Overcoming Challenges of Returning to Karate Training
February 9, 2023 | All ArticlesHealth and FitnessMental TrainingTraining
Whether you've been away for a few weeks or a few years, returning to karate training can be intimidating. Check…
Procrastination A Problem?
December 2, 2019 | All ArticlesLifeMental TrainingTraining
At one stage or another, we have all been guilty of stalling, delaying, giving it a miss or any other…
Climbing Back Up the Mountain
November 11, 2019 | All Articleskarate doMental TrainingTraining
Have you ever missed a month of training due to illness? Missed two months because you were flat out at…
Panic Attacked – Linda Shanahan
September 6, 2019 | All ArticlesInspirational StudentsMental Training
An interview with GKR Karate student Linda Shanahan who tells the story of how she progressed from being house-bound to…
Expert Tips For Perseverance
June 4, 2019 | All ArticlesMental TrainingTraining
On the journey to achieving your ultimate goal, whether it be a karate goal like a black belt or one…
Preparing for a Major Tournament
April 29, 2019 | All ArticlesKataKumiteMental TrainingTournament ArticlesTraining
As the 10th GKR Karate World Cup is drawing closer, we take a look at the story of David and…
Becoming a Black Belt
August 8, 2018 | All ArticlesEthics & ValuesGradingLifeMental TrainingTraining
Whatever your perception of a black belt, try to forget about the title or the idea of ‘getting‘ a black…
Grading – “I’m not Worthy”
July 27, 2018 | Gradingkarate doMental TrainingTraining
The moment a person puts on their first gi and stands in line, their journey down the road to becoming…
Your Greatest Teacher – by Shihan Gavin Samin
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesLifeMental TrainingSelf DefenceTraining
From the title of this article, you may be wondering who or what I am referring to when discussing your…
Self Defence: Deciding in Advance
July 19, 2018 | All ArticlesMental TrainingSelf Defence
When it comes to self-defence, there is no half defense. It’s not a tournament, where you can be down by…
