Training intensive: Complete
So the two week training intensive is at an end. I would highly recommend doing next year's intensive to anyone looking to give their karate a turbo boost. I would…
The home stretch
We are getting to the end of the second week of the intensive and it continues to challenge and push me. So what is different about the intensive compared to regular…
More towels please
The last couple of training days have featured a lot of leg work. Concentrating more on using the legs and body than just using the arms. I am fairly guilty…
Accommodating Injury
I am not unfamiliar with having injuries, nothing too serious though; the worst I have had my entire life is a broken finger and a badly sprained ankle. I do…
One week down, one to go
As the fifth day of the training intensive is over and it is the end of the first week, it is time to reflect on what I have achieved and…
Day 4 – Pushing the limits
Thursday didn't get off to the best start for me, I woke up to my alarm going off but no noise coming from it - it was 10 minutes till class…
Speed and Bo training
Day 3 was another productive experience for me. The morning class was another warm one and Sensei Martin took us through some intense speed training. We went through most of…
What motivates me
As the second day of the training intensive is over, I am pondering on what I want to get out of the next two weeks in the dojo. I have two…
1st day training – getting back into it
1st Morning Class of 2017 It has been two weeks off from regular training classes, and it sure is good to be back in the dojo. Training started early at…
Training in 2017 – Sam Hunt
A bit about me and training scholarship Hi, I am Sam Hunt and I am one of three participants going for the 2017 training scholarship in Japan. My karate journey started…
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