Take a Look @ These Guns!

Linda de Los Reyes was reading the Star and came across an article requesting about what some females do to make their arms bigger.  So Linda prompty jumped up and asked me to take a pik as she struck a pose.  She sent it off and here is the result.  Pretty cool,   Jd

RAVEN Self Defense Course

 This Sunday Linda is holding her RAVEN Self Defense Course.  I stole this from her site:

RAVEN Self Defense is a company in Mississauga ON that is dedicated to teaching females of all ages fundamental tools to build self esteem, boost self confidence and empower them to make wise self defense decisions.

The RAVEN program teaches much more to females than just physical techniques.  It also teaches females how to develop a winning mindset as well as the importance of visualization training.

Self defense is a conscious, proactive approach to living your life.  It heightens your awareness, assertiveness and the development of strategies to avoid a confrontation or to manipulate a situation in your favor.

Hundreds of females have been taught by RAVEN over the past several years.  Find out for yourself what sets this program apart from all the others. 

The time to take a self defense course is before something happens.

If you can not make this date, check out the other dates. Jd

9 Week Challenge Stats

For those that are doing the 9 Week Challenge, we have posted some of the stats to this link.  If you have not done the Hill Run of Death, and recorded your time, you must get this done and give your stats to Linda.  Remember, the winner is chosen based on how they improved themselves, not compared to one another.  The best winners are those that entered this challenge in an effort to improve themselves.  Good luck guys   Jd

9 Week Challenge is Coming Back!!!

Need a reason to get in shape or stay in shape?  Well if health and longevity isn’t a good enough reason, why not the sheer competition of it?  Linda is again starting the 9 week challenge.  In short it gives you an opportunity to better yourself, by competing against yourself.  I will find out when the starting / test date is.  For a teaser of the torture that is yet to come, go here-Jd

I Hope This is Not Your Idea of Self Defense

This video is great.  In this video clip Jim Carey demonstrates the typical problem of most self defense instruction:  the attacker must attack you exactly this way, otherwise the technique will not work.  Any slight deviation by the attacker, and you’re done.  Self defense should intially start off with a good base in basic technique, than the student should learn Goal Oriented training.  If you want to know what Goal Oriented training is ask Linda or Joey de Los Reyes.  Better yet if you are a female and you have a concern about personal protection, check out the RAVEN Self Defense course being held by Linda on Feb 22, 2009-Jd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!

 Just want to take this opportunity to say”Happy Birthday” to my crazy wife Linda!  Have a great one and I hope you wreak havoc this year in the Konditioning Class Jd

Operation Herbie

  Here is another great gift for the guys to give the gals.  This one has been proposed by my better half Linda.  It is called Operation Herbie and it is essentially purchasing these beautiful bracelets and necklaces, and the proceeds go to the Hospital for Sick Kids.  This is a very important and great cause.  It’s a great gift for Christmas, or any celebration and a great way to try and make a difference.  Kombat Arts is more than getting in shape and learning how to fight; it’s also about giving back to the community-Jd

Yeah Tabata Push Ups!

I coaxed Linda to make her Konditioning class do the Tabata protocal for push ups.  It was exciting watching veryone almost die; what a great way to start the Saturday!  Tabata is a great way to get a lot of work done in a short time (under 5 minutes), but it’s not for the faint of heart and it does take a toll on the nervous system.  There are only 4 weeks left of the 9 week challenge, so I’m sure there will be a lot of people cramming to improve their numbers.  Linda and I are working on the prizes, and they are amazing.  Good luck with this Tabata program and we look forward to seeing you guys in the Kombat Arts, busting your butts for the 4 week dash to the “finish line”!  Jd

Gymboss-Your Personal Timer

Kombat Arts is pleased to announce that we now have a large quantity of Gymboss timers in stock.  Visit our proshop to find out more or talk to Sifu Joey or Coach Linda who have been using the product for at least a year or so… 

These timers are awesome for intensifying your workouts or simply just allowing you the ability to set training intervals for yourself without having to struggle with a stopwatch, keep your eye on the wall clock, or trying to coordinate your drills with one of the boxing timers going off in the gym. – LD

 

 

RAVEN: Self Defense for Women

Linda is again starting her RAVEN self defense program for the 2008 year.  I have to say that Linda’s self defense program for women is the best one out there.  I should know because in my 25 years in the martial arts I have seen a lot of crap out there and I have had the luxury of watching Linda’s program mature and develop; and still develop! I like the program because it covers a lot of preventative information, great mind set development, and awesome technical skills that cover standing and groundfighting situations.  The techniques themselves can be modified for the individual, nothing is set in stone. 

If you are a female or if you know of someone that should learn self defense (which is really everyone), than please recommend this course to them.  The next course will be held April 13, 2008.  The time to learn about self defense is before something happens to you.  Many females worry that they will be “gloving up” and smashing each other with crazy martial arts techniques; again the emphasis is on strategy, developing certain attributes (mind set to fight), and if necessary using techniques and concepts to escape the situation; not stay and do battle with your attacker. Future dates include: July 6 and November 9.

Check out Linda’s bio and here is a program description.

Register here at the bottom of the page, Jd