UK Open Karate Competition 2019
Members from the club took part in the UK Open Karate competition in The University of East London. This is always a good event with a high standard of refereeing…
Child Development in the Martial Arts
Children's development in the Martial ArtsThis can be a contentious subject with many different views, the best proven by study, others by 'gut feel.' At our Basingstoke school for Martial…
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…