Bristol Martial Arts Academy

FURY vs JOSHUA… WILL WE EVER ACTUALLY SEE IT?! 👀🤔

At this point, Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is starting to feel less like a boxing match and more like a mythical creature. 😂

We’ve heard…

“It’s nearly done.”

“Contracts are being sorted.”

“Wembley.”

“New York.”

“It’s off.”

“It’s back on.”

And now, once again, talks appear to have reopened about finally getting the two biggest British heavyweights of their generation into the same ring. 🥊

The latest sticking point seems to be where the fight actually happens, with Joshua’s side pushing for Wembley while other parties have reportedly favoured Madison Square Garden.

You’d think after all these years they could just meet halfway and scrap in the car park at Bristol Martial Arts Academy. 😂👊

But seriously…

This is one of those fights British boxing fans have talked about for YEARS.

Maybe it doesn’t mean quite as much as it would have done when both men were world champions…

But would we still watch it?

ABSOLUTELY.

🇬🇧 Fury vs Joshua
🏟️ Wembley Stadium
🥊 Two huge personalities
🔥 British bragging rights

Surely boxing owes us this one?!

So what do you reckon…

👇 DOES FURY vs JOSHUA FINALLY HAPPEN IN 2026?

Or is this fight officially CURSED? 😂👀

And if it does happen…

WHO WINS?

🥊 FURY
or
💥 AJ

fans... Let the arguments commence… 😂👇

A smile, a hello, or simply saying “come and join us” could mean far more than you realise. Real confidence isn’t about being the loudest in the room... It’s having the courage to be kind ☺️

Back to school photo day! Those first-day-of-school photos are brilliant memories 🎒📸

New uniform.
New shoes.
Big smiles.
A brand-new school year. ❤️

But sometimes, without realising it, one photo can reveal far more than we intended.

A school badge.
A child’s full name.
Their year group.
Your house number or street name.
Your car registration.
A regular walking route.
School start and finish times.
Where they’ll be each day.

🥋 Self-defence isn’t only about learning how to punch, kick or escape a grab.

It’s also about awareness.

Thinking ahead.

Recognising potential risks before they become problems.

So absolutely take the photo.
Be proud.
Celebrate the milestone.

Just take a few seconds to look at exactly what you’re sharing before you hit POST.

Because protecting our children online is part of protecting them in the real world too.

.. Be proud. Be aware. Be safe.

It’s natural to want to help, but sometimes the best thing a parent can do… is say less ❤️

You see your child training, competing, performing or trying something difficult, and every part of you wants to guide them.

“Keep your hands up.”
“Concentrate.”
“Try it this way.”
“Don’t forget what we talked about.”

It comes from love.

But sometimes, in that moment, they don’t need more instructions.

They need to look across the room and see the person they trust most simply smiling back at them.

No pressure.
No corrections.
No analysing every mistake.

Just…

👏 “Great effort!”
❤️ “I’m proud of you.”
👊 “Keep going!”
😊 “I love watching you do this.”

Because their coach can teach the technique.

Their coach can correct the mistakes.

Their coach can help them improve.

But only you can give them that special feeling of knowing:

“No matter what happens here, Mum or Dad believes in me.”

And that feeling is powerful.

It gives children the freedom to try.
The confidence to make mistakes.
The courage to keep going when something feels difficult.

So when they step onto the mats, the pitch, the stage or wherever their challenge happens…

Let the coach do the coaching.

And you?

Be their biggest supporter ❤️

Because long after they’ve forgotten the score, the result or the mistake they made…

They’ll remember looking over and seeing you smiling.

Sometimes the greatest confidence builder isn’t advice.

It’s simply knowing someone believes in you 💙

With the new school year upon us, September can feel exciting for children.

New teacher.
New classroom.
New friendships.
New expectations.

But for some children, all that change can feel pretty BIG.

They might not tell you they’re nervous.

Instead, you may notice…

📱 They’re disappearing into screens more often
😕 They’re doubting themselves
😤 Little frustrations are becoming bigger reactions
🙈 They’re holding back instead of joining in
💬 Or you’re hearing those dreaded words…

“I can’t do it.”

That’s one of the reasons we love martial arts.

Because every time a child steps onto the mats, they get an opportunity to prove something to themselves.

“I CAN.” 🥋💙

They learn to listen when distractions are everywhere.

They learn to keep trying when something doesn’t work first time.

They learn to stand a little taller when they achieve something they once found difficult.

And they discover that confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have…

It’s something you BUILD.

One class.
One challenge.
One belt.
One little victory at a time. 💪

Along the way, they’re developing:

🧠 Focus – learning to concentrate and follow instructions

💬 Social skills – communicating, making friends and becoming part of a team

💪 Confidence – stepping outside their comfort zone and believing in themselves

❤️ Resilience – learning that mistakes aren’t the end… they’re how we improve

🥋 Discipline – understanding that effort, consistency and perseverance bring results

And while we know all of that is happening…

Your child just thinks they’re having loads of fun learning martial arts. 😎

Then one day you notice something.

They answer a little more confidently.

They’re willing to try something they previously avoided.

