Month: January 2025

State of the Martial Arts Transforming Martial Arts for Tomorrow’s Challenges   Changing Training In dojos and training halls across the globe, Martial Arts practitioners perfect techniques honed over many centuries. Yet beyond these walls, the world races forward at a dizzying pace, presenting challenges our Ancestors could never have [Read More]

A martial arts master is encouraging students to embrace failure as part of part of their journey. Master Vaughan Buxton, a 7th-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a British, European, and World title holder, said not succeeding the first time – or every time – was par for the course. [Read More]

The phrase “Time in the Garden” has always been something in my family’s way of reminding us to slow down and rest. Many generations were farmers, but as time moved on and life changed for all of us after the depression and we got jobs in factories and offices, the [Read More]

Martial arts offer a unique blend of physical, cognitive, and social benefits, making them an excellent medium for occupational therapy (OT). As an occupational therapist and martial arts instructor, I have witnessed firsthand how martial arts can positively impact individuals, particularly those with special needs. By integrating martial arts into [Read More]

One of my favorite things in my life is to have someone say to me that things cannot be done. For someone to underestimate me and my abilities and then count me out before I even tried or started. Over the years when I started to collaborate with other martial [Read More]

New Year. New resolutions. For some people, January can be a time of reflection and an opportunity to set new goals. Many people look to address their health, fitness, and well-being. With this in mind, we look at seven ways in which martial arts can be beneficial all-round. Physical Health [Read More]

    The journey of personal Practice – whether in Martial Arts, meditation, or any disciplined pursuit – can sometimes feel stagnant. Never fear! There’s a simple but powerful approach that can revolutionize your training: theming your Practice throughout the year.   Power of Themes Introducing themes to your Practice [Read More]

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown exponentially over the past three decades, evolving from a niche sport into a global phenomenon. Its origins, often traced back to events like the early UFC tournaments, showcased a clash of martial arts disciplines, each vying for supremacy. While MMA has matured into its [Read More]

In the beginning, there was instant gratification. Today, the idea of getting something for nothing, or almost nothing is common and undermining the quality of martial artists. There are very few people who have natural ability and skill to master the art without putting in the time and effort.  Belt [Read More]

A martial arts instructor is celebrating 35 years in Taekwondo – with honours including winning British, European and World titles. Master Vaughan Buxton, who started at the age of seven and earned his black belt by 10-years of age, has since gone on to train over a dozen champions. Vaughan, [Read More]

A roadmap for the new year: a Dàoist approach to beginning a Stretching and Breathing routine.