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What is Tang Soo Do all about?


Mum, Dad, I don't want to go to martial arts class today...
What should you do when your child says they don’t want to come to their martial arts class
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 5, 20253 min read


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.
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 24, 20245 min read


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
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 17, 20246 min read


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,...
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 16, 20245 min read


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
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 6, 20244 min read


Teaching Martial Arts
Teaching in martial arts is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others
North Manchester FMAC
Sep 1, 20242 min read


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?
North Manchester FMAC
Aug 25, 20242 min read


What type of learner are you?
Aach person has their own unique way of learning, there are generally three styles: aural, visual, and kinaesthetic
North Manchester FMAC
Jul 28, 20243 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
Jul 14, 20244 min read


Graduation - June 2024
Details of the forthcoming June 2024 Graduation
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Ten Reasons why...
10 reasons to take up martial arts - for adults & children
North Manchester FMAC
May 26, 20247 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
May 19, 20244 min read


Giving Back!
A rundown of our community support work
North Manchester FMAC
May 16, 20242 min read


Graduation….. What’s it all about?
Graduation….. What’s it all about?
North Manchester FMAC
May 12, 20249 min read


Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training
Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 28, 20245 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 10, 20244 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 25, 20244 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 14, 20244 min read


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...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 28, 20244 min read


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,...
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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