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This week in Taekwondo, many of the students have new belts from their previous gradings and are trying to learn the main bulk of their new content, some prioritising their pattern, while others are focusing on their theory. While May may feel a while away, it's only one week starting (as of writing this) on […]

Life isn't a game! There is no respawning or buying back your friends; it all comes down to a marathon that has been given the name "life". On average, in the UK, people spend around 52 - 260 hours per year playing video games. Imagine if we all spent a fraction of the time we […]

Martial Arts are often pictured as these incredibly physical benefiting machines, and many miss that they have a wide range of mental benefits too. So, in this blog, we will dive into 7 benefits that martial arts bring to your mental health. 1. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind I'm sure we have all heard of the […]

It's that time of the year again. If you read my last blog, you will know that we have an upcoming competition. The SDMA Ally Cats entered this competition with some new faces, and it was great to see everyone give it their all. With new faces entering sparring and some great coaches on the […]

Week One As this was the month that the grading was going to be, we decided to put a large focus on what we wanted to practice over the course of the month. We first went around the room asking what each person believed that they needed to work on. Many people suggested that we […]

This is my first follow up on how my return to Tae Kwon-Do has gone after a 19 year break. I really didn't feel like my inflexible dad-bod deserved my old 2nd degree belt, so I agreed a path with my instructor where I would re-start as a 1st Kup, would regrade as a 1st […]

So you're looking to get into martial arts but you're not too sure which one you should choose. Then don't worry because here at Dojo Dex we're going to dive into the ways that you can find the perfect martial art for you. What Are Your Interests? Your interests or rather the reason you wish […]

Over the course of human history martial arts have been created, adapted, and expanded upon and the question of which one is "best" is one that has yet to be completely answered. In this blog, we hope to shine some light upon the question and help you come to your own answer of which martial […]

Martial arts is more than just a physical activity, it is a highly beneficial practice, that benefits the body and mind. Martial arts have developed into having a wide range of uses and benefits, whether you're looking to improve your fitness levels, build strength or improve your self-confidence, martial arts is the key for you. […]

For as long as I can remember, my dad and I have shared a fascination with the samurai and their legendary martial arts. Growing up, our imaginations were fueled by tales of these noble warriors, their disciplined lives, and their mastery of the sword. This mutual passion has always been a special bond between us, […]