https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/ Martial arts tips, training advice, and academy news. en-ca Wed, 13 May 2026 17:22:00 GMT https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/assets/images/logo.png https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/ https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/come-with-me-adrianas-karate-journey.html https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/come-with-me-adrianas-karate-journey.html At five and a half, Adriana found confidence, kata, and a karate best friend at Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts. Her message to nervous kids: 'Come with me.' Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/owen-free-trial-passion-karate.html https://port-credit-ama.martialartsurl.com/blog/owen-free-trial-passion-karate.html Seven-year-old Owen turned a free trial class into a passion for kata, punches, and helping in class at Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts. 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