What Karate Means To Me by George Karate means a lot to me. Besides learning Japanese which helps me talk to my aunt who doesn’t speak English, karate means it develops 3 similar things: mental health, physical health, and character traits. My first thing is: Physical Health. Karate helps me with protection, endurance, strength (obviously),…
DetailsOften, people make the mistake of thinking of martial arts as activities only for the young. While people of all ages can practice and enjoy Karate, Ju Jutsu, and more, Tai Chi is a physical activity that is particularly well-suited to seniors. If you’re wondering how to get in shape, read on: What is Tai…
DetailsSeisan Kata Workshop with Sensei M. Percival “A fast Kata that attacks in different directions with strikes and kicks. A tournament favorite for years…” – M. Percival Limited spots There is an option for In-Person and an option for Live Online. Choose which one you would like to do at registration. The In-Person class will be…
DetailsKingawa No Tonfa Seminar A Kobudo Kata seminar for Adults & Teens with Sensei Sue & Sensei Percival. Open to AMA Adult & Teen students Limited to 24 spots A Hybrid Seminar (in person and online) Tonfa not included There will be 8 in-person spots available and you must register ahead of time. Fridays 7:30-8:45…
DetailsGood day everyone, As of January 31st, we will be back for in-person classes! If you had frozen your membership, please call us to reactivate your membership. All previous in-person classes will be back on. All previous protocols will still be in place. Class sizes are limited. Spacing between students (except for the optional adult…
DetailsHaving a good, healthy breakfast is one of the best ways you can help start your day off on the right foot. So many of us are guilty of rushing through our morning routines without enough time or priority placed on consuming that necessary fuel to keep our engines going. It is imperative to give…
DetailsIn Canada, our winters are generally cold; in some places colder than others! But as Canadians we have learned to embrace the cold and make it part of our everyday lives and routines. For those who are active and enjoy being outdoors, winter should be no exception. Here are five different ways you can stay…
DetailsTo the onlooker, Tai Chi may present as simplistic, like a slow-moving dance with little challenge and stereotypically associated with an older population. In reality, Tai Chi is complex, targets many aspects of human health and is beneficial to both young and old. One primary benefit is Cardiovascular health. In Tai Chi practice, breathing is…
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