If you want your kids to get off the couch, turn off the TV, and disconnect from their smartphones, there’s no better place to turn this summer than karate camp. AMA karate camps feature low camper-to-leader ratios, highly-qualified leaders, weekly swims, and a weekly day trip. If you have signed your child up for one…
Martial arts is more than just great exercise and great fun. Martial arts is a way of being that can improve anybody’s life, from an energetic three-year old boy to a ninety-year old woman. If you’ve been struggling with some life challenges, taking up martial arts can help. Here are five conditions that can be…
Once you ring in the New Year it is time to reassess your life and make changes. One of the most common New Years’ resolutions is to introduce more physical activity into your lifestyle. Here are five ideas to help you get into shape for 2015: Karate Karate is an excellent option for people of…
One of the AMA Rep Team moms has given us some feedback on her sons training through AMA, here is what she has to say. I wanted to reiterate with you my experience at the Martial Arts Tournament at the Hersey Centre on Saturday November 22. My son Anthony signed up in the boys ages 11-12…
Kevin Cyr – First Degree Black Belt – Central Academy of Martial Arts At some moments, karate camp is equivalent to hell; children run rampant, tormenting you with high squeals and pounding fists – only missing their flaming tails and pitchforks. Other moments, this hell is controllable, rewarding and even enjoyable. I enjoy teaching. It’s…
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…
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…
Paul Danpaul – Second Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts My name is Paul Danpaul and I’m blogging as a guest for Angela this week. I’m going to take the opportunity to talk about baseball and how Martial Arts influence its players. I was an assistant baseball coach for the (BMBI)…
Angela Gougeon – Second Degree Black Belt – Central Brampton Academy of Martial Arts What do Michael Marson, Zdeno Chara and Alexei Yashin all have in common? For one, they’re all great hockey players. What divides these successful players from the rest? Marson is a student of Shotokan Karate. Chara is a former Olympic Wrestler.…
Michael Percival – Second Degree Black Belt – North Brampton Academy of Martial Arts This is my first guest blog! I’m filling in for Angela this week. I decided to keep with this sports theme and talk about one of the sports I love: Basketball. Endurance, breathing, awareness, balance, coordination, timing, focus, flexibility and self…
