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My guess is that you haven’t, but Magno is one of the hardest workers I know, and there’s a lot that can be learned just from his story. As such, I wanted to share it. Magno is an 84 year old Peruvian man.

While this expression from Benjamin Mays has been utilized to represent many different areas of life, it is absolutely a truism that I don’t take for granted. And, it’s a favorite expression of my long-time teacher, Professor Robert Austin, for very good reason.

Disclaimer- this may not be my most popular message, but it is true. And, sometimes the truth isn’t easy to hear. Parents, are you raising your child to be a black belt, or a quitter? I’ve been teaching the martial arts now since the 1990’s.

You have a lot of options to choose from! What makes one different than the other? There are a lot of “big box gyms,” and there are a number of different places that offer a more personalized approach. One of the first questions you should ask yourself is, “What do I want in my gym?”

Proper diet impacts your ability to perform in any athletic endeavor. It also impacts how you feel on a daily basis. As such, we are consistently asked questions about how to properly eat for better performance within the martial arts. I’m not an expert in this area, by any means.

How are those New Year’s goals “working out?” If you’d like some help, and your goals involve becoming healthier, happier, and safer, then you may want to take advantage of this. During the month of January, if you enroll in any of our martial arts programs, Jeff- from Excel Fitness, has offered to give you…

If you want to get in the best shape of your life, train with somebody who has done that for themselves and knows how to get YOU there. With that said, we would like to welcome Jeff Roux from Excel Fitness.
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