Category: Blog & Posts

  • New Year Resolutions 

    New Year Resolutions 

    New Year’s resolutions fade, but lasting lifestyle changes empower us to thrive.

  • Using karate

    Using karate

    “Have you ever used your karate?” This is a question I am frequently asked. “Yes, of course”, is my reply. “Oh, have you been in lots of fights?” People are eager to hear stories from some Karate Kid movie. And they are always disappointed when I tell them that I…

  • Ready, or not

    Ready, or not

    I have never done a grading examination that I have been happy with how I did. I always focused on the things that I knew I could, and should, have done better. And yet, somehow, I progressed through the grades, sometimes quickly, and sometimes taking longer than average. But progress…

  • Perspectives: Members & Parents March 2025

    Perspectives: Members & Parents March 2025

    “If it was easy, everyone would do it” Sensei Seamus A Members Perspective Daniel started karate in May 2021 and earned his brown belt last December. “There has beenbig changes in my karate since going from purple to brown belt. I have started learning a whole new type of kumite (partner…

  • Stamullen Martial Arts New Website!

    Stamullen Martial Arts New Website!

    We welcome you to our new website! We are delighted to announce our newest website, where you will be able to find everything about Stamullen Martial Arts! Our aim is to support anyone that is interested in learning and develop new skills through the art of Karate, T’ai-Chi or Bo-Jutsu.…

  • Under The Spotlight Series: Joe

    Under The Spotlight Series: Joe

    Joe…..Our Dojo Captain I don’t know about you, but being in Joe’s presence can be intimidating. He is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, he is very particular on dojo etiquette, and has a disapproving look that could scare even the most confident of adults. But rest assured, under this hard…