PETERSFIELD KARATE

First up we fought a Scottish team coached by Gordan Mathie Sensei. Elliott got us off to a strong start,

I can still remember my first ever Karate Competition, which is a miracle considering I cannot remember this morning’s conversations.

As our Petersfield dojo approaches fifteen years old, one of the many benefits I feel of its vintage is the long-standing friendships.

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...

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

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...

A Blog about evolving karate and the need to change, adapt and innovate.

A Blog by Petersfield Karate on the lessons learnt as a fourth dan black belt.

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...

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...

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...

A blog accepting that not everything is how it seems from Petersfield Karate

Contrast and connection in a week can remind you what is important in life.

There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?

A blog about the value of a mentor. In karate and life.

Once again, I heard myself deploying advice and strategy that I should pay attention to. During lockdown I focused tirelessly on maintaining

The importance of connection in the dojo and out!

It is now eighteen months since my dad passed away and every now and again, I hear him in my mind. It is crystal clear.

A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate

Back in 2004 my Instructor and his Wife had moved to Gouda in Holland to live. It was an interesting lifestyle choice, and it was one...