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Sally can wait….
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...
Matt Powell
Oct 12, 20225 min read
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Kerbing Alloys
Influencing Character One of the biggest influences on my professional life was John, JP to his friends. In 2008 John interviewed me...
Matt Powell
Oct 6, 20225 min read
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Training under the Joshua Tree
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...
Matt Powell
Jun 16, 20226 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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The Hamster Wheel
Once again, I heard myself deploying advice and strategy that I should pay attention to.
During lockdown I focused tirelessly on maintaining
Matt Powell
Oct 8, 20214 min read
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‘Where’s the Respect?’
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.
Matt Powell
Aug 19, 20217 min read
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Biting Jelly Babies!
A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate
Matt Powell
Jul 30, 20215 min read
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Clock Watching
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...
Matt Powell
Jul 8, 20215 min read
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Cause and Effect! The Mouth, the Sniper and the Coward!
I had quickly learnt that when the club closed it was a bad idea to hang around outside.
Matt Powell
Apr 9, 20215 min read
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