Rodney King: Malaysia Seminars
Rodney in front of the CMD Malaysia HQ ... not :)With much anticipation, we're proud to host Rodney King's inaugural visit to Malaysia and to our little gym in KL.
Scheduled to present a series of seminars over 3 days, at time of posting one day has already been completed.
Good times Seminar content
I will not disrespect the participants or Rodney by posting detailed information on what was taught during the seminars. In summary the CMD, Monkey Jits and MMA-CM style were presented. Some lucky folk also had the opportunity to squeeze in a couple of personal training sessions with Rodney asking specific and personalized drills for their personal development.
Beyond the mats
It's all about developing and personal growth. This is where the program truly shines above and beyond the lip-service most other martial arts schools give to buzz words like "develop self-confidence" or "perfection of character", etc. and they physically do the opposite. The CMD program provides the tools and links the principles with the physical, leaving all athletes feeling great physically and mentally. How does the program achieve this? Join the Trainer's program and you'll find out how you can help others feel great and earn an honest living too!
On location: Day 1
The seminars were spread over 3 days, day 1 presented the basic CMD in a nutshell over 2 hours. The current CM training (CM levels 1-4) was presented to a group of eager monkeys and a lot of training ensued. No injuries, cooperative partners, great drills and light sparring drove home the message of technique over attributes.
It's in the eyes....
On location: Day 2
Day 2 gave us a glimpse of the CMD's unique BJJ game, aptly known as Monkey Jits. Nothing fancy, all based on solid fundamental principles but with a twist!
The seminar started off with Rigan Machado's words, "Jiu Jitsu is not complicated. People make Jiu Jitsu complicated" and the seminar kicked off from there. The most simple and effective principles of opening the closed guard, passing and defending the guard, positional control and more were covered. We are left with a lot of material to practice with and I know that I'll be using this unique approach for the forseeable future.
Bad things are coming your way when your guard is passed
On location: Day 3
MMA gloves were strapped on and the principles behind the CM way of training MMA was presented. The progression from stand up, Monkey Jits and MMA were explained in detail.
Most impressive are the high level, high percentage techniques used to effectively control your fully resisting training partner practiced. It quickly became obvious that a high level of physical conditioning was required to train this way, which referenced back to the importance of the 4 drivers (those familiar with the CM program will understand what I mean).
The evils of being knee ridden are quickly revealed
Throughout the seminar there were lots of opportunities to ask questions and to clarify points. After each training session there was a debriefing and more detailed information about the benefits of the CMD program and why things are trained and practiced in a certain way. Rodney fielded all questions and tackled difficult ones as well with real life examples.
In addition we also managed to fit in a trainer's Q&A session for the 3 local trainers on the CMD program.
At the end of the seminar Rodney announced that Albert Lim was moved to a full CMD licensed Trainer and I was moved to Pro Trainer! How awesome is that?
I'm already giddy with the concepts, technical info and making plans for '09 to invite Rodney back to Malaysia. Thank you again!
Finally Rodney decided to retire his old Fairtex MMA gloves citing that they were worn out and smelly, proving the latter by shoving his stinky hand up my nose... and giving me the old gloves. I really hope there's some special meaning behind the presentation of the gloves like the passing of the torch ceremony at the Olympics or something similarly significant :) I'm sure there's something going on in his mind...
Looks familiar?
Most definitely bad for your health on and off Rodney's fists
I will not disrespect the participants or Rodney by posting detailed information on what was taught during the seminars. In summary the CMD, Monkey Jits and MMA-CM style were presented. Some lucky folk also had the opportunity to squeeze in a couple of personal training sessions with Rodney asking specific and personalized drills for their personal development.
Beyond the mats
It's all about developing and personal growth. This is where the program truly shines above and beyond the lip-service most other martial arts schools give to buzz words like "develop self-confidence" or "perfection of character", etc. and they physically do the opposite. The CMD program provides the tools and links the principles with the physical, leaving all athletes feeling great physically and mentally. How does the program achieve this? Join the Trainer's program and you'll find out how you can help others feel great and earn an honest living too!
On location: Day 1
The seminars were spread over 3 days, day 1 presented the basic CMD in a nutshell over 2 hours. The current CM training (CM levels 1-4) was presented to a group of eager monkeys and a lot of training ensued. No injuries, cooperative partners, great drills and light sparring drove home the message of technique over attributes.
