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Matt Powell
Sep 136 min read
Take it to the Limit!
Over the last five or so years I have rediscovered a love for reading that had previously been supressed by the busyness of ‘life’.
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Matt Powell
May 166 min read
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 read
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
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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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
Oct 12, 20225 min read
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 7, 20225 min read
Are you just Feline Tired?
Growing up I was fascinated by the art of story-telling. My Dad was a great comedic storyteller and would entertain a crowd at get...
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Matt Powell
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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 5, 20226 min read
Unfinished Business…. Dads in Space!
When I was around fourteen years old, I became disillusioned with karate. For various reasons I convinced myself it wasn’t my fault. I...
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Matt Powell
Jun 16, 20226 min read
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
May 17, 20225 min read
Being Intentional
A few years ago, I felt like my life was out of control. Don’t get me wrong, there was nothing majorly wrong. But I was just far too...
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Matt Powell
May 6, 20223 min read
Passing the baton…
For a long time, I have carried a metaphor in my mind. I picture growing up and older as if running in a relay race where we accept and...
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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
Mar 9, 20225 min read
A Mountain View …. Are you a sponge or a rock?
Perhaps it is my love of Strictly Come Dancing, or maybe it is my work that encourages me to ponder the ‘journey’ rather than the...
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Matt Powell
Feb 11, 20224 min read
Are you happy to be Wrong?
I once worked for someone who was very charismatic and a completely unique personality. He was extremely well read and inspired me to...
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Matt Powell
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Joy and Pain …. But Family is Family!
Contrast and connection in a week can remind you what is important in life.
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Matt Powell
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Choose Grace Over Pace!
There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?
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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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