Self-Growth

There are various benefits in tournament participation.  One would be self-growth. Self-growth is the process of discovering and developing who you are. It’s an individual journey, yet it’s accomplished by yourself and with others. There are many ways to obtain growth and inspiration is found all around. Purpose is born within, and through interaction, new…

What Karate is vs What people Think Krate is

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…

AMA Challenge – A Fun Family Karate Tournament

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…

Karate, Teaches More than Karate

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…