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We are a Martial Arts focused creative agency. Our aim is to work with Martial arts schools, to support them in building strong, consistent and powerful brands.

Supporting martial arts schools in growing their business and
building your income with great design and inspiring branding. Using a brand consistently builds recognition, and when backed up by the student positive experience of your school, it helps build trust. A little background...
I have experienced the whole martial arts journey myself. Form the first contact with a school, the free trial an

d years later being awarded a Shorai 2nd Dan Black Belt. The experience has given me first-hand experience and valuable insight into martial arts schools. I have worked as a creative both in customer-facing marketing and in the internal communications industry for many years. I performed as Head of Design for one of the best companies in the UK delivering high-quality design, focused on engaging and inspiring different audiences. I was the creative lead on projects which won many accolades including several-time winner of the highest industry recognised IOIC 'Award of Excellence'. Loving martial arts and being a creative designer, I wanted to combine the two as a profession. In 2019 I left my head of design role and set up 'Martial Arts Creative' - a creative design agency focused on bringing high-quality design and branding to the martial arts industry. The Martial Arts Creative Elite Partnership - how we operate
The Partnership service offers martial arts schools a bronze, silver and gold subscription service (paid monthly or yearly by standing order). Schools choose which level of service suits them depending on their monthly design needs. We currently have a growing number of martial arts schools that are benefitting from being part of our MAC Elite Partnership subscription service which enables them to budget for creative work with a fixed monthly amount.

24/08/2026

10 FUN LIL’ DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS EXERCISE STATION CARDS
are a great way to keep your little ninjas engaged on what exercise to perform at which station. When used together, they offer a high-energy full-body workout!

The cards are designed to be used for time-based circuit training. For example, 20 seconds on each station, with a 15-second rest between exercises. Then over around to the next station.

USE THE CARDS TO ENGAGE your younger students with a FUN exercise game. Turn the cards upside down, shuffle them and ask a student to pick a card. Whichever card is revealed, that's the next class exercise. It could be star jumps or press-ups.

There are 12 cards in a set. (Size is A5)
Enter the block title, for example, “Details”
1. Run on the spot
2. Squats
3. Squat with a kick
4. Star jumps
5. Plank
6. Press-ups
7. Sit-ups
8. High knees
9. Leg raises
10. Squat thrusts

The cards are A5 and are encapsulated in clear plastic, which provides EXTRA PROTECTION and DURABILITY, making them WATERPROOF and LONG LASTING. (This is not lamination - which is much thinner and not waterproof).

24/07/2026

🏆 FREE DOWNLOAD FOR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS! 🥋
Success in martial arts doesn't come from one amazing lesson...
It comes from showing up, week after week.

Every class attended is another step towards greater confidence, stronger skills and the next belt.

That's why this week's FREE download is a digital Attendance Champion Selfie Frame! 👏

It's a fun and easy way to recognise the students who consistently turn up, work hard and never lose sight of their goals.

👇 Download your FREE Attendance Champion Selfie Frame here (links to my Dropbox):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/n4x0o7khs5iv1hopwt5mv/Digital-Martial-Arts-Selfie-frames-Best-Attendance.png?rlkey=84v8r1duverzh3p8cyami7k89&dl=0

If using Chat GPT...
Upload the digital photo frame and the photo of the student you want in the frame.
Paste this PROMPT into the text field.

'Here are two photos. One is a selfie frame design saved as a PNG with a transparent window. The other photo is of a martial arts student. Do not change the photos in any way; they must remain exactly as they are. I want you to place the martial arts student into the selfie frame. Keep the aspect ratio to that of the selfie photo frame. You may need to crop the martial arts student photo so the main figure is framed comfortably.'

Then click the black button with the triangle on the right and it will do it automatically for you. I just did a test and it worked perfectly!

23/07/2026

🦸‍♂️🥋 Kids are loving becoming a Grading Super Hero! 🥋🦸‍♀️

There's nothing better than seeing our designs being enjoyed by martial arts schools and their students!

A huge thank you to Atomic Black Belt Academy for sharing these fantastic photos of our Grading Super Hero Interactive Banner in action at one of their gradings. We absolutely love seeing the smiles, excitement and confidence it brings as students step up to become the hero of the day!

It's incredibly rewarding to know that our designs are helping schools create memorable experiences for their students while giving proud parents a photo they'll treasure and want to share.

