In the AMA community, strength is woven into a kinship rooted in the values we share and strive to contribute. Starting with respect, and branching into meaningful attributes, we create a solid foundation for success. AMA is a welcoming community prepared to administer individual capabilities and goals. Working as a team, encouraging individual explorations and…
DetailsAs the name suggests, Tai Chi originates from China and it is an ancient art form that joins together the mind, the body and the soul to turn you into a calm and centred being. The benefits of Tai Chi are numerous. In terms of physicality the sheer skill and technique that is required to…
DetailsThroughout November 2018, join Karate Chops Diabetes for The 30 Ks in 30 Days – Virtual Challenge to raise money for diabetes research. Details for 30 Ks in 30 Days You can choose to walk, run, bike, ski, swim or any other self propelled method to cover 30 kilometres through the month of November for…
DetailsThe AMA Challenge is coming soon! Competition begins at 2pm on Saturday September 29 at Sheridan College Davis Campus in Brampton. Pre-Registration ends on September 15th, register by then to receive a free tournament t-shirt. All competitors will also get 1 Educational Credit to add to your Kyu Card. Spectators are welcome, it is only…
DetailsFlexibility… mental flexibility is not simply a desirable trait, it is a necessity as it gives us the ability to compromise, demonstrate understanding, and adjust to change. No matter what goal or path you have charted for yourself once the wheels are in motion you can be assured that as the “weather” changes…so will you…
DetailsWe have always been a close family. With Mom, Dad, two sons and an Uncle training. We are an active family with a lot of interests. For the most part, one or two of us would take part in the activity or sport while the other family members watch and support. During Karate, we train…
DetailsI had a big family growing up. My mother was the youngest of 4 sisters. Her oldest sibling was 20 years her elder. I had cousins of all ages, some younger, but most decades older. Looking back, I realize that these cousins were my first exposure to positive peer pressure. They set expectations for me,…
DetailsBoth my kid’s best friends are their Karate friends. As a parent, this is a priceless gift. I was never worried about whose house they were at, or who they were with: they’re with their karate friends; they’re with their karate family. Parents know the impact negative peer pressure has from our life experience. Our…
DetailsJoin us September 15 from 2pm to 5pm at the North Mississauga Dojo for an AMA Wide Board Game Afternoon. Minimum $10 donation per family. FUNdraising for JDRF
DetailsAll bosses have a job to do: planning, scheduling, making sure you achieve your goals so that they can achieve theirs, projects, presentations, managing staff, and so on. Their job isn’t to be your friend, but to manage. That being said, there’s a big difference between not being polite and being rude, not being nice…
DetailsThe best self defense is not to be there. Not to be there when someone attacks you. Not to be there when a bully is nearby. Why put yourself in the situation where you must defend yourself, when you can, not be there? Sounds obvious enough, right? Awareness of surroundings, where you are, who’s around…
DetailsA bystander is a witness, in this case, a witness to bullying, someone who sees another person getting physically, socially or verbally intimidated. A bystander is commonly seen as a fly on the wall, an observer helpless to step in. A bystander has just as big a role as the Bully and the Victim. They…
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