FMAC Tiger Tots Middleton

“I can't do it!”

Five words every parent of a young child knows.

The interesting bit isn't whether they get it right first time.

It's what happens next.

At martial arts, Tigers regularly encounter things they can't immediately do.

A movement that feels awkward.

A sequence they can't remember.

An instruction they missed.

And then...
We try again.

Because sometimes the most important lesson isn't:
“I got it right.”

It's:
“I didn't give up when I got it wrong.”

That's a useful lesson to take into school.

Especially when the worksheet is difficult.

The answer doesn't come straight away.

Or everyone else seems to understand something first.

Martial arts gives young children somewhere safe to practise being a beginner.

Our last Tigers class of the school holidays, and the Tigers were full of energy. We hope they all enjoy going back to school next week, and if they want to burn any extra energy off we’re open as normal next week.

See you all then.

FMAC TIGER REPORT CARD

Forget reading, writing and arithmetic for a minute.

How would your child score on:
👂 Listening: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐�
⏳ Waiting their turn: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
�🧍 Body control: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
�📋 Following instructions: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐�
🎯 Staying focused: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

These are skills that matter enormously when children start school.

And unlike a worksheet, our Tigers get to practise them while moving, playing and learning martial arts.

The goal isn't perfection.

It's progress.

One little improvement at a time.

And that's exactly how a Tiger grows.

A great start to all Tigers on the new syllabus tonight. Plenty of space in our Tuesday tigers class if you know of anyone who would like to try out a free session.

Get them to book in at: https://www.northmanchesterfamilymartialarts.co.uk/book-online

The summer holidays are brilliant.

Late nights. Lazy mornings. Different routines. Lots of fun.

But then September arrives...

And suddenly your little one is expected to:
👂 Listen�
🧍 Sit still
�👀 Concentrate�
👉 Follow instructions�
⏳ Wait their turn
That's quite a change.

The good news?

They've already been practising those skills at martial arts.

At FMAC, our Tiger classes give children regular opportunities to listen carefully, wait their turn, follow instructions and control their bodies — all skills that become useful when they walk through the school gates.

So don't wait until the first day of school to restart the routine.

Get back to training.

Get back to focus.

Get ready for school.

Existing Tigers: It's time to get back in the Do Jang!
New to FMAC? Our September places include a FREE TRIAL WEEK + FREE UNIFORM.

Tiger Homework is to draw a picture of all the different things that can burn you or cause a fire (don't forget the Middleton Volcano🌋)

COMPETITION TIME

For us, not you this time 😆😆😆

Which Instructor managed to get the most photos with the most students? Post your copy below 👇