Lucy Gray, owner of The Factory Martial Arts and NEST Martial Arts Business Awards winner interview
We had the opportunity to interview Lucy Gray, the owner of The Factory of Martial Arts recently.
Keith Monk, owner of Schools of Kung Fu, Sutton and NEST Martial Arts Business Award Winner interview
Our latest interview is with Sifu Keith Monk, owner of Schools of Kung Fu Sutton and ‘Franchisee of the Year’ NEST Management Business Award winner. Keith’s passion for Kung Fu and his drive to always do his best to inspire his students to reach their full potential.
Mary Stevens, owner of Athena School of Karate and NEST Martial Arts Business Award Winner interview
Mary Stevens, owner of Athena School of Karate and winner of our Alison Ducker Award for ‘Inspirational Women in Martial Arts’ at the NEST Martial Arts Business Awards 2022 discusses the fantastic work she has been doing in India
Dan Powell, two-time Paralympian Champion and NEST Award Winner interview
Dan Powell, owner of GNR8 Boxing Academy and winner of the NEST Martial Arts Business Award for Outstanding Personal Achievement discusses with our very own Johnny Turvey
The myTraining Student App is Coming Soon!
Launching early 2022 Designed specifically with Martial Arts students in mind, the myTraining student app will put your club in the hands of your students
Mark Elliott -Feature Friday
Mark Elliott What style and for how long have you practiced? JKD, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai, Catch Wrestling, Boxing, and BJJ. My academy is now BJJ only, but I teach other arts privately. I’ve trained for almost 25 years. What inspires you? The potential of my youngest students. What advice would you give to a […]
Mary Stevens-Feature Friday
Mary Stevens What style and for how long have you practiced? Wado ryu karate (plus various bjj, boxing, kickboxing, cross training) What inspires you? The journey – watching students find their confidence and apply their learning What advice would you give to a student and Martial Arts business owner? Invest in your love for the […]
David Parker-Feature Friday
David Parker What style and for how long have you practiced? I teach Tai Jutsu to adults and children. I have trained in martial arts for over 35 years, and I bring in aspects of other martial arts into my lessons. I started as a school boy around the age of 15 learning a style […]
Ilija Salerno – Feature Friday
Ilija Salerno What style and for how long have you practiced? Kickboxing – School operating for 20 years with 2 expansions since opening in late 2000/early 2001. The latest expansion of which was through covid lockdown where we relocated and revamped a new mega unit fit for purposes and since reopening (after lockdown) we have […]
Roadmap Out of Wales
After the PMs announcement and guidance from the Government on 22/02/2021 the route out of lockdown is becoming clear. The dates below are based on NESTs interpretation of this guidance as could change as more information is released. These dates could also be moved depending on the current data so please check back regularly.
Roadmap Out of Scotland
After the PMs announcement and guidance from the Government on 22/02/2021 the route out of lockdown is becoming clear. The dates below are based on NESTs interpretation of this guidance as could change as more information is released. These dates could also be moved depending on the current data so please check back regularly.
NEST Management: Covid-19 – 1 Year On from Lockdown
The team at NEST Management reflect on a full year of some form of Lockdown in the UK, and how the Martial Arts industry has adapted using NEST systems
How lockdown has affected mental health in children
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been felt on all people of all generations across the world and it will take all of us a long time to re-adjust as restrictions begin to ease. Especially as we know social distancing, quarantines and testing may stay as a standard part of our lives for some time yet.
Ad Spend Calculator
most important number in Pay Per Click marketing is the cost per conversion (also know as ‘cost per action’ and ‘cost per result’) This is the amount of money you need to spend, on average, to get someone to take the action you want them to take. This number varies wildly between industries but the average is about £10-15. For Martial Arts schools this is the cost of someone booking a free trial lesson on your website.
Roadmap Out of Lockdown
After the PMs announcement and guidance from the Government on 22/02/2021 the route out of lockdown is becoming clear. The dates below are based on NESTs interpretation of this guidance as could change as more information is released. These dates could also be moved depending on the current data so please check back regularly.
James Barker, owner of Kuk Sool Won of Claygate and NEST Martial Arts Business Award winner interview
Our latest interview is with Martial Arts Business Retention NEST Award winner, James Barker, owner of Kuk Sool Won of Claygate. James discussed with us how he maintains retention and builds on his students’ relationships with the help of our myMA, NESTs CRM Business Management System and its innovative communication software.
