A Guide for Inclusive Martial Arts Coaching

A Guide for Inclusive Martial Arts Coaching

A child who stays at the edge of the mat is not necessarily uninterested. An adult who needs a movement shown three times is not necessarily uncommitted. A teenager who avoids partner drills may still be ready to grow. A good guide for inclusive martial arts coaching...
A Guide for Inclusive Martial Arts Coaching

A Guide for Inclusive Martial Arts Coaching

A child who stays at the edge of the mat is not necessarily uninterested. An adult who needs a movement shown three times is not necessarily uncommitted. A teenager who avoids partner drills may still be ready to grow. A good guide for inclusive martial arts coaching...
How to Choose Children’s Martial Arts Classes

How to Choose Children’s Martial Arts Classes

A child does not need to be loud, sporty or naturally confident to thrive in martial arts. In fact, the right class can be the place where a shy child finds their voice, an energetic child learns focus, or a child who has struggled to stick with activities discovers a...
A Friendly Guide to Your First Kickboxing Class

A Friendly Guide to Your First Kickboxing Class

You do not need to arrive knowing how to throw a perfect punch, own a cupboard full of kit, or already be super-fit. A guide to first kickboxing class should start with that reassurance: every confident martial artist in the room was once the person wondering where to...
Martial Arts Versus Team Sports Compared

Martial Arts Versus Team Sports Compared

A child is standing at the side of a football pitch, unsure whether to join in. Another is tying their belt before class, ready to practise alongside people their own age. When parents weigh up martial arts versus team sports, the best choice is rarely about which...