We used to say at all time, "Make sure that you learn how to fight standing first and then go to learn the ground." But today that is not necessarily the way people do it. You can be a Gracie who is very good on the ground and then later devote yourself to mastering stand up fighting. Calasanz said all the time immediately after he saw the Gracie’s winning all the fights on the ground. He just said, "What will happen when some of the strikers come along?" They came along very fast and today the Gracies have been forced to stress on becoming strikers too.
He taught his students the importance of a well-developed and natural power. He repeats this phrase at all time, "Don't go to the ground but if you do you will fight on the ground, that was why Calasanz spent a lot of time teaching rolling, falling, grounding, but also in the early 80's he experienced CHI SAU which is the main part of fighting under the wing chun system, at this time he said doing CHI SAU standing is as good as doing CHI SAU on the ground, but still it requires a lot of hard work, unless you are born with a gift for the martial arts, or have some natural skill and ability. Today Calasanz says he is one of the first to really see what is the meaning of being a well balanced martial artist and that is almost 75% of MMA today.
I remember this guy, Daniel, who came from Georgia. He was recommended by this boxer, Vito, who knew Calasanz very well and in fact fought Calasanz when he was close to 190 and Calasanz was only 145 pounds. Vito was considered one of the most promising boxers in Norwalk. He was a very tough guy. The day that he fought Calasanz all his coaches were there saying how Vito is going Pro but things did not go too well for him. After the fight he went and got married and decided to have kids. Meaning he did not pursue a career in boxing afterwards. Calasanz describes Vito as a very tough boxer and one of Calasanz best friends. Anyway, he brought Daniel from Georgia, who was training and fighting for the Gracie’s. Vito said, there is not a better striker than Calasanz because he knew Calasanz very well, so again, he sent Daniel go and train with him. For Calasanz it was a pleasure to meet this young promising fighter who someday I believe that he will be very good, he took just one week of training in Connecticut with Calasanz, the idea of Vito was, if you want to strike hard and be super strong, but above all do it fast then go to Calasanz in Norwalk CT. It takes Calasanz 2 to 4 weeks to increase 25 to 35% of natural striking power in a fighter of any level.
Again I have seen already over 20 ideas where exercises and equipment / techniques have been used and Calasanz knows that probably 95% of the idea came from people watching him demonstrating his ability since the early 80's. There is no doubt in Calasanz mind that he is a performer and a real fighter. Anybody wanting to know more can read a brochure of Calasanz a life time of lessons.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Practice, Practice, Practice
The only way to get better at something is to seek out an external source of knowledge to educate yourself on the topic be that through a book, video, tutor or any other source you might imagine and practice. Even with all the knowledge and learning assistance in the world there can be little progress without practice. The blacksmith's apprentice can watch his mentor for decades yet will never be capable of creating good instruments if he does not at some point begin to wield the hammer for himself.
As we draw the comparison to martial training there is only so much someone can help you through explanation and word. At a certain point there is no more use for words and the only thing left is action. So do your learning. Read books. Watch instructionals. Get personal instruction. But mental training is only half the battle. You have to put in the work! Get physically involved! Much like the blacksmith's apprentice watching can only take you into a mental understanding of the techniques. It will never give you the experience as to how performing the technique actually FEELS.
So do me a favor, I want you to get up out of your chair or step away from you desk right now and practice your jab.
How does it feel? Is it a confident jab or are you still wondering what a jab is? Is your arm extending straight or is your elbow flailing? Do you have a stance or do you look like you are waiting for a bus?
Go on. Practice! It will do your jab much better than sitting here reading!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
How Much Do You Want to Learn?
Would you like to approach your training in a multifaceted way by learning the Calasanz System Combined? Depending on your learning ability and experience this could be better for you. Or would you prefer to learn something in a more specific capacity? Such as: Boxing, Karate (Goju Ryu), Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chinise Boxng, Recreational Boxing, Cheng Chuang Long Fist, or Pau Fa-Yoga.
