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The name ‘martial arts’ doesn’t actually have roots in East Asia, but in Europe. The term literally means ‘arts of Mars.’ To elaborate, Mars is the name of the Roman god of war and was revered as one of the most powerful gods of Ancient Rome.
Today, the term ‘black belt’ has transcended the likes of judo and karate, and taken on a meaning of its own in popular culture. The black belt is the highest coloured belt within many martial arts ranking formats, so logically its very mention conjures images of experts punching through bricks and kicking through thick strips of wood.
Martial arts have enthralled and astounded us for millennia. Despite having roots that date back to pre-historic times, to this day there are few activities that are better placed to keep us in shape while helping its students to learn how to defend themselves in combat situations.
From exciting Karate classes to relaxing Tai Chi to Olympic recognised sports like Taekwondo, there is a style of Martial Arts to suit everyone from beginners to advanced…
Martial Arts isn’t just about taking part in self defence. Classes can help adults and children exercise, stay fit, feel healthy and have lots of fun too!
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