HIIT, VIIT or HVIT.....what does it all mean?
Question - What’s the best conditioning training method for martial arts? Without getting too deep into the rationale right away, the...
Make Predictions...Not Resolutions - A Guide to Inspirational Goal Setting
Everyone has goals. In life, work or family we all have aspirations and milestones we want to achieve. However all too often we fail to...
Forget Resolutions....Live Uncomfortable!
Every new year it’s the same story. “This year will be different” you say, “I’m going to stick to it this year!”. Although every year...
Don't Listen To Nerds....
There has been a video recently doing the rounds on social media. Whilst it was originally posted in May 17, it has become the source of...
Aren't all martial arts the same? Part 2
In part 1 of this blog I discussed my opinions towards the differences between ‘sport’ and traditional martial arts, with regards to...
Aren't all martial arts the same? Part 1
In this two part post I am going to provide my opinions on the fundamental differences between the broad variety of martial arts styles...
Why should children learn martial arts?
Most martial schools provide a programme for children. Whilst there is no guidance determining the minimum age to begin participation in...
Importance of core conditioning in martial arts
Fitness and conditioning are key to success in competitive sports. Often at lower levels of competition the fittest competitors are the...
Families that kick together stick together....
Sharing time and positive experiences are the keys to happiness. Studies have shown time and again, that those people who undertake an...
Personal Defence. The physical and psychological benefits.
For many the mental image of effective personal defence is that of men in crisp white suits with black belts, effortlessly casting aside...
