Tag Archives: goju ryu

Finding my spirit shout

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Charlie Leake

What is a spirit shout? Contrary to popular belief it has nothing to do with vodka and my shouting into the porcelain megaphone – which is legendary, by the way. Rather it is each person’s outward expression of their inner … Continue reading →

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33 reasons to love Goju Ryu karate

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Charlie Leake

Why 33? No particular reason. Just thought it was a nice number. Here’s a list of 33 reasons to love Goju Ryu karate: 1. Fitness – before I started Goju Ryu I was the Jonny Vegas of fitness – preferring a pint of Guinness and a … Continue reading →

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An unexpected benefit: part 2

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Charlie Leake

I’ve never been the kind of person who just dips their toe in the water to see how it feels. Nope. I jump right in or I don’t jump in at all. With Goju Ryu karate, it is fair to … Continue reading →

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Grading – yellow belt (9th kyu)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Charlie Leake

Grading – yellow belt (9th kyu) The air of mystery that surrounds a karate grading session is palpable – it’s like you’ve got to get somewhere really important, without a map that points out what you might encounter along the … Continue reading →

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An unexpected benefit!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Charlie Leake

I have a new found respect for Michelin star chefs sweating in kitchens the world over. It is not their knife skills nor their ability to make the perfect chocolate fondant…no, it is their ability to do all of this … Continue reading →

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My first ever blog!

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Charlie Leake

Hello and welcome to my blog. I am a thirty-something male who has just started to learn Goju Ryu karate from scratch. I am over weight, unfit and inflexible…oh dear. So my aim is to lose weight, get fit and … Continue reading →

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