2025 Newsletter
- North Manchester FMAC
- Dec 13
- 20 min read
Our annual newsletter is our final blog of 2025 and we want to take this opportunity to wish you, your family and all of our members & supporters a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As always, we hope you have had a very productive and successful 2025, achieved everything you wanted to both in Martial Arts, and in other areas of your lives and we want to wish you all the best in your aims and ambitions for 2026.
Festive Break opening & closing dates
Our final classes of 2025 will be:
Prestwich Centre - Sunday 21st December
Oldham Centre - Saturday 20th December
Middleton Centre - Friday 19th December
Denton Centre - Sunday 21st December
All centres will reopen for normal classes starting from the week beginning Monday 5th January 2026.
There will be some additional classes in between Christmas & New Year taking place on Monday 29th December at the Prestwich Centre. The times of the classes are as follows:
Tigers Assault Course - 5.15pm
’Work off your Christmas dinner’ class (All Grades) - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
These classes will be available to all students regardless of what Centre you are from and we invite you down to come and have a fun and entertaining time, while burning off those extra calories we’ve all put on over the break.
New Year; New Possibilities – Set yourself some 2026 targets
January is always a time for fresh starts, renewed motivation and the excitement of new possibilities. As we step into 2026, there’s no better moment to refocus your goals and challenge yourself in ways that build strength, confidence and discipline. And what better way to achieve all three than getting straight back onto the mats?
This year, give yourself the aim to grow from where you are now. Remember martial arts provides a structured yet supportive environment where progress is measurable and deeply rewarding. This year set yourself the target to build on your past achievements in your practice, look to learn new skills you’ve always wanted to acquire, improve your fitness levels even more or surround yourself with a community of people who are striving toward similar goals.
Setting Your 2026 Training Targets
Start the year strong by setting clear, achievable goals such as:
Improving your fitness – Build strength, flexibility and stamina through consistent training.
Mastering new techniques – Focus on a kick, form or combination you want to improve this year.
Attending regularly – Whether it’s once a week or more, consistency is the key to growth.
Building confidence and focus – Let your training time be your space to reset and recharge.
Attending Graduation regularly - so you can see your progression every few months, validate the effort you are putting in and get ever closer to the goal of Black Belt (or higher)
If you are a Beginner (White through to Blue Belt), think about when you would like to move to the Intermediate Class (Green & Red Belt) - it takes 6 to 8 months to complete the Beginners programme so next year should see you move to the senior class. Decide when that is to happen!
If you are a 1st Gup, then you should have had your meeting with your Instructor and looking at setting a target date for your Dan Test. There are only two opportunities per year, so set yourself a date so that you don’t miss out!
Remember, you should always have a target - as Bruce Lee said ‘A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at’…. So what are you going to aim for in 2026?
‘Shoot for the stars and you might just hit the moon!’
Looking back at 2025 - Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa
2025 has been a momentous year for our Centres, from new Masters within our centres, through to continued growth across all our sites meaning more people start their Tang So Do journey, it has been a successful year for all our Centres, their Instructors and the students.
In March the Organisation came together at a special seminar to celebrate the promotion of ten long serving students each earning their 4th Dan, and in turn the rank of Master, including our very own Masters Brett Nelson & Master Harris Nelson.
The Seminar was the finishing point of a journey that started many years ago and which had really ramped up over the previous 12 months, as the candidates practiced everything they had been taught over their years of training, culminating in a two day Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa (a test for the Masters Rank of 4th Dan Blackbelt) held the previous November. Master Parkinson, who along with Master Salter and the existing Ko Dan Ja oversaw the Promotion and the seminar said “It was fabulous to see students of all ages and abilities getting to the rank of Master. Obviously this shows tremendous perseverance and commitment to the art, and also shows that training in Tang Soo Do can be a lifelong pursuit”. Master Parkinson went on to say “It’s an Inspiration to all of us and particularly to me to see students in their 60s still training, still demonstrating and still helping the organisation and their fellow students grow. Not only that, but we also have our youngest Master in Master Harris Nelson who is only 23 years old, a fantastic achievement for anyone at such a young age”.
Looking back at 2025 - Becoming more Female-Friendly
For years we have championed making sport (and martial arts) more accessible to groups who may struggle to access sports for a range of reasons. We took part in the national pilot to make sports more accessible to females, called ‘I Will If You Will’, which eventually became the national ‘This Girl Can’ campaign.
