by karate | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog
Step out of your comfort zone – who knows where it will take you… Over the years I’ve trained in various martial arts with some fantastic instructors. Most recently with John Johnston Sensei. I remember meeting John at a 6 hour British Combat...
by karate | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few years ago Mike (to the right of the picture) contacted me and asked if he could bring along his stepson Tom to Karate. He informed me that Tom (left of the picture) may find some things difficult as he has a few mental and physical barriers to overcome but Mike...
by karate | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog
Kata applications or more to the point, the study of kata applications, has fascinated me for decades. As a child, I vividly recall wondering why some kata ended in a “block”? “If Kata is simulating combat, why would it end in a block?”...
by karate | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog
I always say that Karate is much more than punching and kicking. In this blog, you’ll see it really does have the ability to change lives, but don’t just take my word for it, Lady X’s mum will tell you. Once a week I have the pleasure of teaching...
by karate | Jun 12, 2019 | Blog
Working with children is not always easy, I can definitely vouch for that…lol, but I can tell you one thing for sure, it’s extremely rewarding. As an adult, it’s so easy to forget what it’s like to be a child. All the stresses and...
