March 15, 2010
Sundays memorial seminar to Honour Roger Barnes went really well. . It was mothers day so we were really pleased with the turnout. Teaching was done by Grand Master John Harvey who turned up to support plus David Onuma and myself. John is an old academy member and trained with me for about twenty years [...]
The Breen Instructor group camp at the weekend was a huge success. Lots of the guys training rated it as one of the best in many years. As usual we mixed art and function so that everyone understood how the art worked. Everything was tested in sparring so as an instructor you know how to [...]
Guys looks like it’s going to be a great weekend of training ahead. We’ve got the usual suspects coming from all over Europe. Whilst I’ve been off with a cold I should be fine for the weekend. We’re also doing a special offer for all members who wish to train. Just ask if if you’re [...]
We now seem to have full power back at SPACe and I look forwards to seeing you all this evening for hard fun training. Apologies to those who missed training on Monday or Tuesday. I’ll also be changing the grading date by a week to reflect the missed time this week. See you all later. [...]
Apologies to all of those who came for training this week and found SPACe closed due to a power cut. We only heard at the last moment so we were unable to let you know. Tuesday it was disappointing but a great opportunity for us all to go to the pub. The reason for the [...]
The next grading will be on Thursday the 25th of March. Starts at 7.30. There will be grading focused classes on Monday Tuesday and Thursday. I want everyone to grade but only when they are ready. Gradings are a good way of marking progress and covering different techniques and concepts. If you don’t feel you [...]
Congratulations to Guro David Onuma who won the European Brazilian Jiu-jitsu tournament again last week. David was also awarded his Black belt on the podium in front of all attending. This is a huge achievement not only to get your black belt but to be three times champion at this level. We’ll have pictures tomorrow [...]
Lots of people keep phoning saying ‘ Where are you? ‘ ’ I used to train at the Academy and want to come back’ So here’s directions from the old school in Hoxton square. Come out of the Old school and turn left, walk up to the school and pub on the corner. Turn left [...]
Like most people I feel the need to be more organised and I try to fit the most I can into my day. Having small ten minute slots for doing your cardio or yoga stretching or for drilling is I find more approachable and at least it gets done that way. Being overly ambitious you [...]