Xmas Sale 2018
Christmas Stock Sale ends 14th December 2018 ....
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27 Nov 2018 Shihan Chris Allen 5th Dan Performance Video
Christopher Allen 5th Dan Black Belt 17th November 2018 from Tring Martial Arts Academy on Vimeo . ....
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26 Nov 2018 Shihan Chris earns 5th Dan Black Belt
Shihan Chris earns 5th Dan Black Belt
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We are proud to announce that our Chief Instructor and Founder Christopher Allen earned his 5th Dan Black Belt under Kyoshi Ken Pankiewicz of Kickfit Martial Arts Schools. On the 17th February 2018, Shihan expressed a wish to his instructor Kyoshi Ken, that he would like to be tested for his 5th Dan on the 17th November 2018 exactly 5 years from the date of his 4th Dan graduation. Since 17th November 2013 after earning his 4 th Dan, Shihan has been working towards this qualification for 5 years. At this level of martial arts, there is no requirement for a physical exam Shihan wanted to commit to a period of intensive training followed by a .... -
3 Nov 2018 Eat The Frog!!
Eat the Frog!
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Mark Twain once said that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long. Your “frog” is your biggest, most important task, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on if you don’t do something about it. Basically, if the worst thing you had to do each day was to take some regular exercise for your health OR as part of your upcoming Black Belt Test, surely you would "eat the frog" get it over and done with and then go about your day. Seems, really simple right?? WRONG - its all about habit and .... -
3 Nov 2018 Top 5 Genuine Concerns People are Reluctant to start Training at Tring Martial Arts Academy
Top 5 Genuine Reasons why people are reluctant to start training at Tring Martial Arts Academy!
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Since we opened in July 2005 (13 years ago at the time of writing this article) many people have misconceptions about what would be required to train here at Tring Martial Arts Academy. Once we have had a chance to explain, its amazing how many people then sign up for membership. 1. I am worried I won't be fit enough
- we have a beginners class every night of the week and at weekends. No prior experience or fitness levels are required, that's why its called a beginners class :) 2. I don't feel I am flexible enough to do all that high kicking -
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3 Nov 2018 How is your Work Life Balance??
How is your Work Life Balance??
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According to an article in the Daily Mail "Britain has the worst work-life balance in western Europe, research has revealed. A study has found that the UK has the highest proportion of employees working more than 50 hours a week. It means Britons spend 325 more hours at work than their German counterparts every year – giving them less time to relax and unwind. Scandinavian countries top the list of the world's industrialized nations with the best work-life balance, while the United States, Japan and South Korea are languishing at the bottom. Unfortunately, we hear this all the time with adults looking to start training! They fall into the .... -
23 Oct 2018 Please don't let me quit - a note from your kids!!
Dear Mum / Dad Thank you
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for enrolling me with Tring Martial Arts Academy. I loved studying and practicing Martial Arts The training I have received has made me more confident and I feel able to defend myself IF
I need to Sometimes I said I wanted to quit, but all I really needed was your help to refocus,
thank you for recognising that! I loved learning martial arts, I feel ready for whatever life may throw at me. Thank you
for not letting me quit Martial Arts, I know I didn’t make it easy for you to take me to class, but by not letting me quit you taught me about dedication and keeping my promises.
I loved it when you came to watch me at class, thanks for .... -
23 Oct 2018 10 Ways to Defeat a Bully Without Fighting Video
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23 Oct 2018 10 Ways to Defeat a Bully Without Fighting
10 Ways to Defeat a Bully Without Fighting
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1. Make Friends: Treat the bully as a friend instead of an enemy, try to make friends with them or find something in you have in common with them. 2. Use Humour: Turn a threatening situation into a funny one, but don't be the butt of the joke too often! 3. Walk Away: Don't get into it, just walk away. 4. Use Cleverness: Use your imagination to resolve conflict 5. Agree with the Bully: Let insults go without fighting back 6. Refuse to Fight: Don't make the situation worse by fighting 7. Stand Up To the Bully: Stick Up for yourself, you don't need to get physical to stand up for yourself, just stand tall! 8. Yell! A Powerful shout can end .... -
A Note to Parents
A Note To Parents from Tring Martial Arts Academy on Vimeo . ....
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