Grading class today was a lot of fun – and a lot of hard work! Everyone worked hard the results showed their dedication. Congratulations to everyone, and special recognition to the following who received new rank and belts today: Zac – 9th Kyu (Orange belt) Woohoo! Don – 8th Kyu (Green-white belt) Morgan – 7th [...]

I’m back to training in the early morning (Monday to Friday) at the river front in New Farm park. It feels great to be back in the spot I’ve already put countless hours in my practice.  At this time of year, it is well and truly still dark when I start at 6 am.  Seeing [...]

I wrote the following as a post in an interesting discussion on kata on another forum: There are already a lot of really practical, and insightful comments about kata practice, but I’d like to elaborate on a point brought up by SenseiMatt (Aussie Aussie Aussie!): Quote from: ‘SenseiMatt’ It is fantastic exercise if done properly, and [...]