Like a growing number of karateka, in the last couple of years I have moved away from my original 3Ks training regime in an effort to explore practical self-defence applications of my art.
This move is a double-edged sword.
It’s challenging to gather training partners together who have their own schedules, preferences of location, etc. It’s tough to plan practice sessions in a balanced and inspiring way. It’s not cheap to source mats, mitts and pads. Travelling many miles to attend seminars is time consuming and financially burdensome. Engaging in more realistic training will, by its very nature, come with bumps, bruises, cuts and scrapes.
But those barriers are surmountable.
The benefits are many; the chance to set and work towards my own goals, improved fitness, greater physical strength, enhanced self-confidence. Now, more than ever I’m convinced of the need to take responsibility for my own training.
Like any other weapon, with practice the double-edged sword can be mastered.
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