Punch Through Hunger
This year has been one hell of a fight for our industry. Who would have thought back in March that we’d still be fighting close to Christmas? But here we are, and I for one am very proud of how we have coped, adapted and responded.
How to create the perfect offer to attract anyone looking for Martial Arts..7 Things to get right.
We have experienced an overwhelming amount of changes that have impacted the entire fitness industry with the Martial Arts industry taking a brunt of the force that COVID-19 hit us with. Many have persevered and adapted which has meant for a lot of the Martial Arts schools services have evolved, Thus creating a business that offers both an offline and online service. If you run a Martial Arts school with a full-time location and an online service then you are now considered to be functioning as a ‘hybrid business’ this means you offer a multi-formatted approach to Martial Arts to benefit both children and adults on their journey to becoming better versions of themselves.
How to be a Buddhist Millionaire – Matt Jardine
As martial artists it’s safe to say that we have the courage to stare adversity in the face.
Few of us then will deny that, post Corona, our work and business life will be irrevocably changed.
Martial Arts Business Awards 2022
The Martial Arts Business Awards Presented by NEST Management, wow what can we say? It was such a brilliant evening and a chance to see many of our clients in the first in person event we’ve held in a while!
Tom Weavers and Wayne Baker from SESMA and NEST Martial Arts Business Award winner interview
In our latest interview, head instructor Tom Weavers and owner Wayne Baker from SESMA talks about the importance of team work within a Martial Arts business and sharing the work load to provide a better work life balance
Black Friday – Martial Arts Friday
Black Friday is fast approaching on the 29th November 2019. Are you ready? have you decided on your campaign? you might also be thinking at this stage, I’m a Martial Arts school and I don’t really see how my school can compete or offer huge black Friday discounts or you might be thinking I’ve ran a black Friday sale previously and didn’t get any results.
The NEST Roadshow visits…UNITE SOUTHPORT – Stellar Attitude to Growth
I admire those willing to ask for professional advice who are then proactive at taking it.
I call this a stellar attitude to growth and I found it staring me in the visor at the next academy I landed on for a Roadshow visit, the final nominee for the NEST Academy of the Year 2019 award, Unite Martial Arts Academy, Southport.
The NEST Roadshow visits… Chuldow Martial Arts Academy Knottingley – Creating Seismic Waves
Sometime the smallest things take up the biggest space in our estimation.
This is how I came to view Chuldow Martial Arts Knottingley last year after visiting the space-challenged facility and listening to glowing feedback from students during hustings for the NEST Academy of the Year 2018 award. When I found out they were again shortlisted for 2019, I was keen to catch up with the academy and its development.
The NEST Roadshow visits… BMMA Leeds Academy – Pride and passion with a military twist
The NEST Roadshow visits… BMMA Leeds Academy – Pride and passion with a military twist I have a soft spot for the military. I served for many years on ‘Combat & Survival’ magazine where I grew to appreciate the importance of self-discipline, stamina, respect and camaraderie in our armed forces. Traits I saw mirrored in […]
The NEST Roadshow visits… The Senjokai Family – New Shoots on Traditional Roots
Warm thanks to Sensei Liam, Louise, Wai-Ling and the Senjokai family for their generous hospitality during my visit. Before leaving to trek back to Pennine hills, I took an opportunity to jump on the dojo mats and strap on my black belt in interrogation. Here’s how Sensei Liam and Louise responded… Senjokai Karate Academy […]
Road Show visits…IMAS Academy of Excellence, Slough: Balance & Structure in Harmony
Slough Trading Estate is a big deal – home to over 600 businesses, it is reported to be the largest industrial estate in private ownership in Europe.
Time Is Running Out – VAT Update Feb 2019
CHALLENGE BY HMRC We have written to Clients on several occasions since the beginning of December about the potential for VAT to be applied across all Martial Arts tuition businesses that exceed the threshold in turnover – this is currently £85,000. CURRENT EXEMPTION It is crucial that a strong case is made for a continued […]
10 Ways To Keep Your Martial Arts Students
So you’ve gained a new student who has come along to their first trial lesson, showed a keen interest and signed up for a weekly lesson. Now it’s time to put your focus on keeping them coming back… but how?
10 Things Your Martial Arts Website Must Have
10 Things your Martial Arts Website MUST have Websites are constantly evolving with new ways to showcase your school and its services. It’s a lot easier to set-up a new site within minutes but are you doing the right things to target your audience. Here are a few things you need to consider when creating […]
New Year’s Resolution: Sign Up the Silent Attendant
Signage is a worthy investment and there’s much to recommend deploying it in a martial arts environment and many stunning, fun guises to choose from – roller banners, wall and window vinyls, hexi-signs, illuminated panels, information boards, flags, inflatables, imprinted flooring and mats, branded furniture and equipment… The only limit, imagination.
