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Creating the fights scenes for "Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace"
I had the great opportunity to create the fight scenes for the newly released movie "Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace." This experience...
Marcus Kowal
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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Happy Birthday Liam
Happy birthday Liam. Another year has passed and today, you turn 9. I don't write would have turned, because you are part of every step,...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20242 min read
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A recap of 2023
Another year has come to an end and I really enjoy reflecting on the year that has been, both to see where I and we can improve, do...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 5, 20248 min read
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Stephanie's Triumph: A 15-Year Journey of Resilience, Transformation, and Victory
Stephanie's journey over the past 15 years is nothing short of awe-inspiring. I remember meeting her at a time when life had dealt her a...
Marcus Kowal
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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Happy 8th birthday Liam.
Today, you turn 8 years old. Looking at Nico and Luna, 8 seems so big. I see 8-year-olds interacting with them and I imagine what those...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20233 min read
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How not to do a Spartan Trifecta
If you're looking to become fitter and healthier and you're training for a Spartan Trifecta, read this blog on how NOT to do it.
Marcus Kowal
Dec 19, 20227 min read
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Reflecting on 2022 - Books & Lessons
Reflecting on 2022 from a business and non profit perspective and some great book recommendations.
Marcus Kowal
Nov 17, 20227 min read
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Top 10 excuses why people don’t work out
Picture from Psychology Today I can’t work out, because…..you can fill out the gap with a variety of reasons. I’ve taken the top ten but...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 20, 20225 min read
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On this Saturday, 6 years ago.
Today, 6 years ago, I started the longest, darkest, and most difficult journey I have ever been on. The 3rd of September will forever be...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 3, 20222 min read
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Our 9-year anniversary of Systems Training Center
A few days ago, our gym Systems Training Center, celebrated its 9-year anniversary. Anyone in entrepreneurship will tell you that there...
Marcus Kowal
Jul 6, 20223 min read
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Happy birthday Liam
Today, you’re turning 7. I write in the present tense not because of insanity but rather because although your physical being is not with...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20223 min read
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Krav Maga, Wellness and Yoga retreat
If you’ve always wanted to go on a wellness retreat but your only experience is watching “Couples Retreat”, then this is absolutely the...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Running with David Goggins for change
I’m sorry that it has taken some time to write this. Often, after doing these events, I need some time to be able to put into words what...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 19, 20225 min read
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Running with David Goggins
If you’ve been looking for a jolt of motivation to tackle life’s challenges, then look no further than David Goggins. David Goggins’ book...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 2, 20223 min read
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Summarizing 2021
This was supposed to have been posted a week ago but Covid put a stop to that! Yet another reminder that no matter how much we plan,...
Marcus Kowal
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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Seeing colours again
On July 26th, the day of my 4-year old son Nico's birthday, our OB doctor reminded me of something. She has given birth to all three of...
Marcus Kowal
Sep 3, 20214 min read
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Not completing goals
On Sunday, the 4th of July, I broke my 261 day running streak. It was during the day I came to the realisation due to my hip having been...
Marcus Kowal
Aug 2, 20214 min read
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An 8 year journey
It was late when I wrote the letter to our members and it is late when I write this. My days tend to start early and end late but that's...
Marcus Kowal
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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A letter to Liam.
Today you would have turned 6. That sounds so big, you would have been a little boy. It’s easy to imagine what you would be like when I...
Marcus Kowal
May 25, 20213 min read
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The difference between MMA and Krav Maga
Not long ago, I wrote an article on MMA vs Krav Maga. The reason I wrote it was because I often get asked why I do both; why do I train...
Marcus Kowal
Mar 29, 20212 min read
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