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By Dr Charles Spring and Karen Spring One of the questions that we get asked frequently is why students leave. It is said that as many as 80% of people who begin a new exercise or martial arts programme do not stick with it. While initially, many people are motivated for a wide variety of…
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The purpose to utilise martial arts in an educational manner is primarily for fitness and functional skills, it may also be a tool for improved emotional, behavioural and social change for young people. Currently at Ronin Budo we have an ongoing commitment twice a week at Belper school plus we have added a Home School…
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As we begin January, it is often a time when people make resolutions for the coming year. Many people resolve to eat more healthily or to lose weight, but it is worth noting that a lot of these New Years resolutions fail.As a club, we encourage people to create healthy habits that last a lifetime…
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We are now closed until Friday the 3rd January 2025. Thanks to all our members for helping to make it a very good 2024. Thanks to the instructor team who without their dedication and help the sessions would not be as they are. This year we have participated in competitions and seminars around the country…
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Christmas is fast approaching and December is looking to be a busy month. Here are some important dates. 7th December – Kickboxing grading (starting 12.30pm) 9th December – Karate grading 7pm – 9pm (there will be no advanced class on this date) 10th and 12th December – Mini Ronins grading If you are due a…
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On the 2nd of November members of Ronin Budo were invited to attend a course at Modern Combatives & Self Defence Academy in Derby. This course was organised by the Institute of Martial Arts & Sciences (IMAS). IMAS seeks to promote high professional standards for Martial arts as well as encouraging academic research into Martial…
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One aspect of martial arts that has fascinated me for a long time is its link toeducation, in a sense, martial arts, when studied are a lifelong educational pursuit. I suppose this depends on your reason for doing it, many who claim it is just about fighting have what could be considered a very traditionalist…
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In the communities all around us humans naturally want to help others for the most part. Not everyone, but usually we do our best to support and nurture others. In school and at work those we spend time alongside do try and aid us in our efforts to do our best. A martial arts dojo…
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After half term we are starting two new classes, Women’s Fitness Circuits and Karate for the over 55’s. Women’s Fitness Circuits are a kickboxing based fitness circuit, with different exercises to improve general fitness. The classes will run on a Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30. On a Tuesday will are also running…
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A new Qi Gong class starting 17th of February SoulFire Qi GongThere is no martial aspect to SoulFire. It is purely a functional health modality that will help you gain strength and coordination using basic movement patterns, which we want to engage in for many years to come. Like anything in life, if we don’t…
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