Instructor Profile - Aida de Demko

STUDENT SINCE: November 2010

HOW YOU FOUND ARAKAN: I won a voucher at a networking function. The rest, as they say, is history!

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT TEACHING: I love sharing Arakan with ladies. Seeing how much a student develops and grows, seeing them become more confident and empowered through Arakan. That has to be one of the greatest gifts as an instructor.

MOST MEMORABLE ARAKAN MOMENT: Difficult to narrow it down to one; attending my first Elite Guard was mind blowing! Any seminar with our Chief Instructor is incredible!

ARAKAN GOALS FOR 2016: To get over 10 in my next beep test. Finding my bliss through training. It’s like a holiday from life; being in the moment is incredible and finding more moments like that in my training.

SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Domestics! Haha Going for breakfast (more coffee), spending time with loved ones and keeping active.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WATCHING/READING: I don’t watch TV. I’m currently reading ‘The Alchemist’ by Paolo Coelho (again) and ‘The Law of Attraction’ by Esther and Jerry Hicks.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT OUT AT: I’m a coffee addict and have a couple of favourite haunts – Flannery’s Refuel Depot in Robina is definitely a fav!

Why Martial Arts are More Than Just Fighting

When you hear the words martial arts, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
For many, it’s images of punches, kicks, flying knees, or maybe a scene from a movie where the hero takes down a room full of bad guys. And sure, fighting is part of it. But if that’s all you see, you’re missing the bigger picture.
Martial arts - when you truly live it - is about far more than techniques. It’s a lifestyle, an identity, and a pathway to becoming the best version of yourself.
Especially for young men, stepping into martial arts can be one of the most powerful decisions you ever make.
Let’s go deep into why.

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Fatigue is the silent enemy of high performers.

You start the day strong, but by mid-afternoon you’re running on caffeine and willpower. Meetings blur together. Motivation drops. Focus fades. And by the end of the week, you're spent - physically flat, mentally scattered, emotionally dulled.

But here’s the truth: your energy isn’t gone - it’s just stuck. Trapped in stress, tight muscles, shallow breathing, and unspent movement.