A new beginning
The batteries of holiday have eased off with not another one in sight for at least 2 months. A somewhat unsatisfactory exchange between productivity and rest. I'm sure for many it will bring a dreaded sigh of relief, as spending that much time relatives without the age-old excuse of work to avoid dinners and teas (to stave off the growing waistline) has become back in vogue.
Having said this, the gym has a new group of CMD athletes signing up, all eager with good intentions. A good number has decided to cross-train in both BJJ and the CMD.
As with all things, especially physical pursuits, the litmus test is not who is the toughest rather who can tough it out the longest! Who knows how long our interests can be sustained? After all, many folks who have achieved their blue belts in BJJ promptly decided to quit the sport in pursuit of other interests with family first and golf a close second. I've lost track of the faces over the years who join with fantastic energy and zest, only to succumb to the demands and realities of life. Is it really life taking over or do they allow it to take over their lives? I don't know. Only they know the answer to that.
I was somewhat surprised that there were so many people waiting to sign up for the CM program. Not only as clients but there are also 2 CMD trainers-in-training in Kota Kinabalu and we already know Albert is the other trainer in Kuching. That makes 4 CMD trainers in Malaysia. I'm sure there are others who are interested and I can think of a couple of suitable candidates.
The CM program has it down to a pat. The lessons are progressively taught to the beginners and its a great refresher for the more advanced crew to be gently reminded of basic components that they might have missed the first time round. The program encapsulates all the aspects of a solid personal defense system with the important focus on the client's needs all presented with a healthy outlook on why the training is done. I think this really sets CMD apart from other martial arts programs and I've been involved in a few. I didn't enjoy some martial arts because they espoused a paranoid view on life, as if we lived in a war-zone and had armed muggers and rapists ready to pounce from every dark corner while others had a great outlook and philosophy but sorely lacked in the functionality of what they taught (which lead to many inflated ego's and loud, voices). To each their own.
On a side note the official CM athlete shirts are ready and the ranking structure is in place. Refer to the website for the current CMD ranks.
A warm welcome back to the mats and be prepared for a bunch of great training material coming your way.
Having said this, the gym has a new group of CMD athletes signing up, all eager with good intentions. A good number has decided to cross-train in both BJJ and the CMD.
As with all things, especially physical pursuits, the litmus test is not who is the toughest rather who can tough it out the longest! Who knows how long our interests can be sustained? After all, many folks who have achieved their blue belts in BJJ promptly decided to quit the sport in pursuit of other interests with family first and golf a close second. I've lost track of the faces over the years who join with fantastic energy and zest, only to succumb to the demands and realities of life. Is it really life taking over or do they allow it to take over their lives? I don't know. Only they know the answer to that.
I was somewhat surprised that there were so many people waiting to sign up for the CM program. Not only as clients but there are also 2 CMD trainers-in-training in Kota Kinabalu and we already know Albert is the other trainer in Kuching. That makes 4 CMD trainers in Malaysia. I'm sure there are others who are interested and I can think of a couple of suitable candidates.The CM program has it down to a pat. The lessons are progressively taught to the beginners and its a great refresher for the more advanced crew to be gently reminded of basic components that they might have missed the first time round. The program encapsulates all the aspects of a solid personal defense system with the important focus on the client's needs all presented with a healthy outlook on why the training is done. I think this really sets CMD apart from other martial arts programs and I've been involved in a few. I didn't enjoy some martial arts because they espoused a paranoid view on life, as if we lived in a war-zone and had armed muggers and rapists ready to pounce from every dark corner while others had a great outlook and philosophy but sorely lacked in the functionality of what they taught (which lead to many inflated ego's and loud, voices). To each their own.
On a side note the official CM athlete shirts are ready and the ranking structure is in place. Refer to the website for the current CMD ranks.
A warm welcome back to the mats and be prepared for a bunch of great training material coming your way.
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