TOP 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A MARTIAL ARTS CLUB
TOP 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A MARTIAL ARTS CLUB Deciding you’d like to try a martial arts class is a great decision, but with so much choice how do you choose? Simple … go and see different clubs, talk to the coaches and try their classes! When you find the right one for […]
3 REASONS WHY KARATE IS THE PERFECT SPORT FOR WOMEN IN THEIR 40’S
3 REASONS WHY KARATE IS THE PERFECT SPORT FOR WOMEN IN THEIR 40’S As we get older we often see our age as a barrier to accessing a new sport. In addition, there is also a chasm of misconceptions to bridge around karate, which can diminish women’s confidence to give it a go. So let’s […]
WOMEN’S SAFETY AND THE ROLE OF SELF DEFENCE TRAINING
WOMEN’S SAFETY AND THE ROLE OF SELF DEFENCE TRAINING I recently had the pleasure of delivering a karate, empowerment and self-defence workshop to a fantastic group of women who regularly meet to try new things, grow new friendships and support each other. The people were lovely, the venue was nice, and the evening was filled […]
The art of learning a Martial Art
The art of learning a Martial Art Over the last 30 years I have coached thousands of people in karate. Although coaching style changes according to the age and ability of the student, one thing is undeniable – like many complex skills, learning karate requires a huge amount of time, dedication and … repetition! As […]