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Matt Powell
Dec 30, 202311 min read
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 read
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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Harry Penson
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Break it up into Chunks
Going into training and preparation for second Dan I was nervous, because I hadn’t graded in six years. My mind set was to be clear and...
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Matt Powell
May 23, 20239 min read
Kindred spirits up the rood.
A Blog about Sensei Matt Powells most recent visit to the Highlands.
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Matt Powell
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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 read
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 read
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
Sep 22, 20226 min read
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
Apr 11, 20224 min read
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 14, 20224 min read
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 read
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 read
Join the Dots!
The importance of connection in the dojo and out!
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Matt Powell
Jul 30, 20215 min read
Biting Jelly Babies!
A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate
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Matt Powell
May 21, 20216 min read
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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Matt Powell
May 12, 20216 min read
Trust the Process! C Load M.
A Blog from Petersfield Karate considering patience and Trust with the expectations of Generation Z!
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Matt Powell
May 7, 20215 min read
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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Matt Powell
Apr 29, 20214 min read
Sneezing into Elbows!
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?’
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Matt Powell
Apr 21, 20215 min read
Space to Ponder.
A Blog considering the downtime when Karate's Eureka moments can present themselves
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Matt Powell
Apr 1, 20216 min read
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.
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Matt Powell
Mar 24, 20215 min read
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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