Entering my first tournament, my mind was conflicted with thoughts. What will people think of my inability? I should stick with what I’m good at so I have a chance. If I can’t do it physically, will my spirit be enough? What will I do if I fall down? Despite the questions hovering in my…
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…
Obesity is becoming more of a dangerous epidemic in Canada that is plaguing not only adults, but our children as well. It’s hard to escape the presence of unhealthy food. Whether it’s the abundance of fast food joints that are located everywhere you turn, or the stores that strategically place those sugar-loaded treats located just…
Are you looking for an exciting experience for your child this summer? You should consider karate camp. Providing memories that they will have for years to come, below are five reasons why you should consider enrolling your child in karate camp today. Great Way to Meet New People Karate camp is a great way for…
Is your child struggling at school? This is more common than you might expect. School can be incredibly challenging for some. Often, it has less to do with the difficulty of the work itself. It has more to do with setting the time aside and being determined to see it all the way through. When…
More and more young people are getting into martial arts today than ever before. Amazingly, parents have had a tremendous amount of success getting their children to get up off of the couch or step away from the computer and into karate and martial arts schools more so now than at any point in time…
It’s getting harder and harder to get kids interested in after-school activities. If your kids don’t come home after school and plunk themselves on the couch to watch TV or play video games, they just zonk out in front of their iPhones until dinner time. Unfortunately, these patterns are having a negative effect on our…
There are a number of great benefits to kids training in karate. They gain valuable tools like self-esteem and confidence that can benefit them during the school year. Having your kids train in karate could also help them improve in the classroom. Here are a number of reasons as to why this is true: Focus…
