Swish of the Kris

  Thanks to my buddy Marc Mendoza who got me this impossible to find one of a kind book Swish of the Kris for my birthday.  This book is on the Moros and the Filipino martial arts; a really popular book for fanatics of the Filipino martial arts.  Thanks a lot buddy!-Jd

Online Training

Hey guys,

we were approached by this social media company and we are looking at possibly adding online training at the Kombat Arts.  Essentially in some training areas we will be inserting video cameras that will feed to the internet.  Here are the benefits:

- On line viewing in real time anywhere in the world that has a high speed internet connection.
- Play back recorded video on line.  Up to two weeks.
- Watch classes or events when you cannot attend.
- Watch yourself training to improve your workouts/technique.
- Watch significant other or child/relative train.
- Log in securely and videos are kept private.

I need your help to see if this is a feasible service for the members.  Please go here to fill out this survey.  Thxs I really appreciate it, Jd

Long Weekend HRS for Kombat Milton

  Hey guys for the upcoming long weekend (Aug 1 to Aug 3), this is the schedule for the Kombat Arts Milton Location.

The martial arts classes and facility will be closed for Saturday and Monday.  Classes will resume on Tuesday.

This is the LONG WEEKEND SCHEDULE for the Mississauga Kombat Arts:  We will be open on Saturday, Aug 1, with a regular schedule

Closed on Monday, Aug 3.  The facility will be closed and classes will be cancelled

Have a great long weekend! Jd

BJJ MOUNT

Happy Birthday Roberto Herrera!!!

I wanted to take the time to say Happy Birthday to my good friend Roberto Herrera.  Kru Roberto teaches the Muay Thai class on Wed, 7.00 PM and at the Milton Kombat Arts.  Roberto and I have been in the martial arts for a long time, been through a lot of trials and tribulations together.  He has always been there when I or the Kombat Arts needed him.  Full of talent and experience, credit should be given to a great martial arts teacher and practitioner.  Thanks Roberto for the memories, Happy Birthday from myself and the Kombat Arts-Jd

Long Weekend Hours

  Hey guys for the upcoming long weekend (Aug 1 to Aug 3), this is the schedule for that weekend:

We will be open on Saturday, Aug 1, with a regular schedule

Closed on Monday, Aug 3.  The facility will be closed and classes will be cancelled

Have a great long weekend! Jd

Hung Out to Dry?

This is a good article found by Linda on water and hydration.  It’s got quite a few good points, some you may already know, but it’s always good to refresh your memory, Jd

How do you know if you are dehydrated?  What do you do if you are dehydrated?

Adult dehydration is a common occurrence. Keeping your body from becoming dehydrated is extremely important to your health and you need to know the warning signs of dehydration so you can take action, especially if you have a very active lifestyle. Your body needs a minimum of 64 oz of water per day. That’s at least 8 glasses of water and you could probably drink more. So, how do you know if you are dehydrated?

Here are some signs and symptoms of dehydration:

1) Dry mouth and dry lips
2) Dark urine
3) Sunken eyes
4) Flushed skin
5) Cramps
6) Headache
7) Fatigue

If you’re active in sports or have a hectic and stressful lifestyle then you may also need to drink more liquids. Dehydration happens when there is not enough fluid in your body to produce sweat and your body can’t cool itself down.  Dehydration symptoms are easily recognized; hot, red, moist skin, confusion, dizziness, profuse sweating, rapid and weak pulse, nausea and even vomiting.  Not so noticeable symptoms include headaches, loss of concentration, and moodiness.

To avoid dehydration, start drinking water first thing in the morning.  Eight glasses of water a day is the recommended amount, but if your activities involve work outside or hard labour work, you need a lot more.  Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off.  So it’s good to drink everyday!

Take sips rather than gulping down water all at once.  Be especially conscious of your water intake during sports or other outdoor activity.

Drink steadily throughout the day especially if you are active to avoid dehydration symptoms like a headache or migraine. We lose water through urination, respiration, and by sweating, so replenish your water level frequently.

Our bodies have about 60 to 70% water in them.  Our blood is mostly water and our muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water.  You can easily get some H2O into your system by eating fresh fruits and vegetables which contain anywhere from 70% to 92% of water.

When you wake up in the morning your urine should be clear with no odour, not dark yellow.  This is a quick and easy way to tell if you are dehydrated.  Also, if you are dehydrated or malnourished, your body may not be processing your medications correctly.  This makes your blood volume low, therefore your entire transit system suffers and you will cramp up that much more easily.

You can alleviate many physical problems just by drinking the appropriate amount of water per day. This is especially true if you have difficulty with constipation.  When you drink water it gets into the intestines where some of it goes to major organs such as the kidneys and bladder, but the rest is utilized by the colon to remove waste products out of your system.

Dehydration can be a serious problem but it is easily remedied.  Be sure to always pay attention to your body and learn to recognize the symptoms of dehydration.  Drink water all day long to avoid those uncomfortable symptoms. Your body will thank you!

Muay Thai Seminar @ Kombat Mississauga

  Mehdi Pouroskoui of KB-1 will again be visiting our school for a Muay Thai seminar on Aug 8, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.  Early in the morning to exhaust you in time for the BBQ in the afternoon/evening.  This seminar is open to all skill levels, beginners to advanced.  Mehdi will also be available for privates, either on Friday or Sunday.  Below is a video of Mehdi doing a Muay Boran Fight (bare fisted Muay Thai) in Thailand! For more information please call the Kombat Arts at 905.804.8158-Jd

 

 

Core and ab exercises

http://www.kombatarts.com Kombat Arts has the best MMA in Mississauga! This video shows you how to condition, strengthen, and get defined abs no matter what martial arts you train! Part two of our how to series. Enjoy!

Kombat Arts Mississauga Hosting Thai Boxing Event

Yep, we will be hosting another Thai boxing event on Aug 15, 2009.  “Kaos at Kombat” starts at 7.00 PM, doors open at 6.00 PM.  Here are the ticket prices:

In Advance: $20 for General seating, $35 Ringside

At the Door: $25 for General seating, $40 Ringside

How do you buy tickets?  Here are 3 ways:

Drag yourself to Kombat Arts.  Here is the address: 1110 Kamato Rd, unit 7, Mississauga and personally meet our awesome staff and grab some tickets

Call and pay with a credit card.  Call this number: 905.804.8158

Pay Online:  Go Here for General Prices   Go Here for Ringside Tickets

We look forward to your company   Jd