Gotham and Grading
I’ve recently been playing through Batman: Arkham Asylum on the 360, and I’ve been surprised by just how much I’ve enjoyed it. I tried the demo way-back-when and liked the fighting system, but I...
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Chilly Starts and Chilli Ends
Yesterday we gathered students from all three of the different schools in the county currently training under our Kwan’s banner and got together for a big training session. It was the first steps toward...
Back To Work – Naihanchi
This last week or so has been the first time I’ve been back in proper training since before Christmas, and it’s kicking my ass so far. Our instructor is determined to get us back...
Black Belt
I’ve tried to think of a clever title for this entry for ages, but I’ve failed each and every time. It’s one I’d always hoped I’d have to write at some point, I just...
Gargling Broken Glass & Gravel
Gah, this sucks. I’ve been ill for over a week now. The thing is it’s not just one illness, it’s like some kind of auper-adaptive thing which is working its way down through me....
Leaps And Bounds
The unseasonable weather continues with some gorgeous sunshine, and we were blessed with some on Saturday too which was a real treat. It meant that although the field was absolutely soaking at dog agility,...
Neither Here Nor There
Right about now I should be sat in a car on my way to the midlands with a bag full of equipment, starting to get nervous about taking part in the British Tang Soo...
Green Fingered
I wish this was an update about my gardening prowess – although my first lawn is growing like mad – but unfortunately it’s more literal today. Last night I went along to BJJ, but...
Changing Of The Guard
Saturday saw one of my favourite nights of the year; Eurovision! For my American or Asian counterparts, the Eurovision Song Contest is a very glam, very camp, annual music competition held over here in...