They handle disappointment differently.

And instead of immediately saying…

“I can’t.”

You start hearing…

🔥 “I’ll give it a go.”

That’s the kind of confidence we want children carrying into the classroom, the playground and eventually into adult life.

🎟️ Want your child to experience it for themselves?

Claim a FREE class pass at Bristol Martial Arts Academy and come and see what we’re all about.

👇 Link in the comments...

Ladies In Bristol... 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨! 💛

Maybe you want to get fitter and feel stronger.

Maybe you’d love to tone up, have more energy and feel better in yourself.

Or maybe you’ve thought about joining a gym… but walking into a room full of machines and wondering what on earth you’re supposed to do just isn’t your idea of fun. 😂

That’s exactly why we created our Ladies-Only 6-Week Beginner Kickboxing Course.

This is NOT about getting punched in the face.

It’s NOT about already being fit.

And it’s definitely NOT about trying to keep up with people who have been training for years.

It’s about starting somewhere you feel comfortable. 👊

🥊 Beginner friendly
😊 Non-contact
💛 Supportive and welcoming
🔥 Fantastic for fitness, strength and toning
🧠 Brilliant for clearing your head and building confidence

And the best bit?

You can start exactly as you are.

No experience.
No perfect fitness level.
No need to “get in shape first”.

Our structured 6-week programme gives you up to 2 classes every week for just £59…

PLUS you’ll receive a pair of FREE training gloves worth £47! 🥊🔥

Classes available:

🕖 Monday 7:15pm
🕖 Wednesday 7:15pm
🕗 Thursday 8:00pm

Choose the sessions that work around your life.

Because for many women, the hardest part isn’t the first kick…

…it’s simply making the decision to walk through the door.

And once you do?

You might be surprised just how quickly you start feeling stronger, fitter and more confident.

You spend so much time looking after everybody else.

Maybe the next six weeks are about giving a little bit of that time back to YOU. 💛

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀. 💪

👉 Send us a message or check out the link in the comments to find out more.

Your first step could be the beginning of something brilliant. 😎🥊

🚨 BRISTOL… WE HAVE A SITUATION! 🚨

Several new recruits have officially joined the ranks of our Little Dragons 4–6yrs and Junior Dragons 7–12yrs programmes 🥋

Early reports suggest they are already showing signs of:

🔥 Increased confidence
😄 Excessive smiling
💪 Growing determination
👀 Better focus
🥋 And a desire to collect more belts

Parents have been advised that side effects of martial arts training may include children standing taller, trying harder, bouncing back quicker and practising awesome new moves at home!

Starting something new takes courage, and every one of these new white belts has already taken that important first step.

We’re excited to watch their confidence, skills and personalities grow over the months ahead.

Operation Future Black Belt has officially begun! 🥋🔥

Let's give our newest Little Dragons and Junior Dragons a HUGE BMAA welcome! 👏👏👏

Last week, our Academy Senior Coach Sensei Josh took on the huge challenge of the Outlaw Full-Distance Triathlon in Nottingham 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

💙 Thanks to the amazing generosity of everyone who donated through Josh’s JustGiving page, he raised an incredible £560 for Alzheimer’s Research UK! 💙

Months of training had gone into preparing for the day, but unfortunately, just a few days before the event, he picked up a hamstring injury.

He still made the decision to get to that start line and give it everything he had. 💪

After completing the swim, the hamstring problem returned around an hour into the bike section. Despite the pain slowing him down, Josh dug deep and battled his way through the entire cycling leg.

He then headed out onto the run, but after completing the first lap, the injury had taken its toll and he had to make the incredibly difficult decision to retire from the race.

Naturally, he’s gutted.

When you’ve trained that hard and invested so much into a goal, not reaching the finish line hurts.

But one race does not define the journey.

A massive THANK YOU to every single person who donated, shared the page and supported him along the way. Your generosity has helped turn this challenge into something that will make a genuine difference.

As for the Outlaw…

That unfinished business isn’t going anywhere. 😏

, Sensei Josh has already got his sights set on coming back stronger, fitter and more determined next year.

And next time…

🧡 HE’S CROSSING THAT ORANGE CARPET! 🧡

We couldn’t be prouder of you Sensei Josh!

Recover well.

Learn from it.

Then come back and finish the job. 👊🔥

The orange carpet will be waiting!

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENSEI CURTIS! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating our brilliant Academy Operations Manager, Sensei Curtis! 💙

Whether he’s coaching on the mats, supporting our members, helping the team or working hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, he is one of those people who always gives 100% every single day.

We’re incredibly lucky to have him as such an important part of team BMAA! 👊🔥

So please join us in wishing Sensei Curtis a VERY happy birthday! 🥳🎈

And while we’re celebrating…

🚨 WE’RE BACK ON FACEBOOK! 🚨

We recently lost access to our page, which explains why things have been a little quiet around here! 😅

But access has finally been restored and we’re back, ready to start sharing all the brilliant things happening around the academy again. 🙌

.. What better way to return than with a birthday celebration?!

👇 Let’s absolutely fill the comments with birthday wishes for Sensei Curtis! 🎂