The Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy

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Please note that due to the Red Weather Warning issued by the Meteorological Office and the Civil Protection Department’s advice to avoid travel and outdoor activity, all Karate classes scheduled for today will be cancelled in the interest of everyone’s safety.

Students who will be missing the Tuesday sessions will be welcome to attend on any of the remaining training days this week, or, where suitable, may attend a double session on a particular day, provided that weather conditions improve and no longer pose a safety risk. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

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A red weather warning, the highest level of alert, has been issued by the Meteorological Office as gale-force winds are expected to affect the Maltese Islands from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

The Civil Protection Department (CPD) has also urged the public to exercise extreme caution as Storm Harry approaches Malta, advising people to avoid working at heights, stay away from the shoreline and secure loose outdoor items.

According to the Meteorological Office, East-Southeasterly winds are forecast to strengthen to Force 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts reaching Force 9 in the most exposed areas.

These conditions are expected to persist until Tuesday evening, when winds may escalate to a severe gale. The red warning for strong winds is expected to remain in force until then, with further wind warnings likely in the days that follow.

Authorities are warning the public to avoid coastal areas, particularly along the southern and eastern shores, where the strongest winds and roughest seas are expected. A red warning is also in force for mariners in the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour due to a moderate easterly to north-easterly swell.

The adverse weather is being driven by a deepening low-pressure system over Algeria that is forecast to extend into the central Mediterranean and intensify as it moves towards Tunisia, while a strong high-pressure system remains over the Balkans. This pressure gradient is generating strong and persistent winds over the Maltese Islands.

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🔥 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🔥

What a year 2025 was.

Packed with all kinds of incredible moments from hard training sessions, personal breakthroughs, new belts earned, confidence built, friendships forged, and students pushing past limits they once thought to be impossible 🥋✨

And we didn’t just grow stronger on the mats and in the dojo, but we also grew stronger as a community.

We closed the year with an absolutely phenomenal €1,540 raised for the Ursuline Sisters, who care for orphaned children ❤️

This was made possible through an amazing collaboration with , and the overwhelming support from our students, families, and wider community.

💥 THIS is what martial arts is about.
Discipline. Respect. Strength. Heart. Giving back.

As we step into 2026, expect:
🔥 Harder training
🔥 Higher standards
🔥 Bigger goals
🔥 More confidence, resilience, and growth

Whether you’re chasing your next belt, building strength and discipline, or stepping onto the mats for the very first time... this year is yours!! 🤩

Let’s train harder.
Let’s rise higher.
Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!!

See you in the dojo!
❤️‍🔥

🥋 COMMUNITY IN ACTION 🥋

This weekend we’re proud to support a 48 HOUR CHARITY EVENT led by in aid of orphaned children who are cared for by The Ursuline Sisters of Malta💜

As martial artists, we’re taught that strength means nothing if it isn’t used to protect and uplift others. This is a reminder that discipline, resilience, and heart extend far beyond the dojo.

📺 The charity stream is LIVE NOW:
🔗 http://www.twitch.tv/spooner

💜 Can’t join the stream or prefer to support directly?
You can still help by donating here:
👉 streamelements.com/spooner/tip

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post helps spread the word, reach more people, and directly increases the impact we can make. One share can lead to another... and that’s how real change starts!

Thank you to everyone helping turn effort into impact 🙏

𝐀 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 🚩
𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ♥️

This weekend I had the privilege of serving as a referee at the The Malta Karate Federation'𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.

Events like these highlight the deeper values of our art and play an important role in the development of young martial artists, where it teaches discipline under pressure, emotional control, respect, and how to grow from both victory and defeat.

Points are awarded in seconds, but integrity lasts a lifetime.

Our role as officials isn’t just to award points, but to ensure every athlete steps onto the tatami knowing that the match will be 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀. Maintaining focus, neutrality, and clarity in decision-making allows athletes to perform with confidence, knowing the outcome is determined only by their skill and spirit.

𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀. We judge with the same principles we train with so as to keep the heart and spirit of Karate consistent, whether that's teaching in the dojo, competing, or supporting from the sidelines.

It’s also a reminder that Karate isn’t only what happens in the dojo; but also who we are everywhere we go. Whether that’s on the tatami, in the chair, or in the community, the values remain the same.

Congratulations and a huge well done to all the participants, coaches, organizers, and officials on a successful championship. Proud to contribute to the continued growth of karate in Malta 🥋

🥋🔥 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫!! 🔥🥋

Give your child the confidence, discipline, and focus they deserve with our Karate Classes — where every session helps them grow stronger, sharper, and more resilient in every area of life.

If your child needs support with confidence, focus, emotional regulation, shyness, frustration, physical coordination, or would benefit from developing stronger physical skills and basic self-defence, Karate training can make all the difference.

And the best part?
They’ll have fun doing it, while building the skills that will last them a lifetime.

📅 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
These sessions are available for students between the 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟓-𝟏𝟏.
(For siblings outside this age range, please consult Sensei for guidance on the most suitable class placement.)

💠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 4:30PM – 5:30PM

Sessions are also available:
💠 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲: 10:30–11:30AM & 11:30–12:30PM

Choose the sessions that work best for your family and schedule — consistency is what builds results!

🧠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 & 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬

𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
⭐ Build real confidence and self-belief
⭐ Improve focus and discipline (great for school!)
⭐ Strengthen emotional control and reduce impulsive behaviour
⭐ Develop patience, resilience, and a mindset that helps them never give up
⭐ Learn to manage stress and frustration in healthy ways
⭐ Make better decisions under pressure and stress
⭐ Gain respect, responsibility, and self-control
⭐ Learn how to de-escalate conflict and stay calm under stress

These are the skills children carry with them into school, friendships, exams, and daily life.

