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…
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…
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…
If you think that your child might be struggling at school, it’s important to address the situation as soon as you can. There are a variety of factors that could be influencing your child’s poor grades. Everything from lack of sleep to bullying can affect a child’s school performance. Keep an eye out for any…
Having a good, healthy breakfast is one of the best ways you can help start your day off on the right foot. So many of us are guilty of rushing through our morning routines without enough time or priority placed on consuming that necessary fuel to keep our engines going. It is imperative to give…
On this side of the calendar, summer feels a lot closer, and with that, a whole school year will be in the rearview mirror. How have you performed in school so far? Is there room for improvement in your study habits? Or are you already as big of a school rock star as you possibly…
School is more than just academics. There are extracurricular activities, social groups, cliques, and bullying. The days a child spends at school will shape their paths for the rest of their lives. Ensuring that your child has good values and present themselves with honour and dignity is no easy feat. Enrolling them in a martial…
It’s no surprise that children would rather play with their friends and their toys than study for math class. But if a child is struggling with math in school, you need to be proactive as a parent and do everything that you can to make learning fun and to ensure your child doesn’t fall behind…
If the idea of standing up in front of a crowd of people makes you want to run, take some comfort in knowing that you’re certainly not alone. When it comes to presenting in front of your class, we know how much anxiety that can stir up. There’s always a point throughout those academic years…
With high-tech gear taking over just about everything these days, it’s more difficult than ever to really stay focused on academic material and avoid the temptations of that blinking phone, tablet, or computer. Thankfully, that’s where mobile apps can help. We all recognize the struggles of fending off procrastination, so why not take advantage of…
