Charlie_Shodan

Thank you... BTW, I'm a girl, not a Sir! Thank you everyone xxxx

Hi, I just bought sparring gloves from Playwell.co.uk, and i noticed they had some cool gloves on there. Don't know how 2 set up a link tho sorry!! Or you can try 'Google' it?

Happy new year!! My relolutions are *Stop stressing over money *Get my hair cut cos it's far too long!

I had my grading last Saturday, and i'm so chuffed to announce that I passed and i'm now a 2nd Dan Black belt!! It was about 4 1/2 hours long and I had done so many push ups my nuckles have blisters on them! And i had an asthma attack at the end! It was all sooo worth it tho. xxx

You're right, thanks! Things can only get better eh? And if i started practising in another style, so can my karate

Thank you all for your views.... Just 1 question.... if i left to join aother club, would i have to start all over again? The style i do is simular to shotokan but very different at the same time.

this was his reply to my e-mail....: Charlotte, I sincerely apologies for the situation. Please do not take it that hard maybe I miss judged the situation altogether (my mistake). Having said that I will apologies again for the position I have put you in. Please do not act so harsh, I will forget all what I have happened and I can promise you that this will all be forgot. Have a think about it and if you do want to carry on training and also start the class there is no reason why it will alter any situation. If you want to speak I will personally apologies to you and will make you feel comfortable again. (I really mean that) I did say that it will not affect our karate. Have a think and let things cool down, you are most welcome to come back. I am very sorry again for the misunderstanding. Promise it won't happen again. You have been a good student and it would be a shame to end like that. I am sure as adults we can talk this over and accept an apologies either way. Sorry, Now i really am confused as to what do!!!

Thank you for your reply. Again, he set up private e-mail, not me! This was me reply to him: Sensei, I don't know what you are trying to say, but whatever it is, I am feeling very uncomfertable. I have not noticed anything, especially any feelings. I have always respected you as my sensei, but unfortunatly, the E-mail you sent me made me feel very uncomfertable, and the "Private" e-mails are also making me uncomfertable. I do not want any secrets, nor do i want to "spice things up". I am afraid to say, that because of this I will no longer be training with you or starting a new class, which I was really looking forward to doing. I was also looking forward to taking my grading in december, but i cannot continue due to the position you've put me in. I will call to cancel the class. Thank you for teaching me all these years, I do appreciate it. Regards Charlotte I will let you know what he says. Thank you for your time to reply xx

Thank you for your reply. Can i just say that i did not set up the private e-mails... he did! This was 4 days ago.... i had my concerns then. I have told him i will no longer be training with him as he is making me feel uncomfertable. It is realieving to know that you think the same... and that i am not being paranoid! I have told my husband from the start. I just gotta find a new club! Thank you again.. that advice was good and reassuring

Hi all, Im due to go for my 2nd dan in december, and I am 2 weeks away from opening my own karate class. But I have concerns regarding my sensei. He set up a "private" e-mail address fo our use and told me to delete any recieved or sent messages as it looks dodgy, e-mailed me saying how good it was to see me (i train twice a week!) that our "relationship"is getting "hot", and that he missed me while in Spain, And that its ok 4 us to have secrets and to spice up our lives!!! Let me say this. I have NEVER given him ANY suggestions that i am interested in him. I am a 24 yr old married woman with a baby, he is a 60 year old married man with family and highly respected in the industry. I have always respected him as my sensei. I am now concidering leaving the club and not opening a class as he is making me feel very uncomfertable. I have trained for so long to get to where I am. And have always wanted to set up a class What should i do? Should i e-mail him back telling him to back off? or just leave it? HELP!! Thank you Charlotte xx THis is the e-mail he sent me this morning: Hi Charlotte, Good to see you again at heath. I am glad to know that our e-mail are "Private" to us only". Suggest that we both delete anything we send or received...... OK (just to be on the same side). I think you must have known or have feelings in the situation lately...... Can you notice anything? I better confess that this "Student and instructor" relationship is getting hot..... !!!! Don't worry, I know where we stand, just getting to know you better outside karate and hope that we can be friend and have some laughters and fun together....... OK I am aware of our situation, and nothing will have to change....... We are both married and have families, and sometime it is good to "spice-up" or introduce some excitement to our life....... We can both have a secret between us and no one need to know about this..... My relationship in Karate with you will not change either way??? - What are your feeling and thoughts ?? Anyway, I will pick you up at 7.45pm outside the Chippy at Caeglas.... Or any place would prefer... Missed you while I was in Spain, strange...... !!!! Mike xxxxxxx

Awww! I'm a girl, and to be honest, if i got hit in the chest then it's my fault for not protecting myself!! As a black belt, and the only female black belt in my club, i spar with guys and I was taught to protect myself. (i don't wear a chest guard.... not gonna carry one in the streets! lol) Frankly, it was her fault she was hit in the chest, not yours! She should know how to protect herself, if she doesn't then her sensei should teach her.

Hi, Not sure if this topic belongs here, don't know where to put it so i'll post it here! I'm going for my 2nd Dan grade in December and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice on how to gain more energy??? I am a fit, healthy, slim girl but when I train hard i always get the shakes in my legs! The grading is about 4-5 hours long and I really dont want to worry about feeling like Jelly! Thanks 4 your time in reading this Charlotte

Karate Budokan International Dojo: Rumney Communty centre Location: Cardiff Sensei: Sensei Mike Tan

I've done that many times!

Thank you! I will definatly introduce my little one to Karate. If she does't want to do it, fair enough, i will not force her, But i would love it if she did! This forum is awesome! Its full with interesting topics. Altho, I haven't seen anything on the Budokan style. Am I just being blind? LOL