Working with a Partner in Martial Arts
Here’s a brief rundown of what we need to know, the main dos and don'ts, and why partner work is so important.
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North Manchester FMAC
Nov 17
Why Warming Up is Crucial Before a Martial Arts Class: The Mental and Physical Benefits
Why Warming Up is Crucial Before a Martial Arts Class: The Mental and Physical Benefits
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North Manchester FMAC
Oct 16
Graduation - October 2024
At the commencement of October half-term, we find ourselves preparing for the penultimate Graduation of 2024. As you should know by now,...
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Tang Soo Do's Eight Key Concepts
You will no doubt have heard us talking about the '8 Key Concepts' in class, but what do they mean & how do they apply to your training
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Teaching Martial Arts
Teaching in martial arts is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others
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North Manchester FMAC
Aug 25
Perseverance
There’s nothing like the journey of perseverance. What will you be able to tell yourself in a few months or a few years?
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North Manchester FMAC
Jul 28
What type of learner are you?
Aach person has their own unique way of learning, there are generally three styles: aural, visual, and kinaesthetic
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North Manchester FMAC
Jul 14
Nine Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues
Exercise is great for every kid. But children with learning and attention issues can have a hard time finding a sport or physical...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jun 12
Graduation - June 2024
Details of the forthcoming June 2024 Graduation
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North Manchester FMAC
May 26
Ten Reasons why...
10 reasons to take up martial arts - for adults & children
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North Manchester FMAC
May 19
The Importance of Seniority
As part of their Dan Tests, candidates must complete an essay. For the 2nd Dan Test, the subject is the 'importance of seniority' - here...
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North Manchester FMAC
May 12
Graduation….. What’s it all about?
Graduation….. What’s it all about?
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North Manchester FMAC
Apr 28
Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training
Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training
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North Manchester FMAC
Apr 10
Graduation - April 2024
Time for our next Graduation of 2024. Unfortunately, it falls over the Easter break so it'll likely be a bit quieter than usual, but...
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North Manchester FMAC
Feb 25
Have you lost your motivation and fitness, and how we get it back?
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Feb 14
Graduation - February 2024
And so... the first Graduation/Grading of 2024 is upon us. It's always a short syllabus period when we come back after the Christmas...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 28
My Black Belt test is this year, so what should I be doing to prepare?
The next 12 months look to be busy ones for the Prestwich, Oldham & Middleton Centres (most likely across the other Centres too). Not...
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North Manchester FMAC
Nov 15, 2023
How Does Muscle Memory Affect Your Martial Arts Training?
What is ‘Memory’? Do you have a good memory of places you’ve visited (episodic memory) or of fact based information, such as capitals,...
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North Manchester FMAC
Sep 20, 2023
The Four Stages of Learning – and why frustration and struggling to grasp new techniques is good!
Learning a new skill, at whatever age, can be a hugely rewarding and fulfilling experience. Whether it’s learning to play an instrument,...
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