The Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
The Benefits of Cold Water ImmersionCold and ice water immersion can be a transformative and invigorating experience that greatly contributes to your #wellbeing. Dah- we all know this, right? Why Cold (and Ice) Water Immersion is Good Just today (25th January), The...
Six Ways to Avoid ‘Quitting’ in 2024
New Year’s Resolutions: Can You Make It Past Spring? The infamous 'January 10th' has loomed over many well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions. Research shows that 32% abandon resolutions by this date, and only 38% stick with them until the end of January. So, if...
Bullying – it can make or break you!
What inspired you to create the WarriorUp course?A combination of factors inspired me to create the WarriorUp course. The tragic murders of two young women, Sarah Everard in 2021 and Zara Aleena in 2022, deeply affected me. Zara lived just around the corner from me,...
Empowering teens against harassment: Response to a BBC survey
The unsettling reality: Our teens are not safeA recent BBC article unveiled some chilling statistics that have parents, educators, and community leaders concerned: a survey of 2,000 teenagers found that 27% of girls had experienced some form of sexual harassment. The...
Don’t Wait for Tragedy: Self-defence training insures mental wellbeing
In a world that often feels increasingly unsafe, especially for teenagers and young adults, we all need to take our personal safety into our own hands. A recent BBC article surveyed 2,000 teenagers aged 13-18 and found that a startling 27% of girls have experienced...
The truth about self-defence – Does it actually work?
Self-defence – A life skill that should be taught at schoolCalls by campaigners to include self-defence for girls in PE lessons got me thinking about how best to examine the subject of self-defence. Dictionary definitions like ‘A countermeasure that involves...
Standing up to violence – The secrets that will save you
Empower women, not make them feel vulnerableHistory has taught a dangerous mindset implying women are too weak to defend themselves. An alternative narrative is available through Mu-shin Self-Defence. In February 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged a cultural shift...
Music is a fitness motivator and game changer
Music is the greatest fitness self-defence motivatorWe all know the feeling; you’ve finished work and taken a pit stop on the sofa. Just half an hour, one quick episode of whatever it is you’re into on Netflix, then off to the gym, a run, a class, it’s all good, the...
Micro Learning: The Effective Way to Master Self-Defence
Micro learning is a powerful approach to learning that involves breaking down information into bite-sized, manageable chunks. Its effectiveness lies in its ability to align with how our brains naturally process and retain information. At Mu-shin Self-defense, we are...
Good habits build success – Yes, we already know!
Self defence and fitness goals need a routineThe internet is awash with inspiring quotes on the importance of habits for success. My particular favourites are: First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not....
