Our Blog

Our blog will be a regular source of information about events and information regarding a variety of subjects at Martial Art World. Be sure to stay tuned, to expand your knowledge and learning.


April is stress awareness month

Author: Master J Bonthuys

April is stress awareness month and we at Martial Art World want to offer support to anyone who needs that little bit of extra help.

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I’ll do that “one day”

Author: Mr B Bonthuys

How many times have you heard someone say those words? Or how many times have you said them? Months go by, followed by years and even decades before you realise that the thing you wanted to do still hasn’t happened and you’re still waiting for “one day”.

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Student Experience at Martial Art World

Author: Mr B Bonthuys

The question was: "What's your experience been like and what made you take up martial arts?" Read what Mrs Lee-Smith and her son had to say.

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FITNESS – What’s in it for me?

Author: Mr B Bonthuys

The empowerment of exercise: With the theme of fitness in February, this is what you might just be missing out on in your life, and here’s how exercise through martial arts could benefit you.

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Top 3 stretches for higher kicks!

Author: Master J Bonthuys

Are you looking to improve the height of your kicks? Do you stretch regularly but see minimal improvement? Are you confused as to which stretches you should be doing? If you answered yes to any of these questions then keep reading!

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What’s the story of my coloured belt?

Author: Master Bonthuys

This is a GREAT question! In the “good old days”, students were given a new white belt when they started their martial arts journey, and simply dyed it a new colour as they worked their way up in the ranks. This is why the colours progress from lightest to darkest.

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Free Knife Defence Workshop

Author: Master Bonthuys

We’re delighted to announce that, on 22nd June, Master Bonthuys will be hosting a free knife defence workshop at the academy.

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Do martial art students get better grades at school?

Author: Master Bonthuys

Students that learn discipline with a good work ethic at MAW usualy develop superior confidence and concentration, and this often leads to superior achievements and better school grades.

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Do you train to grade or grade to train?

Author: Master Bonthuys

When grading time comes around, are you the sort of student that chases the new belt, or chases the knowledge?Do you put everything else before your attendance, or are you a disciplined martial artist that follows the art by building their training schedule into their life? Remember that each lesson you miss, misses out on the knowledge shared...

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