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

A Blog about Sensei Matt Powells most recent visit to the Highlands.

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.

Influencing Character One of the biggest influences on my professional life was John, JP to his friends. In 2008 John interviewed me...

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

A Blog about Sensei Powells recent visit to Scotland to teach for the Highland Karate Association

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.

Peterfield Karates review of 2021!

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!