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What’s the point?
I can still remember my first ever Karate Competition, which is a miracle considering I cannot remember this morning’s conversations.
Matt Powell
May 16, 20246 min read
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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...
Matt Powell
Dec 30, 202311 min read
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Break it up into Chunks
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...
Harry Penson
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Choose Grace Over Pace!
There is no need to rush, is the technique or opportunity on trajectory?
Matt Powell
Jan 21, 20223 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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Biting Jelly Babies!
A Blog about Empathy from Petersfield Karate
Matt Powell
Jul 30, 20215 min read
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I am NOT a machine! A lesson from Winston!
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
Matt Powell
May 7, 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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