Basingstoke Karate Blog
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Black Belt Gradings 2013
As Martial Artists, we should all seek to constantly challenge ourselves to test our knowledge and skills every time we train. As Gichin Funakoshi (who is credited with introducing Karate to Japan) said “Karate is like warm water. If you don't heat...
Snow Closure (Self Defence 101)
As of 11:30 on Monday 21st January, all classes are back to normal. If we get major snow later or tomorrow, then we will update both our website and also our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Shin-Gi-Tai-Martial-Arts-Academy/112582666226 with...
“Stronger”-“Faster” Are they the most overused words in Karate?
“Stronger” “Faster” are two of the most overused words in Karate and usually without a correct understanding of the meaning behind the words. Some of the best Karate-ka I have ever seen have come from a ballet or dance background. Sure the...
New Year’s Resolution – Get Fit. (Self Defence 101)
Here we go again. It's time for people to start their annual fitness regime with all the best intentions in the world. You can just hear it can't you......"Well it's a new Year and I'm going to get fit and lose weight." So what will it be...
Is there more to training in a Martial Art than fighting? (Self Defence 101)
At our Martial Arts school in Basingstoke we talk about developing the student ‘holistically’ or developing the ‘whole person’ rather than 'teaching people how to fight.' What does this mean? Some schools say that the sole purpose of training in...
Distance against a Knife (Self Defence 101)
So you know Karate right! Hey you're safe then, all those hours, weeks, months and years of practising against a partner means you can block and take away the attackers knife. You're invincible, you're a superhero, you might even be a Shaolin...
Are you getting what you want from your training?
We may all have different reasons for taking up Martial Arts but we should all have goals and aspirations for what we want to achieve from our training. It may be that you want to learn how to defend yourself, make new friends, achieve a black...
Basingstoke Black Belt Grading
Our Martial Arts School based in Basingstoke held a grading on Saturday 8th December with members attending from both our Alton and Basingstoke classes. The grading itself was split into four different groups dependent upon age and ability. This...
You’ve got real potential!
You've got real potential! How many time do we hear this said of ourselves and then then start to feel really proud of our accomplishments because someone has said this to us. For most of us this would be the norm. Why? Because it makes us feel...
Winchester Sportswoman of the Year 2012
Karate Gold Medallist from Basingstoke, Lindsey Andrews was one of three shortlisted sportswomen for the Winchester and District Sports Awards 2012. The Winchester District Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) held the fifth annual sports...
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