19/07/2026
What an incredible day at Free Spirit Taekwondo!
Today we had the privilege of bringing together two of the UK's leading experts in close-quarters self-defence as Grand Master Steve Graham and Master Kian delivered an outstanding seminar packed with practical, real-world knowledge.
Throughout the day, students learned skills designed for the realities of violent encounters—not sport, not theory, but techniques that have been developed and refined through years of experience.
The seminar culminated in an intense pressure-testing session, where participants had the opportunity to put everything they had learned into practice under realistic stress. It was physically demanding, mentally challenging, and an invaluable experience for everyone involved. This is where training becomes understanding.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended. Your effort, determination and willingness to step outside your comfort zone made the day a huge success.
A special thank you to those who travelled to train with us—we genuinely appreciate you making the journey and helping create such an incredible atmosphere.
Finally, our sincere thanks to Grand Master Graham and Master Kian for sharing their wealth of knowledge, experience and passion. It isn't every day you get the opportunity to learn from two of the UK's most respected practitioners in this field, and we're incredibly grateful that you chose to spend the day with us.
Days like today remind us that martial arts is about far more than belts and grades. It's about developing the mindset, skills and confidence to deal with the realities of violence, while building a community that supports one another every step of the way.
Thank you all—we're already looking forward to the next one. 👊
