All posts by Thomas.
Fitness Fun
Fitness Fun At MAC Academies
Trying to get children to do anything without the element of fun is hard work. Trying to actually get them to have an active interest in it is near impossible.
Martial Arts and the Autistic Spectrum
Martial Arts and the Autistic Spectrum
The Autistic Spectrum isn’t very well understood by those that have very little connection to those within the Autistic Spectrum. In fact, many people instantly think one thing or the other, and often dismiss behaviour wrongfully as naughty.
The skill that people forget
There are many skills that you learn in martial arts, but several are forgotten and even though they may be used in day to day life.
Always Learning
Martial arts are all about learning and this is what this blog is all about.
But why martial arts?
Well the answer is actually quite simple, it is a subject that should be continually studied in order to become skilful in it.
Belief and the hidden power
The Aging Martial Artist
The Ageing Martial Artist
Over the years of training in martial arts I’ve come to realise that as I get older the more I feel the aches. But the benefits are so much better.
Training after christmas
Christmas has once again come and gone and many of us, myself included, are feeling full of chocolate, sweets, or other Christmas goodies, not to mention those that may have had more than the usual amount of alcohol.
To the blackbelt and beyond
With the recent black belt grading it reminded me that many may think that the black belt is the end of the road. This is far from the truth.
Anti Bully – setting the safety rules
In order to keep children safe you must set them rules. Many children don’t understand that they need rules but after just a short while are happy enough to follow them. Rules like no internet access without parental supervision or having their emails/text message linked to your phone.