Well over 10 years later, I’ve decided to enter in a kumite competition again. Sports karate is all about the speed and timing, together with a sharp and polish technique and fighting against 17-28 year old is a very difficult … Continue reading
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The reality is that we don’t know: we have been misinformed, knowledge and information have been concealed and, occasionally properly deceived with the help of millions of pounds of marketing campaigns and advertising. We don’t know how to breath, we don’t know … Continue reading
Well done Brad for your double grading – orange belt. This is just the very beginning of your karate journey! Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Tell a friend
Title: Karate kyu grade exams with Paul ColemanLocation: Donnington Social Club 10am to 14.00Link out: Click hereDescription: Bar available, tv etc. Register in class by Friday 19th August 2011 Townsend Square, Oxford OX4 4BB Take a 2nd turning left along … Continue reading
Title: TKF National Championships Location: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Maberley Road, Crystal Palace London, United Kingdom Link out: Click here Description: Come and test your skills against karateka from around the country at this prestigious venue. Whether you prefer … Continue reading
Reasonable Force A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances for the purposes of: self-defence; or defence of another; or defence of property; or prevention of crime; or lawful arrest. In assessing the reasonableness of the … Continue reading
I recall reading in Spanish a script from Albert Einstein on Crisis, which I’ve found in English. The text is very powerful and inspirational and captures beautifully the true spirit of BUDO: Let’s not pretend that things will change if we … Continue reading
During the years I’ve been training karate-Do I’ve gone through periods of intense training and, for various reasons, periods of little training. I even went through a period of martial art identity crisis, which is something I think all martial … Continue reading
New Kids Karate classes, age 5 to 11, starting on the 29th of July in Chertsey Bookshop, 95-99 Guildford St, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 9AS Facilities for parents available: coffee, sandwiches, pastries, etc. Every Friday between 17:30 to 18:45. Come along for a first free … Continue reading
There are an estimated 150,000 Karateka (practitioners) in England. The majority practice two to three times a week to keep fit and in pursuit of the ultimate goal of a Black Belt. It is very common for practitioners to start … Continue reading
