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Embracing Challenges

By darrenhiggs | June 15, 2020 |

Within the realm of martial arts, we offer an assurance that attaining a Black Belt or any personal objective is within reach for everyone. All that is required is a dedicated and resolute commitment to the journey, along with a wholehearted acceptance of the trials that accompany it. Additionally, we have noted 6 invaluable strategies to assist you on this path. Continue reading for deeper insights…

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Effort Leads To Excellence

By darrenhiggs | February 29, 2020 |

At a certain stage in our martial arts journey, we realise that we have undertaken something more than just training the body. We realise the training requires a mental and spiritual component as well. But you can only know this if you put in the effort to be excellent. Read on….

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It All Starts With Ous

By darrenhiggs | June 24, 2018 |

As you progress in martial arts, you must prove that you can do more than just techniques. You must prove that you understand the emotional and philosophical lessons. You must show that you want to make a meaningful difference to your life and the lives of others. It starts with “ous”.

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Your Goals vs Your System

By darrenhiggs | March 26, 2018 |

Setting goals in life is important, but we often overlook how we get there. One solution is to focus more on your system, instead of trying to stay focused solely on a distant destination. While goals are good for planning your progress, your martial arts system is where you make progress.

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Talk Of The Week – Awareness Of Others

By darrenhiggs | December 17, 2017 |

As a martial artist, you learn to physically defend your personal space (if you need to). However, are you as conscious of other people and their personal space? Read on for how respect and good manners helps.

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Talk Of The Week – Success

By darrenhiggs | December 17, 2017 |

Success is more than just winning at something. If that “something” is not tied into your values, or the person you want to be, there will be an emptiness inside. Read on.

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2018 – The Year Of "Building A Better You"

By darrenhiggs | December 17, 2017 |

Goals should always be tied into what is really important to you in life. This blog helps you reflect on 2017 and use those lessons to “Build A Better You” in 2018. Your martial arts lessons will help with this.

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Martial Arts and Balance

By darrenhiggs | November 4, 2016 |

Martial arts is far more than just “the physical”. There is also the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects that need to be worked on. You must learn that all of these different aspects must co-exist. However, this learning is also the fun part. Read our blog on how to bring balance and creativity back to your life…

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Stay Active During These School Holidays

By darrenhiggs | September 9, 2016 |

We want our children to lead a healthy lifestyle. We must also show them what that means, via encouragement, making time, creating family time, and introducing children to a range of activities (including martial arts). Read on.

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Goal Setting For Martial Arts

By darrenhiggs | September 13, 2015 |

Goal setting is the key to success. In martial arts, you regularly get a chance to achieve your goals. This can be in the form of a grading, a tournament, learning your syllabus or simply getting fit.However, there are goals that progress you forward and goals that hold you back. Read on for help.

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