CST Dubai

[Lloyd De Jongh]

Hi all

Some years ago I was introduced to to the methods of training developed by Scott Sonnon, and immediately adopted them with enthusiasm. There was something that felt right about the movements, they left me feeling looser and healthier, with a sense of ever-evolving skill.

Moving to Dubai I lost the connection to my peer group, and eventually ceased training for a while, to my physical and emotional detriment. Recently it became time to get back into CST, and my enthusiastically talking my walk has created a growing interest in Intu-Flow® and FlowFit® as alternatives to conventional fitness approaches.

I am discovering what seems to be strong interest in the benefits Intu-Flow®, and an opportunity to move beyond just my small private training group. The practice of Intu-Flow® will benefit many within this city, and is an answer to an unaddressed need. The often-stressful lifestyle in this part of the world predisposes people to requiring the health benefits IF and FF bring.

I work with a diverse group of individuals, which keeps me learning, motivated and healthy. We have a lot of fun during our sessions, as our training nights are learning and social sessions, always challenging, always stimulating.

In May I will be training in Thailand with Coach Hurst, pursuing the IC.

CST made its most powerful impact on me some years ago when it healed a painful back injury that would flare up and make movement a misery, and restored functionality to a badly injured left arm in just a couple of months of Intu-Flow® practice. CST is results, simply.

I'm open to connecting with CST practitioners in this part of the world and growing the community in this region. I'd say there's a bright future ahead, and 2011 is the year when CST rocks!


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"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life."

[RedDawn289]

Glad to hear you came back, Welcome again. I look forward to watching your progress!

[Coach Larson]

Good luck at the IC.
Looking forward to hearing about the growth of CST in Dubai and the surrounding region!
CST continues to go global!

[Lloyd De Jongh]

Brian, Jeffry

Thank you for the interest and support.

CST is the finest fitness discipline I have ever come across, and its health benefits are second to none. It's also the most fun I have had in a workout.

I look forward to seeing growth in the region too, and place CST that much more on the map. I look forward to the IC, it will be a profound learning experience, and shift my knowledge up to the next level. Afterwards I will be that much more capable of representing CST and delivering training.

Of course it will be great to interact and network with CST faculty and enthusiasts!

I'll keep you posted on developments.

Cheers!

[Lloyd De Jongh]

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick update on my CST development for any who may be exploring CST options in Dubai and surrounds.

After the Chiang Mai seminar with Ryan Hurst (A more accurate surname after the training we did would be Ryan Hurts! :-) I came back and started on a program to reestablish my health, working from the inside out. I had various pain and injuries that would impede my development, which had to be worked through first. Much of what would inhibit me are old injuries from years, even decades ago, and too many hours seated at a computer, creating negative adaptations.

I was not prepared at the seminar to certify, I went for the physical training, the learning, and the chance to mingle with fellow CST enthusiasts. However, I am on the way to being in awesome shape to certify in CST and TacFit the next time around. My motivation is strong right now, I am enjoying the process and challenge that CST presents, and have much to anticipate. The stronger I get the faster I develop, and taking it incrementally has truly been the correct approach. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

If anyone in Dubai or the United Arab Emirates wants to practice CST, by all means now is a good time to get in touch. I have a number of contacts that I have lined up to begin discussing taking CST further in the region. This is a 2nd priority after getting myself into exemplary shape, however it won't be too long before I open that door.

CST rocks! It's amazing how differently it affects mind, mood, body and spirit compared to conventional calisthenics, it feels really good.

By the way, I purchased the manuals to certify as a personal trainer with the ACSM, though I'll start first with an easier qualification through ACT as a warmup. This puts me on a baseline with the other personal trainers around me, while CST gives me and edge and a whole new ballpark to play in.

More to come...


Lloyd


"He who waits to do a great deal of good at once, will never do anything" ~Samuel Johnson

[ghostfist]

Lloyd

from south africa Llyod?

[Lloyd De Jongh]

Yes, originally from Cape Town. Currently based in Dubai. What makes you ask, ghostfist?

[ghostfist]

HA!! thought I recognized your ugly mug!

Its Dean Jones -Wing Chun teacher - from Joburg...!
remember - we meet some years back via Edward!!!

Nice to see you again.

and of all the places!

[Lloyd De Jongh]

Dean!! I noticed your profile on the instructor pages. I remember you well, and have certainly not forgotten you. Ed and I have been in touch on MSN here and there, most recently a few months ago.

I've been doing CST in one shape way or form for a while now, recently I decided to develop my skill to a high degree and certify. Things are going well, and there's so much opportunity to develop CST in the Middle East.

So you're still actively teaching CST?

[ghostfist]

Hey Llyod

been incorporating cst into my Wing Chun classes for the last 2 years I guess. I also teach it on a private basis and have recently started doing CST classes.

Its an amazing system. Never felt better in my life!

Im working actively to get CST all over SA; we certainly need it here thats for sure!

but great to reconnect - especially thru CST

When we gonna do some workouts in Dubai?