Ever wish you could hear one of Shihan’s lectures during one of those few moments you get to yourself? Now you can. Take a moment from your day for a Martial Moment and listen to a 1-10 minute Martial lecture. Goal Setting, Kata, Self Defense, Parenting, Bullying, Martial Arts Philosophy and much more. Stay tuned…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [tahym] (A finite duration) In my Dojo there are four Japanese Kanji characters found framed in a place of prominence. These characters represent the four possessions of the Samurai: Honour, Integrity, Loyalty, and Time. If we think about it, Time is truly the one…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [uh-sur-tiv] (the quality of being self assured) Assertiveness is the ability to think for ourselves, ask for what we need, and to stand up for ourselves. Many definitions of assertiveness include the term aggressive; however, it is important to understand hat there is a…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder [kon-fi-duhns] (belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities) Confidence is cultured through knowledge and skill. It is a firm belief in the result of years of trials and tribulations. It is developed by accomplishing something today that you did not feel or know…
Kevin Cyr – First Degree Black Belt – Central Academy of Martial Arts Martial arts is more than kick and punch. Martial arts is a life style, a code, a moral compass. Beginners see karate as a way to defend yourself physically, which is right, but it goes much deeper than this. It has unique…
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…
