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Embracing Challenges Through Martial Arts and Life

By darrenhiggs | June 15, 2020 |

At Quantum Martial Arts, we believe challenges are stepping stones to success. Learn ten practical ways to embrace obstacles in training and life with the Black Belt mindset. Read on…

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”.

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.

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.

⚖️ Finding Your Centre: Balance On and Off the Mats

By darrenhiggs | November 4, 2016 |

Balance isn’t just about staying on your feet—it’s about staying centred in life. Discover how martial arts helps you build harmony in body, mind, and spirit.. Read on…

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.

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.

Why Your Instructor Cares About You And Your Family

By darrenhiggs | July 17, 2015 |

I enjoy being a martial arts instructor , as the sense of camaraderie among all of the instructors and students is terrific. Martial arts creates one big family, where everybody enjoys each other’s success and commiserates in other’s disappointment. Read on for more.

Mental toughness for martial artists

By darrenhiggs | June 5, 2015 |

Mental toughness for martial artists is quite involved. It is commitment, focus, resilience, and the right attitude. Read on for our thoughts on how to develop mental toughness.

Time to commit!

By darrenhiggs | May 29, 2015 |

It is an exciting time at Quantum Martial Arts and across the broader Northstar Ju Jitsu network as we approach the June grading. We have been spending the last few Friday mornings helping some NSJJ red belts with their grading preparation and from a personal experience it brings back so…

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