Regardless of what you choose to study or how you decide to approach your own training we always give as the core of our training and the #1 method that is unique to our training and our school, Physical Art. This is a unique and all inclusive approach to elite fitness ability and training designed to improve the body in a multitude of aspects through the movements and exercises. Physical Art has proven effective in improving balance, breathing, coordination, strength, power, grounding and flexibility. It is what makes our school unique. All of our students regardless of their program learn to some degree these methods of training. Improve your ability on all levels and reap the benefits of an all inclusive exercise regimen.
He was born with a gift all based on the logical understanding of the human body, that is based on the core, the power of the core and movements all used for their different purposes.
How much do you want to work out? It is very important to understand that Calasanz as a trainer teaches you how to work out, and how to do it smart. Come to Calasanz because you want to take something home with you. This is a place of 15,000 square feet. We have a huge space for people to come train whatever they choose. We welcome all styles and schools of training. Come here to learn something, to be yourself and most of all to take something home with you!
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Exhausted Lifestyle and Unhealthy Diet Cause Depression to Be More Severe
You are exhausted but you have so many problems that you cannot afford to be exhausted, so what do you do?
It’s very simple, flip the switch to the “mental” part of your brain. Now that the mental part is active you must tell yourself four things:
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- I am a determined person
- I have desire
- I can make decisions and
- I have the passion to do what I do best.
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Besides the mental, another thing must be on your mind and that is the "physical". If you only turn on the mental, you will probably be able to function for a while but eventually you will crash at some point because that physical part is turned off.
When the physical is turned off it means you are weak, unhealthy, and you are going back to being exhausted or easily exhausted. With this it is all getting worse and it is getting so bad that it is bringing you down into depression.
We do not take depression as seriously as we should, it is one of the worst illnesses a human can have.
When a person is depressed, life means nothing to them.
We do not take depression as seriously as we should, it is one of the worst illnesses a human can have.
When a person is depressed, life means nothing to them.
A depressed person could hear about another person jumping off a bridge; to the depressed person it is just something that happened and it has no effect on them at all. That is because their brain is not functioning the way it should. There is no mental control, they are still unhealthy, they are still eating bad food, and they cannot look and see forward; that there is life ahead of them. If a very depressed person could see just a small sample of their future they would not do anything to cause themselves harm but usually by the time they realize they made a mistake, it is too late.
For example, if a depressed person decides to take his or her own life by jumping off a bridge, that feeling in the air must be a terrorizing one. If someone could freeze time and suspend that person in mid air and give them the choice again that person would choose to go back and not jump.
Being healthy, meaning having a good diet and exercising regularly, is a huge step in the right direction towards helping people to better cope with depression.
You can be a very determined person with desire, talent and lots of passion, but if you are unhealthy because you do nothing physically sooner or later you will crash and burn. Crashing is like going into depression, besides, when you crash it means that a hint of depression already existed in you to begin with.
For example, if a depressed person decides to take his or her own life by jumping off a bridge, that feeling in the air must be a terrorizing one. If someone could freeze time and suspend that person in mid air and give them the choice again that person would choose to go back and not jump.
Being healthy, meaning having a good diet and exercising regularly, is a huge step in the right direction towards helping people to better cope with depression.
You can be a very determined person with desire, talent and lots of passion, but if you are unhealthy because you do nothing physically sooner or later you will crash and burn. Crashing is like going into depression, besides, when you crash it means that a hint of depression already existed in you to begin with.
But that's okay! Depression is very common and it manifests itself in different ways and can crop up for many different reasons including through something as simple as inaction! And if you are suffering, or think you might be suffering from depression please don't hesitate to seek professional help! Remember, seeking the help you need is a sign of strength, not weakness! It is popular now for people to correct the imbalance through chemical medication and it is a testament to the creativity and brilliance of the human mind that such a development in the field of medicine is even possible. Some might even say a miracle. While it may be a necessary, helpful and a 100% proper solution for some it is not a blanket solution and should not be taken lightly! Mind altering drugs are just that and the full extent of their impact is truly hard to judge keeping in mind the existence of unknown unknowns on top of all the scientific evidence that may or may not be available.
