The Woodwards

The Woodward School of Physical Culture operated out of Blackpool, UK. It was run by Ken Woodward, son of Tom Woodward.

Father Tom had a varied life, first as a Miner and then later as a Professional Wrestler, Weighlifting & Wrestling Instructor and Masseur. He then went into Hand-Balancing and sold a postal instruction course on it.

He, and his son, also had an Aerial Trapeze Act which was highly successful. Ken left the act after WW2 to start the School of Physical Culture.

The Auto-Resista Course was just one of many that proliferated in 'Health & Strength' and other magazines in the 40s & 50s.

It is believed that the Woodward School of Physical Culture operated right up to the early 70s.

Auto-Resista Postal Course from the Wooward School of Physical Culture Contributed by Gay W. Ng
The Skill of Muscle Control Skill Magazine 1967 & on. Written by Tom & Ken Woodward, this series also includes the 'Auto-Resista' course and is illustrated with many poses by Tony Holland Contributed by Tony Holland, David Gentle & Gil Waldron
Obituary of Tom Woodward Skill Magazine 1969 Contributed by Gil Waldron

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