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BULLY PrOOF CAUSES OF In order to find a solution, we must first examine the causes. There are many causes to bullying, whether the bully: feels academically inferior, is being abused, is frustrated, is trying to impress their friends, etc. Bullying can be: teasing, spreading rumors, leaving someone out, hitting, kicking, pushing, throwing objects, threats, gossiping, stealing, name calling, sexist, homophobic or racial jokes, relationship violence, property damage, and any abuse online by way of email, texting, facebook, twitter, etc. Basically it comes down to the bully feeling empowerment by oppressing someone else. What we need to keep in mind is that no matter what the cause, bullying is NEVER OK, no one asks to be bullied, no one deserves it and that it must be stopped as soon as possible. Not tomorrow, not next week, but RIGHT NOW! solutions to You’ve come to the right place! Bullying is simply not tolerated at YMATC. It is important to know that you have someone that can help and it’s equally important to seek help to make bullying stop. Throughout the information included with this Bully Proof program, you’ll find the right steps to follow, the right words to use, as well as bullying stories, statistics and websites for more research. Remember that you are not alone, it’s NOT your fault and together we will put and end to bullying. Please read through everything, study it carefully and for further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Forster 306-621-1555 rules of engagement taken from our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program PROBLEM: School Policy might stop the physical bullying but not always the verbal, mental and emotional abuse. SOLUTION: You the victim must stand up for yourself and solve this problem. You need a PLAN. A good plan that you can practice and believe in that it will work. The 3 T-Steps – Use when verbally attacked or ridiculed TALK – to the bully, ask them to “please stop bugging me”. They might stop because they might not have realized it hurt you. TELL – everyone you can. Tell your teacher, your parents and if necessary the principal and bullies parents that you asked the bully to stop. Rather you be a tattle tale then let it bottle up. Make sure who ever you tell, talks to the bully TACKLE – use verbal jiu-jitsu for a mental submission. Use a tone that is clear and confident and ask them “Are you challenging me to a fight?” If they say YES -> then they might attack so use your BJJ to control them. Defend when they become aggressive. Don’t wait for the first punch. No Striking. Establish control then negotiate i.e. “are you gonna stop bugging me?” Be nice about everything and they might become a friend, or ally. Be on guard once you let them up just in case. If they say NO -> they are acknowledging they are a bit scared of you If they don’t answer you ->”If you want to fight, I’m not scared of you. If not, then leave me alone and stop wasting my time.” Use a confident (not crazy) tone with no weakness in your voice. Once you are confident with your techniques, your confidence will come out and allow you to not be afraid of what might happen in a fight. You will know you can’t get hurt that bad. Practice your confident tone in the mirror or with parents LOTS. Only with practice will your questions and tone become reflex, just like your BJJ. Do not use negative language or swearing. Be calm and polite about everything If the fight does happen and you control them, they’ve probably never had anyone hold them down or dominate them before, so anything they say about leaving you alone is the truth. They’ve never felt defeat from someone their size (or smaller) so that will scare them. Confidence = No fights. Bullies will sense your confidence and move on to someone weaker. It is OK to stand up for others as well! Believe in your plan. It will work. 5 Rules of Engagement – Do NOT violate them Avoid the fight at all costs – Do not abuse or misuse your martial knowledge If physically attacked, defend yourself – Don’t hesitate to defend yourself. Never hold back defence for fear of getting in trouble. If verbally attacked, follow the 3 T-Steps listed above Never punch or kick the bully. Establish control and negotiate – If you purposely don’t hurt a bully they could end up a friend or at least an ally. When applying submissions, use MINIMAL force and negotiate – Goal is to control and use submissions as a negotiation tool. The Critical Conversation What happens when you go to the principal’s office? (Which you will if you fight) Tell your side of the story starting with the timeline of events when the bullying first took place. The steps you took and who you told Explain that you used Jiu-Jitsu not to hurt but just to negotiate a resolve (to ask the bully to stop) If you’re given any grief about defending yourself, ask “What if I didn’t tackle this bully? How long would it go on? The school year? My whole life?” Violation of the RULES Parents – if the student follows the rules (and if a fight happens) it’s important that they don’t get punished. If there is a violation of the rules the student will be suspended from BJJ for 1 month. If another violation ever occurs the student will be expelled from YMATC with no refunds. If you are abusing your martial knowledge know that YOU are now the bully. And you don’t want to be a bully. 