Every August, for the past 9 years, I have attended Summer Camp, in the Kentish town of Cranbrook. Camps are a good way to learn improve your techniques and knowledge. A lot of rules that apply to class, are broken for camp. For beginners who aren't ready for weapons, camp gives them the chance to try. There is usually good mix of people of different experiences. It is a good time to learn off others who you've not met before and isn't your regular teacher. August is de

As martial artist, we should also be true to ourselves and to others. After all, if you don't practice, your teacher will notice and so will everybody else. When you invest hard work and effort in your training, it shows. When I watch fellow competitors at competition, you can see how much effort they have put it. One thing that you can't get when you have private classes is feedback from others. You can see how good other people are and vice versa. Some might give you t