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Having trained in several martial arts schools in New York, California, Dublin, Boston, and of course Kingston, I can without hesitation say that Martial Arts Planet has been the best run, most intense, fun, and rewarding experience.
I cannot recommend MAP enough. Training at MAP this year saved me in many ways. MAP got me in shape and made me feel healthy, happy, and strong. MAP provided a refuge and distraction from the stress and anxiety of work; the hectic life of a parent of two small children; the Winter Blues; and the pain from the recent loss of my father.
Sincere and Warm Thanks,
Anthony F. D'Elia
Associate Professor of History
Queen's University
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Big, Big news for Fitness Buffs
We are aware that a good percentage of our clients come to us solely for the fitness benefits and with January just around the corner that is only going to increase! With that in mind, we have some exciting announcements. Some time ago we introduced what we feel is some of the best strength training available: our StrengthPLUS™ class. Up to this point, those classes were not available to those clients who were paying the reduced tuition to attend only UBfit™ Kickboxing classes. Well, no longer. We are now opening up these classes to any of our fitness UBfit™ clients. Not only that, but we will be adding a second StrengthPLUS™ class to our schedule, to give you even more choices!
But that is not all. We have long been aware of the benefits of being involved with a good yoga program. Unfortunately, yoga is a bit like martial arts in that, what goes on in the classes varies considerably from studio to studio. We are very happy to announce that our own Geoff Milburn, who himself is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu student, will be piloting a yoga program at MAP. And yes, ANY student, including those paying only for fitness classes, may attend these new sessions.
The new, expanded class options will work like this:
- If you were previously paying for 3 UBfit™ classes per week, you may now attend up to three UBfit™, StrengthPLUS™ or Yoga classes! Any three, and it can vary from week to week. You decide what works for your energy level and your timetable.
- If you are on a basic instructional program, which allows you to attend up to three of any classes that we offer, you too can of course select any of the new classes as training sessions on your program.
- If you are one of the lucky ones who are on an unlimited program... woo hoo... more training times for you! Go crazy!
Please take advantage of these new training opportunities and let us help you to get in the best shape you have ever been. Your new health and fitness level will be our business card!!!
Lots of new Swag!
In our ongoing attempts to increase both the quality and quantity of services that we provide to our clients, and to the local martial artists at large, we will be working to expand the products that we stock in our gym's proshop. Many martial arts students and fans waste a considerable amount of extra money on shipping charges to order in specialty items from out of the city, or even worse, out of the country. Hopefully we will be able to save these shoppers some money by increasing our product base.
To begin, one thing that we get asked about time and time again is shorts. We can now happily say that yes, we are now stocking several brands MMA-style fight shorts and Muay Thai shorts for the Thai Boxers out there.
Hot new additions to our proshop now include merchandise from Hayabusa Fightwear and Redstar BJJ Gi's!
What a good-looking group!
Members can download a high-res copy of this awesome October 31st class pic!
Martial Arts Planet has new "Helmsmen!"
In 1987, MAP founder Mike Sweeney moved to Kingston and began teaching the martial arts. Joined by his wife Rebecca Sweeney over a decade ago, the two have helped to grow one of the most successful gyms in the country. Countless students have been trained under their tutelage, several of whom have gone on to make teaching the martial arts a profession of their own! As a couple who has invested the better part of their working lives helping others to move forward and achieve their goals, it is only fitting that they should now take their own advice. Late in 2010 the Sweeneys will be leaving on a new adventure, sailing to the Caribbean, a project that they have been working towards for some time.
So what then of MAP, their life's work? Many small business owners dream of leaving their company to their children, hoping that they will be able to carry on the legacy that their parents began. In the case of a Martial Arts school, the owner often looks to his/her top student in the hopes that he/she could fill that role. The Sweeneys were no different in this respect and when searching for someone to carry on their legacy, the one person at the top of the list was long-time student Christopher Wellstood. But just as MAP has thrived by being run by a two-person team, Chris will be joined as co-owner by Jamie Thomas, who himself is a student at MAP and also father to one of the gym's longest-term students, Matthew Thomas. While Chris undoubtably has top-level martial arts and coaching skills, Jamie brings to the table a business background which includes over 29 years in the banking and investment field! Together this makes a "killer team!"
Where does this leave Mike and Rebecca? As their plans don't have them departing Kingston for some time to come, their involvement with MAP will continue as both as instructors and consultants for the gym's current owners.
Mike Sweeney, Chris Wellstood and Leo Santos
Check out the News Archive links to the left to read up on past years' happenings! There are lots of cool photos to view too!
