http://www.craiglotter.co.za My life and fanboy musings about everything Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:30:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/12/11/kyu-2-brown-belt-achieved/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/12/11/kyu-2-brown-belt-achieved/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:30:55 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=8412 Pleasingly, despite my reduced commitment to my Karate training regime, I was allowed to grade the Saturday before last, grading for Brown Kyu 2, in other words Brown two stripes (where I was currently Brown three stripes). The grading took … Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/12/11/kyu-2-brown-belt-achieved/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/20/my-karate-training-dilemma/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/20/my-karate-training-dilemma/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:15:20 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=7843 I sit with a bit of a dilemma on my hands with regards to my karate training, and the decision is a big one – should I continue or should I stop? It’s important to understand why this dilemma has … Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/20/my-karate-training-dilemma/feed/ 2 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/13/funakoshi-karate-international-syllabus-brown-belt-3rd-kyu-to-brown-belt-2nd-kyu/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/13/funakoshi-karate-international-syllabus-brown-belt-3rd-kyu-to-brown-belt-2nd-kyu/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:00:09 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=7783 The following items make up the required syllabus in order to grade up from a brown belt 3rd kyu to a brown belt 2nd kyu level. The items are divided up into Saiten Kentai Waza (Grading Forms), Katas, Basic Kihon … Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/10/13/funakoshi-karate-international-syllabus-brown-belt-3rd-kyu-to-brown-belt-2nd-kyu/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/05/18/karate-tip-adding-stripes-to-your-belt/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/05/18/karate-tip-adding-stripes-to-your-belt/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:16 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=6408 Here's a handy tip for adding the necessary two or three stripes to your belt whenever you reach a level that requires that sort of distinction from the plain color of the belt. Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/05/18/karate-tip-adding-stripes-to-your-belt/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/27/martial-arts-in-action-one-hand-plant-reverse-high-kick/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/27/martial-arts-in-action-one-hand-plant-reverse-high-kick/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:25 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=5989 The only real thing the one hand plant reverse or forward high kick has going for it is the element of surprise, mainly due to the fact it isn't a commonly used technique and so your opponent might not react in the correct manner. Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/27/martial-arts-in-action-one-hand-plant-reverse-high-kick/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/25/martial-arts-in-action-delivering-an-axe-kick/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/25/martial-arts-in-action-delivering-an-axe-kick/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:03 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=5981 Axe kicks are a little debatable as to whether or not they are actually effective as an offense, and you often only really find them coming out towards the end of bouts as the combatants tire and their opponent's defence lowers a little. Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/04/25/martial-arts-in-action-delivering-an-axe-kick/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/02/21/bikini-beach-funakoshi-training/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/02/21/bikini-beach-funakoshi-training/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:00:34 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=5718 Friday 11 February saw the perfect way to de-stress after a long week of work, with a Bikini Beach training session to kick off the weekend. Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/02/21/bikini-beach-funakoshi-training/feed/ 0 http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/01/05/funakoshi-purple-belt-status-achieved/ http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/01/05/funakoshi-purple-belt-status-achieved/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:00:53 +0000 Craig Lotter http://www.craiglotter.co.za/?p=5298 Purple. Not the most manly colour I have to admit. Nevertheless, it feels good now find it snugly wrapped around my waist. Continue reading →]]> http://www.craiglotter.co.za/2011/01/05/funakoshi-purple-belt-status-achieved/feed/ 0