I have a dream…. That one day Martial Arts will not be thought of as ‘separate’ Martial Arts, that the politics of structures like Karate, Ju Jitsu, Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Aikido are consigned to history – that Martial Arts will retain it’s diversity without...
Taming my tiger – writing my story Taming my tiger – writing my story by Ian Rand Since starting training on the Complete Self Protection Masterclass I have been inspired. Not only by the brilliantly skilled instructors, Al Peasland and Mick Tully, but also by the...
WHAT IS A BLACK BELT? By Harry Cronk age 10 June 2011 A black belt is someone who has good… Stamina Someone who is sensible Someone who concentrates Brave Has good confidence and memory Determination Good listener Has good knowledge about...
At the Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight awards on 23rd March, our Martial Arts Academy from Basingstoke won the prestigious award of ‘Hampshire Sports Club of the Year.’ Katherine Wight, Sarah Godley and Alison Lee from Biscoes, Oliver Andrews on their shoulders,...
How many times do we hear……….. “I can’t do it”… “It’s too difficult / impossible”… “I’ll never”… “why can she / he do it”… “It’s not fair”…………. As adults we all recognise these phrases, often coming from (disgruntled) workplace colleagues...
Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Basingstoke has been awarded the Basingstoke Sports Club of the Year award for 2010 In the face of stiff competition from Basingstoke Bluefins (swimming), Basingstoke Gymnastics club, Basingstoke Rugby Club, Basingstoke Volleyball...
