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January Fitness: Why Wait for the 1st?

Every January, the same thing happens.“ I’ll start on the 1st. ”New year. New goals. New motivation. But here’s the truth: January 1st has already passed. And if you’re still waiting for the “perfect time,” you’re already delaying progress. At Kong Martial Arts , we see it every year. A wave of new members joins in January, full of energy and good intentions. Some stay. Some disappear by February. So what makes the difference? Start Today, Not Someday Fitness doesn’t work on

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Using BJJ as a Lifeline: What I See From the Outside In

As a female who runs a martial arts gym, I’ve had a front-row seat to something powerful—something far deeper than technique or submissions. Over time, I’ve watched Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu become a lifeline for so many men who step through our doors. Yes, BJJ is an art form, a sport, a self-defence system… but it’s also one of the most overlooked outlets for mental health, connection, and genuine conversation. And I’ve learned that the mental and physical sides of training can’t

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My Black Belt 2nd Dan - by Joshua Torrance

My name is Joshua, and I started doing kickboxing at Kong about 7 years ago when I was 6 years old. The main reason for me doing my second dan was because I knew Sarah would make me do it and everyone knows that you’re not allowed to say no to Sarah, the second reason is that was I started Kong, I knew from the start that I wanted to be a black belt, and when I achieved that goal last November I decided that I wanted to take it a step further and get a second dan black belt.

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