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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.

Matt Powell
May 16, 20246 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...

Matt Powell
Dec 30, 202311 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...

Harry Penson
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Choose Grace Over Pace!
There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?

Matt Powell
Jan 21, 20223 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

Matt Powell
Oct 8, 20214 min read


Biting Jelly Babies!
A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate

Matt Powell
Jul 30, 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

Matt Powell
May 7, 20215 min read


Cause and Effect! The Mouth, the Sniper and the Coward!
I had quickly learnt that when the club closed it was a bad idea to hang around outside.

Matt Powell
Apr 9, 20215 min read
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