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Why progress in Martial Arts is about more than medals and black belts
By Bryan Andrews | Head Coach, Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, Winchester When people think about success in Martial Arts, they often picture a medal, a trophy or a black belt. These are visible achievements. They photograph well, they give us a...
How Shin Gi Tai supports schools, charities and the Winchester community
Beyond the dojo: how Shin Gi Tai supports schools, charities and the Winchester community A Martial Arts Club does its most visible work on the mats. That is where children learn to listen, adults work hard after a long day and families share the...
Why qualified Martial Arts coaches matter in Winchester
Choosing a Martial Arts class for yourself or your child is about more than choosing between Karate, Kung Fu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taekwondo, Kickboxing or Judo. It is also about choosing the person who will teach, challenge and support you every...
Training for a lifetime of Martial Arts: long-term athlete development in Martial Arts
At Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, we welcome a wonderfully diverse range of members. People join us to get out of the house, meet like-minded people, and improve their physical and mental health. Because our members range from four-year-olds...
Creating a safe and supportive Martial Arts community in Winchester
Encouraging and friendly Martial Arts community in Winchester When you step onto the mats at Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, you are stepping into a safe, supportive community. One of our most important standards as a club is that we are here to...
Building a multi-generational Martial Arts family
More than just a dojo: building a multi-generational Martial Arts family in Winchester When people first walk through the doors of Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Winchester, they usually come with a specific goal in mind. Perhaps they want to...
What to do if your child Is being bullied – Winchester parent guide
What to do if your child is being bullied: A practical guide for Winchester parents When your child tells you they are being bullied, it can be difficult to know what to do first. You may feel angry, frightened or tempted to contact the other...
Built from within: How Shin Gi Tai Winchester develops its own world class coaches
The quality of the student is directly related to the coaching they receive. At Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Winchester, we believe that the quality of a student's journey is directly linked to the quality of the person standing at the front...
Do I Know You? Why personal relationships define the Winchester Martial Arts eperience
In an era where many fitness centres and sports clubs treat their members as little more than a monthly subscription fee or a barcode on a plastic card, we believe there is a more profound way to run a Martial Arts academy. At Shin Gi Tai Martial...
A family for Martial Arts or a Family of Martial Artists: The Story of Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Winchester
A family for Martial Arts or a Family of Martial Artists When we talk about Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy in Winchester, we often use the word family. For some, this might seem like a simple marketing term, but for us, it is the very...
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