5 fingers make a fist taken from our TaeKwon-Do program Talk – to your bully, asking them to stop Walk – away. Keep an eye on your bully Run – if they follow. Run to someone that can help Tell – the story of what happened and get that person help to make it stop TaeKwon-Do – for when all the other steps have been tried and fail to stop the bully. Skip straight to step 5 if you are being physically attacked. 3 rules in a fight Keep your hands up – if you’re not protecting your head, no one is Turn Fear into Energy – it won’t last long so make the best of a bad situation Make your FIRST strike your LAST strike – hit fast and hard and hopefully just once. 5 CRUCIAL TECHNIQUES – STANDING Balance – no balance = no power (works against your bully as well) Palm Heel Strike – straight to the chin or swinging to the ear Knee Strike – against the legs or torso Clinch – keep them close to minimize their power Tackle the Giant – take ‘em down and get on top (works well with Clinch) 5 CRUCIAL TECHNIQUES – GROUND Guard Monster – Similar to Clinch but on the ground Punch Block Series – staying safe on the bottom Mount Escape – Shark Bite Crocodile Control – Control on top, sideways Spider Kid – Staying mounted to exhaust your bully QUESTIONS & ANSWERS There is no possible way to cover all bullying scenarios. We try to cover the most dangerous physical ones to keep you safe. Ask us some questions and we’ll give you our best answers. If you happen to ask a question that we don’t have an answer for, we will find the answer and get it to you as soon as possible. closing Congratulations on finding this Bully Proof info! Sometimes just that first step is the hardest. As a Thank You, YMATC would like to offer all new comers a FREE TRIAL WEEK in any of our programs as well as a 15% discount on our Beginner Packages. We also have a Family Discount of 25% for 2 or more members of the same household training in any of our programs. Feel free to surf around our website to find more info . Don’t forget about our Bully Proof T-Shirt ; 100% of proceeds are donated to YMATC’s Martial Arts Grant. If you want to help but don’t want a t-shirt, your donation is more than welcome. YOU have the power to STOP BULLYING FOREVER! Remember to make a plan, practice to make it perfect and believe that it will work! Give us your email and we’ll keep you informed of future FREE Bully Proof sessions. Spread the word about what you learned today and bring your friends with you to our next FREE session! Need help getting into class? Fill out our Martial Arts Grant Application : Mr. Forster – call or txt 306-621-1555; ymatc@hotmail.com ; www.ymatc.com LEARN MORE http://www.kidshelpphone.ca Kids Help Phone – 1.800.668.6868 – a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counseling service for youth. Big or small concerns. 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ​ http://www.stopabully.ca - Join the group. Send a School request to join. Submit a Bully Report. Read Bullying Letters. Help with donations. ​ http://gracieacademy.com/bully_proof.asp - See videos of how effective Jiu-Jitsu/Martial Arts can be in building confidence to stand up for yourself. YMATC has adopted many of the Gracie bully techniques for use in their programs. ​ www.lanierlawfirm.com - Social Media addiction statistics ​ https://www.lawfirm.com/birth-injury/special-needs-and-bullying/ - Bullying in special needs community www.bullying.org This site was created by a Canadian teacher and father, Bill Belsey, with the help of students from Grades 1 to 8. You’ll find anti-bullying tactics, statistics and an online course. www.cyberbullying.ca As kids spend more time online, parents should be aware of the potential dangers. Learn the facts and get helpful ideas at this site, also created by Bill Belsey. ​ https://www.consumernotice.org/data-protection/internet-safety-for-kids/#cyberbullying-prevention www.wizcase.com Cyberbullying guide that provides parents and teachers with tips for keeping kids safe online www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov