Formosa: Soulistic Tuina x Martial Artist

We’re excited to share some new developments in our martial arts community! Whether you're just starting out or aiming for elite competition, there’s something for everyone this season. 🌱 New Program Highlights Toddler Martial Arts Class (Ages 3–5) A playful and safe introduction to movement, coordination, and martial arts basics for our youngest members. 🕵️ Bartitsu Workshop – Free of Charge Explore the Victorian-era self-defence system combining boxing, jujitsu, cane fighting, and savate. Open to all curious minds—no fee required! 🥇 Savate Elite Program Designed for students interested in competition-level training. Focused on technique, strategy, and conditioning for future champions. ⚫ Taekwondo Black Belt Program Advanced poomsae training and progression support for students working toward their black belt. Includes exam preparation and performance refinement. 🗓️ Sunday General Training – Rotating Schedule Time: 16:30–17:30 Location: Easthampstead Works, ...

Your Pain Explained: Why the Piriformis Muscle is the Culprit You’ve been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome , and your symptoms— numbness and pain shooting from your buttock down to your foot, especially when bending your leg —are classic signs of this deep problem. The piriformis muscle is located deep in your butt, and it often sits right on top of or next to the sciatic nerve . The Problem: When you sit for too long or use poor posture (like crossing your legs), the piriformis gets tight, inflamed, or goes into spasm. The Result: It acts like a vise, squeezing the sciatic nerve and causing that painful, radiating numbness you feel. The Frustration of Relapse It’s completely normal to feel frustrated when treatments like shock wave therapy or ointments only help for a few days. This happens because the piriformis is a deep muscle , making it tricky to treat: Depth Challenge: Ointments can't penetrate far enough. Shockwave therapy must be aimed at the exact deep spot to wor...