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…
Sensei Kimberley Sue – Fourth Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts In the martial arts we repeat techniques to create muscle memory. If a student has to use their karate, their bodies need to act instinctively. Katas are great examples: a series of movements set in a pattern, blocks and punches…
pruh-gres (Growth or development; continuous improvement.) Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder In the martial arts it is important that we do not confuse progress with promotion. When we all start to train, our focus is to make progress: whether it was physical, mental, or emotional, we all wish to…
How to improve grades through Martial Arts These next set of blog posts are covering the influence Karate has on school, and how Martial Arts is key to getting your child good grades. My Son and His Karate Training Sensei Kimberley Sue – Fourth Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts…
Angela Gougeon – Second Degree Black Belt – Central Brampton Academy of Martial Arts I have two brothers. Like all siblings, we used to play street hockey, swim in our pool, make forts in the basement while Mom brought us lunch and get into too much mischief. They were and still are my first friends.…
Shihan Brian Cyr – The Academy of Martial Arts – Founder (Able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions) Survival in the natural order is governed by adaptability. In nature the ability to change in accordance with the seasons or to modify diet to align with available sources of food; or to migrate thousands of…
Sempai Julie Creighton – Second Degree Black Belt – Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (NWS) – Milton Academy of Martial Arts. Weight loss requires change. For any change to become habit it must be done gradually and consistently. If you are overweight like I was, changes are needed. Does it sound overwhelming? I know. Sometimes I felt…
(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…
I am a 43 year old mother of 3. I run a martial arts school with my husband. My life is busy! I’m beginning to think busy is an understatement. It got to a point where I felt I was too busy to invest into weight loss. I was looking for a quick fix. I…
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…