Stop Bullying Now! This site's message is “Take a stand. Lend a hand.” Learn about the effects of bullying and how to tell if you're bullying others. https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/get-help/ ​ https://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/resources/bullying-leads-addictions-kids/ ​ https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/bullying/ https://www.prevnet.ca/ https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/ https://canadiancrc.com http://www.makebeatsnotbeatdowns.org http://www.bullyingstatistics.org https://www.ourkids.net ​ http://www.loveislouder.com ​ http://www.stompoutbullying.org Which would YOU rather have: 1. Frequent security drills teaching students and teachers how to put their school in “lockdown” in the event of a shooting, installing metal detectors and always wondering if your child might kiss you goodnight for the last time. OR 2. Education and prevention of Bullying to keep our youth from bottling up their emotions until the point where they snap and take their life and/or the lives of others! Hmmmmm. Tough one. Yes, it is THAT SERIOUS. 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ANTI ABDUCTION DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 RESOURCES PARENTS/ADULTS We have created a simple and effective course for Adults and Kids to stay aware, to stay safe and prevent an abduction. We also have resources listed below and steps to follow if you find you or a loved one has fallen victim. We have separated the course into 2 parts: 1. For the parents and adults to cover the more mature content & 2. For the kids AND their parents/guardians so the younger ones can work together with someone they trust and are comfortable with. Know that most attackers will not be hurt by simple kicks or punches from children, so we train the students in this course to give them the right techniques on the proper targets in a safe atmosphere. Trafficking signs Poor living and working conditions Limited communication and social interaction Emotional and physical control Restricted freedom of movement Sexual exploitation (children: a sexual knowledge beyond what a child of that age should know. Eg. a 9 year old understanding what a blow job is or acting in a sexual provocative nature at highly inappropriate times) Online sexual exploitation: Grooming, age difference, gifting, isolation, control, unhealthy changes. They will play to fantasy about actually caring for their victims. Victims may have their communication restricted or controlled Victims may have inconsistencies in their story Victims may have branding, scars, clothing, jewelry, or tattoos indicating someone else's ownership thinking like a criminal When planning any outing, online meeting or vacation sometimes the least you can do is think like a criminal (in reverse). Who would you target?: Who's watching your house while you're away? Picking up your mail? Have you made an inventory of your valuables? New or unfamiliar location? Check your exits Have you noted what your children are wearing today? Do you know where they are and where they plan to be going and times? Have you locked your car (parked or driving)? Can you be easily pick pocketed? What are you doing to protect your wallet/ purse? Do you know phone numbers to cancel credit cards? Are you/ your children being safe on social media? (telling plans, names, ages, sharing pics and other personal info is a huge NO NO) Are you paying attention? - get your head out of your phone abduction hot spots ​Just a few examples Bus stops Bar or Party (spiked drinks) Train/ Subway station (fake Taxi or Uber) In the street (walking alone?) School or walking home from (create a password) Social Media and chats (start the grooming process) Malls/ Parking Lot (stay aware) Public Bathrooms ATM machine (use mirrors or have someone watch your back) Parks (I only looked away for a second) Sporting games or concerts (buddy system) While shopping (child lost or you threaten abandonment for being slow/ tantrum) SOCIAL MEDIA Over 75% of parents share their childrens’ data on social media 8 out of 10 parents have followers they’ve never met Pics and videos can be taken and used by everybody Data can be manipulated to steal identities and used in scams against you and shared to traffickers anywhere on the planet What you share online is like a digital footprint that can follow you or your children for the rest of your lives. Delete TikTok and Snapchat What can you do? The root of AI The danger is exacerbated by the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI). Using facial recognition, AI algorithms can automatically identify and collect images of children. This can be used to create