This is the beginning of several articles written by one of our family members, Mara Ouimette. —————- What form of exercise can benefit the mind, body and spirit, can be practiced by anyone regardless of age or physical ability, indoors or outdoors and requires no specialized equipment? The answer is simple: Tai Chi. The ancient…
DetailsI’ve been training karate for close to eleven years now and karate has, does and will always mean a lot to me. When I began at the age of four, it was just a way to use my energy so I wasn’t as hyper and it taught me discipline and gave me other qualities such…
DetailsI believe there are two moments in my life that have drastically changed who I am as a person: the day I got my drum set for Christmas almost four years ago and the day my dad signed me up for karate because I was being bullied at school. A lot of people seem to…
DetailsFor 10 years, I have been training at the Academy of Martial Arts, I have learned more about myself and what I am capable of doing than I would in a lifetime. My family and other people close to me that know I train assume that I’ve only learned to strike, block myself and go…
DetailsThrough the Representative Team, AMA offers an opportunity for young members to discover their potential and bring their abilities to new levels. Members of the Rep Team are encouraged to reign their courage through practice and tournament participation. With continuous performance, confidence emerges and members accomplish success with their persistent efforts. Togetherness unites the team…
DetailsKarate is seen around the world as a way to get good at fighting and only at fighting, but karate is much more than something that small. Karate is all about continuous learning in which one may learn how to protect him or herself, but also how to get through life happily. Karate is a…
DetailsThe grading paper is received and it’s going to be a month away. Uncertainty rises and thoughts about progress and accomplishment swarm the mind. They’ve taught me so much, what if I don’t remember the name of the block or strike? What if I’m nervous and screw up the moves? What will I do if…
DetailsTournament participation offers a variety of benefits to our community. Whether as a competitor, volunteer or supporter, your participation contributes to the AMA community. As mentioned in previous articles, a participant has the chance to come out of their comfort zone, realize who they are, focus on self-growth, experience a social atmosphere and make a…
DetailsThere are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be a community contribution. Training karate isn’t only about you, it’s about joining a community that shares your values and aspirations. It’s a journey to discover who you are, the community you belong to and what you desire to contribute. As a member, you will determine…
DetailsOn March 10th we had amazing time at the AMA Challenge. Click on the buttons at the bottom to see updated standings in this AMA Challenge season. Here are some of the tournament photos taken that day below. If you have competed in any of the last few Tournaments, take a look at the standings…
DetailsThere are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be the experience of a social atmosphere. At an AMA Challenge, participants discover their community, beyond their dojo. They meet more people with common values and witness how training impacts the world around them. We all come together, contribute who we are and work to unify…
DetailsThere are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be self-growth. Self-growth is the process of discovering and developing who you are. It’s an individual journey, yet it’s accomplished by yourself and with others. There are many ways to obtain growth and inspiration is found all around. Purpose is born within, and through interaction, new…
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