Why Most Resolutions Fail (And How We Fix That) We have all been there. It’s January 1st. You feel motivated. You buy a new pair of running shoes or sign up for a big commercial gym. You tell yourself, "This is the year I get in shape." But by February, the gym is empty, and the running shoes are gathering dust. Why does this happen? It usually isn't because you lack desire. It’s because you lack accountability. When you train alone, it’s easy to skip a day. When you skip a d

We Don’t Sell Belts. We Build Character.(Why Contact Kicks Is Different) Let’s be honest for a second. The martial arts world is full of "McDojos." You know the ones—guaranteed black belts in two years, participation trophies for just showing up, and instructors who act more like babysitters than Senseis. If that is what you are looking for, Contact Kicks Martial Arts (CKMA) is not for you. Shihan Steve leading the class at the CKMA dojo in Mississauga The Hard Truth About Pr

CKMA Team Shines at the 2025 Nakamura Cup What a weekend for our CKMA Team! We travelled all the way to Montreal to take part in the 2025 Nakamura Cup, one of the biggest Kyokushin events in North America. With over 50 dojos and more than 500 competitors, this tournament was a true test of spirit, skill, and perseverance. Our dojo represented WKB Canada with great success! 2025 Nakamura Cup - Montreal QC The Journey Begins Our trip started with a 7-hour drive through heavy ra