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Chorley SSP
Martial Arts Festival Y1&2
4th March, 2026 @ 09:30 - 11:30
Free
Martial Arts Festival 🥋
Get ready to discover your inner strength and discipline at the Martial Arts Festival! 🥋 This event is designed to introduce young people to the values and physical skills of martial arts in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. It’s a chance to build confidence, self-control, and respect for yourself and others. This isn’t just about learning new moves; it’s an opportunity to discover your potential and build powerful connections with your peers. Come join us and find your inner warrior! ✨
Festival Details:
Objective: To use martial arts as a tool to increase confidence, engagement, and physical activity levels among pupils, promoting the positive values associated with the discipline. 💪😊
Intent: Develop leadership, character, life skills
Target Audience: Each school is invited to nominate a mixed-gender team of eight pupils from Year 1&2 who are less active or engaged in PE.
Please select pupils who:
- Are not currently working at the expected level in PE. 📈
- Are capable of working in a group. 🤝
- Will represent the school in a mature and respectful manner. 🎓
- Are willing to try new activities and learn. 🤔💡
Event Format:
- Pupils will take part in a series of martial arts taster sessions, including a mix of basic strikes, blocks, and movement drills. 🎯
- The event will be a carousel of fun, inclusive activities led by qualified instructors from a variety of martial arts disciplines. 🤸
- All equipment will be provided.
Logistics:
- The event will take place at Inspire Youth Zone, Chorley. 🗺️
- Pupils should arrive in comfortable clothing (no zips or buttons) bare feet will be required throughout the activites. 👣
- Schools are responsible for their own transport and supervision. 🚌
- A full risk assessment will be provided in advance of the event. ⚠️📝
Key Outcomes:
- Enhanced personal discipline and self-control. 🌟
- Increased confidence and resilience through trying new physical challenges. 🙌
- A deeper understanding of the importance of respect and teamwork. 🤝
- An enjoyable and memorable sporting experience for all participants. 🎉😃
Martial Arts Festival Y1&2
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Who To Contact
Jennifer Milner
Bike Instructor & Lead for Holiday Camps and Girls Football
I deliver Bikeability training and after-school clubs and locally I spearhead the national initiative to ensure equal opportunities for girls in football and oversee our holiday camps. What motivates me is witnessing children surpass their own expectations. Outside of work, I enjoy playing rugby union and taking my two dogs for walks.
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