Dojo Survival Guide

Here is a guide that Phil has found.

It is very interesting for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, not matter what martial art you are learning:

“The dojo can be a perplexing place. Everything is different – the clothes, the atmosphere, the terminology, the etiquette…it truly is a whole different culture. Why then are we expected to jump in without any knowledge of what to expect? Even experienced students get tripped up by the intricacies of the martial arts.

Every dojo has its own way of operating, but over the years I have found certain foundational concepts that lead practitioners to success and longevity in their training. I have also noticed some very common pitfalls that trap students in ways they never saw coming. It is my goal with this ebook to give students of all ages and ranks a deeper understanding of how to prosper in their chosen art.”

Download the complete Ebook for free at:
The Student Guide to Surviving a Traditional Dojo by Matthew Apsokardu

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The role of meditation in martial arts

“Meditation plays an important part in martial arts across the entire world. It’s often overlooked as the thrill of combat always seems more important, but for who take the time to incorporate some form of stillness and introspection into their path of learning claim it makes their training complete.” …

More here:  http://www.japanesejujitsu.org/the-role-of-meditation-in-martial-arts

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Christmas Break

The last training session of this year will be on Monday 21st December.

We will resume training on Monday 4th January 2010 at the Vista Leisure Centre as per usual.

If we don’t see you before then, we wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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New black belts!

Congratulations to Phil Eyers and Eoin Kerrigan who passed their grading at the ZETAR national examination, earning their Shodan (1st dan).

Congratulations also to Jonathan Pieterse and Matt Drinkwater (from Gowaryu Aikido dojo) for getting their 2nd kyu.

We are all proud of the guys’ achievement.

Finally,  a massive welldone to Greg Barton (Shoshinkan dojo) who received his Godan (5th dan).

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