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		<title>Stretching helps at our Martial Arts Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Kickboxing Tips & Techniques]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider these facts. Does a marathon runner practice for the race by doing sprints? Does a scholar of chemistry study art? Does a child  try to learn to write without a pen? Obviously the answer is no in every case. Train for the action you intend to perform. Stretching in Martial Arts For years in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PKA Kickboxing Championships 2012 in Leicester</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/pka-kickboxing-championships-2012-in-leicester/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/pka-kickboxing-championships-2012-in-leicester/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PKA News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nationals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leicester PKA is proud to hold the 2012 PKA Kickboxing Nationals in our home city. The championships are to be held on Saturday 24th March 2012 at Braunstone Leisure Centre in Leicester. Click here to find out more]]></description>
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		<title>General Compulsory Standards</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/general-compulsory-standards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/general-compulsory-standards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PKA History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kicboxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leicester]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leicester PKA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sparring]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=94</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The following is a list of compulsory standards for all members of the Leicester PKA (N.B. their order has no bearing on importance, they are all equally important): 1. Leicester PKA licences must be obtained by all beginners immediately and annually renewed by all. 2. Leicester PKA Kickboxing instructors must have additional teaching insurance when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kickboxing Instructor</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/kickboxing-instructor/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/kickboxing-instructor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorised]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black belt]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[gradings]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=69</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Leicester PKA Instructor rating is awarded to individuals who have completed an Instructor Development Course and achieved a Leicester PKA- Kick boxing Black Belt. Leicester PKA Instructors receive refresher training in PKA standards, procedures, philosophies and teaching methods. They are evaluated in various areas, which include practical teaching ability, technical skill, attitude and professionalism. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Srtetching</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/srtetching/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/srtetching/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kickboxing Tips & Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leicester]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leicester PKA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[martial arts]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=58</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Consider these facts. Does a marathon runner practice for the race by doing sprints? Does a scholar of chemistry study art? Does a child  try to learn to write without a pen? Obviously the answer is no in every case. Train for the action you intend to perform. Stretching in Martial Arts For years in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You and your grading</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/you-and-your-grading/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/you-and-your-grading/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gradings]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=55</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of Leicester PKA&#8217;s on going commitment to a high standard of instruction we would like to inform you about how you are graded and assessed as part of the kickboxing syllabus. Firstly, its not just your form that decides a level of proficiency nor is it your level of kickboxing skill. Although kickboxing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Movember &#8211; Help Leicester PKA raise money for mens health</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/movember-help-leicester-pka-raise-money-for-mens-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/movember-help-leicester-pka-raise-money-for-mens-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PKA News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The guys at Leicester PKA will this November stop shaving in an effort to help raise awareness for men’s health by growing a moustache. What is Movember? Each November, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PKA Club Rules</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/pka-club-rules/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/pka-club-rules/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PKA History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kickboxing]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=45</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to PKA Kickboxing the founding organisation of American Sport Kickboxing. You are now enrolled in Leicester PKA  and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals within the Martial Arts. Listed below are some of the rules of PKA Kick boxing 1. Always arrive for class on time. 2. Only official Leicester PKA [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety Equipment</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/safety-equipment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/safety-equipment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[blocked]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The two main causes of injury in kickboxing are incompetent training and wearing no, little or defective equipment. Protective equipment is a must and here we shall describe the main types to be used: HAND WRAPS: These are so overlooked. They protect the tendons, skin and bones of the hand and provid support for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction</title>
		<link>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/introduction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.leicesterpka.com/blog/introduction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PKA</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[black belt]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://leicesterpka.com/blog/?p=38</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The PKA is one of the world&#8217;s most famous Martial Arts associations. It&#8217;s Regional Instructors, Area Instructors and Instructor members maintain the highest industry standards for teaching, safety and professionalism. Leicester PKA members are dedicated to making Kickboxing a safe sport available to people from many different backgrounds. PKA Kick Boxing is national in scope. [...]]]></description>
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