Insights and Reflections

There’s something about having a coach who knows exactly where you’re at and what you need to improve. In group classes, the instructor has to split their attention among many students, which means you might miss out on crucial feedback. Personalised martial arts coaching flips that on its head.

Tonight, I had the pleasure of running the first of three teaching consultation sessions for my client from the Hostlebro Taekwondo Klub in Denmark. This session focused on enhancing his black belt essay paper. Given the geographical distance between us—me in the UK and him in Denmark—he chose my remote learning option. This flexibility allows me to teach students worldwide, provided they have a Wi-Fi connection.

When I first stepped onto the mat, I was overwhelmed by the sheer variety of martial arts styles and training methods. It felt like a maze with no clear path. Over time, I discovered that the key to real progress wasn’t just about learning moves but about tailoring the training to fit my own strengths, weaknesses, and goals. That’s where individual martial arts coaching comes in. It’s a game changer.

Please accept no pretensions of an article, let alone an essay here. These are just some miscellaneous thoughts on cold water therapy...

Please accept no pretensions of an article, let alone an essay here. These are just some miscellaneous thoughts on cold water therapy...

Please accept no pretensions of an article, let alone an essay here. These are just some miscellaneous thoughts on cold water therapy...

I have never really been a great sleeper. As a child, my brain was forever active and life was extremely busy. We were always moving and,...

I have never really been a great sleeper. As a child, my brain was forever active and life was extremely busy. We were always moving and,...

I have never really been a great sleeper. As a child, my brain was forever active and life was extremely busy. We were always moving and,...

Back in 2013 Hinnerup Karate in Denmark invited me to teach my full "When Parents Aren't Around" (young person's self-protection) course...

Back in 2013 Hinnerup Karate in Denmark invited me to teach my full "When Parents Aren't Around" (young person's self-protection) course...

Back in 2013 Hinnerup Karate in Denmark invited me to teach my full "When Parents Aren't Around" (young person's self-protection) course...

The sight of an exhausted Deontay Wilder taking punishment in the latter rounds of his third match with Tyson Fury for the...

The sight of an exhausted Deontay Wilder taking punishment in the latter rounds of his third match with Tyson Fury for the...

18.05.21 My teacher consultancy lesson on fight history and analysis covered a number of topics that will continue into next week's...

Alison Botha's extraordinary story highlights the much neglected aftermath of violent crime. Her survival - her will and determination to...

Alison Botha's extraordinary story highlights the much neglected aftermath of violent crime. Her survival - her will and determination to...

Recently I have had an idea for a podcast concerning social circles of bad influence. A good part of personal security is an awareness of...

Introduction - The Cross Trainer and the Information Age   The Information Age aptly describes the era of the modern mainstream martial...

Strange Behaviour? There are many elements to martial arts practice that look strange to the outside world. Despite its widespread and...