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  • The 3 C's

    by chris gillam
    Although martial arts provide numerous benefits it is easy to lump three of the rather important ones into the 3 C's. When a student begins trainin...

  • Septembers are for Fresh Starts

    by chris gillam
    Being mentally tough is a skillset like any that takes repetitive practise daily. It is easy to seem disciplined when things are going well and eve...

  • It's not Difficult, It's just Different

    by chris gillam
    When it comes to the word difficult it is often associated with rarely done. People will speak of the difficult path they took and the difficult ca...

  • Don't Overthink It, Just Begin

    by chris gillam
    The first 2 weeks of July have likely given many a chance to recoup and recharge for the first part of the summer. You may be asking yourself how l...

  • Fresh Air Breeds Success

    by chris gillam
    With forest fires in Ontario and Quebec, some of the outdoor activities that we enjoy could be impacted this summer due to the air quality outside ...

  • Building in the Dark

    by chris gillam
    It’s easy to do your best when the Teacher, Parent or Sensei is watching. It's also easy to do your best in the game setting when all eyes are on y...

  • Reaching Peaks, After Graduation

    by chris gillam
    This past Saturday, First Choice Martial Arts hosted our June Graduation and what we saw were some amazing performances from our Tiny Tigers, Littl...

  • Congratulations, Hard Work Pays Off

    by chris gillam
    Last Saturday we conducted a Black Belt exam and seven of our amazing students were successfully promoted to their ranks. What's interesting about ...

  • Thank You Mom

    by chris gillam
    With another Mother’s Day passing, it was amazing to see how many students took the time to write out their Mother's Day essays. The messages of ki...

  • Monday Motvation

    by chris gillam
    For some Mondays can be the toughest day of the week to get going and find that much-needed motivation for your work and your life. For others, it ...

  • Change Before, You Have To

    by chris gillam
    The pursuit of one’s Black Belt provides the opportunity to experience a change not only in the dojo but in one’s life. As a necessary step, change...

  • No More Slump

    by chris gillam
    The First Choice Martial Arts dictionary defines Slump-a-titis as a condition where seemingly normal children become a little bit lazier with schoo...