To everyone in our martial arts community who continues to support Martial Arts Creative—thank you. Your encouragement, feedback and custom mean the world to us, and we're grateful to be a small part of the amazing work you do every day.

20/07/2026

Make every new student feel like they've joined something special.

First impressions matter.

Imagine welcoming a brand-new student, not by handing them a few loose pieces of paper, but by presenting them with their very own 'My Martial Arts Journey' Folder.

From the very first lesson, they know this is the start of something important.

🏆 Designed to grow with the student
The A4+ folder is perfect for keeping together:
• Reward certificates
• Grading certificates
• Vouchers
• Important school information
• Membership documents

Instead of paperwork getting lost in kitchen drawers, everything stays organised in one special place, creating a lasting record of their martial arts journey.

✍️ A personal milestone
Students sign and date their folder, marking the official beginning of their journey with your school. It's a simple touch that gives the folder real meaning and helps create an emotional connection from day one.

💳 Official Membership Card (Optional)
An official membership card fits neatly inside the pocket. Add the student's name, journey start date, insurance number and renewal date, making it both practical and professional.

🎨 Fully branded for your school
Every folder is personalised with your:
✅ School logo
✅ Brand colours
✅ Contact details
✅ Website
✅ Social media icons (if required)

We'll even send you a proof for approval before anything goes to print.

A great welcome pack doesn't just organise paperwork—it tells every new student, "You belong here."

Do you think something like this would add to your students' first experience?

17/07/2026

🥋 Personalised Martial Arts Kids' Interactive Activity Book 🥋

Looking for a fun way to keep your youngest students engaged while reinforcing the values they learn on the mats?

Our 16-page A4 Martial Arts Kids' Interactive Activity Book has been specially designed for martial arts schools and is packed with exciting activities that encourage children to think, learn, create and have fun.

Every page has a martial arts theme and helps develop important life skills such as:

⭐ Focus
⭐ Concentration
⭐ Perseverance
⭐ Problem-solving
⭐ Commitment
⭐ Creativity
⭐ Healthy habits

Each book is fully personalised with your school's branding, featuring your logo on the front cover, back cover and throughout every page, creating a professional resource that's unique to your club.

What's included?

✅ FREE custom branding
✅ FREE logo quality check (we'll let you know if your logo isn't suitable for high-quality printing)
✅ FREE UK delivery (approximately 7 days from approval)
✅ Professional printing and production included

Activities include:

🎨 4 martial arts colouring pages
🔍 Word Search
🥷 Find the Ninjas
🧩 Spot the Difference
🐍 Snake Maze
✏️ Join the Dots
🖍️ Copy & Colour Challenge
🏠 Home Ninja activity
🧠 Ninja Mental Agility Challenge
💪 4×4 Home Fitness Challenge

Whether you use them as welcome gifts, grading rewards, holiday handouts or prizes, these activity books are a fantastic way to keep children connected with your school—even when they're away from the dojo.

50 printed copies £128.19. Would you like a different quantity? Let us know and we will prepare a bespoke quote for you.

15/07/2026

Recognition inspires commitment. 🏆🥋

Every martial arts school has students who go the extra mile.

They train consistently.
They encourage others.
They show respect.
They never give up.
They represent the values of the club, both on and off the mats.

Those students deserve to be recognised.

A Student of the Month award is about more than celebrating ability—it's about celebrating character, effort and commitment.

When one student is recognised, something powerful happens.

✨ The recipient feels proud.
✨ Parents see their child's hard work rewarded.
✨ Other students are inspired to raise their own standards.

Recognition creates motivation, and motivation builds consistency.

The most successful martial arts schools don't wait until belt gradings to celebrate achievement. They create regular moments that encourage students to keep striving, improving and turning up week after week.

Sometimes, one certificate is all it takes to remind a student that their hard work has been noticed.

And that's a feeling they'll remember for a long time. 🥋⭐

13/07/2026

🥋 Because every belt tells a story and the journey is just as important as the destination... ❤️

Imagine...
A young child walks into your dojo for the very first time.
They're nervous.�They're shy.�Their white belt is tied a little wonky.� They don't know anyone.�They wonder if they'll be good enough.

Fast forward a few months...
That same child is standing a little taller.�They're smiling more.�They've made friends.�They've learned to persevere when things were difficult.� And around their waist is a new belt they've worked hard to earn.

