New Social Media Pages

social mediaFor your info … I have set up and will manage active accounts on the following social media platforms-

FACEBOOK – www.facebook.com/john.swift.16121

INSTAGRAM – www.instagram.com/masterjohnswift

TWITTER – www.twitter.com/masterjohnswift

YOUTUBE – www.youtube.com/user/vervemayoutubeBe sure to click the links and follow me as well as share posts as I appreciate your support!

See you on the mats

 

A beginner’s guide to a martial arts kick

John Swift TenetsEver been in awe of Bruce Lee’s step through side kick in Game of Death or Van Damme’s jump spin hook kick in Kickboxer? … yes me too, in fact who hasn’t, it was amazing!

Bruce Lee without doubt inspired a generation, or 2, of martial artists and he was renowned for stating that ‘basics work best’ and of course ‘boards don’t hit back’ ha ha

So, here are some quick considerations to get you started with your kicking –

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Update on Pan European Championships 2017

For more details contact –

Master John Swift – UK 07989980155
Mr Gerry Cahill – UK 07875550141
Email – info@its-taekwondo.co.uk
Web – www.its-taekwondo.co.uk

 

Knees or Hips popping? Look after your joints

For years I have been asked questions on the cracking, crunching and popping of joints, along with of course the long term affects on performance as well as health and well being implications.

The truth is everyone is different but in the way of joint protection there are a number of elements to consider.

Check out this great article written by GMB Fitness – Click here to link to GMB article

Joint Pain

2016 Black Belt Camp

2016 Black Belt Camp

So … our 2016 black belt camp was a massive success with over 100 black belts travelling in from England, Ireland, Scotland and USA to take part in 2 solid days of martial arts training!
Seminar content included traditional TaeKwon-do patterns, application and power testing but also close quarter combat skills, grappling, creative board breaking, explosive kicking, early morning yoga, tai chi & more!

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Master Swift to teach at 2016 ITS Black Belt Camp

Master Swift will be teaching at the Independent Taekwondo Schools Black Belt Camp in Worcester England, on 26th and 27th November 2016.

The weekend will see Masters, students and instructors gather together from many parts of the world for a weekend of knowledge share, experience & training … if last years camp in Ireland is anything to go by – it will be amazing!

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