profiles of the children, which can be used for advertising purposes or even to create pornographic content. In addition, AI systems are able to recognize and evaluate children's characteristics and preferences based on images and texts. Deepfakes, manipulative content generated by means of AI, represent a further risk. It is important that parents are aware of the risks and act responsibly. Those who take the following tips to heart will do a lot for the safety and privacy of their children. Take photos consciously - When taking pictures, make sure that the children are not directly recognizable. Conceal faces - If necessary, use smileys, blur and mosaic effects to make faces unrecognizable. Share wisely - Think carefully about what information and images you share, and especially with whom. Pictures of scantily clad or even naked children, no matter how funny they may be, do not belong on the Internet under any circumstances. Use security settings - Social media platforms allow various privacy settings. Make sure that only trusted people have access to the shared content. Involve children - Provided your children are older, talk to them about the risks of the Internet and explain why and which pictures of them and their siblings or friends are being shared. Clarify with them whether they agree to this. Children also have a right to privacy. Ask other parents - Never post unsolicited photos online that show other children - class or group photos, for example. You must get permission from parents to post them. BACK TO TOP DAY 1 being aware First things first, are you aware of your surroundings? Actually? Or are you giving too much trust to your surroundings, head buried in your phone, blissfully unaware. Don't be an easy target, and don't let your guard down in an unfamiliar place. Pay attention, know your exits and check your surroundings for things that don't seem normal (ie: is someone staring at you for an unusual amount of time?). Trust your gut. If you get blindsided, attacked with chloroform or approached by multiple attackers, your odds of escaping drastically decrease. Being aware of anyone else that may be in trouble is also important. The picture below shows the international hand sign for someone in trouble or being abused. Learn it, know it, teach it, recognize it. surveillance detection/ awareness Criminally involved persons are “Heaty” by nature. Heat is a term referred to people that are aware that they are possibly being observed or watched. It can often lead to paranoia and offenders will, when they feel the “heat”, behave erratically. Read some tips below to be more aware of your surroundings: Head buried in phone out in public (NEVER) Shopping: look around once in a while, not just at what you may be buying At the park: watch your kids play nothing else, look around for creepers At a game or concert: buddy system for bathroom and food runs At your house: lock doors, keep an eye on kids playing outside (fenced or not), split seconds matter Halloween: know your kids' route or go with them or have a trusted teen or adult go with them. Check treats before consumption If you are very paranoid you can purchase "bug" detection tools for hotel rooms Lie to Survive Kids Edition home invasion & the law (canada) You are permitted to defend yourself if threatened or attacked You may restrain your attacker without causing harm You are NOT permitted to kill them at will, that's still illegal scenarios Social experiment - sitting beside an unknown child and stranger approaches trying to lure them away Setting boundaries to establish intent - Being approached/ engaged in an uncomfortable situation Witnessing physical and/or mental abuse (slapping, hitting, yelling, etc.) Bullying or attack intervention - helping others with self defense and restraining taking notes Vehicle description - License plate, color/shade, make, model, year, features Assailant description - Gender, hair color/ cut, height, weight, skin tone, facial features, breath, teeth, language/accent, tattoos, jewelry, clothing, how many assailants you saw Victim description (for others) - same as above Behaviors, timeline of events, what steps have you taken, who you have talked to Is there footage from a security or doorbell camera? Were there other bystanders that can collaborate? Phone calls When someone is listening in when you're calling for help - pretend to order a pizza or that you're having a "normal" conversation. Police are trained to recognize the peculiar nature and will talk you through the phone call and what to do and say. 911 calls are "tracked" - from land lines, police will go to the address. From cell phones the call is geo-located and the more cell towers around, the more precise they