For the uninitiated, martial arts might seem like a lot of punching, kicking and shouting – and yes, there’s no hiding these aspects. But this admittedly ‘unconventional’ sporting choice is more than just a flurry of feet and hands. Its...
You’re committed. It’s time to get the kids off the couch and participating in some sort of regular sporting activity. But which one do you choose? Are individual sports better than a team pursuit, and what is the right balance between fun and...
While local residents were strolling down Cavill Avenue in search of their first caramel latte, 500 or so ‘Gi Clad’ karate-ka were anxiously heading towards the Coomera Sports Centre in search of gold. With a slight breeze in the air Queensland’s Gold...
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding things in life, but few would argue that it is also one of the most challenging. We are no longer known by our first names but are often referred to in variations of Mummy, Ma, Mama, Muuuuuuuum…. When they are young, sleep...
“Please don’t hate me, I’ve signed us all up. Someone will call you in a few minutes. *heart emoji* That was the text message I received from a friend of mine. signed us up for what? Errant thoughts of timeshare in a dodgy apartment we could ill afford or committing...
The first bit of bad news is, the only way to overcome your fear of sparring is to actually do it. But that doesn’t have to mean rushing out tomorrow to register for the next tournament. Susan Jeffers, author of the book ‘Feel the Fear and Do It...
Whether it’s karate or any other sport, stress and anxiety can take their toll on your ‘game day’ performance. Here are a few handy words of advice. 1. Recognise that pre-performance jitters are normal, so accept the nervous energy rather than fight...
The sad facts are, one in five children today are affected by bullying. If it’s not us or our family, it’s someone we know and the stories just keep coming. Many parents seek out martial arts to provide their children with the skills, both physically and emotional, to...
