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Japan Earthquake
Osu, I have sent a letter to the Kyokushin Honbu Tokyo and Kancho Matsui offering our condolences to those who have lost family or suffered from the Earthquake on Friday. I have also offered the support of the Poneke Dojo to members of the IKO Kyokushin by way of hostings them and there families. I will [...]
Photos on Flickr
Thanks everyone for making yesterday a spectacular day! 925 photos are on Flickr now!
Sunday Beach session postponed
Sorry all but the beach session on Sundat 6th March will have to be postponed due a very tired Shihan and lousy weather. Summer is still here and we will have another Beach Session soon
Osu , Chris
Poneke Dojo – Opening March 5th 2011
You are invited to attend the Poneke Dojo Whakatau (opening). We have an amazing weekend with Members of Ngai Tuhoe doing a karakia at dawn to welcome the Poneke dojo in to the light (”Po” meaning Night and “Neke” to follow). Following this will be the traditional Powhiri and Japanese version called Hajimare. Come along [...]
Trying to get your teen to training?
A Focus on Fun Gets Teens Active – 17 Feb 2010
Emphasising the emotional benefits of exercise is more effective at increasing levels of physical activity than highlighting traditional health benefits. (University of Leeds, UK)
… so, instead of telling them they will get square eyes if they don’t go, tell them they will feel happier if they go [...]
2010 Calendar
I’ve updated the calendar with term dates, grading dates, etc. I chucked in a beach session in March! Fingers crossed summer has actually arrived!
Note term 1 starts for kids at the NEW dojo on 8 Feb.
For about 4 weeks the builders will be finishing the changing rooms so, if you can, wear your [...]
What we’re up to!
The new place is coming along nicely thanks to some impressive hours put in by an impressive bunch of students, parents, husbands and friends! We’ve removed walls, built a new door way, painted the training areas, wiring is done and ready for new lightfittings throughout as well as two massive new heat pumps. [...]
Grading Week
Congratulations everyone on a massive week. Shihan Chris graded around 100 kids and adults this week and overall was really happy with the standard. A highlight was the adult grading last week and the sleepover grading the over 10’s had Friday night/Saturday morning.
The 6-10s cause the most angst for us at [...]
Sports Psychology Guidelines for Sports Parents
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports [...]
More fascinating sporty links…
Developing a Self-Reliant Athlete – Winter 2009
This article discusses the role of the coach and what their responsibility is to the development of a self-reliant athlete. (USOC Olympic Coach E-Magazine)
A Three-Step Formula for Competition Readiness: From Preparation to Execution – Winter 2009
USOC Sport Psychologist Sean McCann determines what factors are present when athletes underperform and [...]
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