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    Training under the Joshua Tree
    Matt Powell
    • Jun 16
    • 6 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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    Samurai on the School Run
    Matt Powell
    • Apr 11
    • 4 min

    Samurai on the School Run

    A blog accepting that not everything is how it seems from Petersfield Karate
    62 views0 comments
    Joy and Pain …. But Family is Family!
    Matt Powell
    • Jan 31
    • 3 min

    Joy and Pain …. But Family is Family!

    Contrast and connection in a week can remind you what is important in life.
    98 views0 comments
    Choose Grace Over Pace!
    Matt Powell
    • Jan 21
    • 3 min

    Choose Grace Over Pace!

    There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?
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    Is that helpful?
    Matt Powell
    • Jan 14
    • 4 min

    Is that helpful?

    A blog about the value of a mentor. In karate and life.
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    The Hamster Wheel
    Matt Powell
    • Oct 8, 2021
    • 4 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
    53 views0 comments
    Join the Dots!
    Matt Powell
    • Sep 10, 2021
    • 7 min

    Join the Dots!

    The importance of connection in the dojo and out!
    104 views0 comments
    ‘Where’s the Respect?’
    Matt Powell
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 7 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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    Biting Jelly Babies!
    Matt Powell
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Biting Jelly Babies!

    A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate
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    Clock Watching
    Matt Powell
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 5 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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    What do I do? I’m Chasing rabbits!
    Matt Powell
    • May 21, 2021
    • 6 min

    What do I do? I’m Chasing rabbits!

    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
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    Trust the Process! C Load M.
    Matt Powell
    • May 12, 2021
    • 6 min

    Trust the Process! C Load M.

    A Blog from Petersfield Karate considering patience and Trust with the expectations of Generation Z!
    42 views0 comments
    I am NOT a machine! A lesson from Winston!
    Matt Powell
    • May 7, 2021
    • 5 min

    I am NOT a machine! A lesson from Winston!

    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
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    The Currency of Cool
    Matt Powell
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Currency of Cool

    I never pretend to be ‘cooler’ than I am. I just hope my example will inspire students to value creation over conformity.
    74 views0 comments
    Obi-Wan has taught you well!
    Matt Powell
    • Mar 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    Obi-Wan has taught you well!

    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...
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    Straight off the line!
    Matt Powell
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    Straight off the line!

    The largest competition we used to regularly attend in the UK was the Shobbu-Ippon International in Guildford. Around 2008-2009 it peaked...
    73 views0 comments
    Nice Saw….. what else is in your toolkit?
    Matt Powell
    • Mar 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Nice Saw….. what else is in your toolkit?

    I have often compared tools in a toolkit to a student’s repertoire of techniques that they could confidently utilise under different circums
    62 views0 comments
    El Condor Pasa – (If I could)
    Matt Powell
    • Mar 3, 2021
    • 7 min

    El Condor Pasa – (If I could)

    Back in the 1980’s SEKU (The Shotokan of England Karate Union), the karate association where I grew up, used to have successful...
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    Family first - Karate 4 Pops!
    Matt Powell
    • Feb 12, 2021
    • 6 min

    Family first - Karate 4 Pops!

    Back in May 2008 I was training hard and along with my fellow members of the SEKU squad. We were working towards Abe Sensei’s JSKA world...
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    Invest in your Wisdom. Choose to Grow.
    Matt Powell
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 4 min

    Invest in your Wisdom. Choose to Grow.

    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...
    91 views0 comments
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