2025 saw a big change in the uniform policy for the whole of Family Martial Arts Centres, championed by several of the Prestwich students including Mrs McAtkin, Mrs Byrne, Miss Jackson and Mrs Plummer, who sought the introduction of black trousers as part of the regular training kit. It has been seen as a positive change that now sees both male and female students from all over the Organisation able to wear black trousers when they train in the Do Jang.
To keep with tradition, a full white uniform is still required by all members for all Graduations, seminars and ceremonial events (eg: Black Belt Tests).
Looking back at 2025 - More students training with us than ever before
2025 has seen us have a record number of students in our Do Jangs, with the four centres finishing the year with over 750 students all training in the fantastic art that is ‘Tang Soo Do’ and a staggering 500 new students choosing this year to start their martial arts journey with us.
It is fantastic to see so many students both young and old, start, develop and finally grow into the strong and confident students we see on the mats week in week out. The growth of the Centres shows that the demand for great martial arts classes is as strong as ever, and with the Prestwich Centre actually pushing through the 400 active students mark back in May of this year, we will use this as foundation to build on and continue this growth and make 2026 our biggest and best year yet.
Looking back at 2025 - New Black Belts
This year, we held our two Dan Shim Sa’s (Dan Tests), in May and December, and this year saw over 150 students in the Family Martial Arts organisation earn the rank of Cho Dan (1st Dan Black Belt) including 28 students from out Centres which is an incredible achievement. Add to that, we saw 9 students earn their Ee Dan (2nd Dan Black Belt) and we also had Prestwich’s Mrs Carol Plummer join the illustrious Sam Dan (3rd Dan Black Belt) club.
Next year’s dates have already been published in the Dates for your Diary section of our website, so if you are a 1st Gup (Red Belt - 2 Blue Tags), you should have had your meeting with your Instructor and set your date for Black Belt Assessment (and therefore potentially to test too).
We continue with our 100% record of producing Black Belts across our Centres, so there is absolutely no pressure on those who are looking to test in 2026!
Those who progressed to Cho Dan (1st Dan) this year are:
Miss Husna Ahmed (Prestwich)
Miss Rovida Ahmed (Prestwich)
Miss Tamana Ahmed (Prestwich)
Mr Anthony Aksiuk (Prestwich)
Miss Rosie Blackwell (Oldham)
Mr Jack Bridge (Middleton)
Mr Logan Callaghan (Prestwich)
Mr Michael D’Arcy (Oldham)
Miss Melody Hamadani (Prestwich)
Mr Noah Krupinski (Oldham)
Mr Raffi Lederberg (Prestwich)
Mr Ezra Lowe (Prestwich)
Mr Celestyn Mbagwu (Prestwich)
Mr Adam McAtkin (Prestwich)
Miss Frankie McAtkin (Prestwich)
Mr William McMichael (Prestwich)
Miss Sienna O'Connor (Middleton)
Mrs Hayley Ryder (Oldham)
Mr Christian Shepherd (Oldham)
Mr Dylan Si (Prestwich)
Mr Dan Thompson (Prestwich)
Miss Alice Thorpe (Prestwich)
Mr Ethan Thorpe (Prestwich)
Mrs Katie Thorpe (Prestwich)
Mr Adam Walsh (Prestwich)
Mr Riley Warren (Prestwich)
Mrs Kinga Wrobel (Prestwich)
Mr Szymon Wrobel (Prestwich)
Those who progressed to Ee Dan (2nd Dan) this year are:
Mr Max Barker (Prestwich)
Miss Lucy Jackson (Prestwich)
Mr Andy Jowett (Prestwich)
Mr Jack Kelly (Oldham)
Mr Jude Orton (Middleton)
Mrs Nadia Plummer-Kutryk (Prestwich)
Ms Emma Rosenthal (Prestwich)
Mr Hardy Singh Taak (Prestwich)
Mrs Sarah Tongue (Prestwich)
Those who progressed to Sam Dan (3rd Dan) this year are:
Carol Plummer (Prestwich)
2026 is the year, where we may get a lot of new Dan members as there is a large group of students who could potentially go for their Dan Assessments (Cho Dan & Ee Dan), so if you see a slightly worried student trying to practice their self-defences before class, help them out!
Looking back at 2025 - Awards Night Winners
Saturday 29th November saw Family Martial Arts Centre host its Annual Awards Evening at Metro’s Sport & Social Club in Stretford, in which Students, Instructors and Centres are given awards to recognise their efforts and their success over the past 12 months. This years event raised over £1,200 for the organisation’s nominated charities - ‘MIND’ and ‘Epilepsy Research UK’.
