Macclesfield Kickboxing Academy

30/03/2026

Classes from 7 tonight.

23/03/2026

Martial arts is a working class collectivisation movement.

Empowering young and old people to live their lives longer, better, more fulfilled, and relatively free from fear.

Chuck Norris passed this weekend after a long life well lived

We shouldn't confuse the sign for the thing.

Behind every Chuck Norris meme the message is the same.

Personal empowerment through direct action overcoming previously perceived boundaries.

He was an incredible martial artist and never succumbed to hubris.

Gracie kicked his ass.

So he immediately took up BJJ.

And became by his death amongst other things a third degree black belt in the style.

Not easy then. Commercial development has reduced standards over time.

His commitment to family, and church amongst all that fame is outstanding.

Man woman or child his example is exemplary.

If you enter that world, open to all, beyond and behind the meme, are folk like chuck.

Showing you that however your hurt. Wherever you are. Grab life and live it well.

Respect. And love to all the family.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Norris

07/03/2026

Flow drills with wrist and elbow locks today.

19/02/2026

Guys we have ongoing electrical work in the mill, of which our academy is one unit. We will not be able to deliver classes for the next few days.

We will be closed tonight, 19th. And re open on Monday 23rd.

Stretch, rest and hit it with purpose when we come back.

Have a great weekend.

31/12/2025

Live it your way. Happy new year folks.
See you in the dojang.

23/12/2025

Chaps we have no power !!! So..

Let's call it an early Xmas.

Today was our last day. We are back now in the new year on the 8th.

Thank you for your support this year.

23/12/2025

https://macclesfield-kickboxing-academy.com/index.php/members/we-close-for-christmas-today-and-reopen-on-thursday-the-8th

What a year it’s been. Our fight team is really coming together, from the incredible high of a European silver medal to Ash and George stepping into the ring for their first fights. Big moments, earned the hard way.

12/12/2025

📅 STEP 5: Test Day Mindset — Calm, Courage, Confidence

The final piece of the confidence puzzle isn’t physical — it’s emotional.

On a big day, the goal isn’t hype or stress. It’s calm preparation:

✅ Gentle start
✅ Light breakfast
✅ No last-minute corrections
✅ Steady breathing

Then, the Success Script:

“Today isn’t about being perfect.
Today is about showing courage.”

This shifts the mind away from fear and into purpose.

A calm mind performs better.
A confident mind learns faster.
A courageous mind grows.

Whether you're stepping onto the mats yourself or supporting someone who is — remember:

Showing up is a victory.
Trying is progress.
Courage is success.

🔥 Today, be proud of the step — not just the outcome.

11/12/2025

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You know you’ve got more in you.
More strength. More confidence. More drive.

And if you’ve been waiting for the right moment…
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You get:
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Fitter. Stronger. More confident.
Proud you finally started.

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10/12/2025

📅 STEP 4: The Praise Script — Effort Over Perfection

Fear of making mistakes is one of the biggest confidence killers — for kids AND adults.

That’s why today is all about the language we use.

Instead of:
❌ “That wasn’t right.”
❌ “You need to be perfect.”

Try:
✅ “I’m proud of your effort.”
✅ “You’re improving every time.”
✅ “You don’t need perfection — just courage.”

Effort-based praise teaches resilience.
It builds identity.
It creates confidence that lasts longer than any technique.

When the focus shifts from “getting it perfect” to “giving your best,” pressure drops — and performance rises.

💛 Today’s challenge:
Speak to yourself (or your child) like a coach who believes in progress, not perfection.

The results might surprise you.

09/12/2025

📅 STEP 3: The 10-Minute Movement Boost — The Body Remembers

When confidence dips, people tend to think harder… when actually, the fastest fix is to move.

A short 10-minute session — punches, kicks, footwork, shadowboxing — does three powerful things:

✅ Wakes up muscle memory
✅ Rebuilds rhythm and coordination
✅ Switches the brain from doubt to action

You don’t need perfection.
You don’t need equipment.
You don’t need pressure.

Just move.

Within minutes, posture lifts, breathing settles, and that spark returns:

“I CAN still do this.”

Movement unlocks memory.
Memory unlocks belief.

If you're preparing for a belt test or just coming back after a break, start with 10 minutes. Confidence follows motion.

🔥 Don’t overthink it — just begin.