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Martial Arts Belts: Everything You Need To Know

In the colourful world of martial arts, belts do more than hold your gi together. They’re a badge of honour, a testament to your hard work, dedication, and progress. Have you ever wondered what these belts truly represent? Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of martial arts belts and uncover their significance. The Origin of...

A Day on My Plate

I’m often asked what an average day for me is, meal-wise, as a Personal Trainer and fitness enthusiast. What can usually be found on my plate? It’s hard to answer this question directly, as I enjoy such a variety of foods. I don’t follow any particular diet, I am totally against fad dieting and fasting,...

I Love Fat!

Fat is one of those confusing and sometimes (for nutritionists) infuriating topics because Dr. Google can give you so many misleading and confusing answers. Is at good or bad? Well, that’s a very broad question with quite an explanation behind it. Firstly, fat or ‘fatty acids’ are long-chained molecules, and their melting point increases or...

How competing in Martial Arts can bring out the best in you!

Introduction There is no doubt that training and competing in any sporting endeavour can be an exciting and at times nerve wracking experience, and in my opinion, one of the most challenging sports to participate in, is a combat sport like Martial Arts. At the same time it can bring out the best in a student,...

What are the benefits of starting kids young in martial arts?

 I wish I had started when I was only five or six years old. I did start martial arts practice at six and seven years old when I was doing Hapkido because it was the only thing available at the time where I was living on the Northern beaches. But the younger the child...

Which martial art is best for self-defence?

 This is a question that often comes up and look, to be honest with you, I don’t believe there’s any one single martial art perfect for self-defence. I think what you need to look at when you’re starting to investigate what potential martial art might be suitable for you are a number of things. ...

How Many Forms of Kung Fu Are There?

 There are more than 400 different styles of Chinese martial arts. That’s another thing that you have to understand is that the word ‘Kung Fu’ actually doesn’t mean martial arts. It actually means attaining a high level of skill through hard work.  Obviously, popularising in Western society, we take ‘Kung Fu’ the term and...

Where Do Martial Arts Originate From?

 Martial arts origins, it would be very hard to define, because I believe every culture, regardless of how far you go back in time, would have some kind of military or combat training. Martial arts is really an evolution of that. Back before there were things like gunpowder, guns and bombs, everyone defended themselves...

What a Nutritionist Eats in a Day

Ever wondered what a nutritionist eats in a day? We asked our nutritionist, Kellie, to share what she eats most days so we could share it with you! Here is what she had to say… Breakfast  I’ve got two small children so our morning routine is quite rushed. I’d love to have time to cook...

Delicious Home Made Baked Beans Recipe

Baked beans are a beloved classic in British cuisine, dating back to the 18th century. They’re a staple of the Full English breakfast and a comforting side dish for any meal. While canned baked beans are widely available, there’s something special about making your own from scratch. In this article, we’ll show you how to...