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
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
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
Oct 6, 20225 min
Kerbing Alloys
Influencing Character One of the biggest influences on my professional life was John, JP to his friends. In 2008 John interviewed me...
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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
Mar 1, 20229 min
Wabi-Sabi and a trip doon the road!
A Blog about Sensei Powells recent visit to Scotland to teach for the Highland Karate Association
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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
Jan 3, 202210 min
Obla Di Obla Da …. A review of 2021!
Peterfield Karates review of 2021!
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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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Matt Powell
May 21, 20216 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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Matt Powell
May 7, 20215 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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Matt Powell
Apr 1, 20216 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.
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Matt Powell
Mar 24, 20215 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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