🏃‍♂️ 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬
(𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐞𝐭!)

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬:
⭐ Strength & power
⭐ Endurance & stamina
⭐ Speed & agility
⭐ Balance & coordination
⭐ Flexibility & mobility
⭐ Reaction time & reflexes
⭐ Body awareness & control
⭐ Core strength & posture
⭐ Fine & gross motor skills

Perfect for children who need more structure, confidence, or physical activity.

🔥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 — 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭!!

Our classes are intentionally kept small so every child gets proper attention and guidance.

Places fill up quickly each term — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Give your child the tools to thrive — not just in the dojo, but in life.

📞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭

Call now on 𝟗𝟗𝟑𝟖𝟑𝟖𝟗𝟕
or send us a message here to secure your place.

Help your child become 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 — one class at a time 🥋

🔥 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 🔥

Unleash your child's inner warrior with our Karate Classes, designed to equip them with the skills and tools necessary to overcome obstacles and achieve success both in and out of the dojo!!


📅 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
💠 Mondays to Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
💠 Saturday morning sessions also available from 10:30-11:30AM and 11:30-12:30PM

🧠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 & 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞:
⭐ Builds confidence and self-esteem
⭐ Improves focus and discipline
⭐ Develops patience and resilience
⭐ Enhances decision-making and problem-solving skills
⭐ Reduces stress and anxiety
⭐ Teaches perseverance
⭐ Teaches emotional control and self-regulation
⭐ Fosters respect and responsibility
⭐ Teaches situation control—how to stay calm, think clearly, and de-escalate conflicts before they turn violent

🏃🏽 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞:
⭐ Increases Strength and Power
⭐ Improves Endurance and Stamina
⭐ Enhances Speed and Agility
⭐ Improves Flexibility and Mobility
⭐ Develops Balance and Coordination
⭐ Trains Explosiveness and Acceleration
⭐ Strengthens Core and Stability
⭐ Sharpens Reaction time and Reflexes
⭐ Improves fine and gross Motor Skills and Body Awareness
⭐ Teaches Breath Control and Stamina Management

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!
Sign up today to empower your child with the tools they need to transform into a strong, confident, determined, and self-disciplined individual. Join us and let them embark on their martial arts journey today! 🥋

📞 Call on 99383897 -or-
📧 Message us here for more details!

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting the 3rd Luqa Girl Guides at our dojo for a Karate session!

It was fantastic working with such an enthusiastic group of little warriors, and we’re so happy they enjoyed their time with us 🥰

We hope to see them again soon and encourage them to continue their martial arts journey with us 🤩

Thank you for allowing us to share our passion for martial arts!

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Good morning everyone ☕

We hope you’ve all had a phenomenal start to the New Year and have enjoyed a well deserved rest.

Looking back, we ended 2024 on a high note by raising an incredible €1,100 for The Womens Rights Foundation charity in collaboration with Spooner—what an achievement to be proud of!!

We’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting news!!Our very own Sensei Kim Stanton will be travelling to Tbilisi, Georgia, this week to represent our dojo and Malta at the Series A Karate competition!!🥋🇲🇹

This is a huge moment for Sensei and our dojo, as she steps back onto the international stage after some time away from competition. Her dedication, passion, and leadership have always been a source of inspiration for us, and now she’s bringing that same energy to one of the biggest karate competitions out there!!

Let’s show our full support for Sensei as she takes on this incredible challenge and makes us all proud.

Lessons will resume their regular schedule next week.

To our amazing students: your hard work and dedication inspire us every day. We can’t wait to return to the dojo, fueled with fresh motivation and ready to guide each of you toward achieving new goals and smashing challenges through 2025.

Let’s make this year our best one yet—together!

Good luck, Sensei—go out there and show them what we’re made of! 💥💪

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We would like to take this moment to congratulate our athletes for their outstanding performances over the weekend. Your dedication, effort, and spirit truly made us proud! 🤩

A special mention goes to our first-timers, Bjorn Caruana and Dayle Sultana, who delivered spectacular performances. While they didn’t secure a spot on the podium this time, their talent and potential were undeniable. This experience is an important stepping stone, and we’re excited to carry this momentum forward as we prepare for the next one!

A huge congratulations also goes to Gwen Xuereb, our fiery and determined green belt, who placed 2nd in her category, narrowly missing gold by just one vote (3-2). She also achieved an impressive 3rd place in the open category, competing against brown belts with a truly stunning performance. Your hard work and perseverance continue to inspire us all 👊🔥

Let’s keep pushing forward, learning from every experience, and striving to improve. We’re eager to see what we can achieve together in the upcoming competitions!

A massive thank you to our incredible coaches, Glen Taylor and John Anthony for their unwavering guidance and dedication. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the parents, who go above and beyond to support these amazing karatekas.

Our thanks also go to the Malta Karate Federation for providing this opportunity for our students, as well as to the officials and staff who all made the event possible.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who attended and showed their support on the day—it was greatly appreciated and made all the difference 👊

Well done to everyone! We couldn’t be prouder of you all. 🔥🥋

Step into the new gym and step up your game! 🥋🔥

Join us for Martial Arts & Self-Defense sessions where we’re combining next-level fitness with real-world self-defense techniques.

Every session is designed to push your limits, increase strength, and give you the confidence to handle any situation. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned warrior, these classes will challenge your body and sharpen your mind.

💥 Ready to train with purpose? Let’s get to work. 💪

🚗 You can find us directly opposite Peejay’s stationary in Hal Qormi

🔍 For more info call on 99383897 or email [email protected]