Chris Jones Martial Arts Knaresborough

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

ONE DAY THEY’LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES

At school.

On the playground.

In interviews.

In life.

Confidence doesn’t appear overnight.

It’s built little by little through positive experiences.

Our Little Dragons Martial Arts programme helps children aged 4-6 develop confidence, resilience and self-belief in a fun and supportive environment.

Because every confident adult was once a child learning to believe in themselves.

Saturday Morning Classes.

FREE Trial Available.

Send us a message to book.

19/06/2026

SATURDAY MORNING LITTLE DRAGONS

We’re looking for a small number of new children aged 4-6 years to join our Saturday Morning Martial Arts class.

This class is ideal for children who need help with:

✔ Confidence
✔ Focus
✔ Listening Skills
✔ Coordination
✔ Social Skills

Or who simply love being active and having fun.

If you’ve been considering martial arts for your child, now is the perfect time to give it a try.

📍 Chris Jones Martial Arts Academy, Knaresborough

FREE Trial Class Available.

Message us today.

18/06/2026

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ENDLESS ENERGY?

Perfect.

We’ve got somewhere for them to use it.

🥋 Kicking
🥋 Punching
🥋 Games
🥋 Challenges
🥋 Martial Arts Skills

All delivered in a safe, structured and positive environment.

Our Saturday Morning Little Dragons class is ideal for children aged 4-6 years who love being active.

Parents often tell us their children sleep very well afterwards too! 😄

FREE Trial Available.

Message us for details.

18/06/2026

STARTING SCHOOL CAN BE A BIG STEP

If your child has recently started Reception, or is preparing to move into Year 1, martial arts can help them develop many of the skills they need.

✅ Listening
✅ Concentration
✅ Confidence
✅ Following Instructions
✅ Working With Others
✅ Independence

And the best part?

They’ll have so much fun they won’t even realise they’re learning them.

Saturday Morning Little Dragons.

For ages 4-6.

📍 Knaresborough

Book a FREE trial class today.

17/06/2026

TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME?

If getting your child away from tablets, phones and gaming consoles feels like a daily battle, you’re not alone.

Our Saturday Morning Little Dragons Martial Arts classes give children something exciting to look forward to each week.

They’ll be:

🥋 Learning Martial Arts
🏃 Burning energy
😁 Making friends
⭐ Building confidence
🎯 Developing focus

No experience needed.

Just lots of fun, learning and encouragement.

For children aged 4-6 years.

📍 Knaresborough

FREE Trial Class Available.

Send us a message to reserve a space.

17/06/2026

Nearly Every Black Belt Thought About Quitting

Here’s something most people don’t realise.

Nearly every Black Belt I’ve ever met has thought about quitting at some point.

Not because they didn’t love martial arts.

Not because they weren’t good enough.

But because life got busy.

Work became stressful.

School became demanding.

Motivation dipped.

Confidence disappeared.

They hit a plateau.

The difference wasn’t that they never wanted to quit.

The difference was that they came back.

They kept going.

They took the next step.

Then the next one.

Success in martial arts isn’t about never struggling.

It’s about refusing to let the struggle be the end of the story.

17/06/2026

Another important step in our continued professional development.
Reviewing and refreshing knowledge, policies and procedures is something we see as very important.

16/06/2026

IS YOUR CHILD QUIET, SHY OR LACKING CONFIDENCE?

Some children naturally walk into a room full of confidence.

Others need a little help finding it.

Our Saturday Morning Little Dragons Martial Arts classes are specifically designed for children aged 4-6 years and focus on:

✅ Confidence
✅ Listening Skills
✅ Focus & Concentration
✅ Respect & Good Manners
✅ Following Instructions
✅ Physical Activity

Many parents tell us they’re amazed at how much their child’s confidence grows after just a few weeks.

📍 Chris Jones Martial Arts Academy, Knaresborough

🥋 One FREE Trial Class Available

Comment DRAGONS or send us a message to book.

16/06/2026

The Belt Isn’t The Goal

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that people often focus on the wrong thing when they start martial arts.

The belt.

The next grading.

The next colour.

The next rank.

And that’s understandable. Belts give us something to work towards.

But the belt was never the goal.

The goal is the person you become whilst earning it.

The confidence you gain.

The discipline you develop.

The resilience you build.

The friendships you make.

The lessons you learn.

I’ve seen people achieve Black Belt and then stop training because they thought they had reached the finish line.

The reality is that Black Belt isn’t the end of the journey.

It’s often the point where the real learning begins.

A belt tells people how long you’ve been learning.

Your actions tell people what you’ve learned.