Training intensive: Complete
So the two week training intensive is at an end. I would highly recommend doing next year's intensive to anyone looking to give their karate a turbo boost. I would…
The scholarship
There are three students at the Sunshine Coast Dojo that have applied for the scholarship to Japan. Myself, Sam Hunt and Selina Strazzari, who ever is chosen to receive…
Only the beginning
At first I was afraid, I was terrified. Kept thinking I could never live throughout this tough fortnight. Now I spent so many nights thinking this could go so wrong,…
The home stretch
We are getting to the end of the second week of the intensive and it continues to challenge and push me. So what is different about the intensive compared to regular…
More towels please
The last couple of training days have featured a lot of leg work. Concentrating more on using the legs and body than just using the arms. I am fairly guilty…
Two days to go and seeing success
This morning was easily the most challenging of the 6am classes. Speed training. Check. Struggling to keep up with speed training. Check. Stretch time. Wait what? Everyone in the senior…
Hardest day today mentally and semi physically
This morning's class was probably the hardest morning session we've had so far. Physically: We done speed training again which was good, then done some hectic leg work doing lots…
A day of Focusing
Today's class was very interesting and different. Firstly we got a surprise visit from Sempi Anthony from the Gold Coast Dojo, it is always great training with him, very uplifting…
Accommodating Injury
I am not unfamiliar with having injuries, nothing too serious though; the worst I have had my entire life is a broken finger and a badly sprained ankle. I do…
Bad start to a (hopefully) good week
The title says it all. Sunday night I went to bed thinking 'wow I can't wait to go to karate tomorrow night, it'll be so fun!' Fast forward to the…