Saturday, March 12, 2016

Martial Arts - NEVER about Violence

Martial Arts is not about violence, and never should be! 
written by: Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts

Thanks to the popularity of Hollywood movies which have found their staple motif in martial arts, many people wrongly interpret martial arts as an inherently violent activity. Action movies might have relied again and again on martial arts to make their sequences appealing. But in reality, martial arts have nothing to do with violence. It is not about violence, and it should never be. It is time we understood the reality behind this seemingly violent mask of martial arts.

Martial Arts: A Peaceful and Non-Violent Way of Living
The swift physical movements and punches are the reason behind the popular image of martial arts as a violent act. If we take a look into history, we can see that these physical moves have their origins in the self-defense techniques practiced by warriors. Even at this point, these were defensive and not offensive in nature.

Over time, when the military importance declined in societies, we can see that every martial art passed through the hands of great spiritual masters and sages. This is true for almost all of the Asian martial arts. This spiritual dimension has strengthened the core philosophy of each martial art. 

Unlike their military origins, this spiritual heritage imbued martial arts with values of mutual respect, peaceful competition and companionship. The physical moves came to be practiced either for health-related reasons, or in friendly matches between learners. This is the heritage of martial arts we have inherited by the 21st century.

Children and Value Education - Martial Arts for Peaceful Living
If you still wonder whether martial arts will turn your kids into incessant fighters, you need to see what does martial arts actually teach children.
* It teaches them to be respectful and courteous not just to friends, but also to opponents
* It teaches them sportsmanship and the positive spirit of giving up to others
* Martial arts will give them opportunity to taste the joy of success, and will teach them to stand up in the face of failures

But this is not to say that martial arts do not teach how to fight. Martial arts make children stronger, and give them the strength and knowledge to fight an opponent. But it also teaches them whom to fight and in what circumstances. The values instilled by martial arts will give them the wisdom to use their strength only when they need to defend themselves. It is at this moment that the defensive and spiritual heritages of martial arts find their true purpose.

Take in the Best of Martial Arts at Bruce McCorry's!
Only an institution which has taken in the spirit of martial arts in its right sense can teach your children the peaceful and non-violent values of martial arts. At Bruce McCorry's Academy, under expert instructors, you and your family can learn the best of non-violent martial arts. 

For four decades, Bruce McCorry's Academy has upheld that the ultimate aim of martial arts is to unite people and not to divide them. Hence we believe that no school dedicated to the true spirit of martial arts can promote violent and competitive behavior for the sake of profit. It is this positive spirit that has made the Academy the most popular when it comes to martial arts in Massachusetts. Now you too can be a part of the experience. 

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Bruce McCorry's: A Legacy of Forty Years

Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy: 
Walking with Time and Walking Ahead of Time



There was a time when martial arts meant to people the wisdom and wealth that the scholars and sages sacredly kept in their parchments. From that pedestal, today martial arts have become the fad that every institution tries to claim. Among the numerous martial art schools that claim to teach martial arts to their learners, very few have done justice to the past, present and future of martial arts and its genuine spirit. Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy is one among those rare names.

Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy: A Legacy of Forty Years
Bruce McCorry's Academy, which is gearing up to celebrate its fortieth anniversary in two years' time, is one of the oldest and the grandest martial arts school in Massachusetts. Master Bruce McCorry's lifelong ardor for martial arts made him visualize a school to impart his passion to others much before martial arts education emerged as a commercial venture in Massachusetts. That's how the academy, which is dedicated itself to the promotion and development of martial arts, was born in 1978.

Walking with the Times: Four Decades of Achievements
In these four decades, the academy has earned many laurels. This owes to the effort of a bunch of energetic minds who always kept updated about the latest happenings in the world of martial arts.

* What was initially a venture of a few like-minded enthusiasts soon built up a strong core faculty comprising of instructors with years of experience

* In a few years, we were able to develop our academy to an easily accessible and popular martial art hub of the city

* With the increase in the number and popularity of martial arts, the academy selectively chose the most effective and useful martial arts and increased the number of courses offered. Today, the academy offers lessons in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, MMA, and XMA for all ages.

* When the amazing benefits of martial arts for children became the buzz in the martial art circles, the academy standardized the children's programs under two schemes which children can easily manage with their school schedules. Today the Afterschool Martial Arts Program and the Summer Program are the most sought-after courses at the academy.

* Since the learner's comfort is our primary aim, we have introduced a range of learner-friendly offers. Transportation facility for children, free trial for prospective students, free introduction to lessons, instant and hassle-free admission process are our specialties.

