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I want to quit…

Feb 2 By 1 Comment

This time of year it is very easy to cancel your training plan. All the reasons come swarming in, I am too busy, I am losing interest…but I have to tell you folks, it’s when the desire to quit raises it head that you have to dig in even deeper. The desire to quit is always only a thought away. Some where at some time we have to face down the overwhelming urge of the ego’s desire for more/better/ newer and draw the line saying “NO..I’m going to stick this one out. I have a Black Belt in me and I’m going to do what ever it takes, to overcome all the barriers along the way.” Because that’s all they are… thoughts!

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2011

Dec 23 By Leave a Comment

Merry christmas and a huge thank you to all that have been associated with Northstar martial arts.  We try our best to ensure that every class is an empowering experience for every student. The trainers, most of whom are actually not paid, work tirelessly each week to motivate each and every student. Sometimes the classes can be a little crowded and sometimes not every student is attended to as much as they or we  would like. We  teach out of public facilities (Pcyc) and as such are really confined to certain conditions and time constraints.

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Northstar News.

Dec 6 By

Congratulations to all students that completed and passed grading over the weekend. It was an awesome day. I thank you for your unconditional support and patience especially in regards to the PCYC membership.

Gradings are a celebration of quiet achievement. They are quite unique as there is no winner or loser, the only opponent is oneself! Every student does their best based on their own individual attributes. Our job at Northstar is to help each student shine in their own way taking into account their strengths and limitations. We love that.  Andy Dickinson
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How to get the most out of the Dojo.

Nov 25 By 1 Comment

At Northstar we train in a room called a Dojo.I prefer to use the Japanese word as opposed to “studio” as it keeps it relating directly to martial arts. Our dojo, that is, the Northstar Dojo is often referred to as a “still and neutral space”. So the room (particularly at Balmain) is almost stark, the colours are bland, and other than some simple caligraphy the room is quite plain. This still and neutral space is most conducive to our training.

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Welcome to our new website

Nov 21 By Leave a Comment

You can get all the update info on Northstar events and training by visiting this site weekly. We are in the process of setting up more resource information for you, but in the mean time you if you go the resource section you will be able to get information on Adults syllabus, you tube videos on technique and the history of Northstar and the martial art we teach called “Shinbudo”. There is also an events page on the homepage, just click on the tab and see the info. [Read more...]

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Northstar Super Session “Grading”

Oct 3 By Leave a Comment

This is the largest grading of the year. It is highly motivating experience for all involved. There will be students going for black belt and black belt demonstrations.

  •  Friday 2nd December Adult Blue Belt and above.
  • Saturday 3rd December Adult Red and Black Belt Sparring.
  • Sunday 4th December Children and Adults Grading.

North Sydney PCYC. 224 Falcon St North Sydney.

Register here

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Northstar Christmas Party.

Oct 3 By Leave a Comment

Saturday 10th December.

Monkey Bar Balmain.

All adult members and parents of children welcome.

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March update

Mar 8 By Leave a Comment

Sensei’s Message

The frenzy of the new year has well and truly settled and it is great to see so many students getting into a regular training routine. We have been quite busy in the office changing our data base from a simple access system to our newly developed “Business of Motion” Customer Management Hub. It enables us to give a much higher, quality service to you, but it has had it’s problems in it’s initial stages. So my apologies if you have been receiving “non attendance” emails or sms even though you have been to class….ugh. It has been 3.5 months since my shoulder operation and I have faced several barriers with rehab. [Read more...]

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Feb update

Feb 1 By Leave a Comment

Sensei Message

A huge welcome back to all the parents and children this week. We are primed and ready to carry on with your martial arts tuition and look forward to sharing the journey with you. We will be starting the school term off by talking about ?respect? in class this week. A good place to begin I think, respect for each other brings about patience and tolerance, a biggie with children starting new classes and new schools. The trainers have been teaching and training in preparation for taking your children to the next level. [Read more...]

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White Belt Moves

Oct 14 By Leave a Comment

At Northstar Martial Arts in Sydney, we teach basic, easy to learn self defence as part of the system called Shinbudo. This video is a presentation of the simple moves that you will learn as a white belt.

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