Fighting Spirit Karate - North

Big News!

We are proud to announce the arrival of Breaking Wave Martial Arts home of The Chinese Martial Arts Academy (CMAA) and Fighting Spirit Karate - North (FSK-N)!

Please follow Breaking Wave to get all information and updates for FSK-N.

Why Breaking Wave?

Essentially, since opening CMAA in 2011 my personal interest in martial arts has expanded beyond art’s particular to China. Over that time CMAA has also become home to many different programs with arts from a wide range of origins.

In addition to our Kungfu and Tai Chi programs, CMAA has also become the home of Albany Samurai Arts, and most recently Fighting Spirit Karate - North.

I wanted to re create the space to be an all inclusive entity that can feel like a home to a diverse array of programs and practices.

What happens?
Essentially, all the things you enjoy about what we do will remain unchanged. What you depend on in terms of classes, content, instructors and culture will all remain the same.

Primarily, we will revise our website and informational materials to help everyone navigate and understand what we offer better.

I would also like to simplify our membership types to encourage people to explore what we have to offer and not limit their participation across programs.

What’s in a name?

I chose Breaking Wave for a number of reasons.

To begin with, the name is not art/style/origin specific and can therefore be more inclusive of the variety of programs we now offer and may offer in the future.

Beyond that I’ve been inspired by the philosophy of The Great Wave. This Great Wave symbolizes the fact that no matter how great an obstacle or problem you may encounter, with patience, determination and perseverance you can rise above and overcome it.

Additionally, I think beyond that I’ve always appreciated Bruce Lee’s “Be Water” speech. That essentially water can, flow or crash but also that it’s formless, shapeless and therefor adaptable.

These things speak to me as a martial artist and as a business owner, in that as a martial arts school we need to have perseverance and adaptability (especially as the past several years have highlighted)!

Thank you for taking the time to read about these new and exciting updates!

Only more exciting things coming our way!
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Please note CMAA will be closed Sat, and Monday for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Have a great weekend!

Why learn Kyokushin?

Kyokushin karate is a style of martial arts that emphasizes physical and mental toughness, self-discipline, and a never-give-up attitude. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding way to improve your physical fitness and mental well-being, then Kyokushin training may be just what you need.

Here are just a few reasons why you should consider starting Kyokushin training:

Improved Physical Fitness

Kyokushin training is a great way to improve your physical fitness. The intense workouts will help you build strength, endurance, and flexibility. You’ll also burn calories and lose weight, which can lead to improved overall health.

Increased Self-Discipline

One of the core principles of Kyokushin karate is self-discipline. Through training, you’ll learn how to focus your mind, control your body, and stay motivated. This discipline can carry over into other areas of your life, such as work or school.

Self-Defense Skills

In Kyokushin karate, you’ll learn practical self-defense techniques that can help you protect yourself in real-world situations. This can give you more confidence and peace of mind, knowing that you have the skills to defend yourself if needed.

Mental Toughness

Kyokushin training can be mentally challenging, but it can also help you develop mental toughness. You’ll learn how to push through physical and mental barriers, and how to stay calm and focused under pressure. These skills can be applied to any area of your life, whether it’s school, work, or personal relationships.

Sense of Community

Kyokushin training often involves working with a group of people who share a common goal. This sense of community can be incredibly motivating and can help you stay committed to your training. You may even develop close friendships with your fellow students and instructors.

Respect and Humility

Respect and humility are important principles in Kyokushin karate. You’ll learn how to show respect to your instructors, fellow students, and opponents, regardless of their skill level. You’ll also learn how to be humble, recognizing that there is always room for improvement and that everyone has something to teach you.

In conclusion, Kyokushin karate is a challenging yet rewarding style of martial arts that can help you improve your physical fitness, mental toughness, self-discipline, and self-defense skills. Whether you’re looking for a new way to stay fit or want to challenge yourself mentally and physically, Kyokushin training may be just what you need. So why not give it a try and see how it can benefit you?

PM for a 1 week trial for just $9.99! Osu! 🙏

Kick or treat! Please note we will be closed today. Be safe and have fun!

NEW FSK MERCHANDISE & GEAR

*** PEFECT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS! ***

We are super excited to share with you BRAND NEW FSK MERCHANDISE!!

T-shirts, crew necks, tote bags and Team FSK hoodies!

Just in time for awesome holiday gifts!
Represent your dojo & show your Fighting Spirit!
Proceeds of sales will go towards new equipment, shields/pads & gear at FSK!

*all sales are final - no refunds or exchanges for sizing
**sizing questions: [email protected]

TEAM FSK HOODIES - ORDER DEADLINE (NEXT WEEK) TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1ST
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FSK MERCHANDISE (T Shirt, Crew Neck, Tote Bags) - ORDER DEADLINE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH
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Winter 2022 FSK Merchandise Deadline- Sunday November 20th All proceeds from the Winter merchandise will go to buying new hand pads, kick shield's, cleaning supplies, heavy bags and dojo updates.

Life is about balance! Osu.

No one can go back and start a new beginning, but you can start now and make a new ending. Make Kyokushin the next chapter! Osu!

Osu!

