What is the difference between FKb and other fitness programs? Bangsar fitness centre gives you a choice!
Are you looking for a fitness gym or a better, simpler way to get in shape and stay in shape?
CMD Malaysia is a unique fitness centre in Bangsar. We have a track record of being in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur since 1998 and have recently moved to a new, larger location also in Bangsar on Jalan Riong off the busy Jalan Maarof.
We’re conveniently located within 7 minutes walking distance of the Bangsar LRT and the popular mall, Bangsar Village. Easy to find, free parking and secured CCTV location. We offer a clean, hygenic, safe training space that is privately owned and operated.
What makes CMD Malaysia unique?
Apart from being the only complete, full-time martial arts gym in Bangsar, we also provide a very unique fitness program that is simple, effective and fun.
This program is called FizFit and it is focused on using bodyweight-based exercises as it’s foundation to develop strength, mobility and flexibility. All FizFit classes are led by a trainer who will teach the techniques starting from beginner all the way to an accomplished athlete. However, you may not be surprised to know that many of our clients have not exercised in a long time or have found the typical chain-gym routines boring. The FizFit classes overcome this by never repeating the same workout class to prevent the body from getting used to the same workouts. So when the FizFitter reaches Level 2, you will often see the introduction of fitness toys that include Swiss Balls, medicine balls, jump ropes, power wheels, dumb bells, boxing gloves, resistance bands, barbells, kettlebells, suspension cables, club bells, and more. Throw these toys into the mix and you get the idea! The classes are fun, challenging and most importantly, gets you a great workout.
Typically when a new visitor comes to our Bangsar fitness centre they usually ask us where we keep our exercise machines. We smile and tell them that they are their own exercise machine! Come over and let us show you all the wonderful and complex movements your exercise machine can do!
Our fitness objective is to be able to move the body through all the angles and degrees of the clock. Can you do that? Yes you can!
There are currently 2 levels of FizFit Workouts to cater for the different fitness levels but we have plans to add more in the future.
Many of our clients also suffer from some form of joint injury or mobility limitation from other activities. Common culprits are futsal, tennis, golf and even yoga! Surprised? Don’t be! If a client has a chronic joint mobility condition, typically in the knees, shoulders, back, ankle and neck, then the trainers will educate the client on an alternative exercise to avoid worsening their condition and suggest other ways to strengthen the surrounding muscle if applicable.
Before you visit us, quickly ask yourself why you want to train? Is it to lose weight? Gain weight? Tone up? We don’t do body building here but we do want a high quality lifestyle and to enjoy good meals, live easy and travel far! You can do that in a body that is trained to do that!
The culture at the CMD Malaysia gym is also very different from many others in that we are non-competitive, non-judgmental and provide a supportive, friendly community that often hang out beyond the gym. We don’t care what you look like, what you wear or why you are here. If you want a serious but friendly workout, you are most welcome to join us! In fact, if you register online, we will give you a complimentary workout for a week.
The other unique thing about our Bangsar Fitness gym is that we are the premier kettlebell club in the country. We are not boasting or tooting our own horn but we have the highest qualified trainers in the country. Chui Lee is the only woman in Malaysia holding the IKFF Level 2 Kettlebell Teacher certification (there are only 2 levels) while Vince is a IKFF Level 2 Kettlebell Teacher and is also the regional IKFF Level 1 Examiner.
The third unique thing about CMD Malaysia is the CMD Program itself. This is a complete martial arts experience that is designed for the everyday guy. We prepare you for full contact living!
I’ll write more about the unique martial arts experience in Bangsar and how the CMD Program in Kuala Lumpur is going from strength to strength in another article next week!
No idea what kettlebells are? I’m sure you’ve seen them in some gyms, usually neglected in the corner somewhere collecting dust. Believe it or not, they are low tech, high performance fitness tools that will improve your grip strength, cardio vascular improvement and work capacity gains. You can improve your stamina and endurance as well as your strength and physique if you want. These physical performance gains can be achieved irregardless of rain or shine as you can safely practice kettlebells indoors as well as outdoors. Most people in Kuala Lumpur prefer to exercise with kettlebells indoors, away from the sun, mosquitos and car pollution so can you! We currently offer the most kettlebell group classes in the country and probably have the most kettlebells in any gym in the country!
Don’t be put off by the size of the kettlebells. They all come in a standard size, and they are called Competition Kettlebells. The lighter weights are hollow inside while the heavier weights are more filled inside but from the outside, they are all the same size but are coloured differently.
We will be happy to teach you how to lift them safely and correctly then explain the benefits of each exercise. After that you can decide to practice in the comfort of your own home or join us in a group class to workout under the watchful eye of a certified and experienced trainer.
Basic First Aid Course
Basic First Aid Course
Home makers, office workers, Personal Trainers, Fitness Trainers, Martial Arts instructors, and anyone who values life, learn the skills that could potentially save another’s life!
Learn the first aid basics or keep your knowledge and certification current!
