At LIONS Self Defence & Leadership Martial arts Leicester we are heading into our summer term! Some kids will be going on a summer holiday at some point over the next few weeks. It is not uncommon for kids to become separated from their families on holiday. Most often they…

At LIONS Self Defence & Leadership Martial Arts Leicester because we teach kids and teens I often use metaphors and stories to explain concepts. Most of the time they are very modern and relate to those things that interest kids most – movies, games, superheroes etc etc.. but sometimes it…

THIS WEEK: Working with the ‘special needs’ of each child and how we do that at LIONS Self Defence & Leadership Martial Arts in Leicester. #TipTuesday Post 11 There are many teaching styles and each teacher has their own way based on their personality and experience. Some styles are best…

THIS WEEK: How to tie the martial arts belt (for students and parents); this is how we do it at LIONS Self Defence & Leadership Martial Arts in Leicester… INTRODUCTION The martial arts belt is called the Obi and is integral to martial arts. There are many theories on the…

THIS WEEK: We delve into the history of the belt colours, the belt order at LIONS Self Defence & Leadership Martial Arts in Leicester and the belt symbology of the belt colours! THE MYTHS There are countless tales of how the martial arts coloured belt system came into existence, and it’s…

THIS WEEK: The Martial Arts Uniform & Why it’s so IMPORTANT! In the martial arts NOTHING is wasted, there is a lesson to be learned from every single aspect of the arts and wearing the uniform is no exception. There are many reasons in favour of the uniform and I give all…

THIS WEEK: I share some of the tools and techniques I use at LIONS Self Defence and Leadership Martial Arts in Leicester to empower our students to do well at school and how you can adapt these simple skills and use them at home. Each new academic year is a fresh…

THIS WEEK: three tips to build CONFIDENCE in your children at home based on LIONS Self Defence & Martial Arts in Leicester. We all hear the words confidence, self-assurance, assertiveness etc thrown around when talking about kids. While at school, I often heard teachers say to some of my fellow students ‘You need…

THIS WEEK: 5 simple steps to setting New Years resolutions with your kids and teens, My new year goals & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Tortoise and the Hare We all know the story about the tortoise and the hare. They had a race, the hare was the first off the mark…