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,...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Sep 2, 2018 | Community, News, Newsletter
People tend to think of Karate as a child’s activity. This is usually attributed to the discipline aspect and confidence building. It has been identified as a good anti-bullying solution. While this is true, karate can benefit other groups as well. Adults for...
by Marvin Saint Cyr | Apr 10, 2016 | News, Uncategorized
SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 2016 for the Soshu Shigeru Oyama Memorial Karate TournamentFollow the link to our web page for… Posted by Oyama Karate Skinner Dojo on Thursday, April 7, 2016...
