Spirit Martial Arts Pudsey

It’s New Years Eve, I’m in the gym.

New Years Resolutions are a great idea but I think a lot of people use them to try to commit to something they feel they SHOULD do, not something they WANT to do.

This year, don’t say you’ll run 10k if you don’t like running, don’t say you’ll hit the gym twice a week if you don’t enjoy lifting, don’t try a martial arts class if you don’t find it interests you and don’t commit to 10000 steps if you hate walking.

I’m in the gym today because it’s a Wednesday and I like it here. Simple.

If you have health and fitness goals then have a think about what you might actually enjoy doing and make that your res for the year, that way maybe you’ll be still doing it December 31st 2026.

And if it’s martial arts, check us out this Jan!

I think most people understand that martial arts helps with confidence, bullying and so on. It’s on pretty much every advert everywhere.

But I think people tend to misunderstand how it helps. That leads to questions like which is the best martial art to do and debates of the practicality of and technical approach of different systems.

The thing is it doesn’t matter.

They are all good if taught correctly.

You see martial arts present people with challenges, and a good instructor will help their students face those challenges. Having successfully faced the challenge the students’ confidence and self worth increases and we move them on to their next challenge.

That’s how we build them up, and confidence and self esteem are the best defence against bullying, be it on the playground or online.

Now as to which martial art? The answer is simple, it’s the one they enjoy. Because that is one they will stick at, and it takes time for the magic to happen!

So, let them pick a style that excites them, for whatever reason, and then research the local schools to find the instructor and environment that suits them and resonates with you.

Have a great day!

October 12th saw the annual Spirit Championships take place with competitors young and old from all the Spirit Martial Arts Academies coming together to compete in forms, creative, weapons forms, point sparring, kickboxing and breaking.

And we did great!

It was a fantastic day with courage, skill and integrity demonstrated by all. We are already looking forward to next year!

After teaching on Zoom for waaaay too long, we're officially back delivering in-person classes again for both children and adults! 🥳

Covid safety measures are still in place, so everyone is keeping safe, and it's been wonderful to see so many new faces in and amongst our existing students.

If you're interested in coming along and trying it out, give us a call on 0113 418 2625 to book a no obligation free trial lesson with us . Or take a look on our website - link in bio 🥋

Happy National Random Acts of Kindness day 😀.

If you haven't joined in yet, here's a few examples of things you could do:

💞 compliment a friend/colleague
🙏 say thank you to someone who's had an impact on your life
🥰 practice self-kindness and give yourself the time to do something you love.

Both classes work exceptionally hard this evening so we had buns at class tonight as a gift 🥰

I seem to have noticed the same phrases/sentences sneaking in to almost every conversation I've had with people today, so I thought I'd turn it in to a bit of fun. Plus, who doesn't love a game of bingo?!

If you get a line, share it in the comments below. Here's your first one: Happy New Year! 😀

Martial arts instructors aren't all as bad as the movies make out!

There's certainly no waxing of cars, being tied to 2 trees to stretch you in to the splits, or being attacked whilst you try to eat dumplings - and definitely no restomping of the groin - at Chuldow!

🌟‼️For some bonus points*, comment below with the 4 references to well-known martial arts instructors from film/YouTube (hint 😉) I made in the previous sentence 🥋

*any number of points can be exchanged for 2 free trial lessons, or a funny picture I find on the internet - you choose! 😁