Tag Archives: wokingham

Red Balloon Learning Centre

Thank you to the Red Balloon Learning Centre Head Master, Michelle Masters, for giving us the opportunity to work with her pupils. We had a great afternoon working on fitness and pad drills.  There was great focus and determination shown by all the Red Balloon pupils and even the staff joined in the fun. We […]

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 […]

Why Do Parents Love Martial Arts For Their Kids So Much ?

There are many reasons to  sign up your child(ren) for a martial arts program. If you are a parent looking to find a program for your child that you can support, here are five reasons why parents find martial arts is a good fit for not just their children, but their entire family! Teaches Discipline […]

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 […]

Martial Arts: The Impact on Children’s Behaviour

When your child’s behaviour reaches a new low, you can feel at the end of your tether. You don’t know how to make sure your child’s behaviour improves sooner rather than later. After all, you need to tackle the issues now before they escalate as they get older. One way you can help your child’s […]

October Word Of The Month: Patience

Dear Parents & Guardians, In October we will be working on the character lesson: PATIENCE. It is difficult to categorize at what age children will learn patience.  In order to learn patience, children must learn how to deal with disappointment.  If we give in to every demand of a child, then that child will never […]

Word Of The Month: Co-operation

Developing Champions For Life Dear Parents & Guardians, In February we will be working on the character lesson: COOPERATION. Cooperation is a skill that must be learned by all children. We are in a unique position to help children learn how to build cooperation. When this skill is present, the child understands how to balance […]

WKC English National Chapionships

Congratulations to Chief Instructor Digger Barnes for a hugely successful weekend at the WKC Karate & Kickboxing English National Championships in Manchester. Unexpectedly, Digger found himself having to fight in the heavy weight division (over 85 kilos) so this meant a massive rethink on the strategy as Digger would have to face much bigger fighters […]

UK Martial Arts Instructor Of The Year – Storm Family Martial Arts

Well done to Digger Barnes (Chief Instructor at Storm Family Martial Arts) for his amazing achievement, winning ‘UK Martial Arts Instructor Of The Year’ in May 2019. This is an incredible achievement, especially when you consider Storm Family Martial Arts has only been open for 18 months. Over 1,000 schools in the UK were eligible […]