PETERSFIELD KARATE

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

Going into training and preparation for second Dan I was nervous, because I hadn’t graded in six years. My mind set was to be clear and...

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.

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...

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

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!

A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate

Back before Lockdown, when I had a conventional Job, I was sat enjoying a cup of tea at my In-Laws house. The kids were playing nicely, and

A Blog from Petersfield Karate considering patience and Trust with the expectations of Generation Z!

In my mind no one could work harder than me! I thought that was impressive! …… I regularly used to brag on my Facebook posts that I was work

For those of us who share a passion for Martial Arts, we look forward to getting back to training and saying, ….. ‘fancy a pair up?’

A Blog considering the downtime when Karate's Eureka moments can present themselves

I never pretend to be ‘cooler’ than I am. I just hope my example will inspire students to value creation over conformity.

One of my earliest memories is going to the cinema with my Dad to watch Return of the Jedi. For any child of the 1970’s (I know its hard...