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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


Can Tang Soo Do help me to get fit and to lose weight?
The world is facing a health crisis from the physical and mental health of the population being at an all time low. This is true not just...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 21, 20246 min read


How do I choose a martial arts club?
How to choose a martial arts club for you or your child
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 14, 20244 min read


2023 Festive Newsletter
In our final blog of the year, we wanted to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope 2023 has been good to...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 20, 202316 min read


Graduation - December 2023
This coming weekend sees the final opportunity of the year for Graduation/Grading. As usual, the Saturday Graduation will be held at Essa...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 13, 20234 min read


Activities to Make the Most of Your Christmas Break: Stay Active, Get Fit & Learn New Things
As we approach the festive break, I thought it worthwhile just listing out some of the resources to help you stay trim & fit, keep...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 11, 20232 min read


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
Dec 7, 20233 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


2024 Dates for your Diary
To make sure you know what is happening when & so you turn up in the right place at the right time, here is a list of the key dates for...
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 8, 20233 min read


How can you help your Centre?
We are often overwhelmed with all the amazing offers of help and support that we get from our students and parents. If you have ever...
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Graduation - October 2023
This coming weekend see the next opportunity for Graduation/Grading. As usual, the Saturday Graduation will be held at Essa Academy,...
North Manchester FMAC
Oct 11, 20234 min read


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,...
North Manchester FMAC
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Back to School Blog
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...
North Manchester FMAC
Sep 6, 20235 min read


How to choose 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
Aug 27, 20233 min read


Graduation - August 2023
This coming weekend sees the next opportunity for Graduation/Grading. The Saturday Graduation will be held at Essa Academy, Lever Edge...
North Manchester FMAC
Aug 23, 20234 min read


How to choose 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
Aug 6, 20233 min read


My Black Belt test is one year away, 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
Jul 23, 20234 min read


How I became an Instructor?
People come to martial arts, to train & to teach, for a variety of reasons - here’s what brought the North Manchester Team together Brett...
North Manchester FMAC
Jul 9, 20236 min read


Graduation - June 2023
This coming weekend see the next opportunity for Graduation/Grading. As usual, the Saturday Graduation will be held at Essa Academy,...
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Are you making progress?
Graduations are extremely important events at Family Martial Arts Centres and are held every six times a year. Graduations for Leadership...
North Manchester FMAC
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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