PETERSFIELD KARATE

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?’

A Blog considering the downtime when Karate's Eureka moments can present themselves

I had quickly learnt that when the club closed it was a bad idea to hang around outside.

I never pretend to be ‘cooler’ than I am. I just hope my example will inspire students to value creation over conformity.

One of my earliest memories is going to the cinema with my Dad to watch Return of the Jedi. For any child of the 1970’s (I know its hard...

The largest competition we used to regularly attend in the UK was the Shobbu-Ippon International in Guildford. Around 2008-2009 it peaked...

Back when I was a second dan Black Belt I remember a conversation with my Sensei about my future. I cannot remember the specific time or...