AMA Rep Team

Through the Representative Team, AMA offers an opportunity for young members to discover their potential and bring their abilities to new levels. Members of the Rep Team are encouraged to reign their courage through practice and tournament participation. With continuous performance, confidence emerges and members accomplish success with their persistent efforts. Togetherness unites the team…

Entering My First Tournament

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…

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…