Académie Martiale Serei in Montreal offers martial arts and combat sports training in different genres, such as Aiki Ju- Jitsu, Aikido, Karate, Judo, Kendo, Self Defence, Japanese Sabre, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu Wushu, Savate, Stick fighting, Muay Thai and White Crane.Martial arts can be wonderful for kids and teenagers. It can teach them how to defend themselves, respect, self-control and perseverance while improving their coordination, self-confidence, strength and flexibility. Moreover, it can be great for your cardio and conditioning. Our senseis and coaches are experimented and attentive to your needs. Regardless of your level of experience, they will be able to guide you. For our schedule and rates, contact Académie Martiale Serei today or visit our website.more...See more text
Located a few hundred meters from the Académie Serei, martial arts centre, on the corner Beaubien and Papineau, establishments regularly show combat sports on the big screen for the pleasure of fans who enjoy watching the battles while drinking a cold glass of beer. Spectator sports or martial arts?
Like his brother Pascal and his father Georges, André-Jacques Serei, the co-founder of Académie Serei, martial arts centre, is a figure who commands respect in the Quebec and Canadian martial arts communities. "Combat sports have always been popular. The only problem is that people don't know the difference between a combat sport and a martial art," explains André-Jacques. "The 'martial' aspect is usually what is hidden. We see spectacular things during televised events, and that is the 'artistic' aspect. But an art that is 'martial', is also an art of war."
Proud of the multidisciplinary school, André-Jacques laments that many confuse fighting and self-defense. He believes too many people think they know how to throw a punch because they've taken a karate class. And with the rising popularity of YouTube videos that offer tips on self-defense, the 65-year-old sensei is critical of the ego game and self-promotion that takes place in these videos that are supposedly teaching self-defense.
