Phoenix Martial Arts Selby

30/08/2026

You asked for more? Here you go!

Here's another action-packed clip from the Summer Showdown! 🥊🔥

The sparring, the skill, and the atmosphere were absolutely brilliant and we've still got plenty more to share!

Enjoy! 🎥💥

30/08/2026

🌟🎒 SEPTEMBER STARTS THIS WEEK🎒🌟

This week is a BIG week for so many of our children and teens! ❤️

New classes. New teachers. New challenges. Maybe even a brand-new school. 😬🥰

And if your child is feeling excited, nervous, or a little bit of both… that’s completely okay.

As parents, sometimes we wish we could take away those nerves for them. But sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply remind them:

✨ You are capable.
💪 You are stronger than you think.
🌟 You can achieve amazing things.

And when they don’t quite believe it yet?

Believe in them for them. ❤️

Keep encouraging. Keep supporting. Keep reminding them how amazing they are.

Because sometimes all a child needs is someone to believe in them… until they learn to believe in themselves. 🥹❤️

Good luck to all our Phoenix kids and teens this week! 🥋🔥

Go smash it! 💥🎒

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

🚀 You'll never know what you're capable of if you always stay where you're comfortable.

Pushing your limits means trying one more time, taking one more step, or giving that little bit extra even when it feels difficult.

That's where real growth happens.

Every challenge you face builds confidence. Every obstacle you overcome reminds you that you're stronger than you thought.

So don't be afraid to push yourself.

You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve. 💛💪

28/08/2026

💥🥋 CONFIDENCE FACT! 🥋💥

Confidence doesn’t come from always getting things right.

It comes from trying. ❤️

Every time a child steps outside their comfort zone, learns something new or faces a challenge, they’re building confidence and learning that they can handle new situations. 💪🌟

That’s why martial arts can make such a difference.

New skills. New challenges. New friendships. New achievements. 🥋🔥

And with every little step forward, they start to believe:

“I CAN DO THIS!” ❤️

27/08/2026

🎒❤️ NEW SCHOOL STARTERS ❤️🎒

Starting somewhere new can feel a little scary… but remember:

✨ Everyone else is making new friends too.
✨ Everyone else is finding their way too.
✨ Everyone else is learning.

You don’t have to be perfect. ❤️

You just have to start. 💪🥋

And before you know it, that scary new beginning might become your favourite new adventure! 🌟

26/08/2026

Road to 13.1 (Apparently) 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

🥋 WHO SAID MARTIAL ARTS CAN’T PREPARE YOU FOR A HOLIDAY?! 😂☀️

So… we are in Egypt. 🇪🇬

The gym situation is… well… let’s just say we don’t talk about the gym situation. 😂

So this morning I thought I’d be sensible. Up early, before the heat kicks in, and do some outdoor stretching.

Except then, my martial arts brain kicked in…

“I wonder how far it is around the complex?” 🤔

So obviously I had to find out.

Aaaaaaaand Four laps later…

📍 0.76 miles
🔥 30°C… AT 6AM
💦 Absolutely drenched
🥵 Questioning every life choice

And then I did the maths…

I need to do roughly 20 LAPS to hit 5K. 😳

TWENTY!!!!

At this point, I’m pretty sure I’m not training for a half marathon anymore.

I’m training for the Sharm El Sheikh Complex Lap Championship. 🏆😂

But actually, this is where you’ve gotta love martial arts.

Because martial arts teaches us that you don’t always need the perfect conditions, the fancy equipment or the ideal environment.

You work with what you’ve got.

No gym?
**Adapt. Overcome. **

No equipment?
**Adapt. Overcome **

30-degree heat at 6am?
Maybe question your choices… but adapt. Overcome 😂

It’s the same mindset we try to build at Phoenix.

(I won’t lie, my former military experience has also aided in this ‘Adapt and Overcome’ mindset 🤣)

You don’t need everything to be perfect before you start.

You just need to get moving, give it a go and keep going. 🥷🥋🔥

Although… if you see me on here moaning about lap 19 in the next week, please remind me that I chose this. 🤣

26/08/2026

🤔💥 WOULD YOU RATHER?! 💥🤔

Okay kids & teens… this one is a BIG one! 😂👇

If you could choose ONE superpower, would you rather have…

🅰️ 💪 UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE
Never doubt yourself, always believe you can do it and have the courage to give anything a go! 🔥

OR…

🅱️ ⚡ UNLIMITED ENERGY
Never get tired, always be ready for another challenge and have enough energy to run ALL DAY! 😂🏃‍♂️💨

👇 WHAT’S YOUR PICK?

❤️ = UNLIMITED CONFIDENCE
👍 = UNLIMITED ENERGY

Get voting and tell us WHY in the comments! 👇😎

25/08/2026

Is someone secretly running on unlimited batteries?! 😳💪

What an absolute machine!

He was flying through those press ups at lightning speed during the Summer Showdown and somehow still wasn't slowing down! 🔥

Now that's determination, stamina, and refusing to quit.

What a performance! 🥊💛

25/08/2026

🥋 MARTIAL ARTS = LIFE SKILLS 🥋

When people think about martial arts, they might think it’s all about kicks, punches and learning how to defend yourself…

But for us, it’s about so much more than that. ❤️

Yes, we want our students to become better martial artists…

But we also want them to become better, more confident people. 🌟

⭐ Confidence — believing in yourself and having the courage to try.
⭐ Respect — for your instructors, your friends and the people around you.
⭐ Focus — learning to listen, concentrate and stay determined.
⭐ Resilience — understanding that mistakes and setbacks are part of learning.

And these are skills that don’t just stay in the dojo. 🥋

They come with our students into the classroom, onto the playground, into friendships and eventually into adult life. ❤️

One of our favourite examples from last year was Charlie and Henry, who both won our Respect & Discipline Award. 🏆👏

And honestly, seeing students recognised for qualities like these makes us incredibly proud.

Because those awards aren’t about who can kick the highest or punch the hardest.

They’re about the people they are becoming. ❤️

That’s the bit that means the most.

We’re not just creating better martial artists…

We’re helping build confident, respectful, focused and resilient young people who can take those skills with them wherever life takes them. 💪🥋🔥

And that, for is, is what martial arts is really all about. ❤️