2018 Parliamentary Review
NEST Management appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May this year in The Parliamentary Review – a government backed guide to industry best practice. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry in 2010, it demonstrates how sector leaders have responded to challenges in the political and economic environment over the year.
Step-Up to a New Fitness Aesthetic
“There’s big business in boutique fitness now, why don’t you design interiors for them?” I was asked recently by a well-meaning gent.
Top 5 Benefits of Safeguarding Training
Training children and young people can be an incredibly rewarding experience – but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. As a Martial Arts trainer, children and young people will look up to you and it is your responsibility to keep those who are in your care safe from harm. Safeguarding training is […]
Help me Blog!
We’ve all heard the term ‘blog’ by now, and witnessed many businesses use this as a marketing tool. A blog is a great place to share your thoughts, passions and experiences and guess what… it doesn’t have to be poetry or Shakespearean-esque literature, which means everyone can get involved and write their very own blogs. […]
Writing Content for your Martial Arts Website
Making a good impression is important for any business, however it’s especially important for martial arts businesses. Whilst having a great design certainly helps to make a good first impression, it’s important that this is accompanied by original and varied content. Not only can this help you increase your conversion rates, but it can also […]
5 Things Google Analytics can do to help you grow your martial arts business…
Google Analytics can do more than just show you whether all your traffic is higher or lower than the previous day. This free analytics tool can provide additional insights into many different aspects of your website to help you make improvements to your website and online marketing campaigns, to ultimately drive more leads to your martial arts school.
What’s Your Time Worth?
Any martial arts business owner knows that there needs to be at least an additional 10 hours in each day to get everything done. This is especially true if you are also the only instructor, because now you have classes to teach as well as a business to run! This is why your time is so valuable, but just how valuable is it?
New Year New Opportunities
Now that the ‘January rush’ is getting well underway you will no doubt be getting stuck into your business plans for January. But don’t worry if you didn’t have quite enough time to get your plans finished or in place, it’s not too late!
Twas the Night Before Christmas…
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the dojo No student was stirring, but possibly a mouse though Students were hanging stockings by the chimney with care In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there The students were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of martial arts raced through their heads […]
Winding Down for Christmas
We are coming up to the week before Christmas and the holiday spirits are in full swing. But before you get wrapped up in presents, food and enjoying time with the family, make sure your martial arts business is prepared. There are just a few simple steps you can take which ensure you can rest easy over the Festive Holidays and have your martial arts business ready to go as soon as you’re back.
Business Booster Roundup
Business Booster Roundup This week we held our Business Booster event at the Hilton Hotel East Midlands Airport to a room full of clients, old and new. It’s always a pleasure to see our clients; they are why we do things here, to help with the day to day running of their business so they […]
no tricks, just treats
As darkness creeps across the dojo floorif students leave and are no moreand all new prospects get scared awayIf only you had entered them into myMA You would have their details right to handSo you could form an engaging planTo send a message that grabs attentionAnd helps to improve on your retention
Is this a new way to sell?
When someone contacts you through Facebook about a product or offer you are running, they usually want to know more about it. What if you could not only tell them more, but allow them to purchase it right then and there? I have recently discovered that Facebook is working on a feature that will allow you to do just that! In the coming months you will eventually be able to sell your products and services through Facebook Messenger, but what does this mean for your business?
Customer Focus: JKD
Lak Loi is a true white collared Warrior. Over the last 19 years whilst working in London and New York, he has spent his time practising and teaching Bruce Lee’s martial art and philosophy of Jeet Kune Do. He has direct linage to Bruce Lee himself and now has his own school where he fuses Bruce Lee’s teachings with Personal Development and Elite Fitness Coaching, to cultivate people’s lives both mentally and physically through martial arts.
The Importance of a Brand
With the recent launch of our brand refresh, it got me thinking about the importance of branding when it comes to martial arts business owners. So this week I am going to give some tips on branding and why it’s important for both you and your business.
Back to school already!?
