Fang Shen Do Kung-Fu Blog
This Blog is dedicated to the art of FSD. (Sibok) Martin Patenaude brings you daily training tips as well as life lessons aimed at dramatically improving your martial art training both inside and outside the training Dojo. A martial artist since the age of 2, he shares unique insights on how to integrate what you learn in your martial art lessons into your every day life. Learning martial arts is not an easy task, rest assured having Sibok on your side through your journey will save you time and make you enjoy every moment of your martial art training instead of being frustrated by it.
Women of FSD Blog
This Blog is dedicated to helping women stay fit and confident through the practice of martial arts. (Sifu) Christine Patenaude reveals her time tested strategies for staying slim, toned, and confident. Women have their place in the martial arts and tuning in to this Blog regularly will help you understand how to make adjustments in your training so you capitalize on your strengths and develop a solid foundation for personal protection. Women everywhere are realizing the enormous health benefits to training in the martial arts. Apart from the obvious physical aspect of training, the “mental and emotional well being” derived from regular practice is good for your soul. Reaching a level of zen and serenity should be on everyone’s priority list and this Blog is a great place to start.
Focus on Results Blog
This Blog is dedicated to the motivated individual who’s ready to change some habits that might be hindering your ability to get what you really want out of life. This Blog has a single focus on leading a happier, more fulfilling life. Draw from our Founder, (Sijo) Jacques Patenaude’s wealth of knowledge and real world experience on subjects ranging from goal setting, relationships, finding what you were born to do, meditation, staying young and vibrant, how to become a person of influence, how to become a self-leader, how to overcome anxiety, how to attract what you want, and the list goes on and on. If Self Development matters to you then this Blog will definitely interest you.
MMA/Sanshou Blog
This Blog is dedicated to fighters and fans of the world’s most popular combat sport, MMA. Tune in as (Sifu) Patrick Marcil and (Sifu) Stephane Patenaude give you up to date fight results from FSD’s Fight Team competing in various fight circuits around Canada. This blog is also loaded with training tips on how to prepare yourself physically and mentally for competition, nutrition, recovery, and reaching optimal levels of speed, power and intensity so you come out on top when YOU compete.
Strength and Conditioning Blog
This Blog is dedicated to increasing your physical fitness levels. There’s no limit to where you can take your fitness and this is exactly the main focus of this Blog. Tune in as (Sifu) Sîlvain runs you through some of the training program designs that we as Sifus are experimenting with. Karl Gotch once said: “Conditioning is your strongest hold” and this Blog stays true to that statement. Learn advanced ways of using our Station Training Kits, Kettlebells, Sandbags, Ropes, Indian Clubs, and your own body weight so you can then transfer that strength and fitness into your martial arts training. If you love to train we’d love to train you.
Martial Arts for Families Blog
This Blog is dedicated to the ever growing amount of families kicking and sweating together. No other sport or activity can give you the results that training in the martial arts can. With a pretty impressive track record, the Patenaude Family knows a thing or two about creating a family bond and raising successful, disciplined kids. Tune in as (Sibok) Martin Patenaude shares insightful ways of training your own kids in the comfort of your own home so they grow up strong, flexible, disciplined, and respectful while creating a special bond with your child. Say NO to Ritalin and other mind altering drugs and the effects it has on our precious children. Training in martial arts is a proven, documented way to help channel your children’s bubbling energy and channel it in a constructive manner.
If you’re a parent and you want the very best for your kids (Duh!), and you’re looking for an activity the whole family can do together then this Blog is for you.
