Basingstoke Karate Blog
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A Family Club or a Family of Martial Artists?
A Family Club or a Family of Martial Artists? We often describe Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Basingstoke as a family Martial Arts club. For some businesses, the word family is simply part of their marketing. For us, it describes how the...
How I went from being called ‘Powder Puff’ to head coach at Shin Gi Tai Basingstoke
I was bullied at school and wasn't confident at all as a child, Confidence is not always something we are born with. Sometimes it is built slowly, through small decisions to keep going when quitting would be easier or not trying at all. I know this...
Failure in the Martial Arts is important
Learning to fail is one of life's most important lessons. Why We Embrace Failure in Our Training If you’ve ever trained in martial arts in Basingstoke or elsewhere for more than a few weeks, you’ll know one thing for certain… you’re going to fail....
From screens to strength: Helping our children to rise above online influences
Today's Digital Age and our Vaues.The Impact of Social Media on Young Minds – What We’re Seeing in Classrooms At Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, we believe in building confident, respectful, and resilient young people. That's why we pay close...
Muay Thai course with Professional Muay Thai fighter Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak and Master trainer, Kru Jaroonsak, “Superdad”
Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak in Basingstoke - UK 29th April 2024 We're pleased to announce that we are hosting a Muay Thai Seminar with Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak and her Master trainer, Kru Jaroonsak, “Superdad.” Members of our Basingstoke...
The 10 Benefits of Learning a Martial Art
The Benefits of Martial Arts Classes.Learn to set and meet Goals At Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Basingstoke, EVERYONE is challenged to improve themselves, learning the physical skills of a Martial Art is just part of what we teach and we...
How to teach your child commitment
Are you struggling to get your child to complete tasks, even simple chores around the house? Do you find that school work is always a last minute rush? It's common for young children to struggle with responsibility and commitment, but these are...
Self Defence – Children’s safety
We've had some very interesting discussions with children in our Martial Arts classes recently about self protection topics. Whilst these kids were from the Basingstoke area, the message is not area dependent and is one that all parents need to...
Focus
Focus - Laser sharp focusUnderstanding Focus Dictionaries gives a wide range of definitions of focus including the following To focus on a particular topic and concentrate on it, discuss it, think about or deal with it rather than other areas Your...
Child Development in the Martial Arts
Children's development in the Martial Arts This can be a contentious subject with many different views, the best proven by study, others by 'gut feel.' At our Basingstoke school for Martial Arts we take the view that kids aren't simply small...
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