It's in the eyes....On location: Day 2
Day 2 gave us a glimpse of the CMD's unique BJJ game, aptly known as Monkey Jits. Nothing fancy, all based on solid fundamental principles but with a twist!
The seminar started off with Rigan Machado's words, "Jiu Jitsu is not complicated. People make Jiu Jitsu complicated" and the seminar kicked off from there. The most simple and effective principles of opening the closed guard, passing and defending the guard, positional control and more were covered. We are left with a lot of material to practice with and I know that I'll be using this unique approach for the forseeable future.
Bad things are coming your way when your guard is passedOn location: Day 3
MMA gloves were strapped on and the principles behind the CM way of training MMA was presented. The progression from stand up, Monkey Jits and MMA were explained in detail.
Most impressive are the high level, high percentage techniques used to effectively control your fully resisting training partner practiced. It quickly became obvious that a high level of physical conditioning was required to train this way, which referenced back to the importance of the 4 drivers (those familiar with the CM program will understand what I mean).
The evils of being knee ridden are quickly revealedThroughout the seminar there were lots of opportunities to ask questions and to clarify points. After each training session there was a debriefing and more detailed information about the benefits of the CMD program and why things are trained and practiced in a certain way. Rodney fielded all questions and tackled difficult ones as well with real life examples.
In addition we also managed to fit in a trainer's Q&A session for the 3 local trainers on the CMD program.
At the end of the seminar Rodney announced that Albert Lim was moved to a full CMD licensed Trainer and I was moved to Pro Trainer! How awesome is that?
I'm already giddy with the concepts, technical info and making plans for '09 to invite Rodney back to Malaysia. Thank you again!
Finally Rodney decided to retire his old Fairtex MMA gloves citing that they were worn out and smelly, proving the latter by shoving his stinky hand up my nose... and giving me the old gloves. I really hope there's some special meaning behind the presentation of the gloves like the passing of the torch ceremony at the Olympics or something similarly significant :) I'm sure there's something going on in his mind...
Looks familiar?
Most definitely bad for your health on and off Rodney's fistsSome comments from seminar participants:
Comment 1:
Firstly, let me congratulate you on a job well done. Thank you for the time and effort you put into coaching everyone in the CM programme, even though I have been out of it for the past year, it's retention value is still there and easy to pick up where I left off. What you've taught me on the mats, I take with me off the mats as well and I do see positive changes in everyone who has come and joined the CM programme. There is definitely a positive influence, the termendeous amount of feedback and commitment from you and the other trainers involved in CM is great, there lies the success factor of CM.
Overall, in my personal opinion, the retreat was a success and I would definitely do more seminars run by Rodney. I now know what I missed during the Singapore seminars.
Thank you and best regards,
F.
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Comment 2:
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It was actually my 1st ever BJJ experience. I liked Rodney's teaching, his material was very well presented, and I definitely took a lot home from it.
I would like to attend one again next year if you decide to get him to do a BJJ seminar, as my focus is purely on BJJ at the moment.
Thanks for bringing Rodney to KL. It was enjoyable.
J.
Comment 1:
Firstly, let me congratulate you on a job well done. Thank you for the time and effort you put into coaching everyone in the CM programme, even though I have been out of it for the past year, it's retention value is still there and easy to pick up where I left off. What you've taught me on the mats, I take with me off the mats as well and I do see positive changes in everyone who has come and joined the CM programme. There is definitely a positive influence, the termendeous amount of feedback and commitment from you and the other trainers involved in CM is great, there lies the success factor of CM.
Overall, in my personal opinion, the retreat was a success and I would definitely do more seminars run by Rodney. I now know what I missed during the Singapore seminars.
Thank you and best regards,
F.
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Comment 2:
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It was actually my 1st ever BJJ experience. I liked Rodney's teaching, his material was very well presented, and I definitely took a lot home from it.
I would like to attend one again next year if you decide to get him to do a BJJ seminar, as my focus is purely on BJJ at the moment.
Thanks for bringing Rodney to KL. It was enjoyable.
J.
Comments
I think you're anything but a human trash can. Rodney could have easily bin the old Fairtex gloves anywhere, anytime. Yet, he chose to give it to you there and then, right after he promoted you to Pro Trainer. If he didn't respect or admire your commitment, dedication and teaching to the CMD programme, he wouldn't have given you his gloves. Not everyone can say that Rodney King gave him his gloves. Old and stinky or not, it's an honor.
Thanks for the support and kind words again.