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Sensei, can I ask a question?
“Any questions?” A sea of blank faces look back. “Did you understand the principles taught?” Did I almost see a nod from one person? The Martial Arts is a funny old game. We are told that it is traditionally taught by blind acceptance/faith. The...
I can’t learn a Martial Art
I'd like to learn a Martial Art, but can't at the moment because........... "I'm too unfit".........."I'm too old"..........."I don't have time".............."I'll never be able to kick at head height level" "I Can't......" "It's too hard........."...
I have a dream
I have a dream.... That one day Martial Arts will not be thought of as ‘separate’ Martial Arts, that the politics of structures like Karate, Ju Jitsu, Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Aikido are consigned to history – that Martial Arts will retain it’s...
Basingstoke Judo Club celebrates success
At our Judo club in Basingstoke, we encourage members to seek new challenges to develop their skills. This is exactly what one of our members, Gavin Downey, did when he entered the British Judo Association's British Open Judo Champions in Scotland...
Taming my Tiger
Taming my tiger – writing my story Taming my tiger – writing my story by Ian Rand Since starting training on the Complete Self Protection Masterclass I have been inspired. Not only by the brilliantly skilled instructors, Al Peasland and Mick Tully,...
What is a Black Belt
WHAT IS A BLACK BELT? By Harry Cronk age 10 June 2011 A black belt is someone who has good... Stamina Someone who is sensible Someone who concentrates Brave Has good confidence and memory Determination Good listener Has good...
Kata doesn’t work in a fight!
Peace is earned, if your mind and emotions are weak, you are more likely to cause violence or respond negatively to it. People that have to respond to violence on a regular basis such as police officers and security personnel are taught to remain...
Hampshire and IOW Sports Club of the Year 2011
At the Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight awards on 23rd March, our Martial Arts Academy from Basingstoke won the prestigious award of ‘Hampshire Sports Club of the Year.’ Katherine Wight, Sarah Godley and Alison Lee from Biscoes, Oliver Andrews...
I CAN’T DO IT!
How many times do we hear……….. “I can’t do it”… “It’s too difficult / impossible”… “I’ll never”… “why can she / he do it”… “It’s not fair”............. As adults we all recognise these phrases, often coming from (disgruntled) workplace colleagues...
Children’s Martial Arts Progress
Tuesday, 07 December 2010 18:50 Written by Steve Rowe “C’mon kids – let’s go, basic techniques!” Sifu’s voice was infectious; the kids loved the repetition of basics and counting in various languages…. “Punching in Chinese!” The children all...
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