Hey everyone! The new MZ-Switch is the latest MyZone heartrate monitor for our members to either connect directly with our club heartrate screens or online at home using the mobile app!

Either way, you will be able to track, compete and cheer on your friends, family, and fellow karateka through their workouts at any time. Need extra guidance or online classes for at home workouts? Be sure to check out out MZ-Remote+ schedule in the app.

So, what's new about the Switch?

You can switch up where you wear the device! Previous models were chest strap only... and they are still great! The chest strap uses ECG technology to provide the most accurate data. Where the SWITCH comes in it's own is in the flexibility to also wear it on your arm or wrist.

Simply unstrap the pod from your chest strap and pop it into either the wrist or arm strap! It's that simple. All the straps are included!!!

Check it out here and get our club discount automatically (In Canada only); https://links.amamilton.com/MyZone

If information was all we needed, then we would all be millionaires and in excellent shape!

No matter what you learn at seminars, in books, or online, it doesn't matter if you don't take decisive and consistent action. 

Don't expect to get results just because you know more... 
You have to do more.

Then, you have to keep at it until you've mastered it so well that it becomes a habit. 

This requires a change in what you do, and that is the key to success.

Hello Everyone!

The option to withdraw from classes online is finally available, and here are the instructions.

https://amamilton.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/48001185911-withdraw-from-class-online

With warmer weather being the norm now, there are more people out on bikes. As drivers we need to be extra cautious when we are out and about.

It is just as important that cyclists are aware of and take responsibility for knowing and following the rules of the road regardless whether they are on the road, a bike path or a side walk. The MTO considers them a vehicle with the same responsibilities as a car.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/bicycle-safety.shtml 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

A friendly reminder that the studio re-opens for classes on Monday, Jan 6, 2020.

This year will be an exciting year as we see senior students train for their 1st Degree Black Belts in Karate and some who will be training for their 1st Degree Black Belts in Kobudo!  Not only will we be preparing for these big testing times but there are several teens & adults who are in line to be grading in 2021 & 2022.  If you or your child are a green belt or higher, you need to pay close attention to the educational workshops happening at the start of this year.  The kata workshops below are MANDATORY for these belts to acquire and they must be learned now.  Below is a list of all kata's needed for anyone seriously considering a brown or black belt.  Even if it's not 100% sure, you or your child should prepare, because doing them  later will be too late and their/your progression could be severely delayed.

If you or your child sign up for 3 or more workshops, you  will receive $5 off of each workshop. 

1. Sanchin - Jan 11 from 12pm - 1:30pm
2. Tensho - Jan 11 from 2pm - 3:30pm
3. Pinan Sandan - Jan 11 from 4pm - 5:30pm
4. Pinan Yondan - Jan 18 from 4pm -5:30pm
5. Sequin No Tonbo - March 28 from 1pm - 2:30pm* Tonbo required and may be purchased if needed
6. Sai Fa - Jan 12 from 1pm -3pm
7. Sei Un Chin- Jan 19 from 1pm - 3pm
8. Sans Sei Ryu - Jan 26 from 1pm -3pm
9. Empe Ha - Feb 2 from 1pm - 3pm

Additional recommended opportunities but not required:

10. Rohai ( note: this is optional for those wishing to pick up a great tournament kata).- see front counter for details
11. Special Leadership Clinic with a guest instructor from AMA Mississauga (ages 12 - 17) - Feb 15 from 1pm - 3pm cost: $50+hst and includes notebook

The kata workshops  will be taught in workshop format and then honed in regular classes. 

The cost of the workshops range from $35-$40 and may require the purchase of a weapon.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,
Sensei J