Tag Archives: fitness

What’s your motivation?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by maenosen

My car had to go to the garage for some repair work that ended up taking 24 days to do.  Thankfully the insurance provided a hire car for this period.  Now, I have an older Ford Focus that is comfortable … Continue reading →

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Breaking a kata into steps

Posted on May 16, 2017 by maenosen

Sometimes we get so focused on the whole form of a kata or throwing technique that we forget the importance of being precise in the elements that make it up. Continue reading →

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When nothing stops you

Posted on October 6, 2016 by maenosen

I have a neighbour, let’s call him Alun, who loves road cycling.  He rarely takes part in any competitive cycling but everyday he is out on his bike cycling the roads of the UK.  And I mean every single day.  … Continue reading →

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And in other news

Posted on January 1, 2014 by maenosen

There are multiple direct benefits from learning a martial art.  I’m sure most of you reading this will acknowledge at least one item from the following common list. Self defence Increased self-confidence Greater patience Becoming a better person in general … Continue reading →

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