Nihon Kata – the second kata on our Generic Karate Syllabus, performed by Richard Telford-Nicholson (4th Kyu at time...

Ippon Kata – the first kata on our Generic Karate Syllabus, performed by Richard Telford-Nicholson (4th Kyu at time...

‘ Spirit first, technique second’ In this precept ‘spirit’ could be synonymous with ‘enthusiasm’, but I interpret it as...

Class Attended:  Hatfield Leisure Centre – Beginners Class Instructor: Richard Telford-Nicholson Date:  10/02/2013 Subjects covered: Bushido Nihon Kata, Mawashi-geri and Ura...

Class Attended:  Hatfield Leisure Centre – Beginners Class and Knife defence Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date:  03/02/2013 Subjects covered: Elbows, Gyakuzuki...

Class Attended:  Westminster Lodge – Basic Class Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date: 31/01/2013 Subjects covered:  Bushido version of Ten No Kata...

Class Attended: Westminster Lodge Basic Class Instructor: Kevin Archibald Date: 17 Jan 13 Subjects covered:  Stances, punching jodan and...

Following on from Part 1 of this post, I believe you can quickly tell whether someone comes from a...

Ever since the popularity of UFC/MMA exploded in the early part of this century the subject of Brazilian Jiyu...

‘ First know yourself before attempting to know others’ There are two interpretations of this precept, one to encompass...