can track the call Crime Stoppers or Kids Help Phone are great resources and alert police anonymously if required. defense concepts – STANDING Distance Management - if you can manage the distance you will manage the damage (keep boundaries) Palm/ Hammer/ Knee Strikes – straight to the chin or swinging to the ear Clinch – keep them close to minimize their power Leverage for Escapes and Off balancing - Using proper body mechanics for efficiency Take Downs – take ‘em down and get on top for control defense concepts – GROUND Be on top - If you're on the bottom, get to the top, don't stop moving until you're in control Get your legs in the game - they are 4 times more powerful and a huge asset Protect your neck and head Leverage for Escapes and Off balancing - Using proper body mechanics for efficiency Top pressure defense - striking Distance Management - if you can manage the distance you will manage the damage Palm/ Hammer/ Elbow/ Knee Strikes – application Clinch – using with elbows and knees Leverage for Escapes and Off balancing - Take downs, trips and throws Ground control - for control and striking defense - ground Standing in Base Mount Escapes/ Control - multiple variations Guard Control - variations for different attack pressure Positional Escapes - Variations on position and principles Ground Offense - attacking from bottom and top BACK TO TOP DAY 2 defeating restraints Zip ties Duct tape Rope Hand cuffs Blindfold and mouth gag improvising weapons Almost anything can be used as a weapon either for stabbing, slashing, clubbing, choking or swinging.​ Take a look around your car and home: Pen/ Pencil Keys Ice Scraper/ snow brush Seat belt (inside vehicle) Any clothing of decent length (yours or theirs), towel, or scarf Heavy purse, bag or backpack Bear or Wasp spray Kitchen knives/ Scissors/ Fork/ Rolling pin Frying pan/ Pots Toothbrush defense - WEAPONS Long range - hockey stick, broom/ mop, pool cue Short range - bat, tire iron, knife Bladed - protect, defend, control, destroy - anatomy basics Blunt - still dangerous Any clothing of decent length (yours or theirs), towel, or scarf carjacking / vehicle abduction Keep doors locked, especially at red lights and when parked. If your safety is threatened to get out, do so. If vehicle is hijacked, make your escape as safely as possible and as quickly as possible (even if vehicle is moving) If you are being carried to a vehicle, attach to their legs to prevent their mobility. DO NOT get into the vehicle fear tactics Screaming Weapons Hostage Extortion Multiple attackers Element of surprise BACK TO TOP DAY 3 common tricks Strager Danger vs. Tricky people It's always a good idea to talk to your children about strangers (no: candy, rides, answering the door, social media catfishing, etc.) 92% of trafficking victims in Canada KNOW their trafficker so it's not always "strangers" that are causing problems Common tricks include: keeping secrets, offering candy, money or rewards (fun trip or day at the pool), threats of getting in trouble or not being able to "hang out", guilt trips, etc. Scenario: lured with a puppy FOR PARENTS/ADULTS & kids What to scream: Help! Stay Away! Stranger! Fire! - will all get surrounding people to pay attention. It doesn't really matter as long as you are LOUD and visible for as long as your can be. Don’t just scream like a child having a tantrum. Where to strike: Eye pokes, ear claps, throat strikes, groin kicks - like your life depends on it Where to run: anywhere that gets you safe - store employees, locked car, inside locked house, back into school, security or police or trusted adult. What to tell them: description of assailant, description of vehicle, what happened Scenario offering a ride in the rain pick ups and how to attach YOURSELF Size matters - most of the time when a small childs attacks, it won't hurt an adult Attach to anything immoveable or super heavy that you can wrap arms and legs around If already being carried, attach to the attacker to impede their mobility (legs) and not be thrown into a vehicle If carried around the waist facing (elbows, knees, eyes, ears, throat, groin) over/under arms If carried around the waist back to front (elbows, attaching, kicking) over/under arms If carried by Torso & Legs horizontally “Fireman” carry - over shoulder - chokes & base of skull strikes with elbows Scenarios: practice all carries and attaching DO NOT get into the vehicle! GENERAL SAFETY TIPS Trust your judgment. If a situation/individual makes you uncomfortable, trust that feeling. We can't stress this enough Let a trusted friend or relative know if you feel like you are in danger or if a person or situation is suspicious. If possible, set up safety words with a trusted friend/relative. One