Shihan Cyr – Head Instructor and Founder – Academy of Martial Arts We have all experienced failure: failed tests, exams, gradings, opportunities, and relationships. We can discuss the positive effect of succeeding instead of failing…. blah blah blah…. I get that. What I am talking about, are the situations in life that we are unable…
Sempai Julie Creighton – Second Degree Black Belt – Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (NWS) – Milton Academy of Martial Arts. Weight loss requires change. For any change to become habit it must be done gradually and consistently. If you are overweight like I was, changes are needed. Does it sound overwhelming? I know. Sometimes I felt…
(A character trait or quality valued as being always good in and of itself) Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder To be a virtuous person your: thoughts, words, and actions must be in alignment. Everyone desires to be virtuous; however, few can maintain this harmony in the face of change. Challenges…
I am a 43 year old mother of 3. I run a martial arts school with my husband. My life is busy! I’m beginning to think busy is an understatement. It got to a point where I felt I was too busy to invest into weight loss. I was looking for a quick fix. I…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder A goal is the result or achievement of something to which effort has been directed. Daily everyone sets and accomplishes a multitude of Goals. Planning for a party, a vacation, or even making your grocery list is an exercise in goal setting. Not every…
Paul Danpaul – Second Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts My name is Paul Danpaul and I’m blogging as a guest for Angela this week. I’m going to take the opportunity to talk about baseball and how Martial Arts influence its players. I was an assistant baseball coach for the (BMBI)…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder Most people will initially define success from an external perspective, when asked to describe it. Wealth and power along with the possessions that accompany them are what we consider first. Following this initial response, upon further discussion, almost everyone will look towards altruistic principles…
Angela Gougeon – Second Degree Black Belt – Central Brampton Academy of Martial Arts What do Michael Marson, Zdeno Chara and Alexei Yashin all have in common? For one, they’re all great hockey players. What divides these successful players from the rest? Marson is a student of Shotokan Karate. Chara is a former Olympic Wrestler.…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder On day while driving on the highway I felt a small vibration through the steering wheel of my car. For practical purposes the vibration did not affect my speed, or my ability to get to my destination, so I made a mental note to…
Michael Percival – Second Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts This is my first guest blog! I’m filling in for Angela this week. I decided to keep with this sports theme and talk about one of the sports I love: Basketball. Endurance, breathing, awareness, balance, coordination, timing, focus, flexibility and self…
