by Marvin Saint Cyr | Nov 22, 2019 | Community, Events, Features, News, Newsletter
Samuel Arent is a man who has been very involved in his community. He is an accomplished Martial Arts practitioner; has been involved with planting a church in Raleigh; is a loving husband, father, and has been very involved in his community. However, nothing could...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Nov 22, 2019 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Kata is Kumite!!! I have heard some people say that kata is not important. It has been said that kata is not practical or does not represent true fighting I have heard that it is an outdated method of training and does not make you a better fighter. ...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Apr 24, 2019 | Community, News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Fear can be described as a human emotion triggered by a perceived threat. It can sometimes be a motivator, but it is also a detriment. Fear has been used to control people throughout history. There have been instances where people have described their fear...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Feb 4, 2019 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
So one of my students tells me he can’t do something that was requested of him. He then proceeds to give me reasons why. I explain that CAN’T is something that I will not accept. I tell him “Don’t tell me what you can’t do, instead...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Jan 28, 2019 | News, Newsletter
Being aware of what’s going on around you is in essential component of self-defense. Lack of awareness can mean the difference between life-or-death. A few weeks ago, there was an incident that occurred at our Bushiken Charlotte dojo. What started as a regular...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Nov 27, 2018 | News, Newsletter, Uncategorized
When people reach out to me and inquire about karate classes, it is usually for a child. Karate in general has garnered a reputation as a child activity. It is easy to see the benefits for children, as it can be a confidence builder, it helps with coordination,...
