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...
Recently Schools in Hampshire and Hampshire Police have been warning this week (9th December 2017) about the perils of sending inappropriate images and the possible consequences.
This is a topic that we frequently cover in Self Protection classes at the club, but the advice bears repeating online and documenting again.
According to research by the children’s charity Barnardo’s
“Last year alone police recorded 9,290 accusations of sexual offences where both the perpetrator and victim were under 18. This compares to 5,215 accusations being made in 2013, representing a 78 per cent rise.”
It’s worth remembering that although the age of consensual sexual intercourse is 16 it remains illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to take, possess, distribute or show anyone an abusive or indecent image.
If an under 18 takes a photograph of themselves and sends that to another under 18, then they have committed an offence, if the recipient keeps the image then they also have committed an offence.
As parents we have an ability and even a responsibility to help elevate our children's confidence to help them become happier and even more successful. Confidence will lead them on the path to success. These 5 Tips for raising a confident child...
Self Defence is an emotive topic with many people thinking they don't need it. Hopefully they are correct. We've covered a number of the key points to consider when looking at one's own self protection. They are available on the following...
Black Belt Grading Project 2013 Bob Wilson My grading project comprises the challenging issues of Fear, Anxiety, Adrenalin, Self Consciousness and Choking which are all part of Martial Arts training. In order to bring the topic to life and to...
In today's society most of us have a real reliance on the Internet in it's various guises. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Linkedin, MySpace et al are here to stay, maybe not in their current forms because they'll morph and merge over...
Martial Arts isn't all about fighting, far from it. Martial Arts is all about setting yourself up for challenges, meeting them and overcoming them. Physically and Emotionally this is the case whether it's just turning up for your first class, being...
Well the Christmas season is well and truly over. The season of goodwill to all men is gone as well, but it doesn't have to be. Think about how we act and what we say. How many times do we hear snippets from a conversation that goes something like...
As of 11:30 on Monday 21st January, all classes are back to normal. If we get major snow later or tomorrow, then we will update both our website and also our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Shin-Gi-Tai-Martial-Arts-Academy/112582666226 with...
Here we go again. It's time for people to start their annual fitness regime with all the best intentions in the world. You can just hear it can't you......"Well it's a new Year and I'm going to get fit and lose weight." So what will it be...
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