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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I was bullied at school. I had low confidence, and I was given the nickname Powder Puff. I'm Bryan Andrews, the Head Coach in Winchester. That is a memory that remains vivid even after decades of training, but it is also the foundation upon which...
As parents in Winchester, we are often faced with a vast array of choices for our children's extracurricular activities outside of School. From football and swimming to music and Minecraft clubs, the options are endless. While many of these...
Seven out of ten children quit organised sport before they turn thirteen Every year, millions of parents sign their children up for organised sport. Football on Saturday mornings. Gymnastics on Tuesday evenings. Tennis camps in the summer. The...
Havre you considered The Science of Child Development (in Martial Arts) If you have ever stood on the sidelines of a children’s sports match in Winchester, you have probably seen it: the chaos of a dozen kids chasing a ball like a swarm of very...
When you look for a Martial Arts club for yourself or your children, it is easy to get caught up in the local search results. You might see flashy websites or promises of quick results. But as parents and residents of Winchester, we know that true...
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Your child will meet our coaches, join the appropriate age-group class and experience a normal lesson without any pressure. Parents are welcome to watch, see how our coaches work with the children and ask any questions they may have. It gives both you and your child the opportunity to decide whether Shin Gi Tai feels right before making any commitment.