Matt PowellSep 25, 20203 minMoving BenchesI feel real empathy during these conversations as I myself have a young family and appreciate that for many ‘life just gets in the way’.
Matt PowellSep 13, 20206 minTrain the Main Brain!I had other seniors and instructors that inspired me, but I wanted to be just like that!
Matt PowellSep 10, 20207 minFlick the Switch!As the finals started, I was aware that the Dad was looking around the hall and seemed agitated. He leant over to me and simply said: ‘there
Matt PowellSep 3, 20207 minBack in the game, this feels familiar!Tonight, was my first night back in the dojo since the middle of March. After five and a half months of zoom classes and training on my own
Matt PowellAug 30, 20204 minThat guy in the Mirror is not as good as me!I often reference personal experiences in my karate classes and have mentioned many times that Karate is my source of Self Esteem.
Matt PowellAug 18, 20204 minBut Sensei…. Set Kumite is so old fashioned!In my opinion, the biggest problem with set kumite (sparring drills) is that of compliance.
Lloyd BrownAug 14, 20203 minHello Karate, My Old Friend…I was chuffed to be back in a Gi when my degree was over, even if my karate was a little rusty!
Matt PowellAug 7, 20205 minIt all Starts with Why!Like the sea and the air around us, Lockdown cleared my mind!
Matt PowellJul 29, 20205 minBack to Basics.as Lockdown restrictions begin to ease and we all contemplate, plan, and re-enter our dojos. I urge my fellow teachers in the karate commun