Matt Powell
Adjusting to Altitude
First up we fought a Scottish team coached by Gordan Mathie Sensei. Elliott got us off to a strong start,
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Matt Powell
May 166 min
What’s the point?
I can still remember my first ever Karate Competition, which is a miracle considering I cannot remember this morning’s conversations.
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Matt Powell
Mar 236 min
Guitars in the loft
As our Petersfield dojo approaches fifteen years old, one of the many benefits I feel of its vintage is the long-standing friendships.
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Matt Powell
Dec 30, 202311 min
One more week (2023)
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...
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Matt Powell
Sep 1, 20237 min
The Generation Game
Although I am not a talented footballer I really used to enjoy going to matches with Dad when we could. Dad worked for himself and often wor
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Matt Powell
Apr 27, 20233 min
I woz ere!
My son is now eleven years old and has started to ask some great questions. Recently we were driving back from one of my classes at...
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Matt Powell
Jan 19, 20236 min
Karate in Obsolescence
A Blog about evolving karate and the need to change, adapt and innovate.
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Matt Powell
Dec 23, 20227 min
A MATTer of time: Ten years a Yondan. PART 1
A Blog by Petersfield Karate on the lessons learnt as a fourth dan black belt.
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Matt Powell
Oct 12, 20225 min
Sally can wait….
During my first year at college the Battle of ‘Brit Pop’ was a big deal. Oasis and Blur were battling in the charts and Manchester United...
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Matt Powell
Sep 22, 20226 min
Karate and the Revival
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...
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Matt Powell
Jun 16, 20226 min
Training under the Joshua Tree
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...
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Matt Powell
Apr 11, 20224 min
Samurai on the School Run
A blog accepting that not everything is how it seems from Petersfield Karate
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Matt Powell
Jan 31, 20223 min
Joy and Pain …. But Family is Family!
Contrast and connection in a week can remind you what is important in life.
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Matt Powell
Jan 21, 20223 min
Choose Grace Over Pace!
There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?
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Matt Powell
Jan 14, 20224 min
Is that helpful?
A blog about the value of a mentor. In karate and life.
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Matt Powell
Oct 8, 20214 min
The Hamster Wheel
Once again, I heard myself deploying advice and strategy that I should pay attention to.
During lockdown I focused tirelessly on maintaining
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Matt Powell
Sep 10, 20217 min
Join the Dots!
The importance of connection in the dojo and out!
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Matt Powell
Aug 19, 20217 min
‘Where’s the Respect?’
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.
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Matt Powell
Jul 30, 20215 min
Biting Jelly Babies!
A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate
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Matt Powell
Jul 8, 20215 min
Clock Watching
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...
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