Blog about martial arts and mental health

Graduation….. What’s it all about?

Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training

We are often overwhelmed with all the amazing offers of help and support that we get from our students and parents. If you have ever...

It's a confirmation & a demonstration of what you have learned Graduations are a way for you to demonstrate that you have learnt the...

There are many benefits to taking up martial arts, so let’s pick them off one by one: To learn to protect yourself & your family Let’s...

Motivation is an incredibly challenging aspect of our make up. One minute you can be riding high on the crest of a wave, with everything...

How to choose a martial arts club for you or your child

As we approach the festive break, I thought it worthwhile just listing out some of the resources to help you stay trim & fit, keep...

What is ‘Memory’? Do you have a good memory of places you’ve visited (episodic memory) or of fact based information, such as capitals,...

Learning a new skill, at whatever age, can be a hugely rewarding and fulfilling experience. Whether it’s learning to play an instrument,...

Well, we’ve reached that time of year again, the time that most parents have been looking forward to all summer, and the time that turns...

People come to martial arts, to train & to teach, for a variety of reasons - here’s what brought the North Manchester Team together Brett...

This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, where there is a sharper focus on mental health issues and an opportunity to think about...

Martial arts is an ancient tradition of combat practiced for self-defence, competition, physical, mental and spiritual development....

Reproduced from https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/anxiety What is anxiety? It’s normal to feel anxious...

We often tend to focus on the bits we can see - we check our reflection in the mirror in the morning; we dust or hoover where it is most...

It’s well-known that people who suffer from depression can benefit from physical exercise, like martial arts. Exercise releases feel-good...

We all need to remind ourselves not just to look after the things we can see & feel, but also the things we cannot. People often focus on...

We often spend a lot of time looking after our physical health with diet & exercise, yet it is so easy to neglect an area so integral to...