Both 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…
DetailsMy name’s Carrie Percival. I’ve been an instructor at the academy of martial arts for over 20 years. I oversee our Brampton locations and run our Bully B.R.A.V.E. program (Bully Resistance Anti Violence Education). Through these blog posts I’ll be discussing bullying scenarios and what it takes to deal with them. Awareness of Self Sensei…
DetailsKevin Cyr – Second Degree Black Belt – Central Academy of Martial Arts “What sports do you do?” Jim slumps in the chair next to me. His stomach spills from the bottom of his white polo. “Uh, I don’t do sports.” I spin to face him on my own green plastic school chair. “You don’t…
DetailsI’m Astrid Hardjana-Large and I’ve been a member of the Academy of Martial Arts for about 15 years. Living with Epilepsy, then recovering from a stroke, training with the Academy of Martial Arts is a motivation for self-discovery. With an accepting community focused on everyone’s capabilities, difference isn’t something to fear; it inspires respect. Having…
DetailsThe first AMA Challenge of the year is coming soon. Compete in Karate, Kobudo and Goshin Jutsu. See the highlight video below for a little more on our tournaments. Sunday April 8th. Competition begins at 2pm. See the front desk at your dojo for more registration info. Registration closes March 29 Spectators are welcome, bring…
DetailsVisit our partners @bullybrave for #BellLetsTalk videos around mental health and self esteem! This week for #BellLetsTalk they have videos with #psychologist Dr. Eastwood. Share the content that resonates the most with you! #mentalhealth Tweets by BullyBRAVE
DetailsHappy New Year! Looking for a little extra fitness right before work or during lunch? We have 30 minute classes before work and over the lunch break in Downtown Brampton. You can get in to Pilates or Tai Chi, Or maybe you could use a good stretch to wake up the body mid day. And…
DetailsTone up and Get Fit with Pilates & Karate or Relax and Recharge with Tai Chi & Meditation. Monday to Thursday we have morning sessions to prepare you for the day and over lunch classes for that much needed mid-day break. Quick 30 minute classes a few doors from Brampton City Hall Pilates Props class will…
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