Reflections of a Martial Artist
Reflections of a CoachIt's been a busy day so far, training at Aikido seminar with Neil Saunders Sensei, 6th Dan in Yoshinkan Aikido. It was good practice ready for Jizerka…
Does experience matter?
Does experience matter?
From time to time that old chestnut pops up on the internet about people who are n’t Black belts teaching Martial Arts and whether this is an acceptable approach or not. The main thrust of the two arguments are:-
1st Martial Arts Club to achieve Makaton friendly status
We are pleased to announce that we have become the first Martial Arts club in the Country to be awarded "Makaton Friendly status." This is an important award for…
Success or Not
Being a Martial Artist we learn and practice discipline and an ethos of self reliance to help us further our physical and emotional skills. We can work with coaches that…
Learning to be a better coach
here is a mistaken belief that you can only learn new coaching skills from within your own sport. This viewpoint exists in many sports including Martial Arts.
UK Coaching Awards 2018
Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy has been nominated for the prestigious UK Coaching awards and has reached the final of the Coaching Culture Organisation of the Year along with British Canoeing and The Youth Sport Trust. It’s a great achievement reaching the final alongside two national organisations.