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Thanks everyone for making yesterday a spectacular day!  925 photos are on Flickr now!

A bit of Poneke philosophy

I have to thank one of our Sempais for some fantastic feedback from the match fights in Auckland last week.  Even though he was fighting he was able to give me a full run down of all the Poneke fighter’s matches including strengths and weaknesses, things to celebrate and things to address. 
This feedback is incredibly [...]

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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 [...]

Holidaying in Style

This year has been an excellent one for us all!  As we wind down into our well deserved summer break, some of us will be travelling away from the dojo, the gym, and our training buddies.  For those who want to get some easy advice on staying in shape over the holiday, read on.
Being Guilt [...]

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 [...]