Now imagine them standing in front of a 'Your Journey to Black Belt banner'.
For the first time, they can see the whole adventure laid out before them.
They can point to the belt they're wearing...�Remember all the belts they've already earned...�And dream about the black belt waiting for them one day.

It's a powerful moment.

Children don't always notice how much they've grown—but when they can see their journey, they begin to understand that every lesson, every grading and every challenge has been moving them forward.

And then there's Mum and Dad.

While they're taking photos, they're not just seeing coloured belts on a banner. They're seeing confidence. Commitment. Friendships. Resilience. They can instantly appreciate just how far their child has come and how much lies ahead.

Those photographs become more than grading pictures.
They become milestones. Little moments that families will look back on for years to come.

That's why I designed these banners.

Not simply to display a belt system...�But to celebrate every step of a child's martial arts journey and remind them that every black belt began exactly where they did.

🥋 Every belt earned.
�📸 Every photo taken.�
❤️ Every milestone celebrated.

Because the journey is just as important as the destination.
Could you see one of these in your dojo?

10/07/2026

🎉 FREE DOWNLOAD FOR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS! ⭐🥋

Recognition doesn't have to wait until the next grading.

Sometimes, a simple moment of celebration can make all the difference to a student's confidence and motivation.

That's why this week's FREE download is a Star of the Class Selfie Frame! ⭐

Here's how it works:

📸 Download the PNG file.
🎨 Upload it into Canva.
😊 Drop a photo of your Star of the Class behind the transparent window.
📱 Share it on your school's page or social media.

In just a couple of minutes, you've created a fun, eye-catching way to celebrate your students and let your whole community join in.

When students feel recognised, they're more likely to stay engaged, keep training and look forward to the next class. And parents love seeing their children celebrated too!

I'd love to see how you use it, so if you download it, post your finished design in the comments or tag me in your post.

👇 Download your FREE Star of the Class Selfie Frame here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9e2gbxkrr1rxiye71dyse/NON-BRANDED-Martial-Arts-Selfie-frames-star-of-the-class.png?rlkey=s1szbgq04su5ljlga1n24wiot&dl=0

Enjoy... and keep celebrating those amazing students! ⭐🥋

08/07/2026

Every student wants to feel seen. 🥋| 👀

One of the biggest reasons students stay in martial arts isn't just because they're learning new techniques...

It's because they feel they belong.

Between belt gradings, progress can sometimes feel slow—especially for younger students. That's why recognising effort along the way is so important.

A 'Star of the Class/Session' certificate isn't just a piece of paper.

It's a moment of recognition.

A moment when an instructor says:
"I noticed your effort."
"I saw your attitude."
"You're improving."

For that student, it can mean the world.

Their confidence grows.
Their motivation increases.
They can't wait to show their family.
And they're excited to come back to the next class.

Student retention isn't built on gradings alone.

It's built on consistent encouragement, positive reinforcement and making every student feel valued.

Because when students feel seen... they want to keep coming back. ⭐🏆

06/07/2026

👊🥋 CUSTOM MARTIAL ARTS BELT TAGS 🥋👊
Every child loves to be recognised.

A small moment of praise can make a huge difference to a student's confidence, motivation and commitment. These Martial Arts Belt Tags are a fun and visible way to reward the attitudes and behaviours that really matter—not just technical ability.

Simply peel and stick the tag onto the end of the student's belt and let them build a collection of achievements throughout their martial arts journey.

⭐ Student of the Month�
⭐ Star of the Class�
⭐ Future Leader�
⭐ Black Belt Attitude
�⭐ Most Improved�...or create your own unique rewards.

Every sheet can be fully branded with your school's logo, colours and wording, creating a reward system that's completely unique to your club.

✔ Printed on durable self-adhesive vinyl
�✔ Quick and easy to apply�
✔ 24 tags per sheet (Minimum order: 10 sheets = 240 belt tags)�
✔ Mix and match designs on every sheet, or repeat your most-used awards as often as you like.

Prices
🥋 Custom Branded Blet Tags (your logo and wording)�240 tags – £79.14

If you'd like your branded belt tags, simply send me a high-quality copy of your logo. I'll prepare a proof for your approval before anything goes to print.

If you're looking for a fresh, affordable way to celebrate effort, encourage positive behaviour and make recognition even more exciting in your classes, these belt tags could be a fantastic addition to your reward system.

If you are interested, drop me a message.

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