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Introduction Consistency is the key to success in many areas of life, and training is no exception. Whether you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone looking to improve their health and well-being, being consistent in training is crucial for achieving long-term progress and reaching your goals. In this article, we will explore why being consistent […]

Hey, it’s Dave at Icon jujitsu in Belfast, I’m enjoying another day in the heat wave in Belfast, and I’m having to think about some of the problems beginners might have when they come in or perceive problems and the number one problem is using strength.   This is the number one mistake beginners make, […]

After so many new joiners to our team after lockdown, I have been asked many questions about the best ways to begin.  It’s made me reflect on my earlier times starting in BJJ.   So, I was thinking about four things I would do differently if I’d start martial arts again. It’s a conversation I […]

As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]

Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]

Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]

School can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences may […]

Confidence – Can We Really Develop It?   Is confidence something we either have or we don’t??  Is it something we are blessed with at birth, or destined to live without??  We’d all love to be the person who just pushes open the door and strides into any room knowing we belong there right???   […]

Protect Your Heart with Martial Arts Valentine’s Day is nearly here, so make February all about the heart. Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health.   What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac […]

5 Health & Fitness Benefits of Martial Arts for Men If you are looking for a way to improve your health or get in better shape, you may not need to hit the gym. Instead, you should head to our martial arts school. Men’s martial arts could be the fitness solution that you have been […]