2 day Certification course
Date: To be confirmed pending meeting the minimum number of participants! Need 15, 20 or 30 pax
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: CMD Studio B
Cost: To be confirmed based on the number of participants (ranges from RM250 – RM 100 per person for 30 participants)
Master’s Breath Workshop
Master’s Breath Workshop
Date: Rescheduled to allow more time for people to register
Venue: Fitology Gallery
Time: 10am – 11:30am
What is Master’s Breath?
Watch this short video for more information that could transform your life, physical performance and health with a few simple breathing techniques
CMD Annual Training Camp
10 – 12 August, 2012
Crazy Monkey Annual Training Camp
at CMD Malaysia
This will be the 4th consecutive year that the CMD Training camp is conducted in Malaysia by CMD Founder, Rodney King. With each passing year the number of attendees grow and return with positive experiences.
Can you afford to miss visiting this year? Mark out your calendars now and book your flights ahead of time.
This year will be a little different, you could also say it will be special. To find out how special, turn up and find out for yourselves.
As usual, guests coming in from abroad, “selamat datang ke Malaysia“, ”welcome to Malaysia”. We are running a leaner, tighter program with less “fluff” than previous years.
Although we are in a new studio, we still don’t have the capacity to squeeze in everyone comfortably so training will be done on different locations depending on the workshop material being covered. All necessary information will be provided in due course.
You will need to bring your boxing gloves, grappling gloves, rash guards, gi, shorts and CMD rank shirts. I hope to have new CMD gear available by then too so leave some space in your luggage for that. If you’re not a current CMD member but would like to join this event, please bring whatever training gear you have and join in on the fun!
Please make your own return flights, hotel and meal arrangements. We have listened to your requests and this year visitors will have more time to sightsee and shop. Our local team will be more than happy to help you get around town as usual.
We will be arranging a group meal on the night of 11th August for everyone and their families so make sure you bring your appetites.
2011 ATC Participants
Here’s what CMD Australia Head Trainer has to say,
“Having attended 3 CMD Clinics with Vince and his team at CMD Malaysia I am always blown away as every year seems to excel the last.
I always look to bring a number of clients with me from my gym in Australia and the feedback from everyone is always positive, so much so that each year my clientele numbers grow and 2012 promises to be even bigger!
CMD Malaysia Head Coach and all round nice guy Vince Choo always has an action packed weekend with lots of give- a -ways and prizes to be won on top of the top notch coaching from Master Coach Rodney King.
Vince’s Team and staff are always at hand to help you enjoy your stay and I must say the most accommodating people I am yet to meet.
If you are thinking of heading over in August 2012 for the yearly clinic or just for some training and positive energy, CMD Malaysia in KL must not be missed.
See you there in 2012
James Woodfield – Jones
Certified CMD Advanced Trainer
Owner and Head Coach of CM Australia
www.crazymonkeyaustralia.com.au
Register here
Journeyman; The circular path of self discovery.
SafuanStyx© 2011-2012
As you delve deeper into the CMD course, you will encounter the Journeyman process.
This usually happens not long after you have completed the Rookies sessions and have been assigned a CM Mentor.
I’m here to tell you a little bit about this unique component of the CMD Malaysia program.
Your CM Mentor is there to “show you” the ropes around the program and how you can derive maximum benefits from it. The CM Mentor is someone who has completed the Journeyman process themselves and know what effort, sacrifice and resilience they had to put in to get the most out of the program and are there to help you achieve the same. This may or may not be a Trainer and most likely it won’t be.
How do you become a CM Mentor?
When you have completed the Evolutionary Core, you will be required to “mentor” someone who has recently joined the program. On helping them achieve some of your mentee’s goals, you also complete your own and be recognized for your contribution.
Everyone going through the CMD Program does it. You can consider it as a rites of passage. It’s a form of teaching the next generation your experience as a CMDer.
How do you complete the Journeyman?
By guiding your mentee(s), completing your personal objectives and sharing your experiences to the group in a formal presentation.
We look forwards to sharing this journey with you. As a wise man once said, “it’s the journey not the destination.”
Your Access Card
3 words:
- Don’t lose it.
- Don’t break it.
- Don’t wash it.
Replacement is troublesome and expensive.
Save yourself the hassle and expense and look after it.
We will be coming out with stickers you can attach to help identify your card.
Record the card numbers in a safe place as it will become useful to know them in the future.
Those numbers can earn you all kinds of perks one day.
What’s on at CMD Malaysia
- New training schedule for April. Please click on the link above to see how to plan your week. If you have any suggestions please contact us!
- We are still in the soft launch phase at our new location so “official” business has not been conducted yet.
- New to martial arts or fitness? We have a new session for total beginners that start every month REGISTER HERE
- The FREE mini-intro class is conducted at the end of every month for the people new to CMD
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- Thanks for your patience and support while we still get things up and running smoothly at the new place. Sorry that I can’t update this site and newsletter as often as I don’t have my internet connection at home yet.