PETERSFIELD KARATE CLUB

Many years ago, (probably around 2003) my good friend Dave Galloway and I jumped into my sky-blue Toyota MR2 and headed down to the West...

A few years ago, I felt like my life was out of control. Don’t get me wrong, there was nothing majorly wrong. But I was just far too...

For a long time, I have carried a metaphor in my mind. I picture growing up and older as if running in a relay race where we accept and...

A blog accepting that not everything is how it seems from Petersfield Karate

Perhaps it is my love of Strictly Come Dancing, or maybe it is my work that encourages me to ponder the ‘journey’ rather than the...

I once worked for someone who was very charismatic and a completely unique personality. He was extremely well read and inspired me to...

Contrast and connection in a week can remind you what is important in life.

There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?

A blog about the value of a mentor. In karate and life.

A blog on finding balance, the lesson in a problem. Every Blessing has a Curse and in every Curse there is a blessing!

Once again, I heard myself deploying advice and strategy that I should pay attention to. During lockdown I focused tirelessly on maintaining

The importance of connection in the dojo and out!

It is now eighteen months since my dad passed away and every now and again, I hear him in my mind. It is crystal clear.

A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate

Back in 2004 my Instructor and his Wife had moved to Gouda in Holland to live. It was an interesting lifestyle choice, and it was one...

I was training on a course somewhere and we were outside the dojo during the break. During this break I wasn’t having to organise,...

Back before Lockdown, when I had a conventional Job, I was sat enjoying a cup of tea at my In-Laws house. The kids were playing nicely, and

A Blog from Petersfield Karate considering patience and Trust with the expectations of Generation Z!

In my mind no one could work harder than me! I thought that was impressive! …… I regularly used to brag on my Facebook posts that I was work

For those of us who share a passion for Martial Arts, we look forward to getting back to training and saying, ….. ‘fancy a pair up?’