All levels welcome. PM for details. Osu! 🙏

Dedication > motivation. Practice self discipline regularly and it will get easier. Callus the mind and develop self control. Karate is a powerful tool that will help us to do this regularly. Osu.

Who else is guilty of this? 😝

Happy Bday to Fighting Spirit Martial Arts & Fitness leader Shihan! Ever grateful for your teaching us how to be true Karateka on the mats and in life! Osu! 🙏

SAVE THE DATE!

Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ, Kali, JKD, Kungfu/Tai Chi and much much more! Come broaden your horizons, learn how to kick butt and have fun making new friends! Do not miss this event!

Very excited to be included in this lineup. From monkey, to tiger I will have some super slick combinations that embrace the spirit and exemplify the techniques of animal style Kungfu!

All are welcome to attend. PM me if you have any questions!

Kyokushin Karate. The “Strongest Karate”.

Kyokushin karate is a martial art. It’s offers self-defense applications through its traditional curriculum (including eye pokes and groin kicks etc.).

However, Kyokushin is most obviously identified in in its unique combat sport format.

Compared to styles that score points for successfully landing (for example Sanda 1 point for punches and kicks, two points for takedowns etc.), Kyokushin scoring is much more simplistic.

3 Ways To Win:

1. The accumulation of 2 Waza-Ari (half point). This would be a blow that temporarily stuns the opponent but the opponent is still able to fight and is not knocked down.

2. An attack that knocks down the opponent for more than 3 seconds.

3. A legal technique that renders the opponent being reluctant to continue the fight.

Interested in learning more PM us for program details! Osu!

Osu! 😝

Dear Friends,

Please note the following class schedule update for Saturday 8/13.

Saturday AM Tai Chi: Cancelled
Saturday AM Karate: Cancelled

Kungfu will be held as regularly scheduled.

My apologies for the late notice. I was hoping there was a chance our senior instructors would be available to lead classes, however all have been recruited for the North East Open Martial Arts Championship this weekend!

This Saturday CMAA and FSK North will have 20 members attending the 2022 North East Open Martial Arts Tournament (18 competitors, 1 head coach and 1 judge)

Due to Shifu Lucas Geller attending as Head Coach, senior instructors Scott Beiter and Max Bruni participating at competitors and senior instructor Sandra Balint attending at a Judge, we will have to cancel both Sat AM Tai Chi and Karate.

Stay tuned for pics, videos and updates as to our efforts at this tournament!

This is an All Styles Open Tournament with competitors from just about every discipline imaginable. I highly encourage all students in any of our programs to consider competition for a great number of reasons. If you have an interest please reach out so we can help you prepare for the next one!

Come enjoy the spectacle and support your team! Spectators are welcome to attend ($10, ages 12+).
More info here:
http://northeastopen.com/

Best-

Shifu Lucas

Dear Friends,

Please note the following class schedule update for Saturday 8/13.

Saturday AM Tai Chi: Cancelled
Saturday AM Karate: Cancelled

Kungfu will be held as regularly scheduled.

My apologies for the late notice. I was hoping there was a chance our senior instructors would be available to lead classes, however all have been recruited for the North East Open Martial Arts Championship this weekend!

This Saturday CMAA will have 20 members attending the 2022 North East Open Martial Arts Tournament (18 competitors, 1 head coach and 1 judge)

Due to Shifu Lucas Geller attending as Head Coach, senior instructors Scott Beiter and Max Bruni participating at competitors and senior instructor Sandra Balint attending at a Judge, we will have to cancel both Sat AM Tai Chi and Karate.

Stay tuned for pics, videos and updates as to our efforts at this tournament!

This is an All Styles Open Tournament with competitors from just about every discipline imaginable. I highly encourage all students in any of our programs to consider competition for a great number of reasons. If you have an interest please reach out so we can help you prepare for the next one!

Come enjoy the spectacle and support your team! Spectators are welcome to attend ($10, ages 12+).
More info here:
http://northeastopen.com/

Best-

Shifu Lucas

For those of you looking to solidify your Kihon! Hope you find this all helpful! Osu! 🙏

Plus see them all in action here!
https://youtu.be/eCoy86pi_EI

Dear CMAA+FSK-North Family and Friends,
亲爱的朋友们，

Summer is here! From class cancelations, new classes and tournaments you definitely want to get all the info! Check out this month’s newsletter and see what’s going on at CMAA+FSK-North!
亲爱的朋友们，希望大家一切安好！从讲座，比赛，表演以及其他精彩活动，每一项您都不容错过！。请看以下详细信息！

Read more below and get all the information on the following:

School Closings
停课安排

North East Open Martial Arts Competition
武术比赛

USA-IFK Summer Camp
美国-IFK极真会空手道夏令项目

Super Smash Bros Cross Training Event Recap
空手道和跆拳道交流项目

Shifu Lucas – Awarded Jiutjitsu Black Belt
师傅授予巴西柔术的黑带

CMAA 1st Generation Reunion
CMAA第一代学生聚会

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
关注FSK – North 还有CMAA的 Instagram和Facebook

Get all the news here:
详细信息请参考以下检索：
https://www.martialartsalbany.com/cmaa-news/2022/6/24/monthly-newsletter-july-2022

Best-
祝好-

Shifu
师傅

Monthly Newsletter - July 2022 — Chinese Martial Arts Academy Summer is here! From class cancelations, new classes and tournaments you definitely want to get all the info! Check out this month’s newsletter and see what’s going on at CMAA+FSK-North! 亲爱的朋友们，希望大家一切安好！从讲座，比赛，表演以及其他精彩活动，每一....