Back to school already!? It’s always important for you to take some time out and recharge your batteries and soak up the sun. But try not to over relax and forget about your martial arts business as now is the perfect time to get ahead of the game and start preparing for the back to […]
Customer Focus: Scorpion Jiu-Jitsu
Over the last 20 years Steven has studied many different styles of martial arts, which has lead to the development of his own style – Combat Jiu Jitsu. He now owns a successful full time location and runs a very popular ‘bully-proof’ programme for his younger students.
Customer Focus: John Lynns BBA
Over the last 35 years, John and Lynne Lynn grew the largest Shukokai Karate Association in Wales and were the 3rd largest Shukokai Karate Association in the UK. Drawing upon their experience of running a school in America, they talk about the benefits of using scripts and processes in your martial arts school to help […]
IT Security Tips
Security is a crucial aspect to any business and something that you no doubt take very seriously within your own martial arts business. There is an area however that often gets overlooked and is just as important… computer security. In this week’s blog I am going to give you some useful tips on how you […]
What can you really take away from a client conference?
With the NEST Client Conference and Gala Awards Dinner (2016) steadily approaching, we have been busy booking guest speakers, planning activities and organising what will happen on the day. From my perspective, there is an awful lot going into the event, which has got me thinking… With all that goes into these events, what can […]
Customer Focus: Unite Taekwondo
Founder and Chief instructor of Unite Taekwondo, Dan Thomas (5th Dan) began his martial arts journey over 20 years ago. Since then he has opened his own martial arts school, priding it’s self on offering exceptional training for all students. Through his work in martial arts with the local community (and abroad) Dan has won […]
Celebrating 15 years in business!
It’s been quite a journey for us over the past 15 years; the company has grown and developed in many ways. But what is the real story of NEST? In this week’s blog, we take a look how NEST came to be and the services it now offers to clients, to help meet their needs […]
Now’s the time to plan for 2016
I had a great day at the Business Booster this week; it’s great to see our clients and get to hear their updates and share ideas. I also got to announce the exciting new products from the marketing team. More on that later… A look back on the day The Business Booster gave me a […]
Customer Focus: Exeter Martial Arts
Exeter Martial Arts traditional Jiu Jitsu black belt, Dr Richard Catterick started teaching full time in Exeter back in 2006 after giving up his job in Oncology. Since then he has become one of the youngest national governing body, Jiu Jitsu 6th dan instructors in the country and one of only a handful to run a successful […]
Back to School
It is that time of year again; all the kids are going back to school, if not already back, which can only mean one thing…it is time to make the most of your ‘Back to School’ campaign material. In this blog, we are going to take a look at some of the things you should […]
Customer Focus: Zen Shin
Kyoshi John Richards is an 8th Dan school owner and Karate instructor. He has been training for over 42 years, during which he has taught thousands of students across the UK and developed many hundreds of those to Black Belt level. John is President for the WKA (World Kickboxing and Karate Association) England and runs Shotokan […]
The importance of a phone call
In this week’s blog, I’d like to tell you a story which I hope will demonstrate the importance of answering your phones. You work very hard on your Marketing strategies and campaigns so we don’t want you to fall at one of the most basic of communication points… answering the call to a potential new […]
How to design the perfect campaign poster
Advertising is an important part of promoting any business and posters are a great way of getting a message out there and noticed, but what makes a poster stand out from the crowd and gets it noticed? We are going to take a look at some of the Do’s and Don’ts of poster design and […]
Customer Focus: Masters Academy of Martial Arts
Why NEST? We chose NEST Management because we realised we needed to focus on teaching high quality classes, rather than chasing people for owed money etc. It’s great to know that we can focus on teaching and training, whilst the money side of things is being dealt with professionally. The NEST staff are always very […]
Customer Focus: Total Dojo
About Total Dojo I moved to Milton Keynes in 2000 and immediately looked for clubs to train at. I ended up being asked to teach after only the first week at my new club. I was really into JKD, Filipino martial arts and Thai boxing back then. I really wanted to teach those arts so […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won of Eastbourne
About Kuk Sool Won of Eastbourne I founded the Kuk Sool Won of Eastbourne School of traditional Korean Martial Arts in 1992, and run it with the help of my wife, Julie Holmes, a 3rd Degree Black Belt and eldest son, Robin, a 4th Degree Black Belt. The school has continued successfully since that time. […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Making a New Year’s Resolution is somewhat of a tradition in our country, and the idea of a clean sheet and a fresh start links perfectly with the first day of a New Year. So, what is it that we are resolving to do at the start of the New Year…are we are unhappy with […]
