PETERSFIELD KARATE

Sensei Powells review of his Highlands Seminar visit in September 2025

By mid-August I was aware that this year’s course was filling with mostly brown and black belt Adults ranging from 3rd Kyus to 7th dan black belts.

Despite our teams’ diverse methods of getting to Dundee we were all soon huddled, focused and enjoying each other’s company. Special mention must be given to Betty who had been on holiday in Newcastle over half term and came straight to the competition with her dad Tom and her Nan.

Music is fascinating to me. I find it incredible that I could be aware of this song for years, perhaps decades without really hearing the...

Life is full of what I call 'crossroad moments' —decisions that present different opportunities for the future. Decisions where the...

Petersfield Karate reflects on 2024

Petersfield Karate at the 2024 Highland Karate Association Tournament

Last week we were preparing for our 15th year anniversary celebrations for the club and our classes. I was certain that it was this build-up

Last Friday I arrived at Inverness airport after dodging a horrendous rainstorm that would have graced the gloom of Mordor itself.

Recently I was watching a podcast on high performance and the expert being interviewed was talking about education and the brains...

First up we fought a Scottish team coached by Gordan Mathie Sensei. Elliott got us off to a strong start,

For many years my uncle promoted a folk band called Colvin Quarmby. Whilst not my default genre for music I grew to really enjoy the...

A review of Petersfield Karates recent visit to Wales to compete

A Blog about Sensei Matt Powells most recent visit to the Highlands.

Back in February I noticed that the Legend Open had switched its venue and would now be at the Surrey Sports Centre in Guildford. I had...

I have realised that I have a specific habit that has affected my professional life since I graduated from university. When I am focused...

I am a big fan of the Rock Band the Foo Fighters. I have written before of my admiration for Dave Grohl and his artistic ability, skill,...

Most of the time I am early for everything. Unless I have my wife and kids with me who can sabotage my preparations. I am by default an...

On the 19th of May 2021 we were finally allowed to teach Adults inside venues again. Although we had to stay at an acceptable social...

In 2007 I was privileged to be invited into a training group of blackbelts by my friend and mentor Simon Staples. We would meet every...