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Five things to consider when choosing a martial arts club
We know that the martial arts have amazing benefits for children & young people, over & above the physical skills aspects, so it is...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 3, 2022


How to look after your mental health as well as your physical health
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...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 2, 2022


New Year; new you?
I am a firm believer that the harder you work, the luckier you are - this works in the Do Jang and in life in general. Here are a couple...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 31, 2021


Can Tang Soo Do help you to get fit & lose 'holiday weight'?
The answer is absolutely yes. Tang Soo Do, like any martial art, can definitely help you shed extra weight. The martial art of Tang Soo...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 29, 2021


'BEING A BLACK BELT' VERSUS 'HAVING A BLACK BELT'
Following the completion of the much-delayed Black Belt Tests (Dan Shim Sa) in late November, I thought it worth looking at what, in my...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 19, 2021


What is 'Graduation' & should I be doing it too?
Graduations are a way for you to demonstrate that you have learnt the syllabus content for any particular period. They are not compulsory...
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 28, 2021


Do what you love – and take it easy: eight ways to get back lost fitness and motivation
Many of us have been working at home for more than a year now, without the “ambient” exercise we used to get during the 9 to 5 – walking...
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 22, 2021


A Mental Health MOT
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...
North Manchester FMAC
May 22, 2021


Can Tang Soo Do help you to get fit & lose 'Lockdown weight'?
The answer is absolutely yes. Tang Soo Do, like any martial art, can definitely help you shed extra weight. The martial art of Tang Soo...
North Manchester FMAC
May 8, 2021


Martial arts can improve your attention span and alertness long term
Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an incredible amount of mental...
North Manchester FMAC
Sep 27, 2020


BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOR ADULTS
Our adult classes are a great way to get in shape, to keep in shape, or to get into even better shape. Our classes are a total body...
North Manchester FMAC
Aug 30, 2020


Giving Back!
When we first started this adventure back in early 2016, our ambition was to be firmly rooted within the community and for us to support...
North Manchester FMAC
Aug 2, 2020


9 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...
North Manchester FMAC
Jul 1, 2020


How Martial Arts Benefits Mental Health
The martial arts are one of the most popular activities in the US (as well as in other countries). Whether it’s Tang Soo Do, Karate,...
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 11, 2020


What’s this martial arts lark actually all about?
When speaking to parents & students, we occasionally hear comments about costs or we speak to people who’s only motivation around...
North Manchester FMAC
May 3, 2020


Sorry. What did you say…?
Can the martial arts improve your attention span and alertness? It seems fairly obvious that practicing martial arts requires a good...
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 5, 2020


A change in mindset can change your life
This image really struck a chord with me when the Stockport Centre posted it and a few other centres shared & reposted. It was posted...
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 4, 2020


Are you looking after your mental health as well as your physical health
‘It is a truth universally acknowledged…’, began Jane Austen, that we tend to focus on the bits we can see - we check our reflection in...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 3, 2020
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