Shihan 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,…
My 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…
Renshi 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…
Kevin 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…
Make it Your Office! These next blog posts are written for us office workers out there. If you’re interested to see how the Martial Arts can help you in your work place, read on! Boardroom Rockstar Renchi Ian Jay – Mississauga Manager – Fifth Degree Black Belt – Mississauga Academy of Martial Arts Does…
[truhst-wur-th ee] (Deserving of trust or confidence) Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder To be trustworthy is to have earned the respect of others and to have gained their confidence. To be trustworthy is to have earned the right to be counted on by others. To be trustworthy is the…
September 28, 2014 Race Detail: 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run Where: Professors Lake, Brampton, Ontario When: September 28th, 2014 – 10:00am race startOn September 28, 2014, The Academy of Martial Arts continues its quest to raising $250,000 for diabetes research with the 1st annual Run To Type None, a 5 kilometer walk/run & 10 kilometer run. Its a…
Sensei Kimberley Sue – Fourth Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts In the martial arts we repeat techniques to create muscle memory. If a student has to use their karate, their bodies need to act instinctively. Katas are great examples: a series of movements set in a pattern, blocks and punches…
pruh-gres (Growth or development; continuous improvement.) Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder In the martial arts it is important that we do not confuse progress with promotion. When we all start to train, our focus is to make progress: whether it was physical, mental, or emotional, we all wish to…
How to improve grades through Martial Arts These next set of blog posts are covering the influence Karate has on school, and how Martial Arts is key to getting your child good grades. My Son and His Karate Training Sensei Kimberley Sue – Fourth Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts…
