When you have a child in karate it can be a great feeling. Seeing your child shine, stay active, and find the rewards in preparation, discipline, and hard work can be an incredibly proud moment. Still, some parents have a tendency to push their kids too hard or encourage habits that do not align with…
DetailsWe live in a fast pace, stressful world. Whether you are at school, work in sports or just normal day life, training Karate can make everything better. FITNESS Karate is a whole body workout. Get more done in less time and learn the skills of self defense in the process!!! No more on the…
DetailsAs a martial arts practitioner and a sufferer of depression I would say that my Karate training and the tools I have gained from that training are largely, if not solely, responsible for my recovery from a year long episode of severe, debilitating clinical depression 5 years ago that had me bedridden and unable to…
DetailsIf you are chronically stressed you likely have or have had symptoms of depression/anxiety and you probably have difficulty sleeping. The two just seem to cluster together. Endorphins, and neurotransmitters in the brain like Norepinephrine and Dopamine, when in balance contribute to a person’s general sense of well–being and happiness. If these chemicals are out…
DetailsChronic stress can contribute to the decrease of certain brain neurotransmitters. The body does not discriminate stress…chronic stress is chronic stress; it means the body is in a prolonged state of ‘fight or flight’. Not good. A cycle can occur: poor lifestyle habits cause stress hormones to increase, which causes neurotransmitters to decrease and voila…
DetailsWe’ve heard it on the radio over the past several weeks; January 28, 2015 is Bell Let’s Talk day. The timing of this coincides with our theme for next month, which is mental health awareness. So let’s talk about mental health and how it has affected you. In January we focused on the fitness challenge…
DetailsOnce you ring in the New Year it is time to reassess your life and make changes. One of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to introduce more physical activity into your lifestyle. Here are five ideas to help you get into shape for 2015: Karate Karate is an excellent option for people of…
DetailsWhen it comes to staying fit there is one thing that will allow you to succeed, and that is motivation. If you can stay motivated, you can achieve your fitness goals. At The Academy of Martial Arts (AMA) we have created a 30 Day Fitness Challenge as the perfect motivational tool to get you started…
DetailsGuest Blogger – Mara Ouimette – AMA student and mom We are all gathered around the dinner table sharing details of our day. Ghislain asks me how Tai Chi and Karate class were. I offer up what we did in class and how I learned a new block but I am feeling a little uncoordinated…
DetailsOne of the AMA Rep Team moms has given us some feedback on her sons training through AMA, here is what she has to say. I wanted to reiterate with you my experience at the Martial Arts Tournament at the Hersey Centre on Saturday November 22. My son Anthony signed up in the boys ages 11-12…
Details“Do you want to be a positive influence in the world? First, get you own life in order. Ground yourself in the single principle so that your behaviour is wholesome and effective. If you do that, you will earn respect and be a powerful influence. You and your behaviour influence others through a ripple effect.…
DetailsI have always had a strong admiration for those who choose to run into the fire… as made apparent this past week at Parliament Hill. I have read, heard, and watched all of it in the last few days. Individuals who ran towards the shooting and others who ran in aid of a fallen hero.…
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