Dojo Diaries

Self-Defence Basics: Empowerment for All Ages in Aberdeen πŸ₯‹βœŠ

Self-Defence Basics: Empowerment for All Ages in Aberdeen πŸ₯‹βœŠ

Self-Defence Basics: Empowerment for All Ages in Aberdeen πŸ₯‹βœŠColin Cass
Published on: 26/09/2025

Knowing how to protect yourself is one of the most empowering skills anyone can learn – no matter your age, size, or fitness level. At Mindsparx Karate Academy, we teach practical, beginner-friendly self-defence that boosts confidence and helps you stay safe in everyday life.

Life Skills
Balance and Focus: Finding Calm in Busy Times πŸ₯‹πŸ§˜β€β™‚️

Balance and Focus: Finding Calm in Busy Times πŸ₯‹πŸ§˜β€β™‚️

Balance and Focus: Finding Calm in Busy Times πŸ₯‹πŸ§˜β€β™‚️Colin Cass
Published on: 01/09/2025

The importance of finding balance

Life Skills
K - Club Takes on Bennachie

K - Club Takes on Bennachie

K - Club Takes on BennachieColin Cass
Published on: 24/08/2025

πŸ₯‹β˜€οΈ Our K-Club team (including their parents!) hit the hills today with a hike up Bennachie, led by Sensei Colin! Perfect weather for a jaunt, and even the wasp invasion at the top couldn’t stop them 🐝πŸ’ͺ

Events
πŸ₯‹ Motherwell Madness! πŸ₯‹

πŸ₯‹ Motherwell Madness! πŸ₯‹

πŸ₯‹ Motherwell Madness! πŸ₯‹Colin Cass
Published on: 22/06/2025

What a Sunday at the Karate Scotland – International Open Grand Prix 2 at Ravenscraig! πŸ’₯

Events
What Is Kata? Understanding Form & Structure in Karate πŸ₯‹

What Is Kata? Understanding Form & Structure in Karate πŸ₯‹

What Is Kata? Understanding Form & Structure in Karate πŸ₯‹Colin Cass
Published on: 10/06/2025

Ever watched a karateka perform a precise sequence of moves and thought, β€œWhat are they doing?” That, is Kata – one of the most powerful and traditional parts of karate!

Life Skills

the importance of discipline in martial arts 🧠πŸ’ͺ

the importance of discipline in martial arts 🧠πŸ’ͺ


the importance of discipline in martial arts 🧠πŸ’ͺColin Cass
Published on: 01/05/2025

When people think of martial arts, they often picture kicks, punches, and epic moves. But the real secret sauce? Discipline. And we’re not just talking about bowing at the start of class β€” we’re talking about mental strength, focus, and self-control that goes way beyond the dojo.

Life Skills