Change

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…

Virtue

(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…

Goals

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…

Success

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…

Balance

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…