Phoenix Martial Arts Selby

Road to 13.1

Sometimes the smart decision is the hardest one 🤦🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

Sunday was supposed to be my longer run.

The plan was simple: start increasing the distance and begin building towards the half marathon.

What actually happened?

I got up late.

Changed my route at the last minute.

My knee decided it wanted to remind me it exists.

Hayfever suddenly turned up uninvited (where that came from I’ve no idea 🤷🏼‍♀️).

And after 9km of a mixture of running, walking and massively questioning my life choices, I found myself with a chest that felt ridiculously tight and wasn’t improving.

Eventually I did something I really don’t like doing.

I admitted defeat and called Mr W for a lift home.

Disappointed doesn’t even begin to cover it.

I was frustrated, annoyed and convinced I’d let myself down 😡

But after a much-needed pep talk from Mr Westwood AND Mr Walker, I was reminded of something important.

Sometimes discipline isn’t about pushing through.

Sometimes discipline is knowing when to stop.

One of the things I love about our martial arts family is that we don’t just encourage each other to step outside our comfort zones. We also provide the voice of reason when needed.

We push each other to be better.

But we also remind each other to be sensible.

To respect our bodies.

To trust the process.

And to remember that one bad run doesn’t define the journey.

So I took a few days off, reset mentally and physically, and focus on building consistency before chasing more distance.

And because of that…

This morning I was back out there.

A steady 7km.

In the rain.

(Which was actually quite warm, because apparently British weather has completely given up making sense. 🌦️😂)

The pace was slower.

I walked when I needed to.

I listened to my breathing.

I respected what my body was telling me.

And because I did that, I kept moving forward.

No PBs.

No heroic distances.

Just a reminder that progress isn’t always about going further or faster.

Sometimes it’s simply about showing up, being smart and living to run another day.

🥋🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏻

Nothing beats a class photo after a good session! 🥋💪

Here’s our post-training look. A bit sweaty, a bit tired, but feeling like champions anyway. 😂✨

That’s the energy we love to see after a hard class! 👏

🧠 QUICK QUIZ TIME! 🧠

Which of these do you think burns the most calories in 30 minutes?

A Walking 🚶

B Kickboxing 🥊

C Gardening 🌱

No Googling… we’re watching! 👀😂

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🥊 The answer is…

B Kickboxing!

Depending on intensity, kickboxing can burn significantly more calories than walking or gardening, while also improving fitness, coordination, confidence and stress relief. 💪🔥

Not bad for something that’s actually fun!

So the real question is…

Would you rather spend 30 minutes:
🚶 Walking
🌱 Pulling weeds
🥊 Smashing pads and learning new skills

We know which one we’d choose! 😎

Drop your answer below! 👇

🚨 TWEEN SPECIAL 🚨

Confidence isn’t something children wake up with one morning.

It doesn’t magically appear overnight.

It’s built.

Built when they try something new for the first time.
Built when they step outside their comfort zone.
Built when they overcome challenges they didn’t think they could.
Built through every class, every achievement and every small win along the way.

🥊 One new skill learned.
⭐ One goal achieved.
💪 One challenge overcome.

That’s how confidence grows.

Our Tween Kickboxing Programme is designed to help young people discover just how capable they really are, while having fun, making friends and staying active at the same time.

The confidence they build in class doesn’t stay in class.

It follows them into school, friendships and everyday life.

And that’s something that lasts far longer than the summer holidays.

📩 Message us today to secure a place and help your tween unlock their potential.

🌞 SUMMER BODY MYTH 🌞

Let’s clear something up…

You do not need to lose a certain amount of weight to have a “summer body.”

You don’t need six-pack abs.
You don’t need to fit into a certain dress size.
You don’t need to look like someone you saw on social media.

A summer body is simply…

☀️ Your body enjoying summer.

That’s it.

Whether you’re walking on the beach, playing with your kids, going for a run, training in class, enjoying a BBQ with friends or simply soaking up the sunshine…

Your body is already a summer body.

Instead of focusing on looking a certain way this summer, why not focus on:

💪 Feeling stronger
🏃 Moving more
😊 Building confidence
⚡ Having more energy
❤️ Appreciating what your body can do

Because confidence doesn’t come from being perfect.

It comes from showing up for yourself and being proud of the progress you’re making.

👇 Tell us…

What’s one thing your body allows you to do that you’re grateful for?

🤔 WOULD YOU RATHER…? 🤔

You can only choose ONE…

🥊 Do 100 push-ups

OR

🏃 Run 10km

No loopholes.
No splitting it into sets over a week. 😆
You have to do it TODAY!

So what’s it going to be?

💪 Team Push-Ups
🏃 Team 10K

And more importantly…

👇 Tell us WHY!

Would you rather have burning arms and shoulders, or legs that feel like jelly for the next two days? 😂

We’re curious to see which side wins!

Ready… GO! 👇🔥

What are you choosing?

One on one sparring with your partner 🥊
OR
Kata where everyone is moving at once 💪

We’ve all got that one preference. Some love the focus of sparring, others love the chaos (and laughs) of group drills 😅

And let’s be real, sparring feels like “okay stay calm, stay focused” while group training feels like “just survive and keep up” 😂

Which one do you actually enjoy more? 👀

🎉 FRIDAY FUN FACT 🎉

Did you know kickboxing does a lot more than teach punches and kicks? 🥊

Regular training can help improve:

✅ Coordination
✅ Fitness
✅ Confidence
✅ Balance
✅ Discipline

And the best part?

You’re so busy learning new skills, challenging yourself and having fun that you often forget you’re exercising! 😆

Let’s be honest…

Would you rather spend 45 minutes:

A- Staring at a treadmill watching the seconds crawl by? 😴

OR

B- Smashing pads, learning new techniques and leaving class feeling like a superhero? 🥊💥

We know which one we’d choose! 😉

👇 Tell us below…

Are you Team Treadmill or Team Kickboxing?

(We’re guessing there won’t be many treadmill fans around here! 😂)

☀️ PARENTS OF TWEENS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ☀️

The summer holidays are closer than you think…

And while your tween is probably counting down the days until school finishes, you might already be wondering how to keep them active, entertained and away from their screens! 📱😅

That’s where we come in. 🥊

Our Tween Kickboxing Programme is packed with everything kids love and everything parents value:

🔥 Exciting kickboxing classes
💪 Fitness and exercise
⭐ Confidence building
🤝 New friendships
🎯 Fun challenges and achievements

It’s more than just a class. It’s a chance for your child to try something new, learn new skills, build confidence and create memories they’ll be talking about long after summer ends.

Whether they’re naturally sporty or just looking for something different to do, they’ll be welcomed into our supportive Phoenix Martial Arts family.

📩 Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to give your tween something exciting to look forward to this summer, get a head start and send us a message for more details.

☀️ Who knows? It might just be the highlight of their holidays! 🥊