Our Centres had a very successful evening this time, with the Oldham Centre winning the ‘Full-Time Centre of the Year’, the Middleton Centre winning ‘Part-Time Centre of the Year’, Denton Centre’s Mrs Kelly winning the ‘Instructor of the Year’, Mr Jowett from the Prestwich Centre winning ‘Assistant Instructor of the Year’, and Middleton’s Mr Josh Kelly winning the ‘Contribution to the Organisation’ Award.
These were fantastic results for our Instructors and Centres and amazing recognition of all the hard work achieved at all the North Manchester Family Martial Arts Centres.
For the Student Awards, each centre presents a ‘Most Improved Student’, a 'BlackBelt Attitude Award’ (as voted for by their fellow students) and a ‘Contribution to the Club’ Award to individuals who have taken certain steps within their training, pushed through barriers and aided the support & growth of their Centre. Well done to everyone who received an award.
This years winners were:
Prestwich
Most Improved Students - Raphael Ametepe & Adam Bell
Black Belt Attitude - Dan Thompson & Raffi Lederberg
Contribution to the Club - Lucy Jackson, Kerry McAtkin, Ruth Byrne & Carol Plummer
Oldham
Most Improved Students - Shah Saniyah Ali & Ali Bamjee
Black Belt Attitude - Martyna Orabi & Kianu Ramos
Contribution to the Club - David Tickle & Nuria Ali
Middleton
Most Improved Students - Aaron Garner & Theo Hickey
Black Belt Attitude - Ellie Hughes-Kelly & Sophie Redman
Contribution to the Club - Josh Kelly & Jamie Owen
Denton
Most Improved Students - Jenny Woolhead & Joshua Booth
Black Belt Attitude - Mirjam Susanyi & Shania Oduola
Contribution to the Club - Agniv Shrivastava
Importance of Rank Advancement (Graduations)
If you have been with us for a while now, you will hear all the Instructors talk about Graduation, giving you the countdown of how many weeks are left until the next Graduation and making sure you get your form in early - but why is Graduation so important within Martial Arts?
Graduations are extremely important events in the Family Martial Arts Centres calendar and are held every two months. It is a time when Tigers, Leadership and Dan Students from all Family Martial Arts Centres across the North West come together and Graduate at the same venue, watched and supported by their friends and family and is a great opportunity to show everyone what we have been learning over the past couple of months in class. It is at these events that students are awarded their next coloured belt and certificate. It is via these Graduations that students progress through the ranks within martial arts and each one is another step on their martial arts journey. Remember, Graduations for more junior ranked students are not a test - It is a great opportunity for reward and recognition for our newer members. In our Programmes, they don’t have to be expert to progress to the next belt as the new belt will help with confidence and motivation. As they progress through the belt ranking structure, ‘Graduations’ transition to ‘Gradings’ which are more of a test. It is also at this stage that our techniques need to be at a very good standard, with good stances and lots of good energy & effort in everything we do. We expect every student to always do their best at every Graduation they attend and if you remember what you have been told in class, and work hard, no one should have anything to worry about. Above all, enjoy the graduation experience.
All the dates for the 2026 Rank Advancements can be found in the ‘2026 Dates for your Diary’ further on in this blog.
If you have never been to a Graduation before, check out what some of the students say about it here (https://www.northmanchesterfamilymartialarts.co.uk/post/graduation-what-s-it-all-about)
The Importance of Partnership in Martial Arts Training
Learn from Everyone You Work With 🤔
One of the best thing about our Do Jang’s are the variety of people who train here. Different Belts; different backgrounds; different strengths. There is genuinely something to learn from everyone you work and train with. For example, the person struggling with a technique might help you refine your own communication skills or understanding of how that technique works. Every single partner offers a chance to grow, not just physically, but as a person.
Here's a tip: Take time to observe how your partners do something. Notice their footwork, their focus, or how they generate power. This might help you reflect on your own technique and provide ideas for your own journey!
Pad Work: A Two-Way Street! 🎯
When you're holding the pads, the focus is on your partner, but it's an incredible workout for you, too!
Focus & Concentration: Holding pads requires intense focus. You need to present the target correctly, anticipate the strike and react appropriately. This builds amazing concentration skills that translate to all other areas of your training (and life!).
