Thursday 10th October 2019
Salt, otherwise known as sodium, plays an important role in how our bodies function. It helps to keep our muscles working correctly and it also ensures the balance of water in our body is kept within a tight range. It's important we don't consume too many foods high in salt as this can lead to high blood pressure which is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Read More
Tuesday 17th September 2019
At Niedō we like to work with leaders in their fields and this week we introduce Alphonsus (or as we like to call him Al) to our students! A highly respected and sort after masseur, he explains the importance of stretching. Read More
Thursday 18th July 2019
Carbohydrates often get a bad name in the media, in particular sugar, but also things like potatoes, rice and pasta. So I wanted to set the record straight once and for all. Read More
Tuesday 11th June 2019
It's not new news that we need to significantly reduce our environmental footprint in order to protect our planet and there are a few things we can all do to help. Here's my top tips when it comes to food and helping the environment too. Read More
Monday 3rd June 2019
We are always being asked by parents about the possibility of us running a Summer School so we have decided to run our very first this summer for children aged between 7 - 11 years old. Read More
Thursday 21st March 2019
Here are our opening times for the Easter Holidays 2019. Read More
Thursday 7th March 2019
More often than not nutrition and training advice is given based on "because it works for me it will work for you" rather than it being based on science. So I've broken down the scientific jargon and provided my top three tips to ensure your nutrition supports a consistent training session and that you recover well. Read More
Tuesday 26th February 2019
Nottingham didn't quite know what hit it last Saturday 16th February, when four of our instructors descended on the British National Championships (the 'Oscars' of competitive martial arts in the UK)... Read More
Thursday 21st February 2019
In a series of forthcoming discussions with leaders in their fields, we would like to introduce a friend to Niedō, food nutritionist Kate Law... Read More
Thursday 7th February 2019
Just when you think retired people should be hanging up their boots, exactly the opposite appears to be happening... Read More
Thursday 31st January 2019
A recent Telegraph article highlighted the contemporary phenomenon of older people in training, building health and fitness like never before... Read More
Sunday 13th January 2019
A monumental event occurred in December other than Christmas, it was the first Niedō Black Belt Grading! Read More