I think it’s time for another update on my Journey to Black Belt with Karate. Training is going well – at the moment my fitness training at Adcock Park has been pretty consistent, which I’m happy with considering there was … Continue reading
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Results and Video from National All Styles Round 3
On Sunday, 28th June 2009, I competed in the National All Styles tournament at Ryde, NSW. It was Round 3 in their event calendar, and my second NAS event for the year after I competed in Round 1 back in … Continue reading
National All Styles Tournament Coming Up
On the 28th June, the National All Styles round 3 tournament is being held at Ryde, NSW. I competed in Round 1 of the NAS tournament back in February, which was a lot of fun and an excellent learning experience … Continue reading
Journey to Black Belt – My Goal is now end-2010!
In a continuing series, every so often I’ll write a post about my Karate as I document my Journey to Black Belt. Last Friday night, I graded to Adv Red belt (still 3rd Kyu). Some of my good friends from Black Belt … Continue reading
Countdown to Black Belt – My Journey Begins
I’m currently a red belt (3rd Kyu) at Black Belt Martial Arts karate, and it’s about 12 months from now that I’ll be in prep-cycle getting ready for my Black Belt grading. The prep-cycle is a 9-week intensive program to ensure … Continue reading
Results and Video from the National All Styles Tournament
On Sunday I competed in my third Martial Arts tournament, the National All Styles (Round 1) at Ryde Aquatic Centre. It was my second tournament in 2 weeks, after competing in the Sydney All Styles NSW-AKF tournament the weekend before. … Continue reading
No Joy in the Sydney All Styles, Hoping for Better in NAS
Last Sunday I competed in my second Karate Tournament, the Sydney All Styles event. It was run by the NSW-AKF and was a huge step up from the first tournament I competed in, the IBS Nationals back in November last year. … Continue reading
Upcoming Karate Tournaments and Birthday Ramblings
Well today (5th February) is my birthday, and I’ve turned 34 years old. I guess getting close to mid-30’s should feel pretty old, but actually I’m feeling pretty good about it. So far I haven’t really felt bad about getting … Continue reading
Results from the IBS Nationals!
Well on Saturday I blogged about my anticipation for my first Karate tournament, the IBS Nationals, which were held yesterday at the Niagara Park Sports Stadium. I’d developed a head-cold in the days before and was hoping it wouldn’t get … Continue reading
My First Karate Tournament Tomorrow!
Well i’m very excited, albeit nervous excitement! Tomorrow I enter my first Karate tournament. It’s an all-styles tournament run by International Budo Sport, the IBS Nationals. All-Styles means any style is welcome – any forms of Karate, Hapkido, Tae Kwon Doe, … Continue reading