Walking Ahead of the Times: Our Programs for a Better Future
We have also introduced some future-oriented schemes and courses, which are in tune with the cutting-edge research that is taking place in martial arts and its health benefits:

* When it was discovered that martial arts can improve the quality of life for people with special needs, the academy has initiated a special needs program. It has already made a mark in the lives of many adults and children with special needs.

* The kickboxing course at the academy is now a special wing, Kickboxing Peabody, (www.kickboxingpeabody.com) considering the huge impact that kickboxing has been proved to have in the lives of cardiac patients.

* With numerous studies coming out on the importance of preschool martial arts, the Little Ninjas preschooler program at the academy has been a very special wing of the academy with more facilities and recently, gained it's own website at (www.preschoolmartialartspeabody.com).

* In tune with the latest developments in cancer research, Bruce McCorry's Academy has introduced programs in energy healing and meditation, which is practiced best along with martial arts like Tai Chi, which are beneficial for cancer fighters and survivors.

* We also conduct fundraisers and competitions for contributing to relevant causes

The Best for Everyone: Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
In this journey, Bruce McCorry's has not only kept the true spirit of martial arts traditions alive, but it has also revised its courses from time to time and kept its pace with the latest studies. This means that today, the academy is able to offer a holistic set of programs that caters to everybody's needs and dreams. Preschoolers, children, teenagers, adults and seniors get customized lessons at the academy. The wide range of courses help you to achieve your dreams: a healthy life, a fit and toned body, a confident attitude or self-protection.

In realizing the dreams of hundreds of learners, we hope to make true our larger visions for the present and future of martial arts. To be a part of this great endeavor, and to take in the best of international martial arts, say yes to Bruce McCorry's Academy today – don't let this once-in-a-lifetime chance to slip out of your reach!  

Visit today at www.brucemccorrys.com or call today 
for more information. 978. 535.7878

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Anger Management and Martial Arts

Too Angry to Enjoy Life? Martial Arts are for You!  
By Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts

When gun violence filled the news columns again and again in the past few years, the one positive attempt taken by academics was to study the issue of anger. The studies that have come up on anger and anger management are not always positive or encouraging. But if you find that you get angry in a day at unreasonable circumstances, if you feel that your anger has started creeping into your personal and work life, do not scroll on without reading!

Anger Management: Where We Have Gone Wrong
Harvard Medical School shocked American mothers and fathers in 2012 when they revealed that a minimum of 6 million adolescents of the US are victims of what they called the impulsive explosive disorder. Three years later, the National Comorbidity Survey reported that among adults, this is as high as 22 million, out of which 3.7 million are gun owners as well.

This necessarily indicates that somewhere down the lane, we missed out something. One factor can be the heavily competitive scenario which demands you to come up with nothing less than the best to stay floated. We are brought to our boiling points, left without no real outlet, desensitized by the movies. All we can do is explode.

Why Do We Need to Cool Down?
Gun violence is the occasional but the most unfortunate turn which anger takes. Before it reaches there or worsens, it affects our daily lives in numerous ways. Uncontrollable bouts of anger are scientifically proven to lead to psychological complications such as depression, paranoia, violence and suicidal tendency. Socially, it weakens friendships and causes strain in relationships. Children brought up by too-angry parents suffer psychological symptoms similar to kids from dysfunctional families. We really need to cool down.

The Best Possible Solution: Anger Management and Martial Arts
Of all the benefits of martial arts, anger management is perhaps the most personally useful advantage for many of us. Many martial arts have origins in the doctrines of saints and sages who gave importance to emotion-control and denial. This has imbued their traditions with great possibilities for controlling anger.

Martial arts increase the release of endorphin, which is a major factor in stress control and euphoric experience. Practicing martial arts is a good way to release the excess energy and accumulated stress, which are major factors in uncontrollable anger. In a larger way, martial arts can show you the value of companionship, respect and social commitment. In Bruce McCorry's Academy, for instance, many former learners have reported improved relationship with their family, children and partners after taking up martial arts.

The best part of martial arts anger management is how it accommodates all ages. Right from childhood, the ability to manage anger can come useful. It would help children to experience a peaceful childhood and develop lifelong friendships. Teenage is the time when anger management comes most handy. Martial arts are the ultimate answer to all those pet-names we have devised for adult anger bouts: office rage, road rage, work rage. Bruce McCorry's Academy is a modular institution that helps learners to control anger and stress through martial arts. Seize this chance and build a better life for yourselves!