Please note FSK - North will be closed Friday - Tuesday for the July 4th weekend. We will re-open Weds July 6th. Train hard and enjoy your weekend!

What can I say? Every bit as glorious I imagined. Simply a phenomenal meeting of the minds.

Thank you to Master Adam Grogin, Master Tom Collins and Shihan Sean Schenker for making this happen. Also, thanks to our students for having faith, making the effort to come and sweat!

Look forward to continued efforts in connecting the martial arts community, sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation to see the big picture! Osu!

EVENT REMINDER!

Don’t miss out on this coordinated event among a few local martial arts heroes that I have the utmost respect for. Thanks Shihan Sean Schenker and Master Grogin and Master Tom Collins

What: Super Smash Bros
Night of training and sparring exchange!

When: June 15th (Weds evening 6-8pm!)

Who: Members of
Fighting Spirit Martial Arts & Fitness
spirit karate north
martial arts academy
sung TKD

Where:
Pil Sung TKD
1095 Central Ave
Albany, NY

This is the spirit of martial arts and the brotherhood in our community! Osu!

If you or your teen child are willing to try Kyokushin PM me. I want to share the power of this martial art with you. Hit me up for details on a FREE trial.

Self defense 👍
confidence 👍
empowerment 👍
Fitness 👍

Boys, girls, athletes, beginners: this is for EVERYONE!

Nothing to lose, everything to gain. Let’s go! Osu 🙏

Osu!

https://www.lavoieduguerrier.com/en/post/the-power-of-the-sanchin-is-within-you-combine-your-three-minds-to-become-invincible?fbclid=IwAR2IkihB6orke2QV3M81Hi3MWwtIxRhOPE9-V-LMeyTq0Jrqbp-M3boA0SU

The power of the Sanchin is within you: combine your three minds to become invincible Sanchin is a powerful form. It aims to unite mind, body and soul. The system is based on three conflicts. Which can lead to a stronger and unified whole. Sanchin Kata is the way we unify our mind, body and soul. The system is based on three wars, which we all have to fight in order to restore peace....

Women Wanted! Mothers, daughters, sisters LETS GO!! Karate for MIND, BODY and SPIRIT. Karate for ALL! Osu!

PM me for trial info! Only $9.99 for 1 week!

Want to better understand Kyokushin karate? What if I told you you could learn Kyokushin while sipping on some coffee in your pjs?

It’s true.

Besides some pages that I recommend for more technique oriented skill development, the following channels have so much great content that relates to the history, culture, and philosophy (as well as techniques) of Kyokushin Karate.

Please be sure to check them out and see which voices, and styles work for you. Guaranteed to enhance your understanding of the art.

Enjoy. Osu!

Shihan Cameron Quinn:
https://youtube.com/c/CameronQuinnKyokushinKarate

Real Talk:
https://youtube.com/c/RealTalkKyokushin

The Kyokushin Shuffle:
https://youtube.com/c/TheKyokushinShuffle

THE SEVEN "SECRETS" OF THE WARRIOR

1. Stop the internal dialogue.

2. Filter out external noise (concentration). Achieved by the "auditory and visual tunnel".

3. Use peripheral vision.

4. Being in external awareness (which focuses your attention on the other person and prevents any sensation of pain on yourself, useful in full contact combat, as our attention is "dissociated" from ourselves).

5. Recognise your opponent's anomalies and weak points. In a non-conscious way.

6. Distort time to see the other in slow motion and increase speed.

7. Being physically relaxed, but alert (zanshin) and with the mind focused on the opponent, but without attachment (mushin). This way the movements are more explosive and the timing impeccable.

Osu!

Read the entire article here:

https://www.lavoieduguerrier.com/en/post/the-seven-secrets-criteria-of-karate-knockdown-champions-during-a-fight-part-1?fbclid=IwAR3Q9iPJj6LaCYUXkxUpGsOpoSfecZyufU-NoH97NfNWdz3oI4Y8zNoKul4

THE SEVEN "SECRETS" (CRITERIA) OF KARATE KNOCKDOWN CHAMPIONS DURING A FIGHT. Part 1 This series of articles is excerpted from my upcoming book: How to Win with the Inner Game in Karate Knockdown. Coming soon! This is the first in a series of articles that I have called in the past, the seven "secrets" of the warrior. And which I have renamed the seven secrets (criteria) of Knockdow...

Outstanding resource for the IFK Renrakus. Osu!

https://youtu.be/XER9rK6Zifk

KRT presents IFK Renrakus KRT'ersFollowing on from our IFK Renraku lessons we thought we would combine them all for your ease to go through the IFK syllabus. Hope you find them usefu...