SIMON MORRELL

Defending the most common kicks.

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FEAR was the first article I ever wrote and was published in a National magazine. Here it is reprinted.

That Unforgettable Feeling, The Undeniable Dream. We have all had it. If we are lucky, we have it more than once, and if we work hard at our dreams, well, it just may happen several times.

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Kia! The Karate Handbook for Kicking Kids. If you want your child to develop confidence and self-defence skills, but they are too shy to attend a class, then this might be your answer.  Kia! The Karate Handbook for Kicking Kids offers practical tips on Karate & Self-Defence as well as fitness and confidence-building drills.

A Murder of Crows.Tommo, Thomas really, but Tommo is his preferred choice of name, leaves his place of work after a hard day of toil. It is a ghastly factory in an even more ghastly area, but it pays the way in the world. First, he is on the small machines and then, at the hands of a malicious foreman who thinks he should do better, the big machines. The ones that really test you, ones you are only supposed to work for a couple of hours, but no, his boss sees to it he is on t

Simon's Latest Project, Get Involved! Award-Winning Author Simon Morrell Seeks Angel Investor for Powerful New Work, "Beyond the Bruises"

One Morning Can See The Whole Map Of Your Life Change.

A podcast from some time ago, in which I talk about the effect bullying had on my mental health. “I can control you Morrell, I’m stronger...

Simon on his first book, “When Geoff Thompson first asked me to write a book about my life, my troubles, poor mental health, abuse, but also the happy times, Julie and the kids, achieving my first Black Belt and the glories that went with that, I think, when it came to choosing the title, I became a little blindsided and went with a title that screamed Martial Arts all over it. After all, From Bullied to Black Belt was, on face value, the journey I took.

FEAR, PANIC & POSITIVITY Fear, negative people, and poor influences. Anxiety, doubt and stress. These are all things that can stop us...

Simon’s journey is a remarkable example of the strength of the human spirit. Rising above significant challenges, he has devoted his life to mastering the art of managing violent situations and turning conflicts into meaningful learning experiences. With years of hard-won insights, Simon is now offering physical training programs and motivational talks aimed at empowering both individuals and organisations.