VERVE Martial Arts Harvington

04/06/2026

Did you see the video from our recent VERVE 'next-gen' championships? 😊

For those who come to our events you will know we really don’t do t...

31/05/2026

'more than just martial arts'
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29/05/2026

🌟 Why VERVE Martial Arts Is Excellent for Kids & Families 🌟
At VERVE Martial Arts, we believe martial arts is one of the most powerful activities you can be involved in. It’s not just about kicks and punches - it’s about building strong, confident, resilient people who thrive both inside and outside the training hall.

Here’s why so many parents choose VERVE Martial Arts for their children -

🥊 1. Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime 🥊
Every child progresses at their own pace through our structured belt system, achieving regular goals and earning recognition for their hard work. Each new belt, badge or grading builds real, earned confidence — not false praise, but belief built through effort and perseverance.
Children who may start off shy or unsure quickly grow into confident individuals who are proud of what they can achieve.

🥊 2. Fitness in a Fun, Engaging Way 🥊
In a world of screens and sedentary lifestyles, martial arts provides a dynamic, full-body workout that improves -

✅ Strength
✅ Flexibility
✅ Coordination
✅ Balance
✅ Stamina

And the best part? They don’t even realise they’re exercising — they’re too busy having fun!

🥊 3. Discipline and Respect 🥊
Our classes teach key life values such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. These principles shape behaviour at home and at school, helping children develop focus, better listening skills and improved self-discipline.
Parents often tell us they notice positive changes within weeks.

🥊 4. Real Friendships and Belonging 🥊
VERVE Martial Arts is more than a class — it’s a community. Children train together, support one another and celebrate each other’s success. They build genuine friendships in a positive, structured environment where teamwork and encouragement are part of every session.
For many children, the training hall becomes their second home.

🥊 5. Healthy Outlets for Energy and Emotions 🥊
Martial arts provides a safe and constructive way for children to channel energy, manage frustration and develop emotional resilience. They learn how to stay calm under pressure, solve problems and handle challenges with confidence.

🥊 6. Goal Setting and Achievement 🥊
From their very first lesson, children are working towards clear milestones. Learning how to set goals, work consistently and achieve them is a skill that benefits them for life — in education, sport and future careers.

At VERVE Martial Arts, we don’t just teach martial arts - we help develop strong, respectful, confident young people.

If you’re looking for an activity that builds character as well as fitness, friendships as well as focus, and confidence as well as capability, VERVE Martial Arts could be the perfect choice for your child.

We would love to welcome your family to the VERVE community!
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Book your FREE taster session here -
https://vervemartialarts.com/timetable/

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or
'SIGN-UP' today to guarantee your place as well as receive a FREE uniform -
https://vervemartialarts.com/sign-up-today/

15/05/2026

Last call for our pre-black-belt technical seminar this weekend -

https://www.vervemartialarts.co.uk/collections/events/products/taekwondo-technical-seminar

NB - it is open to all 3rd kups & above

TAEKWONDO TECHNICAL SEMINAR with Master John Swift - 7th degree black beltFounder & Director VERVE Martial Arts International President of ITS Taekwondo Saturday 16th May 2026LQ Arena, Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8LA . 🥋 2.00-5.00pm .Open to all red stripe 3rd ku...

17/04/2026

🔥 VERVE - MORE THAN JUST MARTIAL ARTS 🔥

Confidence - Discipline - Strength

From your child’s first class…
To black belt journeys…
To competitive athletes pushing beyond all boundaries …

We build -
👊 Confidence that lasts a lifetime
👊 Fitness that transforms your body & mind
👊 Friendships that feel like family
👊 A mindset that refuses to quit

No experience? - Perfect, we got you!
No confidence? - Super, we’ll help build it!
Think you’re “not fit enough”? - that is 100% reason to start 😉

🚀 In fact, your journey can start right NOW, book your FREE taster session right here -
https://vervemartialarts.com/timetable/

23/03/2026

All the best for tonight's gradings team!

Monday @ Stourport High School & 6th Form, Windermere Way, DY13 8LA – next to Lifestyle Fitness gym and LQ Arena!

7.00pm start!!

Don’t forget tomorrows interim grading is in the stourport high school 6th form block (where we usually run Monday classes)
Access via Windermere Way, parking next to lifestyle fitness or on the main road.

NB - the grading replaces classes so if you are not grading please train on another evening this week
ie Baxter college on Tuesday 😊

Don’t forget -
✅ wear your full white dobok 🥋
✅ we start at 7pm

https://www.vervemartialarts.co.uk/collections/events/products/its-verve-interim-taekwondo-gradings

18/03/2026

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Monday 23rd March 2026 Taekwondo INTERIM Coloured Belt Grading Venue - Stourport High School & 6th Form, Windermere Way, DY13 8LA(next to Lifestyle Fitness gym and LQ Arena!) Times - 7.00-8.00pm(all grades up to and including 5th kup green belt blue stripe)NB - please allow extra time in your tr...

25/02/2026

Let’s go!!!

11/02/2026

🌟 Booked onto the next coloured belt grading yet? 🌟

Date is set - Sunday 8th March in Stourport

It will be on top of us in no time!!

Here is the booking link - https://www.vervemartialarts.co.uk/collections/events
Don't forget -
✅ it is full WHITE doboks for gradings
✅ blue belts and above need their own VERVE sparring kit as there are rounds in your testing 🥊 🎯
✅ deadline for entry is Saturday 7th March at 1.30pm

VERVE Martial Arts bringing you fantastic classes and schools, great martial arts equipment as well as a whole host of other great events and martial arts related services ... VERVE - Beyond All Boundaries

10/02/2026

VERVE instructor Mr Tom Swift's Wyre Forest Walk for 'Aaron Mills' is this weekend!

🤔 Who is joining us?
🤔 Have you donated yet?

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aaronmills

Thank you for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page where we aim to help celebrate the life of AARON MILLS who sadly passed away from meningitis on the 3rd January 2026 at just 18 years of age!
🚀 Message from Tom Swift 🚀
‘Last time I saw Aaron was September 2025 just before he left for university, our last conversation was how excited he was to start his next chapter and it lead to us discussing me joining the RAF and him helping with my fitness preparations. He suggested we should go for a run when he came back for Christmas but Aaron passed away before we could do that run.’
‘So I am doing this for you Aaron, every kilometre for each year you were here, just a small gesture for the amazing person you were and the amazing family you have - YNWA’
❤️
Please get behind Thomas and the Mills family, support in anyway you can even if it is just a positive message or walking with him part of the way - YNWA
John Swift - 07989980155
🔴⚪️ all in - let’s go - YNWA ⚪️🔴

Iʼm raising money to support Meningitis & Organ Donation Charities. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.