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:- You don’t need to be a Black...
Congratulations to our latest Level 2 Coaches

Congratulations to our latest Level 2 Coaches

Congratulations to club coaches, Paula Clarke, Mark van Meerkerk and Emma McDade upon the successful completion and passing of their Level 2 Martial Arts Coaching Qualification under the auspices of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts.

I have a dream

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...
What is a Black Belt

What is a Black Belt

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...