Before I Believed In Myself, Someone Else Believed In Me!!
🌟 This Steve Harvey clip instantly took me back to my mum and dad. ❤️
As a kid, they always encouraged me to dream big. 🚀✨ They believed in me long before I had achieved anything.
But the more I thought about it, the more I realised it wasn’t just my parents.
👩👩👦 My three sisters believed in me.
👨 My stepbrother believed in me.
💖 My aunties and uncles believed in me.
🥋 My coaches believed in me.
🤝 My friends believed in me.
Looking back, is it any surprise that I eventually believed in myself? 🌱
We often tell children to believe in themselves, but belief rarely appears out of nowhere.
💡 Belief is usually borrowed first.
It comes from the people around us.
🏡 That’s why I think the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” is so true.
At Champions Character, we often talk about being careful of the dream stealers ⚠️ — the people who pull you away from the person you know you could become.
The opposite is also true.
🌟 There are dream builders.
👏 People who encourage you.
📈 Challenge you.
🤗 Support you.
👀 Help you see what is possible when you can’t see it yourself.
At first, I thought this clip was about Steve Harvey and his parents.
Now I think it’s about something much bigger.
🌱 Who you surround yourself with is who you become.
Choose your tribe carefully.
— Master T — The Karate Kid Teacher
One More Thing
❤️ Character Comes First
👨👩👧👦 Your child becomes like the people they spend time with. Choose the tribe that builds them up. 💪🔥
Kicx Martial Arts
Share
Full time Studio in Gloucester,Life Skills,Family Fitness & Fun with a Martial Arts Theme. FREE CLASS Make this year one to remember!
Are you a parent that would love their child to gain more confidence through the martial arts, a man that really wants to get fit in a circuit style class, or how about burning some calories in a Cardio Kickboxing Session, then have a trial in our studio that starts with “the end in mind”. This site has lots of information on Fat Loss, Health and the Martial Arts. If you live in Gloucester, Stroud, Cheltenham or Tewkesbury come and have a trial with us, NOW.
04/06/2026
🧩 **BEHAVIOUR IS OFTEN THE SYMPTOM, NOT THE CAUSE** 🧩
🧩 Sometimes what we see on the surface isn't what's really going on underneath. 👀
Instead of asking:
❌ "Why is my child shouting?"
Maybe we should ask:
✅ "What is causing them to shout?"
A child who won't listen... 👂
Is it really a listening problem?
Or could it be:
🔹 Lack of focus
🔹 Frustration
🔹 Feeling overwhelmed
🔹 Not understanding what's expected
A child who gets angry... 😡
Is it really an anger problem?
Or could it be:
🔹 Low emotional control
🔹 Fear of failure
🔹 Feeling left out
🔹 Struggling to express themselves
A child who sits alone at break time... 😔
Is it really that they don't want friends?
Or could it be:
🔹 Low confidence
🔹 Fear of rejection
🔹 Poor social skills
🔹 Worry about what others think
At Kicx Academy, we try to look deeper than the behaviour.
Because behaviour is often the symptom...
The real opportunity lies in understanding the cause. 💡
🥋 That's one of the reasons we created the Champions Character programme.
Instead of simply correcting behaviour, we help children build the skills that naturally improve behaviour over time:
🟢 Focus
🔴 Skill
🔵 Belief
When children develop:
⭐ Confidence
⭐ Listening Skills
⭐ Resilience
⭐ Responsibility
⭐ Emotional Control
⭐ Leadership
Something amazing happens...
The behaviour often improves naturally. 🌱
One thing we are particularly proud of at Kicx is this:
💙 **No One Sits On The Bench.**
Every child matters.
Every child belongs.
Every child has greatness inside them.
Sometimes they just need the right environment and the right people to help bring it out. 💪
Because when we understand the child...
❤️ We can help the child.
— Master T — The Karate Kid Teacher
One More Thing
Character Comes First
Your child becomes like the people they spend time with. Choose the tribe that builds them up. 💪
At KICX, martial arts is about so much more than kicking and punching.
It’s about learning HOW TO LEARN.
Every class teaches students how to focus, absorb new skills, and apply what they’ve learned through consistent practise. As their skill improves, they begin to learn something even more powerful- BELIEF IN THEMSELVES.
This is what we call the Champion’s Trifecta:
🥋FOCUS- how to pay attention and give their best effort
🥋SKILL- Developing techniques through learning, practising, and perseverance.
