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...

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 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...

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

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

Peterfield Karates review of 2021!

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...

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

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

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...