in about 4 minutes!  The idea of this work out is to put in a lot of time “practicing” how to do a pull up, so that by week 9, it will be easier for your body to “remember” how to do all those pull ups.  This routine is also great because it does not lead to absolute failure, allowing your nervours system time to recuperate and it takes a short time to complete.  Enjoy!  Jd

Student’s Blogs

Check out Salar’s and Rocco’s blogs in the right hand column under the “Blog Roll” caption.  Now Linda has also started a blog and you can also find it in the right column.  These blogs have some good writing on them and they also talk about their challenges for the 9 Week Challenge.  Inspirational stuff!  If you want your blog included in our roll, send me an email at @kombatarts.com-Jd">info@kombatarts.com - Jd

Thai boxing Test

  Thai boxing tests for all Green levels at the Kombat Arts will be held on Friday, May 23.  Please ask Kru Joey for more details-LD

Kombat Arts Thai Boxers Win at April Reign – Spring Pain

  Congrats to our Kombat Arts Thai boxing athletes as they won all of their matches at Point Blank’s “April Reign – Spring Pain” Thai boxing show, April 26.

Marcus Grech won a tough split decision

Ante Hakac won his match via majority decision.  Great 1st fight!

Noel Garcia wins his match by referee stoppage in the 3rd round

Awesome work guys, we are all happy for you.  Special thanks to all of the coaches and training partners that greatly contributed to our success.  Kombat Arts is doing very well for 2008 as we have done extremely well, winning a majority of our matches in Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gi division, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing and Muay Thai / Thai boxing.  This is going to be a great year.  Thanks to Paul Oddi (a real stand up guy) and his team at Point Blank for putting on a great show.  Piks to come soon, Jd

60 Second Ab Routine

Ok it’s not really an “Ab Routine” but it can still help with those abs.  This is a quick tip from Jayson Hunter of http//getridofmygutdiet.com
program.

“It’s the weekend. And typically that means some really bad eating
habits come out.

Hey, I’m human, too.

But if you want those abs…if you want that lean body…if you
want to look great in that bathing suit…

…here’s what I want you to focus on.

Before you eat anything today – and I mean ANYTHING – take 60
seconds to reflect before it goes into your mouth.

Ask yourself, “Is this food really going to help me get where I
want to go?”

“Would Jayson include this in his http//getridofmygutdiet.com
program?”

It’s critical you become conscious of every calorie you consume.

I don’t expect you to be perfect. But I do expect you to THINK
about your actions and how each one brings you closer to – or
further from – that bathing suit body you want.

I know you can do it!”

Go here to apply for Jayson’s FREE report on losing that extra fat.  Also guys check out Salar’s Blog as he get’s ready to take on the 9 week challenge.

Mental Toughness Workshop

 Kombat Arts is pleased to offer a

Mental Toughness Workshop

conducted by Dr. Robert Schinke on

May 24^th from 9.00 to 12.00

   Rob Schinke is an Associate Professor of Sport Psychology at Laurentian University.

He completed his MA in Human Kinetics at Ottawa University, his Doctorate in Education at the University of Alberta, and a Post Doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology.

A former Canadian Equestrian Team Member and Pan American Games athlete, Robert has worked with numerous national teams, including Canada’s National Mens and Womens Boxing Teams. During a 10 year tenure with the National Boxing Teams, many of Rob’s athletes won medals at major games, and World Championships.

Since 1998, Robert has focused primarily on combative sport, and he presently consults most every weekend worldwide with professional boxers at the top of their game.

Robert has published & presented extensively for academic & professional audiences alike on the topics of elite athlete management, and also culturally diverse approaches to athlete psychology.  At present, Robert is Editor and Chief of Athletic Insight, an online journal of sport psychology. He has published two books, with a third in press, & a fourth in progress.

“If you are an amateur or professional athlete, or just want to be more competitive in life this workshop is for you.  If you are a coach, this workshop is for you”- Joey de Los Reyes

Cost: $75.00

Register with your payment at the front desk today to secure your spot!

Good Food, Bad Food

This is a short summary of the best food that can help add muscle and burn the fat, and a list of food that you should definitely stay away from.

Great Food:

• Oatmeal
• Yams and sweet potatoes
• White or red potatoes
• Brown rice
• 100% whole wheat and whole grain products
• Green fibrous vegetables (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, lettuce, etc.)
• Fresh fruit
• Skim milk and non-fat dairy products
• Chicken breast and turkey breast
• Egg whites
• Fish and shellfish
• Lean red meat

Bad Food:

• Ice cream
• Fried foods
• Donuts and pastries
• White sugar, candy, chocolates and sweets
• Soda
• Fruit drinks and other sweetened beverages
• Bacon and sausages
• White bread
• Potato chips, nachos, corn chips
• Hotdogs and fast food burgers
• Cookies, cakes and pies
• Sugary breakfast cereals

This info comes from Tom Venuto’s great e-book: Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle located here.

If you guys have any questions regarding dieting and working out, please give me a shout at @kombatarts.com">info@kombatarts.com and make it attention to “Joey, Kombat Challenge”.  We definitely want to see you guys succeed. Jd

Knee Like This!

This is an awesome knee!  K1 Max 2008 Worlds (again my favourite combat event) is shaping up to have some great matches.  We are actually working on these techniques in our Muay Thai / Thai boxing class.  So when you knee someone, think of this vid   Jd

Cheat Sheet for Kombat Challenge

Ok, here is a Cheat Sheet that you can copy and carry around with you that sums up what we have discussed with regards to nutrition:

1. When did you eat last? If it’s been longer than 2-3 hours, eat immediately
2. Where is the complete protein? You’ll need to consume at least 1 serving of complete protein each meal
3. Where are the veggies? You’ll need to consume at least 1-2 serving of veggies each meal
4. Where are the carbs? if you have not just worked out do not consume carbs like pasta, bread, rice etc. instead replace those carbs with veggies or fruit.  If you have just finished your workout a mix of carb sources is fine
5. Where are your fats coming from? Enjoy a mix of fats through your day like animal fats, olive oil, mixed nuts and flaxseed.
6. Did you take your fish oils yet? Make sure you take your fish oils with each meal
7. Are you drinking water/ green tea? Avoid most calorie containing drinks, and don’t bother drinking pop diet/ regular, soda, or any other sugary drinks
8. Are you breaking the 10% rule? If any of the habits above are broken make sure to count it towards your 10%, and make it a goal to get back on track.