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 | 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...
by karate | May 20, 2019 | Blog
Karate has many different layers and can certainly be practiced on different levels in terms of both its purpose and understanding. Karate is a personal journey that makes it accessible regardless of mental or physical ability. My own karate has changed dramatically...
by karate | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog
The Oi-zuki (front punch), as with all Karate techniques is more than just a punch when studied correctly. For example, this punch can be used as a throw when working at a grappling distance with an opponent. However, for the purpose of this article, we are looking at...
