Why Warming Up is Crucial Before a Martial Arts Class: The Mental and Physical Benefits

At the commencement of October half-term, we find ourselves preparing for the penultimate Graduation of 2024. As you should know by now,...

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

Teaching in martial arts is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others

There’s nothing like the journey of perseverance. What will you be able to tell yourself in a few months or a few years?

Aach person has their own unique way of learning, there are generally three styles: aural, visual, and kinaesthetic

Exercise is great for every kid. But children with learning and attention issues can have a hard time finding a sport or physical...

Details of the forthcoming June 2024 Graduation

10 reasons to take up martial arts - for adults & children

As part of their Dan Tests, candidates must complete an essay. For the 2nd Dan Test, the subject is the 'importance of seniority' - here...

A rundown of our community support work

Graduation….. What’s it all about?

Six things you should never do in your Martial Arts training

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...

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...

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...

The next 12 months look to be busy ones for the Prestwich, Oldham & Middleton Centres (most likely across the other Centres too). Not...

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...