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Krazy Kevin Interview No. 5 – How To Stop Bullies (Part 1 of 2)

This is a topic dear to my heart.  You’ll here me revealing some powerful anti-bullying concepts.  As this is a big topic, we’re doing it in two parts.  In the meantime, if you’ve not seen my anti-bullying video slide show, visit the Zen-Do for Kids website, there’s some great content there, and it’s all free. I [...] [...more]

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Krazy Kevin Interview 4 – The Beginner’s Guide to Martial Arts

Here you’ll hear me talking about the various types of martial arts there are, and how to find a good school.  I’m sorry about the poor sound quality here.  it’s not great, but  you can still hear what we’re saying.  For more about what we do, visit the Zen-Do website or the Zen-Do for kids [...] [...more]

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Congratulations Sensei Vinod Joseph!

Congratulations Sensei Vinod Joseph!

I cannot tell you how proud I am to announce the promotion of Zen-Do Bahrain Senior Instructor Vinod Joseph to Head Instructor.  Well done guy! Sensei Vinod joined Zen-Do in 2005 as a general purpose cleaner/janitor/driver.  It turned out he didn’t have that much to do so he started training in the evening class.  He then [...] [...more]

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Congratulations Saba and Hamad – New Black Belts!

Congratulations Saba and Hamad – New Black Belts!

We had a Black Belt grading on Saturday, for which my instructor, former British, European and World Kickboxing Champion Master Rafael Nieto came to Bahrain for.  Zen-Do student Hamad AlFhadehl and Falak Marketing and Operations Manager Saba Saleem went through the grueling test and did an amazing job!  As usual, after doing lots of basics, [...] [...more]

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Singaporean Mother of Two says Zen-Do helped tone her body, and deal with stress better. 

Singaporean Mother of Two says Zen-Do helped tone her body, and deal with stress better. 

Yet more great feedback from a Zen-Do student.  I admit I never get tired of hearing it .  Here’s what Sharon Paul Kaur says about Zen-Do: Since I live in Hamala, I used to see the Zen-Do sign every time I was on my way home, or out. The word “kickboxing”, really caught my attention. [...] [...more]

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Zen-Do Student Wins iPhone!

Zen-Do Student Wins iPhone!

Congratulations to Junaid Amr Mahmood on winning the referral competition and getting a brand, spanking new iPhone!  Junaid was featured here on the blog a couple of months ago for getting his Brown Belt. We had a competition for Zen-Do and DreamBody Centre members on who could get us the most referrals (that join).  And young [...] [...more]

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What’s The Difference Between Kickboxing and Muay Thai?

What’s The Difference Between Kickboxing and Muay Thai?

I get this question from time to time.  And I know it can be confusing, as the terms are often interchangeable. Kickboxing usually refers to the “Western” martial art, which combines the traditional kicks of karate with the modern punches of boxing.  Zen-Do is a western style. Kickboxing (in the early days called full contact karate or [...] [...more]

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South African Father of Two Says Zen-Do is an Excellent Way To Keep fit and Learn Self-Defence

South African Father of Two Says Zen-Do is an Excellent Way To Keep fit and Learn Self-Defence

As you probably know by now, I love getting good feedback!   Below is another great example of how Zen-Do is changing someone’s life in a positive manner.  It’s from Nick Venter from South Africa.  Here’s what he has to say: My name is Nick and I would like to share my experience and time [...] [...more]

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My Self-Defence Interview with Bahrain TV

This interview was conducted a couple of months ago.  Hope you like it!  (It’s in two parts) [...more]

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Junaid Gets His Brown Belt!

I’m delighted to announce that Junaid Amr Junaid Mahmood has received his Brown Belt last Thursday at Zen-Do. The Brown Belt test is not an easy one to pass, but I have to say Junaid did a brilliant job.  He knew all his techniques perfectly, but what was even more impressive was his attitude. He had [...] [...more]

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