Author: Frank Jennings

Road to black belt: Part 3 – Control

Road to black belt: Part 3 – Control

Hi I’m Tanya. This is my journey to becoming a first Dan. Since starting this blog I’ve been soul-searching to answer the question: “What separates a 1st kyu from 1st Dan?”

All Grades Training, 11 March 2023

All Grades Training, 11 March 2023

Several students from Senshi Karate travelled to the Shotokan Connect All Grades Training Course

Road to black belt: Part 2 – Fear

Road to black belt: Part 2 – Fear

Hi I’m Tanya. This is my journey to becoming a first Dan. This time I wanted to concentrate on something which we all experience at some point along our karate journey - fear.

Catch-up grading, 4 March 2023

Catch-up grading, 4 March 2023

We ran a catch-up grading for 8 students. Congrats to them - they passed!

Road to black belt: Part 1 – Stamina

Road to black belt: Part 1 – Stamina

Hi I’m Tanya. This is my journey to becoming a first Dan. Stamina, the ability to stay stronger for longer, will be your best friend.