Monday, 17 October 2011

Weaponry

In both the weaponry and empty hand classes we've started with very basic Hubud, we will develop on what we've done in upcoming classes. Here is my instructor Guro Bob Breen and top Academy Black Belt demonstrating some of the finer points of the drill. Enjoy!


See you in class!

Pad work

Courtesy of my instructor Guro David Onuma and good friend, MMA coach Glen Akwei, here's some videos of basic pad work we'll be adding in to the empty hands classes. Enjoy!


1.Jab
2.Cross
3.Lead hook
4.Lead uppercut to head
5.Rear uppercut to head


Video 1


Video 2


 Video 3

Video 4

Video 5


See you in class!

Dedication

While I was in London a couple of weeks ago Guro David Onuma was kind enough to make some time for a private training session were we covered a range of things from single and double stick to some empty hand techniques. He gave me some great tips and we caught up and had a bit of laugh.

I remember thinking several times that night how much I value training with him and look forward to every opportunity to do so.

Something I've learned from training with Guro David and Guro Bob is to always appreciate and take in what your instructor gives you, it might not always click on a given day but when it does you should relish it... especially when things start clicking like sticks in a well executed flow drill!

B.I.G Camp Oct 2011

As you guys know classes were canceled a couple of weeks ago as I made a trip to London for a training camp with Guro Bob Breen.

At the camp I saw good friends and training partners and throughout the day thought about how Guro Bob never ceased to amaze me. The variety of things he taught us and the way it all linked together was inspiring. Empty hand counters, locks and take downs as well as single stick techniques and flow drills. All excellent stuff!

After a couple of bruises and scratches from the Velcro of the gloves in sparring, two on one as well as stick, a few of us had a light bite and lost track of time catching up.

Training was amazing, company was great and everything that we covered that weekend was highly valued. I can't wait for next time!

Monday, 5 September 2011

New Classes, New Location

I'm happy to let you all know that there will be classes on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons at a great new location! The new classes will be at the Fulinkazan Gym, classes will be Fridays from 19:30 and Saturdays from 15:00 

The full address is:

Join in the first class on Friday September 16th at 19:30 where principles of JKD and Panantukan will be covered, followed by an hour of weaponry (single stick).

The gym's existing price structure applies, single sessions are £6 a class or £8 for a day pass.

There will be no more classes at Addictive Fitness, I'd like to thank them for providing a great space and the students that trained there, especially those who now come to the Friday and Saturday classes.

Any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
 
See you in class