word can mean that it is safe to talk and you are alone. A separate word or phrase can mean you are not safe. It is also important to communicate what you would like done (cease communication immediately, call 9-1-1, meet somewhere to pick you up, etc.). Keep all important documents and identification in your possession at all times. Your partner/employer does not have the right to take or hold your documents without your permission. Keep important numbers on your person at all times, including the number of someone you feel safe contacting if you are in trouble. Make sure that you have a means of communication (cell phone or phone card), access to your bank account, and any medication that you might need with you at all times. Apple Tags or Apple Watch, Find my Phone app, Airpods, etc. Any app that can track a device. BACK TO TOP RESOURCES If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 . You do not have to wait to report a missing person Yorkton RCMP - 306.786.2400 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline – 1-833-900-1010 Shelwin House Yorkton – 306.783.7233 or 1.888.783.3111 email: kimshelwinhouse@sasktel.net https://www.freedomunited.org/ About Human Trafficking (publicsafety.gc.ca) https://ally.org/ - http://www.kidshelpphone.ca Kids Help Phone – 1.800.668.6868 – a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counseling service for youth. Big or small concerns. 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Crime Stoppers Sask - 1-800-222-8477 telekom.com/share-with-care – AI and social media safety https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ - USA USA Human Trafficking Hotline – 1-888-373-7888 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS There is no possible way to cover all scenarios. We try to cover the most dangerous physical ones to keep you safe. Ask us some questions and we’ll give you our best answers. If you happen to ask a question that we don’t have an answer for, we will find the answer and get it to you as soon as possible. Know that there is always an escape or way out, and your power is learning it and knowing how. closing Congratulations on starting your Anti Abduction journey! Sometimes just that first step is the hardest. As a Thank You, YMATC would like to offer all new comers a FREE TRIAL WEEK in any of our programs as well as a 15% discount on our Beginner Packages. We also have a Family Discount of 25% for 2 or more members of the same household training in any of our programs. Feel free to surf around our website to find more info . ​ Give us your email and we’ll keep you informed of future FREE Anti Abduction sessions. Spread the word about what you learned today and bring your friends with you to our next FREE session and FREE trial classes! Need help getting into class? Fill out our Martial Arts Grant Application : Mr. Forster – call or txt 306-621-1555 ; ymatc@hotmail.com ; www.ymatc.com Join Us program schedule BACK TO TOP

MEET THE TEAM HEAD INSTRUCTORS, COACHES & ASSISTANTS Master Forster Master Instructor/ Owner "If at first you don't succeed, do what your instructor told you to do the first time." Read More Sensei Rurak Head Instructor "Spirit first, technique second" - Master Gichin Funakoshi Read More Shimo Oehler Instructor - Admin KUNG FU Read More Coach VanCaeseele Assistant Coach - Youth BJJ "There is no losing in Jiu Jitsu. You either win or you learn." Carlos Gracie Sr. Read More Miss Forster Assistant Instructor - TKD "She is beauty, she is grace, she will kick you in your face" Read More Mr. Forster Assistant "I fear not the man who has practiced ten thousand kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick ten thousand times." ~Bruce Lee Read More Mrs. Kozie Assistant "Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are.” – Lady Gaga Read More Coach Berkshire Assistant Coach - Youth BJJ " " Read More Shifu Oehler Head Instructor - Program Coordinator KUNG FU Read More Mr. Parisloff Head Instructor - Mugido "When life has you down, get up and know that you are worth lots to the right people." Read More Coach Zolkavich Head Coach - Warcry Martial Arts "It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war." Read More Coach Bewcyk Head Coach - Youth BJJ "A Black Belt is just a white belt that never quit" Read More Shihing Ramos Assistant Instructor - KF KUNG FU Read More Mr. Verma Assistant "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" Read More Ms. Berehula Assistant " " Read More Mr. Walker Assistant ​ Read More Mr. Tsang Chief Instructor - Regina "I don't want you to be the best in the world. I just want you to be better than the person you were yesterday." Read More Mr. Morgenstern Instructor - TKD/MGD "It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first." - Miyamoto Musashi Read More Coach Thomas Head Coach - Boxing "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson Read More Coach Harasen Head Coach - Absolute BJJ "Feel the fear and then do it anyway." Read More Senpai Taylor Assistant Instructor - Karate "Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect" Read More Ms. Miller Assistant "I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am" - René Descartes Read More Miss Hutchings Assistant "Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you're usually right." - Henry Ford Read More

