Just six years ago, MMA fighter Aaron Aby was diagnosed with cancer and told he likely wouldn’t survive – now he is preparing for the fight of his life. On Saturday 4 November, Aaron faces former UFC fighter Elias Garcia at the AO Arena in Manchester for the OKTAGON MMA Flyweight Championship. The former Wales […]
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a critical component of the knee joint, providing stability and preventing excessive forward movement of the shin bone. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common, especially among female athletes participating in high-impact sports. While complete prevention is not always possible, there are several proactive steps you can take to significantly reduce […]
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common injury among athletes and active individuals. The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that helps stabilise the joint and prevent excessive motion. When this ligament is torn, it can cause significant pain and limit mobility. If you have suffered an ACL injury, it’s important […]
Olympian Lucy Renshall told Fen Regis Trophies that she is thankful for discovering judo in primary school, and dreams of winning gold after competing in Tokyo. Renshall was first introduced to judo at the age of eight when SKK Judu Club coach Peter Blood held taster sessions at her primary school in Walsall. Having discovered […]
You might think that marketing is something that only businesses and professional sports clubs do, but you would be wrong. A lot of the success of a grassroots club is based on how well it is marketed. Marketing your grassroots club correctly is important, and it requires more thought than posting something on your personal […]
A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown immensely over the last 10 to 15 years, with many discovering the sport through the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and wanting to get involved. The UFC is the face of the sport, with Dana White’s promotion becoming a global brand since he took over as president […]
The country is set to see record temperatures this week with forecasts over 40°C in some parts, which means that clubs and coaches must consider cancelling scheduled training and matches. The government has issued a first-ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 July), meaning that the weather poses a risk to […]
Teaching children martial arts, in many ways, is similar to teaching them anything else. You have to appeal to their learning style, take into consideration their strengths and weaknesses and, most importantly, make sure that they are having fun. If you have previous experience of teaching any martial arts to adults, you should know teaching […]
