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.