Monday, January 12, 2015
"Take Something Home With You"
Under the Calasanz General System which we call the Pressure Points Program, it does not matter where you are located, far from his local center, another State or internationally you can still train and learn from him through our video archives by watching and absorbing the information we have to offer. You can come to train privately, semi-privately, as part of a class, take a camp, under a supervised program etc etc. All of this is based on the fact that many already have heard about the Calasanz System, especially towards the purpose of studying it. Studying under the Calasanz System means that you are doing it in order to “Take something home with you”, this is the real purpose of this system.
Let us give you an example, lets say you know somebody who is very fit, works out everyday and has done all sorts of private training. Now this person comes to Calasanz to learn and he notices he is off or out of sync with regard to his breathing, his flexibility, his coordination, and his body alignment. His posture is wrong, his core is very weak and so on. Now, Calasanz takes this student for one month and as is often the case he is not really sure what he is getting into, but after learning and doing the exercises catered to him he cannot believe how he looks and feels. His posture improves, his core strength is up and he finds himself better coordinated and more in tune with himself. Calasanz has seen and done this thousands of times for thousands of people over his long career as an instructor. There are countless examples of clients coming to Calasanz with sports injuries, sustained injuries from car accidents and from other sources only to find their range of motion, strength and ability improved drastically after learning and following some of his movements and exercises.
Calasanz allows his students to divide his system into items by learning certain, very specific skill sets or movement techniques from different systems to give the student exactly what he wants and what he needs. All of them come together to be a system where you can get what we call a Black Belt Equivalency or Certification. BLACK BELT EQUIVALENCY is based on the main items, of which there can be as many as 400. Understand, certifications are nearly infinite in this system. The meaning of everything is the fact of being able to challenge a student for a life time, yet still you can train more specifically in what you enjoy the most. Calasanz' skill and knowledge allows him to challenge you for life. All of this falls into the most important item which is called Calasanz Physical Arts. It is designed to tailor a training regimen to anybody regardless of age, physical ability, injuries, size, disability ect...
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Alignment through Bodily Awareness and Martial Art
It is no secret that Bodily Awareness and Martial Art go hand in hand. From continued practice any student can develop proprioception, exteroception, balance and grounding to an astounding degree over time.
Hand-eye coordination will become greatly enhanced. Awareness will be amplified. Awareness not only of yourself but also of your surroundings will pour in and be reflected through your action. Confidence will radiate from you naturally through how you carry yourself.
When it comes to Calasanz' Physical Arts exercises these qualities are being absorbed and developed during concentrated and focused training. Again, you must be careful. As you train pay attention to your body and the signals it is giving you. While a bit of "pain" normally accompanies the exertion and eventual exhaustion of muscles and tendons it is important to remain cognizant of what is too much or too far or too incorrect. Stubbornness, ignorance and negligence will lead to injury. Train smart. Listen to your body. Make adjustments. Keep your wits about you and do not take anything on blind faith or false belief alone. Revisit your technique regularly with honesty and integrity towards improvement and perfection.
Hand-eye coordination will become greatly enhanced. Awareness will be amplified. Awareness not only of yourself but also of your surroundings will pour in and be reflected through your action. Confidence will radiate from you naturally through how you carry yourself.
When it comes to Calasanz' Physical Arts exercises these qualities are being absorbed and developed during concentrated and focused training. Again, you must be careful. As you train pay attention to your body and the signals it is giving you. While a bit of "pain" normally accompanies the exertion and eventual exhaustion of muscles and tendons it is important to remain cognizant of what is too much or too far or too incorrect. Stubbornness, ignorance and negligence will lead to injury. Train smart. Listen to your body. Make adjustments. Keep your wits about you and do not take anything on blind faith or false belief alone. Revisit your technique regularly with honesty and integrity towards improvement and perfection.
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