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.
Top 3 stretches for higher kicks!
Date: 8th August 2019
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!
Read moreWhat’s the story of my coloured belt?
Date: 6th June 2019
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.
Read moreFree Knife Defence Workshop
Date: 30th May 2019
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.
Read moreDo martial art students get better grades at school?
Date: 23rd May 2019
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.
Read moreDo you train to grade or grade to train?
Date: 9th May 2019
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...
Read moreTop 5 supplements for a martial artist
Date: 3rd May 2019
Author: Master J Bonthuys
So you're serious about your martial arts training? You're training regularly, eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep? Great! But maybe your joints are aching? You keep getting run down? Or you're just not feeling recovered between your training sessions? If you're answering yes to these questions, you may want to try a variety of these supplements!
Read moreThe meaning of black belt
Date: 19th April 2019
Author: Master J Bonthuys
The text book answer found in most Tae Kwon-Do manuals: "Black is the opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear."
Read moreProtecting children by giving them the skills to protect themselves
Date: 5th April 2019
Author: Mrs N Bryden
A parent’s job is to protect, care and educate their children. Responsible parents naturally watch over their children and eliminate the obvious dangers such as fire and teaching road safety.
Read moreHow Martial Arts can give your children skills to keep them safe
Date: 22nd March 2019
Author: Mrs N Bryden
The world we inhabit now is not always a safe one and many people seeing aggression stay back lest they should become the next target, which happened to my son recently.
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