Customer Focus: Crawley Black Belt Academy
About Crawley Black Belt Academy Crawley Black Belt Academy was started in 1999. We initially managed to get 2 hours a week at a local sports centre with 30 students. We only had a one hour slot on a Monday and a Thursday, so whenever another slot became available we jumped at the chance to […]
2015
“Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow, don’t stop it will soon be here…” As you know we always recommend that you start your plans for the forthcoming year in October. The crucial first step to achieving the success that you want will be establishing your goals. We have mentioned many times the importance of getting your […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won of Liverpool
About Carl Barrie I was introduced to Kuk Sool Won when I was 10 years old thanks to my mum. She had been to a fitness class and Kuk Sool Won was the next class. She watched for a few minutes and just knew that I would love it. Mum was right; I attended my […]
Customer Focus: MSD – Evolution
About MSD Evolution MSD (My Self Defence -because once you learn martial arts or a skill it is yours, you own it) Evolution is an academy that teaches traditional Karate, Kickboxing and Judo. We have classes for children from 3 years of age, all the way up to adults of any age that want to […]
Customer Focus: Leadership Martial Arts
About John Danby I started training at 16. I had just joined the armed forces. In the club there was a flier for Karate in the local church hall. I had been badly bullied as a kid and thought Martial Arts would make me tough so I wouldn’t be picked on. Within a year I was […]
Customer Focus: Kung Fu Schools (Crawley)
About Kung Fu Schools Crawley At Kung Fu Schools Crawley we teach martial arts and self-development to children and adults, with the aim of improving their lives through the study and practice of the ancient art of Wing Chun Kung Fu. We have martial arts lessons available for children from 4 years old, up to […]
NEST joins Anti-Bullying Alliance
NEST is delighted to have been accepted on a 3 year membership to the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA). Our application to become a core member of the Alliance was approved by the ABA Advisory group at the end of September 2013. Part of the criteria for being awarded core membership status is that NEST must ‘have […]
October 2013 Newsletter – Download now
The October issue of the NEST Newsletter is now available for you to download. Featuring articles on the following:- – Foreword by NEST Managing Director Gerard Turvey – The comprehensive range of tools and services that NEST offers – Boost Retention rates with effective Event Planning – Customer Focus on Sifu Paul Hawkes of Kung […]
Customer Focus: United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Council (Northern Ireland)
About Leo Maguire My introduction to Taekwon-Do started when, like so many parents, I took my son to class. After the first few weeks the instructor suggested that I join in the class myself and that was it, I was hooked! I enjoyed not only the training, but the comradeship of the other students. As […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won of Edinburgh
About Master Don Mackenzie I was born and raised in the most northerly town in Britain called Thurso, I was brought up in a children’s home as both my parents died when I was a child. It certainly wasn’t easy and by the time I was 16, I was homeless for a while sleeping in […]
Customer Focus: East West Martial Arts
About East West Martial Arts East West Martial Arts have been teaching Karate in Northampton for over 30 years, and since 2004 has had its own fully equipped purpose built facility for martial arts training. At East West Martial Arts, we blend the greatness of the ‘Eastern’ traditions of martial arts training with the latest, […]
Customer Focus: Evolution Martial Arts
About Sensei James Cockill and Sensei Luke Randell Sensei James Cockill has been studying Martial Arts for over 28 years, initially in Shukokai Karate. The founder of Shukokai, Master Chojiro Tani, understood the principles of body mechanics and used them to great effect when he was developing Shukokai Karate. Master Tani used the hip twist […]
Customer Focus: WJO
About WJO The World Jado Kuin Do organization (WJO) was formed in 2003 and is the governing body for Jado Kuin Do worldwide. It is the only sanctioning body for all countries, regions, clubs and institutes who deliver Jado Kuin Do. The WJO endeavours to keep standards and regulations ensuring that all academies, clubs and […]
Customer Focus: Stealth Black Belt Academy
About Craig Smith Growing up in the early 80’s, the advent of the video recorder was inspirational to me starting Martial Arts. Like many of the Instructors around today I was inspired to take up Martial Arts from what I saw on the TV. I first started training in 1985 in Wado Ryu Karate and […]
Customer Focus: Evolution Taekwondo
