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Another crossroad
Life is full of what I call 'crossroad moments' —decisions that present different opportunities for the future. Decisions where the...

Matt Powell
Mar 2912 min read
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Purpose over Goals
Petersfield Karate reflects on 2024

Matt Powell
Jan 19 min read
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It’s a Wee Coo!
Petersfield Karate at the 2024 Highland Karate Association Tournament

Matt Powell
Nov 18, 202413 min read
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The Sun and half Moon
Last week we were preparing for our 15th year anniversary celebrations for the club and our classes. I was certain that it was this build-up

Matt Powell
Oct 14, 202412 min read
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Fellowships and Cobblers
Last Friday I arrived at Inverness airport after dodging a horrendous rainstorm that would have graced the gloom of Mordor itself.
Matt Powell
Sep 24, 20248 min read
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The Percentage Game
Recently I was watching a podcast on high performance and the expert being interviewed was talking about education and the brains...
Matt Powell
Sep 17, 20248 min read
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Adjusting to Altitude
First up we fought a Scottish team coached by Gordan Mathie Sensei. Elliott got us off to a strong start,
Matt Powell
Jun 9, 202410 min read
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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
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Winners Train ….. Losers Complain
A review of Petersfield Karates recent visit to Wales to compete
Matt Powell
Jun 14, 20238 min read
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Kindred spirits up the rood.
A Blog about Sensei Matt Powells most recent visit to the Highlands.
Matt Powell
May 23, 20239 min read
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Show-up and Step-up! The Legend Open 2023
Back in February I noticed that the Legend Open had switched its venue and would now be at the Surrey Sports Centre in Guildford. I had...
Matt Powell
Mar 26, 20238 min read
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Keep pushing forward, mindful of the stretch!
I have realised that I have a specific habit that has affected my professional life since I graduated from university. When I am focused...
Matt Powell
Nov 21, 20227 min read
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The Show Must Go On!
I am a big fan of the Rock Band the Foo Fighters. I have written before of my admiration for Dave Grohl and his artistic ability, skill,...
Matt Powell
Sep 29, 20225 min read
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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...
Matt Powell
Sep 22, 20226 min read
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The Knights of Knowle
On the 19th of May 2021 we were finally allowed to teach Adults inside venues again. Although we had to stay at an acceptable social...
Matt Powell
May 11, 20225 min read
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Back to Beeston!
In 2007 I was privileged to be invited into a training group of blackbelts by my friend and mentor Simon Staples. We would meet every...
Matt Powell
Mar 28, 20224 min read
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Wabi-Sabi and a trip doon the road!
A Blog about Sensei Powells recent visit to Scotland to teach for the Highland Karate Association
Matt Powell
Mar 1, 20229 min read
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Obla Di Obla Da …. A review of 2021!
Peterfield Karates review of 2021!
Matt Powell
Jan 3, 202210 min read
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Sure…… but can you kick like Sensei?
A reflection on our recent course with Aidan Trimble Sensei
Matt Powell
Nov 23, 20216 min read
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El Condor Pasa – (If I could)
Back in the 1980’s SEKU (The Shotokan of England Karate Union), the karate association where I grew up, used to have successful...
Matt Powell
Mar 3, 20217 min read
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