A Great Workout: The resistance from repeated powerful strikes builds strength in your core, shoulders, and arms.
Timing & Distance: It helps you understand timing and distance from a different perspective, which will help improve your own skills as a martial artist.
Your main job as a pad holder: Be there for your partner. Give encouraging feedback, hold the pads correctly, and be a reliable target. Your focus helps them train better, and their focus helps you train better.
Be the Partner You Want to Train With 💪
As we get up close and personal with our partners during drills and Hol Sin Sool (Self Defence), personal hygiene is important for everyone’s comfort and safety. We want to ensure that you get sweaty in class, but it's important that you turn up to training clean and tidy, with a washed Do Bok, and your hair tied back if it's longer than collar length. It's also super important to make sure you have trimmed fingernails and toenails. This helps prevent accidental scratches or injuries to your fellow martial artists.
So in 2026, we want you all to think about being the best training partner you can be.
Offer encouragement: A simple "good job" or "keep going" goes a long way.
Listen to feedback: We all have things to improve!
Be reliable and safe: Hold those pads correctly, control your techniques and look out for your partner's safety above all else.
Referral Scheme
Did you know that lots and lots of our members join following a referral from current and past students... and we love it, so thank you for helping to spread the word. We really rely on our members to help promote our art and classes, you are always the best advert for our centres.
You can all help out by telling your family and friends all about our classes and how much you enjoy your training. You can also give them one of the pass cards inviting them down to a free session, steering them to our website where they can book in for a trial class (www.northmanchesterfamilymartialarts.co.uk/book-online), or giving them our details, and getting them to give us a ring, or dropping us an email.
As a thank you for you help with bringing more students in, for everyone you refer who joins, you will receive your referral patch for your uniform and we will pay for your next Graduation.
You see the chances are that if we like you (and we love our members 😃) then we are likely to like your friends too!
How about a Tang Soo Party??
We now have a limited number of spots for Martial Arts birthday parties in 2026. Run by Master H Nelson, the parties can take place at either our Oldham or Prestwich Centres and are available for any active North Manchester student aged 10 or under.
Be quick as there are limited days/slots available, and interest is already high. Message / WhatsApp on 07582 675068 to book your slot
Class times at the four Centres
Don’t forget, we have a huge number of classes across all four Centres - check out the online timetable for more details www.northmanchesterfamilymartialarts.co.uk/class-timetable You can take your classes any day you like.
And remember, if you cannot make your usual classes at your usual Centre, you can always pop over to a class at one of our other Centres where you will be more than welcome.
How to check for key dates & information
We put out lots of information via our Facebook & Instagram pages (we repeat all the key announcements made in class & listed on the notice boards). The main page covers the Leadership classes at the Denton, Middleton, Oldham & Prestwich Centres. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/FMACNorthManchester and https://www.instagram.com/nmfmac/
Each of the Tiger classes has its own specific page:
‘But I don’t use social media’ we hear you cry… That’s OK. We also have an app where the main announcements are replicated (you won’t have the class updates, but you will know when it’s deadline day for Graduation).
The Facebook updates are also shown on the main landing page of the website so you can access all of the info there too! There is a huge amount of info in the ‘Student Zone’ area of the website. Grab a coffee & have a mooch!
Finally, and we know it’s a bit old skool, you can check the noticeboards in the Centres or the students can try to remember what we tell them at the end of class 🤔
Our Future Instructor Programmes
The Family Martial Arts Group offers three levels of training for those students who are interested in making the first steps towards becoming an Instructor or who would like to be more involved in helping out in class. This year has seen 10 of our students of all ages and experience join the programmes, with the aim of learning, helping and eventually teaching the next generation of students.
The Instructor Training sessions take place once a month for a few hours in the afternoon, usually on the first weekend of the month at either the Bury or Swinton Centres,
Junior Instructor Training (children)
A one year training programme designed to deepen the understanding of our martial art & teach the basics of how to support the Instructor and junior students. This fantastic programme helps young people develop unstoppable confidence & communication skills.
Assistant Instructor Training / Success Coach Programme (age 13+)
A one year course teaching you the skills to become an Assistant Instructor – A great first step on the road to teaching your own students & to becoming involved in class. This is a programme to turbo boost your confidence, communication skills and help you set great goals. A powerful programme to improve quality of your life
Learn how to set powerful goals
Communicate with individuals and groups on a deeper level
Learn how to help others through their martial arts journey
Build and improve a positive mental attitude
Increase confidence in all areas of your life
Certified Instructor Training
Learn to become a Family Martial Arts Instructor, including both the martial arts side & how to run a successful business. Turn your hobby into a career.
If you would like more information on the programme, speak to one of the Instructors or visit: www.moodokwan.co.uk/fit. Mr Ogden also wrote a blog.
List of our ‘Future Instructor’ students.
You may well know some of the people who have joined the various Instructor Training Programmes this year, could you add your name to the list
Assistant Instructor Training:
Izzy Anderson (Prestwich)
Radin Moradi (Prestwich)
Jamie Owen (Middleton)
Noah Ruddick (Prestwich)
Natalia Sieradzan(Prestwich)
Mohammad Talib (Prestwich)
Alicia Varela (Prestwich)
Junior Instructor Training:
Torin Burrows (Prestwich)
Sienna O’Connor (Middleton)
Nuria Ali (Oldham)
2026 Dates for your Diary
The dates for all the 2026 events are now available and we strongly recommend you take a look at them, and make a note of those that you need/are expected to attend.
All the dates can be found on our website at: www.northmanchesterfamilymartialarts.co.uk/dates-for-your-diary and this will be updated regularly with any changes or additions, so if you are ever unsure when or where an event is taking place, this is the place to visit.
Rank Advancement (Graduations)
Our Rank Advancement/Graduations for 2026 are continuing to be held at the Bury Grammar School (Boys Sports Hall), Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0HN and this year will be on Saturday for the February grading and then move back to Sundays for the remainder of the year. All dates can be found below, so please make sure you get these dates into your diaries so as not to miss out on progressing. Times for each Belt Graduation can be found in the Centres and on our website. Alternative dates are available for students that cannot graduate on Graduation day due to holiday, work, religious or cultural reasons, with us now including a Catch Up Graduation held at the Oldham Centre. Speak to your Instructor if you need to arrange alternative dates.
Dates for 2026’s Gradings are:
Saturday 21st February
Sunday 26th April
Sunday 28th June
Sunday 23rd August
Sunday 18th October
Sunday 13th December
1st Gup Seminars
Every year, we hold free Seminars at our Prestwich Centre for those students approaching the time when they might be eligible to test for their Black Belt. They are a great opportunity for Oldham, Denton, Middleton & Prestwich students to practice & perfect their Hyungs & Hol Sin Sool (Self Defence) in preparation for their forthcoming Dan Test. These sessions are open to anyone who is a 2nd Gup or above (places may be limited to higher ranks depending on numbers) and next year will be held in March and September. The 2026 seminars and their dates are as follows:
14th March (1:30pm - 3:30pm) - Hyung Seminar
21st March (1:30pm - 4:00pm) - Hol Sin Sool Seminar
19th September (1:30pm - 3:30pm) - Hyung Seminar
26th September (1:30pm - 4:00pm) - Hol Sin Sool Seminar
Dan Assessments & Tests
The Organisation holds two Dan Shim Sa each year, giving those 1st Gups who have demonstrated they are at a required standard, the opportunity to attend and test for their Black Belt. The Dan test is made up of two practical elements, firstly the Dan Assessment Day usually held a the Swinton Centre. If the student is successful at this, they will be invited to attend the Dan Test at Bury Grammar School where they will get the opportunity to demonstrate everything they have learned on their Tang Soo Do journey, and earn that Black Belt. The dates for these events in 2026 are:
19th April (9:00am - 4:00pm) - Dan Assessment Day (Swinton Centre)
17th May (2:00pm - 5:00pm) - Dan Test (Bury Grammar School)
11th October (9:00am - 4:00pm) - Dan Assessment Day (Swinton Centre)
15th November (2:00pm - 5:00pm) - Dan Test (Bury Grammar School)
Five Minute Rule
Can we please take this opportunity to remind you of the ‘5 minute rule’. Whilst all students are expected to be in class, prepared & ready to commence training BEFORE the advertised class start time, we recognise there can be occasional issues with traffic.
However, if a student arrives more than 5 minutes late for the advertised start time of the class, they will not be allowed to join in as it is disruptive & disrespectful to the other students (who all managed to make it on time) and can be dangerous if the warm up is missed.
On time is 5 minutes early for class! Thank you to the 99% - the 1% have been warned!
Online presence
Many people often forget about all the extra information and tools we have for outside of the Do Jang. We have several different places where you can find tools and help in regards to your training.
