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"Martial Arts Planet owner Mike Sweeney's pursuit for excellence is evident not only in his training but also his teaching. His extreme dedication to martial arts can be seen through his continual desire to refine both his personal training and his training methods. While Mike's positive leadership has encouraged me to achieve new levels on the mat, it has also influenced me to attain new levels as a person." Adam Zugec - North American and Canadian Submission Champion

"Mike Sweeney is one of those rare Coaches who possesses the unique combination of personal skill, and teaching ability. Mike has a very high level of performance skill in all areas of fighting: stand up kickboxing, clinch, ground, and weapons. In addition, Mike has a great way of communicating, coaching, and helping others reach their own personal best within the field of functional Martial Arts. I would highly recommend his classes for anyone, of any skill level." Matt Thornton - SBG Founder and President

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HOT NEWS

Holiday Hours

Martial Arts Planet will be closed from December 24th until January 4th. We will reopen with our full schedule of classes on January 5th, ready for another great year of martial arts and fitness training. Our most sincere thanks to all of our friends and supporters who have made this year special.

Gut Buster!

Congratulations to all of the women who "survived" the Gut Buster™ workout clinic on Saturday Dec. 13. You can check out the photos from the workout on the MAP Facebook Page.

SBGi Fall Camp

Mike and Rebecca had the pleasure of attending the Straight Blast Gym fall camp which this year was hosted by Nexus Martial Arts in Wareham, MA. The Sweeney's were able to train with other SBG coaches as well as teach a jiu-jitsu segment of their own. To view more photos from the camp check out our Facebook Group.

Here is what Matt Thornton had to say about our session at the camp:

"After lunch Mike Sweeney taught a section on escapes from bottom. I know all of us within SBGi take a lot of pride in our ability to teach and coach others. But I think Mike really took this to a new level with his section. He kept me interested throughout, and I don't think I have ever seen anyone teach escapes from bottom with as much solid detail, and enthusiasm as Mike did.
 
I am proud of all the coaches in SBGi, we really do have an exceptional group of Instructors. But Mike brought that to a new level with his section. He is truly one of the best Jits coaches I have ever seen."

Fighting to raise money!

The pictures below are of the co-chairs from Empire Life and Assurant Solutions duking it out
to see who will achieve the highest participation rate in their respective companies' 2008 United Way campaigns! Notice the MAP boxing gloves:)

Team MAP at the Run for the Cure

Team Martial Arts Planet was on hand to support the CIBC Run for the Cure. This year we fielded our largest team ever and smashed our fundraising goals! Thanks to everyone who participated (and pledged!) and especially to Susan for her huge efforts in organizing our team! Lots of other photos are available on our Facebook Page. Check them out!

Strength PLUS™ class off to a "strong" start!

Tuesday September 8th was the first class in our dynamic new Strength PLUS™ program. If you are looking to build killer core strength this is the workout for you! Don't think you have time to start training? Read this!

Happy Labor Day!

Martial Arts Planet will be closed Monday September 1st in observance of the Labor day holiday. We will reopen with our full schedule of classes on Tuesday September 2nd. Members can view and download our new class timetable which begins next Monday, September 8th.

Back in action!

After a crazy week of holidays we are open once again for classes. Don't worry if you spent your vacation relaxing instead of working out. We'll help to get you back on the fitness track. Haven't started yet? Get a jump on the September rush by beginning this month. You'll be happy that you did!

Summer Break

Martial Arts Planet will be closed for our annual summer break beginning Monday July 28th. We reopen with our full schedule of classes after the civic holiday on Tuesday August 5th. This break will allow both students and staff a chance to recharge their batteries. Rest assured though that we have LOTS of fun in the works for the remainder of the summer and the coming school year. Stay tuned for details!

Note from a new student...

Hi Mike and Rebecca,

With week one completed I wanted to touch base to say, thanks and to tell you my brief experience at Martial Arts Planet has left me extremely impressed. Your gym is run very differently from others. I was shown basic defense, striking and escape skills last week than I never learned at the other gym. I like the fact I was engaged straight away, which put my nerves somewhere else as I soon experienced my conditioning deficit...that should improve quickly though. I completely understand the teaching concept of "aliveness" which makes enormous sense when preparing students for an actual event. So thank you! I'm looking forward to more classes, training, learning and getting into better shape. I will see you tonight.

J. Thomas

Expanded Summer Schedule

Beginning Wednesday July 2nd, we will be offering daytime MMA classes for our junior students. This is a great chance for the little guys to get their training in while at the same time keeping their evenings free for baseball and other Summer activities.

We are also adding to our already huge adult timetable! Beginning Friday July 4th, we will have another new Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class at 12:00 PM.

While in St. Louis on business, MAP coach Chris Wellstood dropped in to visit some SBG friends at the St. Louis Training Circle. He was able to enjoy some solid training and share some insights into the training methods used at Straight Blast Gym facilities such as ours.

Summer Fun!

Summer is here (we think)! As usual we have tons of fun planned for Martial Arts Planet members, and "friends" of MAP. Coming up we have parties, barbqs, volleyball and baseball games, picnics and more. Be sure to stay up to date with our weekly newsletter so that you don't miss the fun.

Also in the works is a weekend getaway to go Whitewater Rafting at Wilderness Tours. The trip will be Sept. 6-7 and at the moment there are 3 spots remaining. Want to join us? Give us a call for details. It is sure to be a blast!

The MAPmobile!

We recently had our truck done up to promote both Martial Arts Planet and Rebecca's new business North Pole Fitness. If you are interested in getting involved with either service and catch us in our travels around town we will happily provide you with a money-saving coupon. Just ask. If you happen to get cut off by a vehicle looking like this, even if it is being driven by someone resembling one of us, the vehicle was probably stolen.

New Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Rank Directory for Canada!

With the ever-increasing popularity of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (aka Gracie® Jiu-jitsu) more and more people are looking for qualified instructors to study with. Now there is a new website which will hopefully serve as a directory of sorts listing high(er) ranking teachers and practitioners in the various parts of Canada. Check out BJJCanada.com!

Summer Hours

We are now officially operating on our Summer schedule. MAP students can download a copy of the timetable in the Members section of our website.

• Monday - 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
• Tuesday - 12:30 PM to 8:20 PM
• Wednesday - 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
• Thursday - 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM
• Friday - 12:30 PM to 8:15 PM
• Saturday - Closed (open for special events only)
• Sunday - Closed (open for special events only)

As noted above we are reserving Saturdays and Sundays during the Summer for special events and there are LOTs of those. Check the Calendar in the Members section for an overview of all the fun we have planned! Not yet a Member? What are you waiting for? Get involved!

Emmy Winner!

One of the key benefits to Martial Arts training that everyone promotes is confidence. Mike Sweeney's original Karate instructor Bob Mueller has that in abundance! Never afraid to follow his dreams he has gone from home builder to Karate Sensei to Yoga instructor to artist and now to Emmy Winner! At the recent Sports Emmys the winner for Outstanding Long Feature was NFL Films' Finding Your Butkus, Mueller's story of trying to meet former NFL great Dick Butkus. Congratulations Sensei. You are truly an inspiration!

New MAP Grappling Shirts

Check out the design for our new sublimated grappling shirts! These will have the design IN the fabric as opposed to being screen printed so they won't wear off. Pre-order yours today!

Once in stock these will sell for 64.95. Pre-order price is only $49.95!

Wagnney defends title on April 4th

On April 4th our coach Wagnney "The Silencer" (his new nickname) Fabiano will defend his new IFL title. We have no reason to believe that this fight will be any different than all of his previous IFL match-ups, ending in a quick submission win. Go Wagnney!

Seminar in Toronto a Huge Hit!

On Saturday February 23 Mike and Rebecca traveled to Toronto to teach a 4-hour BJJ workshop for Turning Point Training Methods. There were over 25 people on the mat at the seminar which was held at Crossfit TO. There were lots of smiles and lots of sweat which are the ingredients for a good day! Thanks to Jason Lancucki for being such a great host.

Mike demonstrating with Elliott Bayev

There are lots of exciting things happening at MAP these days...

• The classes with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Champ Leo Santos are awesome, and we still have several more weeks with him here. If you are not yet registered for his seminar on March 1-2 I strongly encourage you to get your name on the list. This is an open seminar so non-MAP students are welcome to attend.
• The special women-only BJJ course that Rebecca ran was a huge hit. All of the participants loved it and many have gone on to attend the regular coed classes. Great work!
• Always looking for a new challenge Rebecca has now officially begun offering instruction in one of the hottest fitness activities out there: Pole Dancing! Curious about how this came about or how you can get involved? Visit her new website: North Pole Fitness™

Check out this nice testimonial email that I received (Feb. 18, 2008):

Hi Mike & Rebecca

I have attended many many martial arts facilities and fitness gyms in this town and across this country in the past 50 years. A "historian" of Karate says I was one of the first Karate students in Canada (Servicemen instructors returning from Okinawa after the Korean War). I have gone with friends and relative to their classes. I recommend Martial Arts Planet to my friends and relatives.

What MAP offers:

• first class equipment and facilities
• positively focused expert instruction
• a variety of programs and an evolving curriculum
• a nice family atmosphere in and outside of classes. Children, ladies and men, who genuinely encourage their classmates.
• world class guest instructors like Wagnney Fabiano.

What MAP does not have:

• staff or students with bad attitudes or egos
• useless "line dancing" or repetitious instruction methods
• a lot of pressure on students. If you want to be your best, you can be. If you want to have fun, you will.

Thanks,
Pete C.

Thanks very much Pete. We enjoy having you in our classes!

Once again we have arranged to have world champion Leonardo Santos teach at our school for an entire month! Beginning January 29th Leo will be teaching selected regular classes to MAP members for no additional charges! In addition to that we have scheduled a special two-day seminar with Leo on March 1st and 2nd. This special workshop will be entirely focused on sharing the most important fundamentals and the latest BJJ refinements that Leo has to offer. IN ADDITION TO THAT all paid seminar participants (sorry... MAP Members Only) will have access to numerous EXTRA TRAINING CLASSES with Leo during the month that he is in Canada. I can't begin to describe how great an opportunity this is for our students. Be sure to take advantage of as much as you can. I guarantee that the coaches at MAP certainly will be!

Mike and Rebecca teaching in Toronto

Jason Lancucki of TPTM/SBG Toronto will be hosting us for a BJJ/MMA seminar on Saturday February 23rd, 2008. This event will be held at John Vivian's, Crossfit Toronto.

• Address: 388 Carlaw Ave. suite 301
• Time 11am -3:30pm
• Investment- $55 pre-reg, $65 @ the door

Come one, come all!

Women-Only Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Workshop

Beginning January 22 Rebecca Sweeney will be teaching a women-only BJJ/Self-defense workshop for MAP members. The classes will be held on 4 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:10 until 7:10. The cost of the workshop is 149.95 and INCLUDES A BJJ GI! This is a great intro class for our female students who think they might enjoy jiu-jitsu but have been apprehensive about jumping into the co-ed classes. At this moment there are 6 spots remaining. Send us an email if you would like to take part. The workshop is open to current MAP members and moms/wives of students.

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!