September 8, 2009
This week in classes I’ve been focusing on showing the guys how just making small changes forwards and backwards can totally upset your opponents rhythm. What most people do is stand fairly statically and let their opponent or partner do their thing. This is most evident when doing pad work. This is essential at first [...]
The urban knife day was a great success. As usuall those attending had a great time. We mainly focused on knife defence showing all the various knife tapping methods. The reason for tapping is that you can’t deal with the knife in the position it’s in and have to move it to a position where [...]
Over the years the Academy has become a Martial Arts institution, producing great champions, great fighters and brilliant instructors, however after forty years it’s time for a change. This is partially due to hugely rising costs and also because it’s time to do something different. I’ve decided to take the essence of the club and refocus on [...]