Budo Shin Ryu Martial Arts Academy | Mark Watson

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02/04/25 • 22 min

“Martial arts is not about fighting; it’s about building character.”

We sit down with Mark Watson of Budo Shin Ryu, a mixed martial arts academy with classes all over South Cheshire and Staffordshire.
Mark opens up about his history with mixed martial arts, the many benefits for both adults and children and how martial arts supports his charity work aimed at supporting dog charities in the area.
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07963 552107
[email protected]

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This Place, Our Voices - Budo Shin Ryu Martial Arts Academy | Mark Watson

Transcript

In this episode we join Mark Watson, a dedicated instructor and the heart of this multi style martial arts academy who's here to share how ancient martial arts transforms lives, building strength, resilience and a sense of connection for people of all ages.

Hi Mark, nice to meet you.

Hi, pleasure to meet you too.

So, what inspired you to start practicing martial arts?

I think what it was when I was in my teens, my late teens, I was fed up with being bullied, to be fair