Student Journeys & the TBBF Pathway in Chorley
Three Journeys to start. One Pathway to grow. Choose the development journey, and martial arts become the tools that build it.
Three Student Journeys.
Each Journey has its own Adventure Book, character stages and core skills. Select a Journey to see how it works.
One Journey. Every Stage. A Lifetime Of Growth.
The Pathway links every Journey into one development system. Belts recognise technical development, while Quests, challenges and qualifications build attitude, confidence and leadership potential.
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BeltsTechnical progression, recognised through gradings at every level. -
QuestsCharacter-focused Quests and Invitation Quests for personal development. -
ChallengesAchievement and contribution, on the mat and in the community. -
TBBF QualificationsSystem qualifications that mark progress through the TBBF method. -
BMABARecognised qualifications through a professional martial arts body.
For teens, adults and parents
The Pathway does not stop at childhood. Teens and adults follow the same structured route of belts, Quests, challenges and qualifications, so parents can take on their own Journey too. Find a session on our timetable.
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Lil Dragons
An engaging first step into the TBBF Journey for younger children.
Sessions help children begin to develop coordination, confidence, focus, listening and positive behaviour, giving them a strong foundation to keep progressing. Lil Dragons is the first stage of the wider Pathway and leads into the Junior Journey as children grow.
Core skills
- Confidence
- Respect
- Focus
- Courage
- Discipline
- Teamwork
- Self-Control
- Resilience
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Junior Journey
Developing the greatest version of us. Core skills to succeed in life, today and beyond tomorrow.
Structured training helps children build confidence, resilience, discipline, respect and practical safety awareness. The Junior Adventure Book and TBBF characters, from Beginner to Mentor, make every stage of progress visible and something to be proud of.
Core skills
- Confidence
- Respect
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Discipline
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SEND Journey
Your journey. Your pace. Your achievements.
Inclusive training supports students with additional needs in a structured, encouraging and respectful environment. Every student is supported to grow in confidence, build skills and achieve their personal best, with a quiet area at the academy for SEND support when needed.
Core skills
- Confidence
- Respect
- Focus
- Courage
- Discipline
- Teamwork
- Self-Control
- Resilience
Something Meaningful To Work Towards.
Quests turn character into challenges students can solve, complete and be recognised for. Invitation Quests and Leadership Pathways open further opportunities, helping students develop the qualities needed to become future leaders and instructors.
Qualifications are delivered through the TBBF system and recognised bodies including BMABA. See how our training and skill development routes fit in, or read our student outcomes.
A Stronger, Brighter You.