About Evolution Taekwondo Evolution Taekwondo was established in 2003 with a vision of bringing Olympic Taekwondo to the community of Peterborough and has grown from a small club running out of leisure centres to become one of the UK’s largest Olympic Taekwondo Academy’s. Our full time facility has over 250 child and adult members regularly […]
Customer Focus: Tsunami Martial Arts
About Paul Pretty I first started training in Martial Arts in 1983, aged 10, at the local Aikido group. After my first lesson I was hooked! I became obsessed by the martial arts and loved everything about it. I subscribed to every magazine, bought “International Karate” for my commodore 64 and sought out every book […]
Customer Focus: The Wing Chun Academy
Terry & The Wing Chun Academy (Essex) I have been involved in the Martial arts for over 32 years from way back when I first started training in Karate. I have been training in Wing Chun Kung Fu now for almost 30 years since the day I walked in to an old dusty church hall in Barking […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won of King’s Lynn
About PKJN Darren Brown Darren started practising Kuk Sool Won 26 years ago when he was 13 years old. He went along with a friend and has been hooked ever since. Darren earned his yellow belt within 6 months and has been continually amazed how Kuk Sool Won has helped him through life, likening it […]
Customer Focus: Total Krav Maga
About Nick Maison Nick spent 14 years in the Army, with the last few years as an Unarmed Combat Instructor amongst other instructor roles in the Army Physical Training Corps. On leaving in 2003 he set up his own personal training business but after qualifying as a Krav Maga instructor, he quickly found that Krav […]
Customer Focus: Lee Matthews Black Belt Academy
As well as being a great success story in its own right, the rise of Lee Matthews should provide motivation and inspiration to all martial arts instructors, whether they are just starting out or are looking to grow their existing business. About Lee Matthews Black Belt Academy I started my martial arts school in 2000 […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won – Martin & Alison Ducker
About Martin & Alison Ducker Martin gained his 6th degree Black Belt in 2008, and has been practicing for over thirty-one years. Alison obtained her 5th degree Black Belt (Master level) in 2007. Alison is the highest graded female Kuk Sool School-Owner in the UK, operating the well-established school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Together the successful […]
Customer Focus: Evade
About Evade I opened Evade in January 1998 with my business partner Amanda Quansah. Initially we started teaching Freestyle Martial Arts (an eclectic mix of Ju jitsu and Thai boxing), with just a beginners and seniors class. As the school grew, we expanded the timetable, re-investing the money back into the school to improve the […]
Customer Focus: Fortitude
About David I started tae kwon do around 18 years ago as a 23 year old, which at the time I considered late in starting but we are now taking on students who are in their 30s, 40s & 50’s and going on to reach black belt level! In my late teens and early 20s […]
Customer Focus: Nam Yang Tat Moh Mountain Training Camp
About Iain: Early days I could fight more or less from the time I could stand up. I didn’t start any form of martial arts training until I was 14. Until then I had never been beaten in a fight so I didn’t see the point. When a boxer broke my nose, I decided that […]
Customer Focus: Kuk Sool Won
History It was in the late 1950’s that Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh (Kuk Sa Nim) began the monumental task of organising and formulating the many scattered martial art techniques of Korea into a single system, which he named Kuk Sool in 1958. Kuk Sool incorporated three branches of traditional Korean martial arts: SahDoh MuSool, BoolKyo […]
Customer Focus: TKO Kickboxing Academy
About Colin Payne Colin Payne has over 34 years experience in the Martial Arts. Currently a 5th Dan, he is Chief Instructor of the TKO Kickboxing Academy which has 3 full time gyms in the Kent area. Alongside the day to day managing and teaching at his academies he is also heavily involved in the […]
Customer Focus: The Byrne Black Belt Martial Arts Schools
Ed the Champion Fighter… Chief Instructor, Master Ed Byrne is known as the father of Sport Karate in the Southwest. He introduced it after many discussions with multi World Champ Kevin Brewerton. He is an expert in a number of Karate styles including:- Bujinkai, Shotokan and Shukokai Shorai and is recognised as the first person to […]
Customer Focus: The TSKAGB
Customer Focus: The TSKAGB Founded in 1994 by Roy and Wendy Hazelwood, the ‘Traditional Shotokan Karate Association of Great Britain’ (TSKAGB) has it’s Honbu in Letchworth, as well as a further 15 centres throughout Hertfordshire and South Bedfordshire. Having developed their Shotokan schools and training along traditional lines, rather than purely commercial ones, they have grown steadily and […]
Customer Focus: The Bob Breen Academy
Bob established the Academy back in 1970 and from 1989 they have been in their current building in Hoxton Square, London. The club has grown to be a major centre for martial arts tuition in the UK. He states “Our aim at the Academy is to turn out excellent martial artists. Our programme is open […]