Here’s a neat little trick to help you keep your mats from sliding about… I have those red/blue puzzle mats on my dojo floor, which is good because it allows us to do plenty of sweeps, throws and takedowns during our kumite sessions without the associated risk of injury (particularly where kids are concerned). But […]
This news just in… The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) met this week to choose two sports from a short list to be voted on in Copenhagen on October 9 for inclusion in the Olympics. The list included the 7 following sports… * karate* squash* golf* rugby 7s* baseball* softball* roller sportsIn […]
As I type this week’s post I’m sitting here aching from head to toe… I have a nice little egg shaped bruise on my forehead, right on the hair line courtesy of training knife clash. I also have a graze on the opposite cheekbone and my nose is tender to touch. My right knee is […]
