Derby Martial Arts

February resolutions….when the going gets tough……!

Derby Martial Arts — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:42:01 +0000

Health and fitness is one of the big areas people focus on as part of their new year’s resolutions and by February many have found that they have slipped or can become disheartened. I have found this is down to the goal being too big, or restrictive. For example, if we set a goal to run a marathon this can be too big a goal for most people. We would need to break it down in to smaller more acheivable goals, so that we can feel a sense of achievment a long the way (a little like the road to becoming a black belt, each level brings it’s own rewards and sense of acheivement). So give yourself a ‘belt’ for smaller acheivements in other areas of you life. If you are doing something difficult and you need motivating remember to be kind to yourself! Use ‘treats’ for rewards - whatever suit you – A new magazine, a dvd you have been meaning to watch, leisure time with friends etc etc. If your goal has been too restrictive e.g. giving up chocolate, you could try changing the goal in to a positive one. E.g. eat 3 pieces of fruit per day.

When you start a fitness program or martial arts program the first few training sessions are fun and exciting, and then it can be hard to keep the motivation up – you don’t notice any instant changes, or the training feels too hard. KEEP GOING tell yourself to keep taking small steps and don’t compare yourself to others – Acheive your personal best for the class……….. and give yourself a reward )

Did you know a 30 minute karate club session can burn almost 400 calories! Keep pushing your training to YOUR maximum and you will see the rewards in your physical strength and fitness.

DMA Derby Martial Arts

February Adult’s Throws / Take Down Seminar

Derby Martial Arts — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:45:04 +0000

Sunday’s Adult seminar was a great success, it was fantastic to see our adult members taking out their weekend stresses on the crash mats ready for an all over body-aching Monday morning!!

Students progressed in their learning looking at hip throws, chokes, holds locks and hold, floor positions, kick boxing pad drills.

Fantastic to see the members who really focused on the pad drills looking really sharp.

Funniest moments, included very strange bruising in unique places never seen before!

Class Times

Derby Martial Arts — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:13:07 +0000

DMA Martial Arts Classes for 2012, will be at the same times and locations as usual :

Adult Mixed Martial Arts (Freestyle Karate Syllabus combined with Jujitsu and Kickboxing)

Every Tuesday and Friday @ Fitness First, Chester Green, Derby

Childrens Martial Arts Classes (Freestyle Karate Syllabus with Safety Aware Self Defence and Powerful Words Character Development)

Every Wednesday and Friday @ Spondon Village Hall, Spondon, Derby (4.15pm for Beginners and 5pm for Advanced)

Every Saturday @ Wiltsthorpe Church Hall, Chaddesden, Derby (10am Beginners and Advanced)

‘Make 2012 a great year for your health and fitness goals, with Martial Arts training for fitness, strength, flexibility and determination. You can acheive it! ‘

From Master Lawson, Derby Martial Arts.

Kickboxing with Derby Martial Arts

Derby Martial Arts — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Did you know a 60 minute kickboxing class can burn around 600 calories?

Kickboxing is a big part of your weekly class with Derby Martial Arts…..but we also like to cover Karate, Ju jitsu and Self Defense (just for fun you understand).

DMA Mixed Martial Arts Workshop – Adults Seminar

Derby Martial Arts — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:23:58 +0000

New for 2012 DMA will be joining forces with CMA of Swadlincote for an adult’s seminar in February 2012:

@ Moorways Sports Centre

4pm-7pm

Saturday 18th Feburary 2012.

Open to members and non members.

£25-

Overview – The workshop to be led by Master Ryan and Master Sabri and will cover 1-5 advanced kick boxing pad drills, advanced throws and take downs, ju jitsu floor work.

Use of fully matted venue, with crash mats for throwdowns.

Fantastic opportunity to train with other martial artists to improve technique, confidence and accelerate your progression.

Book your place NOW – contact Ryan.

With Thanks Derby Martial Arts !

November 2011 Kids Monthly Challenge WOM Generosity

Derby Martial Arts — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:32:35 +0000

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Children in Need

Derby Martial Arts — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:59:39 +0000

Thanks to our all our facebook voters the kids Friday class can now look forward to a sensational session with Master Lawson, in a tutu! All in name of a good cause – Children in Need. We didn’t want to leave any voters out……so Mary will be leading a section of the Saturday session and there is a strong possibility of cakes being on sale thanks to the extremely kind and honourable Mrs Lawson, who bakes exceedingly good cakes!!!!Children in Need

spondon Festival

your-sitedesign — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:55:33 +0000

Photos of our Spondon Festival Demonstration class.

Powerful Word of the Month Introduction

Derby Martial Arts — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:36:47 +0000

With the launch this month of the world renowned Powerful Words programme at DMA – we hope the kids are well on the way with their first mini-project of the programme. Show your support by watching this introduction from Dr Robyn our new DMA team member!

Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman of Powerful Words Character Development with this month\’s Powerful Word of the Month Introduction

What people say about our ‘Out Door Fitness’ sessions.

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:04:53 +0000

Hi, David Marco Anderson here.., yes it has been a while but I thought it was time to make an effort and put my fingers to the keyboard and share my thoughts.

Talking about effort, our ‘Out Door Fitness’ session is moving from strength to strength, gaining popularity both with the DMA students and the general public. Using the local parks and a small amount of road running, this out door fitness session can push you to your limit if you let it or it will if you already have the fitness, it will complement your current training.

What can you expect?

The training starts as soon as the bell rings with a short run to your first exercise station which could be anything from a park bench, a patch of grass or a hill. You will get expert instruction on the type of exercise to be performed. You will workout for a short period. then jog to the next station. This will continue for the whole session followed by a short run back to the starting point.

“Rolling UP a hill.., pure genius. It took me back to my school days
while still working me hard”

You will exercise every part of your body from your tri-ceps to your core, endurance and speed training while at the same time, learning techniques that can help you in your everyday fitness regime.

Everybody who tried these sessions descovered something new. Join us NOW and find out what the buzz is all about.