So I’ve been getting a number quotes for having air cons installed at my place. First thing I learned is there’s always a callout fee....

Today I found out that a karate guy I once met passed away. I didn’t know him well, not mates, not even long-time acquaintances. I went...

the next World Okinawa Tournament. So the Okinawan government has just officially announced the 3rd World Okinawa Karate Tournament is...

I once saw a karate student walk out of the dojo mid-session. This person was clearly unhappy that the sensei hadn’t been spending enough...

Yesterday I heard the news that Big donny trump had been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, which had me scratching my head - what even...

As I stepped in the dojo tonight, wrapping my belt around my waist, it hit me that my belt is starting to look a little scruffy. Not that...

Not talking about your cranky girlfriend, but every few months, like the portals opening in a different dimension, I get the same kind of...

The other day after training, one of our students whipped out a photo of their freshly framed, place-getting tournament certificate from...

This Friday is Anzac Day here in Australia and I have to admit, I like a good Anzac biscuit. To be honest, there's not many biscuits I...

Another year, another trip….So much happened in such a short time, but I’m not going to document every detail here. It’s just a mini...

In the past month or so, I’ve received a flurry of inquiries, all from the same karate club. Apparently, the sensei of the dojo is...

The past few days, I’ve been glued to the Bureau of Meteorology website, obsessively checking every update on the once-in-50-year cyclone...

When you think of Australia, what comes to mind? Kangaroos in a biff with humans? The hideous low-class accent (Haay Craaaaig,...

So, guiding people through what I believe is Okinawan karate, I get the ‘unique’ pleasure of teaching a diverse group of students -...

As far as I know, in most Karate and Kobudo dojo in Okinawa, and probably most budo dojo throughout Japan there is an end of year...