🥋BELIEF- Building confidence through repetition, achievement, and personal growth
Together, these three elements help children develop discipline, focus, confidence, and resilience, while also building strong foundations in self-defence.
Martial arts doesn’t just help develop physical ability- it shapes character. The lessons learned on the mats carry into the classroom, at home, and throughout life.
At KICX, we’re not just building martial arts. We’re helping build confident, capable young people who believe in themselves and their potential!🔥
03/06/2026
🚀 5 DAYS UNTIL THE FOCUS • SKILL • BELIEF COMMUNITY OFFICIALLY OPENS 🚀
Welcome to Day 1 of our countdown to launch! 🎉
Over the past few months, I've been busy building something I've wanted to create for a very long time.
A place where students and parents can access the lessons, principles, and skills that we teach every week inside Champions Character. 🥋❤️
Today I thought I'd give you a little behind-the-scenes update. 👀
So far we have:
✅ The START HERE section planned and filmed
✅ The Champions Journey curriculum organised
✅ The Core Moves Library recorded
✅ Weekly skill videos prepared
🎥 In total, there are over 40 videos being created for launch.
The good news?
Most of the filming is now complete. 🎬
The challenge isn't creating the videos...
The challenge is editing them, organising them, and making them simple and easy to use so that every member can quickly find exactly what they need. 💻
The goal isn't to create hundreds of videos.
The goal is to create a clear pathway that helps children and families grow through the Champions Trifecta:
🎯 Focus
🥋 Skill
💙 Belief
Thank you for joining us at the very beginning of this journey.
🚀 5 Days Until Launch!
— Master T
The Karate Kid Teacher
💪 One More Thing...
Character Comes First.
03/06/2026
🏆 CHAMPIONS PLAN AHEAD 🏆
One of the most important skills a child can learn is not a kick, a punch, or a sporting skill…
It’s learning how to put first things first.
Every day, children face choices.
📱 Do I stay on my device or finish my homework?
🎮 Do I keep playing or help around the house?
😡 Do I react emotionally or stop and think first?
The truth is, success is rarely about talent alone.
Success comes from making good choices consistently.
When children learn to prioritise what matters most, amazing things begin to happen:
✅ They stay focused for longer
✅ They finish what they start
✅ They become more responsible
✅ They feel more confident because they keep their promises to themselves
✅ They learn to think about others, not just themselves
This week’s Champions Character lesson teaches children that real Champions don’t just stay focused on their own goals…
They help others stay focused too.
That’s leadership.
Whether it’s helping a friend stay on task, encouraging a teammate, or simply doing the important things before the easy things, these are life skills that will serve them for years to come.
At Kicx Academy, we call this:
“I prioritise what matters and help others stay focused.”
Because the habits children build today become the character they carry into adulthood.
💭 Ask your child tonight:
“What matters most to you right now?”
You might be surprised by their answer.
— Master T — The Karate Kid Teacher
One More Thing
Character Comes First
Your child becomes like the people they spend time with. Choose the tribe that builds them up. 💪
🥋 Great work from our Family Class yesterday! 🥋
In this video, our students are working hard to improve their sliding side kick technique, and we couldn't be happier with the effort, focus, and determination they showed throughout the class.
What stood out most wasn't just the quality of the kicks—it was the attitude. Rather than relying on the instructor for every correction, the students took ownership of their learning by practising independently, analysing their own performance, and making adjustments themselves.
This proactive approach is where real progress happens. Learning to think for yourself, solve problems, and take responsibility for your own improvement are valuable skills both on and off the mats.
We're incredibly proud of the focus and maturity shown by everyone in this session. Keep up the fantastic work and continue striving to improve one step at a time!
💪 Consistent effort + focused practice = progress.
🥋 KICX is back open! 🥋
We hope everyone has had a fantastic break and is ready to get back to training. We're excited to welcome all of our students back into the academy and get back to doing what we love.
So often in life, we get caught up in the urgent, the easy, or the distractions, and before we know it, the things that matter most have been pushed to the bottom of the list. Whether it's your health, your family, your goals, your personal development, or your training, success comes from consistently prioritising what is truly important.
When we focus on the right things first, we make better decisions, reduce stress, build momentum, and create progress in the areas that have the biggest impact on our lives. The challenge isn't usually knowing what's important—it's having the discipline to make those things a priority every day.
We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. 👇
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Location
Category
Contact the business
Telephone
Website
Address
The Barn, Parton Court, Church
Gloucester
GL32JG
Opening Hours
| Monday | 3pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 3pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 3pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |