Stay Active During Exam Prep!
Staying Sharp: The Importance of Physical Activity During Exam Periods Ever feel like you’re drowning in textbooks and exam stress? What if I told you that keeping up with physical activity might be your secret weapon to acing those exams? It sounds counterintuitive, but maintaining your exercise routine during the exam period can significantly boost […]
Parents Guide: Choosing a martial arts school for your child
“Choosing a martial arts school is not just about learning techniques; it’s about finding a community that supports your journey towards personal growth, discipline, and physical fitness.” Introduction: You might think we’re biased but to be honest, we are happy you’re even considering enrolling your child in martial arts. Whether you choose us or not, […]
Why failure might be the best thing for your child
“The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything from being perfect.” – Adam Osborne Introduction: Is it possible that losing could be the best thing that ever happened to you? Have you ever heard the story of J.K. Rowling? You know, the mastermind behind the Harry Potter series? Her journey […]
Do Your Best!
“We play a sport. It’s a game. At the end of the day, that’s all it is, is a game. It doesn’t make you any better or any worse than anybody else. So by winning a game, you’re no better. By losing a game, you’re no worse. I think by keeping that mentality, it really […]
The importance of community at TMAM!
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller The Importance of Community! Today, I want to share a significant milestone in our journey at The Martial Arts Method – Mirfield. Last year, we took a bold step and became an independent martial arts school. Now, there’s nothing inherently wrong […]
Lessons from a young martial artist
“True courage is not the absence of fear, but the determination to face it head-on and work tirelessly to overcome it.” – Unknown An Important Lesson from a 7-Year-Old Life often presents us with unexpected lessons, sometimes from the most unlikely sources. Recently, I had a humbling and inspiring experience during one of our sparring sessions […]
Everybody quits
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” – Vince Lombardi Everybody Quits… No, this isn’t an REM-based pun; it’s a hard truth. I quit. One belt away from my black belt, I took some time away from training. That’s right. I didn’t even make it to black belt before quitting. Do I regret it? Yes, hugely! […]
Helping Your Child Move to a New School Year
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” —Malcolm X Navigating the Transition: Helping Your Child Move to a New School Year Moving to a new school can be a significant event for any child, especially when they are transitioning from being one of the oldest to […]
6 miles isn’t that far
“Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.” – David Goggins The service was booked in, I just had to work out how I was going to get back after I’d dropped the car off. David Goggins came to my rescue. It didn’t matter that I was only just out of my recovery period from ACL […]
Give yourself credit.
Are you the same as everyone else? Quick recap of the two times table. Bear with me 🧸 1 x 2 = 2 2 x 2 = 4 3 x 2 = 6 4 x 2 = 9 5 x 2 = 10 What are your initial thoughts? If you said, “number four is wrong” […]
