Sep 26, 2019 | competition, Karate Students, Kickboxing, martial arts, Uncategorized
Today I considered a familiar statement, I hear often from students: “I don’t feel mentally prepared for this competition. So, I won’t do this one, because I want to win, I will do the next one.” I wondered “Can you be mentally prepared, if you are...
Dec 7, 2017 | Karate, Kickboxing, martial arts
Meet Pete Jardine, current 1st Dan Black Belt 1 How old were you when you started training and why did you choose martial arts? About 11 years old, It was the mid 80’s and it was very popular at the time, lots of kung fu movies etc.. Regrettably, the club I joined...
Aug 24, 2017 | competition, Karate, Kickboxing
How do you feel before a karate competition or grading? Stomach tense, heart beating fast, anxious anticipation of what’s about to happen? Typically, the answer would be nerves or fear. However, which other emotion shares the same bodily symptoms of pounding heart,...
Nov 6, 2016 | competition, Kickboxing, Self Defence
To compete or not compete? I have a great appreciation for the benefits of competition. However, I also completely understand why someone may not want to compete or have their own child do so. With such an exceptionally small percentage becoming elite level...
Sep 21, 2016 | Kickboxing, martial arts
What type of fighter are you? Are you fighting and competing at the level that you’re capable of? Do you regularly perform better in class than at tournaments? Are you losing to people you shouldn’t be? Do fears and self-doubts paralise you and prevent you from...
Apr 18, 2016 | Karate, Karate in Leighton Buzzard, Kickboxing, martial arts
Another blog about DRINKING MORE WATER….yes yes I know…. There’s a lot of debate surrounding recommended daily water intake. For years, the general rule of thumb was to drink between six and eight glasses a day, but this theory was dismissed as “thoroughly debunked...
