Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder kur-tuh-see (a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression) “Karate begins and ends with courtesy” Gichin Funakoshi Over the years I have heard the term courtesy used to define a particular quality of the Traditional Martial Arts; but does anyone truly understand what this…
DetailsThe Wild Mind Kevin Cyr – First Degree Black Belt – Central Academy of Martial Arts I was in a car accident. I’m one hundred percent safe. This post isn’t all going to be about the accident, it’s a vehicle to explain an important part of the martial arts: the wild mind. 1. The incident:…
DetailsShihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [pey-shuhns] (an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay) In a world of instant gratification, now even the microwave oven is too slow. With our modern conveniences we have become unaccustomed to having to wait for anything. As life…
Details1) The Beginning When you start training, it’s all about the belt. You might say you started for the confidence, and the self defence, but deep down, it’s those belts around your waist. There’s nothing wrong with that, it’s how I started, its how everyone starts. It’s about that colour, getting that next shiny colour,…
DetailsEver wish you could hear one of Shihan’s lectures during one of those few moments you get to yourself? Now you can. Take a moment from your day for a Martial Moment and listen to a 1-10 minute Martial lecture. Goal Setting, Kata, Self Defense, Parenting, Bullying, Martial Arts Philosophy and much more. Stay tuned…
DetailsShihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [tahym] (A finite duration) In my Dojo there are four Japanese Kanji characters found framed in a place of prominence. These characters represent the four possessions of the Samurai: Honour, Integrity, Loyalty, and Time. If we think about it, Time is truly the one…
DetailsShihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [uh-sur-tiv] (the quality of being self assured) Assertiveness is the ability to think for ourselves, ask for what we need, and to stand up for ourselves. Many definitions of assertiveness include the term aggressive; however, it is important to understand hat there is a…
DetailsShihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [kon-fi-duhns] (belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities) Confidence is cultured through knowledge and skill. It is a firm belief in the result of years of trials and tribulations. It is developed by accomplishing something today that you did not feel or know…
DetailsKevin Cyr – First Degree Black Belt – Central Academy of Martial Arts Martial arts is more than kick and punch. Martial arts is a life style, a code, a moral compass. Beginners see karate as a way to defend yourself physically, which is right, but it goes much deeper than this. It has unique…
DetailsShihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [sur-vis] (an act of helpful activity) We live in a service oriented society. We sell our services to an employer in exchange for capital that we then use to purchase the services of others. Even when we think that we are buying a product,…
DetailsMy name is Kevin Cyr. I’ve trained martial arts for my entire life. I’ve grown up at the dojo. My posts will cover a variety of subject: how to teach effectively, how to deal with confrontation, and the true meaning of the training. I hope to weave my personal experiences…
DetailsRenshi Ian Jay – Mississauga Manager – Fifth Degree Black Belt – Mississauga Academy of Martial Arts There is a common misconception that training Martial Arts makes you aggressive. Karate is a defensive art! Meant as last resort to protect yourself! Karate is much more than kick and punch. The Martial Arts have an enormous…
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