Reducing the unpleasant feeling of anxiety is often a sub-goal of martial arts students who are looking to get fit, have fun, and learn self-defence… But this sport can help students with how to reduce anxiety directly in a few different ways. Let’s get into them.   How to Reduce Anxiety with Martial Arts Martial arts classes can be really helpful for adults (and kids!) who may struggle with how to reduce anxiety. Not only is it a highly physical sport (which means you’re doing something with all the adrenaline that the anxiety produces), but it’s also a unique tool we can use to combat ..read more

We can deduce that you’re reading this article because you want to learn self-defence or ways to protect yourself and the people you love. In our self-defence classes, we cover everything you need to know about self-defence, including how to position yourself, strike, block, and break free. We also cover psychological skills like awareness, threat prevention, and maintaining calm in high-stress situations. We’re probably not alone in this, but we believe self-defence is one of the most important skills in the world. After reading this article, we hope you’ll agree with us! Read on to discover ..read more

Crowning the best martial arts style for fitness is almost an impossible task. There are so many different forms of martial arts that humans have been practising for thousands of years, and martial arts have made an impact all around the world. We’re going to go through the most effective martial arts that you can practice and try to see which is truly the best. Let’s do it! 1. Martial Arts We offer a Taekwondo fitness class that includes a bit of every other martial art we offer – and all of our students love it. You’ll learn how to practise self-defence properly, have a blast with like-mind ..read more

The mental benefits of Taekwondo are endless, but two important ones you may not know about are confidence and self-respect. Most people see martial arts as a purely physical sport, but it requires quite a bit of mental stamina and self-talk. We help hundreds of people in our Tring Martial Arts Academy community build confidence and self-respect through the power of martial arts and self-defence. Here’s how:   Confidence is One of the Huge Benefits of Taekwondo Chances are high that you already feel confident in one area of your life; your job, your role as a parent, or your studies, for ..read more

Taekwondo vs Karate – a classic debate. The majority of people assume they’re the same thing, but there are differences that will determine which is better for you and your self-defence goals. We’ll settle this classic debate and go over the differences between karate and taekwondo to guide you in making your own decision on which is better for you!   The Difference Between Taekwondo vs Karate The most basic difference between Taekwondo vs Karate is the difference between kicking and punching. Think of the shuto uchi, or the famous “karate chop” you’ve seen in every ninja movie; karate u ..read more

How to build confidence – it’s the age-old question. In this day and age, we are so quick to compare ourselves to anyone, anywhere. It’s easy to not feel worthy in your relationships, your work, or any area of your life; but it’s not true. If you’re struggling with confidence, self-esteem, and understanding just how awesome you really are, check out these 5 ways that an adult Karate class can help build confidence in you from the inside out.   How to Build Confidence Step 1: Make Fitness Fun! How do we make confidence achievable? We make exercise super fun. For starters, punching and kic ..read more

It’s pretty hard to pick just 4 benefits of a kids karate class, since it’s been practiced for thousands of years. In our eyes, the best 4 benefits are; healthy stress management, discipline and perseverance, better grades, and bullyproof-ness. Find out more about each benefit below!   1. Stress Less From juggling unprecedented issues like cyberbullying and social media pressures to making friends in a socially distanced world, kids nowadays are struggling to manage their stress. Stress happens to everyone, so it’s important early on to teach your child about how to cope with and manage ..read more

Powering Excellence: Structuring Your Diet for Night time Training at Tring Martial Arts Academy Introduction Balancing a full day at work with an evening martial arts training session can be challenging, but it’s a common routine for many athletes at Tring Martial Arts Academy. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in optimizing performance, recovery, and energy levels during nighttime training sessions. In this article, we’ll explore the best ways to structure your diet and food consumption to ensure you’re ready to give your best during your training sessions, just like the athletes at Trin ..read more

Open House Event – Saturday 2nd September 2023 We’re thrilled to announce our next Special Event taking place at Tring Martial Arts Academy! Kids aged 6-10 years of age and Teens and Adults can come and take a special one-off class at our Martial Arts Academy without any commitment to continue afterwards (obviously, we hope you will want too ??) Read more about our Award Winning Classes below and book your space – BUT HURRY – our classes are insanely popular and we have strict class places available in each age group. We have only 6 spaces available for this event! Use the link below to book y ..read more

Martial Arts is so much more than just fighting or self-defence. It’s teamwork, discipline, a community, good fun, strategy, grace, balance, control and helps to cope with setbacks and learn good sportsmanship. It’s a fantastic sport for any age or ability, especially for those with physical or learning disabilities. So, what better afterschool activity to share with my daughter than Mixed Martial Arts? During my early 20s I studied Muay Thai Boxing, a form of Eastern Kickboxing. And while circumstances ensured I couldn’t learn as much or for as long as I wanted, it taught me some incredible l ..read more