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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Hyungs)
Following on from Basic Techniques, Hyungs (also known as ‘Forms’) seems to me like the logical progression. In the very simplest sense,...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 27, 2021


SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Basic Techniques)
In this post, I want to explain the purpose of basic techniques in Tang Soo Do. What do I mean by ‘basic techniques’? The term ‘basic...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 20, 2021


SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Intro)
We’ve had a lot of people join (& leave) over the ‘pandemic period’ (I might trademark that!) & as Instructors we’ve obviously not had as...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 13, 2021


Has a year of living with Covid-19 rewired our brains?
When the bubonic plague spread through England in the 17th century, Sir Isaac Newton fled Cambridge where he was studying for the safety...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 10, 2021


What’s your Pandemic Training Mindset?
In our 3rd Lockdown & as we approach a year of our lives being seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, not only are people getting...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 6, 2021


Ooops I did it again!
A Leap of Faith (twice!) As we approach our five year anniversary as a martial arts club, I got to thinking... It was early 2016 when,...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 30, 2021


Are you suffering from Lockdown Cabin Fever?
The first lockdown was new & different, having a feeling of the 'Blitz Spirit' where we all pulled together & cracked on. Lockdown 2.0...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 27, 2021


Teaching During the Pandemic
It’s been almost 12 months since my world drastically changed due to a microscopic virus called COVID-19. We were forced to shut and move...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 22, 2021


What type of learner is your child?
As a martial instructor, I see real differences in how people learn, especially children. It should come as no surprise that all...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 16, 2021


The less said about 2020 the better!
Wow! What a year 2020 has been - and for all the wrong reasons! At the turn of the year, we were feeling extremely confident that 2020...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 30, 2020


It's great to be back...
Classes recommenced today and it was great to see so many happy, smiley faces in class 🙂🙂🙂 I'd like to give you all a quick reminder...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 2, 2020


Bigger & Better than ever...
It is with a heavy heart & a huge amount of frustration that we will need to move all classes back online for the period of 'Lockdown...
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 2, 2020


These are strange & interesting times…
In these strange & different times, having a foothold within some form of normality helps us all to make sense of the things that are...
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 23, 2020


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


As true today as when we said it in March
September 2020 It's worth another look at this given where we are. Some of the detail has changed (eg: isolation period) but it's worth...
North Manchester FMAC
Sep 23, 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


Update
So, just a quick update on our 4-step reopening plan: Step 1 (reopening to Tigers) has gone extremely well, with parents sticking to the...
North Manchester FMAC
Jul 22, 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
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