The best self defense is not to be there. Not to be there when someone attacks you. Not to be there when a bully is nearby. Why put yourself in the situation where you must defend yourself, when you can, not be there? Sounds obvious enough, right? Awareness of surroundings, where you are, who’s around…
A bystander is a witness, in this case, a witness to bullying, someone who sees another person getting physically, socially or verbally intimidated. A bystander is commonly seen as a fly on the wall, an observer helpless to step in. A bystander has just as big a role as the Bully and the Victim. They…
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…
I’m Astrid Hardjana-Large and I’ve been a member of the Academy of Martial Arts for about 15 years. Living with Epilepsy, then recovering from a stroke, training with the Academy of Martial Arts is a motivation for self-discovery. With an accepting community focused on everyone’s capabilities, difference isn’t something to fear; it inspires respect. Having…
The first AMA Challenge of the year is coming soon. Compete in Karate, Kobudo and Goshin Jutsu. See the highlight video below for a little more on our tournaments. Sunday April 8th. Competition begins at 2pm. See the front desk at your dojo for more registration info. Registration closes March 29 Spectators are welcome, bring…
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As a kid, you had no problem running up to your new neighbours and introducing yourself, or meeting other kids at school that would soon become your friends. But as you get older, it’s not such an easy endeavour, especially when you’ve taken on a whole new city. Making new friends while getting settled in…
Karate is not just a martial art. It is a motivator, a fitness tool, a confidence booster, a system of self-defence, and the list goes on! It’s easy enough to enroll yourself or your child in a martial arts program, but it’s not as easy to keep with it. The path is challenging by design,…
Nothing is better than knowing you can take care of yourself in all aspects of your life. This includes taking care of your mental state, financial state, and your physical state. A lot of times, we limit ourselves to exercise when thinking only of the physical aspect of our lives. Being able to protect yourself…
Is the news about the latest late-night attack making you nervous about walking home at night? Are you clueless about how to fight off a would-be attacker? Your personal safety is paramount and you should be able to go about your day without worrying about what other people could do to you. The following are…
