Wado World Cup 2010
So, now that it’s all over, I shall endeavour to condense into one post the busiest week I’ve had since, well, possibly since I arrived in Japan. It started as normal,...
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Bodyweight training.
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Positive living.
So, now that it’s all over, I shall endeavour to condense into one post the busiest week I’ve had since, well, possibly since I arrived in Japan. It started as normal,...
Read more…I passed! Woohoo! It was a really really long day, starting with a seminar from 9am, then the grading from 2pm. There were quite a lot of people – maybe 100...
Read moreSitting outside the gym waiting to go and register for my shodan test. Was quite nervous last night and didn’t sleep that well, which in a way is good as now...
Read moreLast night Sensei asked me if I could help and translate at the World Cup training sessions tomorrow and Friday. Of course I said yes, even though it means that today...
Read moreHave I told you that I have my shodan (black belt) test on the 16th of August? I honestly can’t remember, so sorry if I have, and sorry if I haven’t....
Read more…having a dumpster full of lego, and a photo of the fantastical creation you are expected to make with the millions of pieces in your possession. As time goes on, it...
Read moreSince I’ve now told Sensei, some close friends and, today, The Company, I think it’s time to share this news on the blog… I am going to be leaving Japan at...
Read moreAlthough I study Wado, I believe a karate-ka not should have an interest in karate as a whole, and therefore try to read about and look at other styles of karate,...
Read moreMum asked me a question when I spoke to her the other day which, if she knew more about my daily routine probably wouldn’t have asked. I therefore thought perhaps I...
Read moreFor the past two weeks, I’ve done less than half of my normal amount of training – just two classes per week – since I’ve been spending time with my parents...
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