Baking and cooking with Chef Andres on Saturday at 3pm. Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies – best cookies ever!!! And Caesar salad – learn how to make your own delicious dressing Cookies 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) 230 grams of…
Karate means so much more than a style of Martial Arts to me. It is a feeling, a place, and a home. It helps me focus on things that I do in my everyday life, like school and homework projects. When I am at the dojo, I become a different person. I feel more relaxed…
We all need leadership credits to progress to our next belt. We know that assisting classes, helping out with dojo events, camps, and clean-ups, earn valuable hours towards these leadership credits. So right now, you are asking; “How can I earn leadership hours while training at home?” Leadership Hour Challenge Your mission, should you choose…
To the onlooker, Tai Chi may present as simplistic, like a slow-moving dance with little challenge and stereotypically associated with an older population. In reality, Tai Chi is complex, targets many aspects of human health and is beneficial to both young and old. One primary benefit is Cardiovascular health. In Tai Chi practice, breathing is…
I believe there are two moments in my life that have drastically changed who I am as a person: the day I got my drum set for Christmas almost four years ago and the day my dad signed me up for karate because I was being bullied at school. A lot of people seem to…
Through the Representative Team, AMA offers an opportunity for young members to discover their potential and bring their abilities to new levels. Members of the Rep Team are encouraged to reign their courage through practice and tournament participation. With continuous performance, confidence emerges and members accomplish success with their persistent efforts. Togetherness unites the team…
The grading paper is received and it’s going to be a month away. Uncertainty rises and thoughts about progress and accomplishment swarm the mind. They’ve taught me so much, what if I don’t remember the name of the block or strike? What if I’m nervous and screw up the moves? What will I do if…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be a community contribution. Training karate isn’t only about you, it’s about joining a community that shares your values and aspirations. It’s a journey to discover who you are, the community you belong to and what you desire to contribute. As a member, you will determine…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be self-growth. Self-growth is the process of discovering and developing who you are. It’s an individual journey, yet it’s accomplished by yourself and with others. There are many ways to obtain growth and inspiration is found all around. Purpose is born within, and through interaction, new…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be the opportunity to come out of your comfort zone and discover more of your person. As students, we get used to class routine and the people we work with. I’m safe to make mistakes and learn in class, but what about in tournament? What happens…
