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How to find a Local Personal Trainer
HOW TO FIND A LOCAL PERSONAL TRAINER Before you start tapping “Personal Trainer Near Me” on Google, you should really get to the bottom of what it is that you are looking…
May 10, 2020 -
What is Kumite?
The K in Karate is for Kombat (or Kumite) I am aware that it is a “C” before you judge me, just blame Mortal Kombat for influencing my never ending geek humour…
April 13, 2018 -
What is Kata?
What is a Kata? Blimey. That is a big question. Kata means a lot of different things to different people. For the aged it is formal exercise. Beginners see it as an…
April 11, 2018 -
What is Kihon?
Most people have no idea what Kihon is. Frankly, I do not expect you to know unless you participate in martial arts. It is is however, an important element of Karate (and…
April 11, 2018 -
Press Up Mistakes
Press ups, the age old classic exercise that sends shivers of nostalgic horror down most peoples back. Even the mere name reminds you of those PE lessons in the gym way back…
March 2, 2018 -
Crunch Mistakes
Crunches, they are a favourite among newbies and professionals alike, but crunches are often performed incorrectly. Here are the Classic Mistakes that I see people make when trying to execute this abdominal…
March 2, 2018 -
5 Most Common Mistakes in Kata Kihon
Before we begin, if you are not sure as to which Kata I am referring to, then please watch my demonstration on Youtube. From here you will also be able to view…
March 2, 2018 -
Do Martial Arts Work on the Streets?
Today, I am discussing the relationship between martial arts and self defence. The aim of this is to inform you whether they are more of a Kung Do, or a Karatedo-not! …
February 24, 2018 -
The Beginners Beginning – Moving Forward
Sooner or later you are going to find that you no longer feel like a beginner; that you are well accustomed to the gym environment, you know how to use the equipment,…
December 30, 2017 -
The Beginners Beginning – Resistance Training
Generally, the bulk of your programme is Resistance Training (pun entirely intended). It is not however, you resisting the urge to sit and catch up on the latest binge-worthy show on Netflix,…
December 29, 2017