Matt Powell
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
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Matt Powell
Sep 248 min read
Fellowships and Cobblers
Last Friday I arrived at Inverness airport after dodging a horrendous rainstorm that would have graced the gloom of Mordor itself.
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Matt Powell
Sep 178 min read
The Percentage Game
Recently I was watching a podcast on high performance and the expert being interviewed was talking about education and the brains...
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Matt Powell
Jun 910 min read
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
Dec 30, 202311 min read
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
Jun 14, 20238 min read
Winners Train ….. Losers Complain
A review of Petersfield Karates recent visit to Wales to compete
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Matt Powell
May 23, 20239 min read
Kindred spirits up the rood.
A Blog about Sensei Matt Powells most recent visit to the Highlands.
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Matt Powell
Mar 26, 20238 min read
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...
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Matt Powell
Nov 21, 20227 min read
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...
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Matt Powell
Sep 29, 20225 min read
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,...
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Matt Powell
Sep 22, 20226 min read
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
May 11, 20225 min read
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...
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Matt Powell
Mar 28, 20224 min read
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...
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Matt Powell
Mar 1, 20229 min read
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 2, 202210 min read
Obla Di Obla Da …. A review of 2021!
Peterfield Karates review of 2021!
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Matt Powell
Nov 23, 20216 min read
Sure…… but can you kick like Sensei?
A reflection on our recent course with Aidan Trimble Sensei
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Matt Powell
Mar 3, 20217 min read
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...
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Matt Powell
Feb 12, 20216 min read
Family first - Karate 4 Pops!
Back in May 2008 I was training hard and along with my fellow members of the SEKU squad. We were working towards Abe Sensei’s JSKA world...
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