The main areas being our website and social media (both Facebook and Instagram). These have lots, if not all, the relevant information that can help speed along your journey to 1st Dan and beyond!! There are terminology and history sheets to help you learn and remember for any upcoming Test or Gradings. We also have a dedicated app which can be accessed through a prompt that appears when visiting our website as well as a YouTube channel with even more videos to help with any extra practice outside of the Do Jang.
Now don’t think just because you have all these tools and materials available to you that you can skip coming to class if you can’t be bothered! They’re simply there for a visual aid when going through and Hyungs or techniques that have already been taught to you by your super Instructor.
Importance of Uniform Trim and Badges
As part of our uniform all Leadership students should display their organisation and Federation patches on their uniform. The Organisation Patch (round badge) goes on the left chest, and the Federation Patch (square patch) goes at the top of the left arm. If you have been lucky enough to earn a Referral Patch, this should be placed around the organisation badge. It is very important that all students adhere to the strict uniform code and have their badges on the uniforms and the Green and Red Belt students should also have matching trim around the lapel of their Do Bok once they have been promoted to those ranks.
Should you require any sewing services for any additions or alterations to your uniform, then these are available by contacting:
Mrs Kathryn Ogden on 07736 466726 or katmogden@hotmail.com
or
Mrs Marta Kelly on 07857 989516
What to do with yourself over the Festive Break
As we approach the festive break, we thought it worthwhile just listing out some of the resources to help you stay trim & fit, keep progressing & learn new skills over this period.
Classes over the Festive Period
There will be some additional classes in between Christmas & New Year at the Prestwich Centre on Monday 29th December, with a Tigers ‘Assault Course’ at 5:15pm and a ‘Burn off your Christmas Dinner Class’ at 6:00pm. This is open to Students from all our Centres and there is no need to book in, just turn up for some much needed Christmas energy burn.
Keeping Active
The FMAC TV YouTube page has a range of fitness activities for you to undertake, such as Miss Brown's Workout of the Week, Master Nelson's 10 Daily Exercises, or the huge range of pre-recorded classes available.
Stopping little ones from getting bored
There are enough pre-recorded Tiger Tots classes for you to be able to play one out each day for those Tigers with too much energy. Just search 'Tiger' on the FMAC TV YouTube channel to bring up all the classes. Alternatively, keep them busy for a whole day by playing the whole playlist.
Improving your skills
Again, there are masses of pre-recorded classes, plus videos on specific skills - blocks, kicks, self-defences, etc. Have a browse through the FMAC TV YouTube channel or search for what you are after.
Preparing for Dan Assessment & Black Belts can get ahead of the game
Red Belts can practice their Hol Sin Sool & Hyungs to make sure they're on top of the syllabus (see above) & the 1st Dans will be able to get their foot on the first rung of the ladder by learning the basics of Bassai and spending a little bit of the Christmas break getting to grips with the new pattern they will be demonstrating in June.
Alternatively, just relax & take a break. We'll be back in the New Year refreshed & ready to go.
Final Word
2025 has been another year of successes and milestones for North Manchester Family Martial Arts Centres. The four centres have continued to go from strength to strength with over 750 students now trusting us with their training each week. We also now have a record number of Black Belts and can boast over 50 active Dan students. As well as this, we’ve seen students starting our their Tang Soo Do journey hit a record 500 this year. Add to that, students of all ranks earning their next Belt Rank as they continue to their next step Black Belt and beyond, and every single one of us, both Instructor and student can all look back at 2025 and be incredibly proud.
But we as a group don’t plan to sit back on this success, as we look to make 2026 even bigger and better!
One thing is for sure though, if we all approach it with the right mindset and attitude from the 5th of January, it is bound to help every single one of us to succeed and will help to give us all the best foundations to build on for another successful year.
So whatever your New Year’s Resolutions are going to be, make sure martial arts figures highly in them. Set your goals from day one which will only help you navigate down the path to success, whether it’s another belt along the route to Black Belt or if you face the challenge of actually going to your Black Belt test this year. Be positive, set out your goals from the start as well as having an idea of the best path to get there, and above all stick with them. If you had a successful 2025, then look back now, and be incredibly proud of yourself, but then turn your attention back to the future and let's make sure that 2026 is going to be our most successful year ever.
From everyone at North Manchester FMAC, we would like to wish you and your families, all the very best for this Christmas and hope you have a very happy and successful New Year.
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