< Back Ms. Berehula Assistant Ms. Tamara Berehula started her TKD training in Estevan, SK. After moving closer to Yorkton, she continued her TKD training at YMATC and also has her boys training too! Started Training ​ - February 2020 Started Assisting ​- September 2023​ Ranks/ Certifications Blue Belt TKD (UTI) SMAA - Level 1 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-139-1-V3B​ Other Styles ​ Weapons FMA​ YMATC Programs Assisting Jr. TKD/ Youth TKD​ Accomplishments Blue Belt May 27, 2023 ​ ​

< Back Coach Berkshire Assistant Coach - Youth BJJ Born in Started Training ​ - 2016 Started Instructing ​- September 2023 Ranks/ Certifications 2D Blue Belt BJJ (Infight) SMAA - Level 1 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC- Kickboxing Boxing Judo ​YMATC Programs Assisting Youth BJJ ​Accomplishments 2D Blue Belt - February 7, 2024 SMAA Provincials 2023 - Gold Gi & No Gi (Blue Belt) ​ ​

< Back Mr. Parisloff Head Instructor - Mugido Mr. Neil Parisloff started his training with YMATC in our first Haidong Gumdo class in the gymnasium of St. Alphonsus elementary school in 2007. He has always loved weapons, samurai swords mostly, so as soon as he heard YMATC had a class he had to join and the love of martial arts went from there. He started instructing around 1 year after starting, at first with sword class, then other weapons, kickboxing, Little Ninjas, Self Defense, and helped out with TKD when his son also trained. He was born and raised in Yorkton, SK, where he has also raised a family of his own. Mr. Parisloff is a parts manager/ tech at Ffun Motorsports and when he is not training he likes to work on his 73 VW beetle, spend time with his family and friends and do a little bit of golfing. Started Training ​ - September 2007 Started Instructing ​- 2009 Ranks/ Certifications 2nd degree Black Belt in Haidong Gumdo (World HG Federation) SMAA - Level 2 coaching ​ SaskSport - Respect in Sport - SRC-24T-GYYTY4G ​ Other Styles Hapkido Kickboxing Filipino Martial Arts​ YMATC Programs Instructing Little Ninjas Mugido YMATC Programs Assisting Self Defense & Weapons ​ Accomplishments 2nd Dan black belt (Haidong Gumdo) – May 12, 2012 International Martial Arts Hall of Fame - student recognition – November 2013 YMATC Student of the Year - 2008 ​ ​

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Inspirational Quotes Something to help you get back up and keep going If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. If at first you don’t succeed, do what your instructor told you to do the first time. Don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” ~Bruce Lee “Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right.” ~Henry Ford ​ "Martial Arts should be a way of life, not a job, hobby, sport, but a part of you and the way you live your life." ~Frank Gutting “The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins. “ ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.” ~ Alan Simpson “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” ~ Newt Gingrich “It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.” ~ Vince Lombardi “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” ~Henry Ford Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself ~Chinese Proverb There is no finish line. ~Nike advertisement “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” ~Henry Ford Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. ~ Unknown “Never raise your hands to your children. It leaves your groin unprotected.” ~ Unknown "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." ~ Jim Ryun "Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted" ~ David Bly "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is why so few engage in it" ~ Henry Ford “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” ~Albert Einstein “A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing.” ~Emo Phillips "Everyone has a plan until they've been hit" ~ Joe Lewis A black belt is just a white belt that didn't quit "If a prettty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon." ~ Despair.com

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