Congratulations to STORM FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS for winning Martial Arts Academy Of The Year. It was a busy 2020 for Storm Family Martial Arts. We started the year with our Chief Instructor competing at the British Open and coming away with not just a Silver Medal but also being selected for the England Team
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Martial Arts Black Belt
It’s hard to think of a more famous ranking system in sport than that of the belts used to signify a student’s level of training in martial arts. Today, the term ‘black belt’ has transcended the likes of judo and karate, and taken on a meaning of its own in popular culture. But what IS
Self Defence For Kids – Storm Family Martial Arts
SELF-DEFENCE STRATEGIES KIDS CAN USE TO WARD OFF BULLIES Posted: September 25, 2020 Is your child prepared or equipped to deal with bullies? This blog explores some of the best self-defence strategies for kids when it comes to playground bullying. Sadly, bullying is all too common in the UK. Ditch the Label – a charity
Where Is The Best Martial Arts School in Berkshire ?
Where is the best martial arts school in Berkshire ? Many parents would love for their children to try martial arts… but it can be a very confusing decision that parents are faced with. Its a tough choice as there are endless amounts of schools out there all trying to get your attention, all of them declaring that
Word Of The Month: CARING
Dear Parents & Guardians, In March we will be working on the character lesson: CARING. Children show signs of caring and empathy at a very young age. Caring is not just a way of feeling, it’s a way of behaving. This month’s lesson plans will help teach our students that what makes us caring people
How Martial Arts Can Help With Bullying
Bullying is every parents’ nightmare. The last thing you want is your child to come home from school and say that they’ve been picked on. Bullying has far-reaching negative effects that can injure their self-esteem and cause behavioural problems in the future. Fortunately, there are some very effective ways of nipping this in the bud,
Why Your Child Should Learn Martial Arts
There are so many reasons why children should learn a martial art. Here are just a few of them: Respect Sometimes in the modern day, children find it hard to respect authoritative figures however martial arts teaches kids to respect their instructor and each other as they learn the art. Self Discipline Martial arts will
Self Defence Classes at Storm Family Martial Arts
Well done to all our students in Bracknell, Maidenhead and Windsor over the last month who have been learning their new self defence techniques as part of their grading syllabus. All our self defence techniques comes from the revolutionary Fight SMART System. A simple, effective and easy to learn system that could potentially save your
Building Confidence In Children Through Martial Arts
If your child is known as the “shy kid”, it can be really tough going for them. Having low self-confidence can make life all the more difficult – but taking martial arts can help. While you might think that engaging in martial arts only offers physical benefits, there are actually many ways in which
Building Self Esteem In Children
For children with low self esteem, it can sometimes take more than a few encouraging words to help give them confidence they need in everyday life. Sometimes, even with plenty of positive reinforcement, it could take years for a child to build their self-esteem. For ideas on how to help a child boost their self