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Martial arts is more than just a physical discipline; it's a mental and emotional discipline. Our academies in Blyth and North Shields...

Our March life skill at Tempest North Shields was Teamwork. Teamwork is all about people working together and combining their skills to...

February is all about never giving up. This month we'll be teaching the kids the importance of having perseverance and never quitting,...

Goals are what keep us motivated - they help us strive for great things. If you don't have a goal, then what are you aiming for? Setting...

Having a growth mindset means believing you can improve your skills and knowledge. You're willing to put in the work and enjoy taking on...

November at Tempest is all about Gratitude 🙏🏽 Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what we receive. With gratitude, we acknowledge...

Believing in yourself means having faith in your own capabilities. It means believing that you can do whatever you put your mind to. ...

"The quality of being honest, having strong moral principles and moral uprightness." To have integrity is to do the right thing and have...

Respect is a key core value that our children must learn. Without respect in society, the world would be a very unpleasant place. Respect...

Alison has been assisting in our children’s classes for almost a year now, and we’re very lucky to have her onboard! She’s kind,...

Confidence is all about balance. Too much and you're cocky, too little and you're a doormat. Unfortunately, confidence isn't a switch...

It’s empowerment. Belief in yourself and the work you have put in. It can be the key to obtaining any of your achievements - big or small...

What is currently inspiring you and in what way? I really find it inspiring the way everyone has reacted through the pandemic. It had...

What is currently inspiring you and in what way? The ability to affect others lives the way Ricky has affected mine via martial arts! If...

Throughout April, we will be working with our children in class; teaching them why and when they will need COURAGE. Courage is needed to...

Recently, a lot of people have come to me as they’re really struggling to stay positive & motivated to keep up their healthy habits and...

I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that may reduce my mental growth or my physical strength. I intend to...

This months life skill is all about positive thinking, and the fantastic benefit this has to everyday life. If we think positive, we'll...