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.


Meet Mr Simon Green

Author: Master Bonthuys

Meet Mr Simon Green. We call him 'Iron hands'. He is Master Bonthuys original martial arts mentor, and is an inspirational man.

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Instructor training and my “day” job

Author: Master Bonthuys

Students sometimes ask me: “what do you do in the day for your “day job” (???)”. They somehow must imagine that the academy magically runs itself! The planning, organisation, lesson plans, workshops, school work, private tuition, gradings, seminars, equipment orders, certificates, belts, enrolments, staff training, management meetings, marketing, training etc, etc, etc.

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How an Instructor should read the colours of the Belts

Author: Master Bonthuys

A martial arts instructor has many roles to fulfil. Teaching is of course one of the main aspects but understanding how to read the students belt colours is equally as important when delivering a class.

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Snacks for a Martial Artist

Author: Master J Bonthuys

Whether you consider yourself to be a serious martial artist or simply enjoy martial arts as a method of exercise, your nutrition should always be considered in order to get the maximum benefits out of your training.

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My beginnings in the Martial Arts

Author: Master Bonthuys

My father was an Army Sergeant Major, and was my main inspiration and a very strong, positive influence for the 34 years that we shared together.

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What to do after exercise

Author: Mr B Bonthuys

The following day after a great class, some students often tell me how at times their legs are aching, their muscles feel stiff, sore and tight. So how do we stop these pains from continuing to happen?

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Remember why you started (Part 2)

Author: Master J Bonthuys

If you start to lose motivation or feel yourself steering off track, remember why you started your MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY!

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What makes a successful martial arts academy?

Author: Master Bonthuys

Any good academy is simply the sum of its individual parts, organised in a way that provides the very best experience for the student.

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A booming start to the year for classes at Martial Art World

Author: Mr B Bonthuys

We're going to be kicking off to a fantastic start of year for 2017! It’s great to see so many families training together with high energy in class, using the “SSL” rule – Smiling, Sweating and Learning!

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