Comments on: We’re Moving!

By: Bob Breen

Bob Breen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Steve, I always knew you were competitive but this is taking it to ridiculous lengths. You’re probably ahead of me now in titanium content or we must be about equal. Being totally uncompetitive myself I shall now look to see what other appendage or limb can be given the titanium treatment. It’s either the head (I’d look like a terminator) – or the groin! (wow!). Hope you’re recovering well. My thoughts are with you and I hope to see you soon. You’re an inspiration. Bob

By: Steve Fan

Steve Fan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:31:33 +0000

Hey Bob,
Best of luck with the move! Thank you for all your kind words and support over the last 6 months especially!

Keep well
Steve (Fan)

ps I ve now a new titanium femur and knee to road test! (ouch!)

By: Lester Stones

Lester Stones — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:12:16 +0000

Bob

Good to hear you’re still up and running, enjoyed my time training with you in the early days.

Just because we’re reaching sixty doesn’t mean we have to stop…

Lester

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:06:42 +0000

Any updates on the move? I’ve been looking to join.

Cheers

Paul

By: William Benn

William Benn — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:16:36 +0000

Hey Bob

Good luck on the next chapter in the story, and congratulations on everything that you have done with the team at the Academy in Hoxton Square. You can be proud that so many people have been inspired by their experiences in that one venue…

That Breen magic will now have a new home. But the magic is also kept alive in the beating hearts of all your students and friends – the world over. Your spirit is too big to be contained in any one dojo – it reaches across time and space to guide and to draw from all who share your vision.

So, onwards – ever onwards. As Bob Breen would say: “if in doubt, advance!”

William

By: Mike Gray

Mike Gray — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:17:58 +0000

Hi Bob
I wish you well with you proposed new venture. The academy – Both the ‘old & the new one… as Tim says has a lot of memories for us all.

We have had many a great time training and talking about the old days together…way back then….

But onward we must go

All the Best

Mike & Teresa Gray

By: Tim Harding

Tim Harding — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:14:13 +0000

Hi Bob.

As a place the Academy has meant so much to so many people but none more so than yourself and I really wish you all the best with the change. I’m sure that it will turn out to be the best thing both for you and the students and, as Baz mentioned, change is part of life and is healthy and positive; everything has to move on at some stage.

The Academy has enriched many lives over the years but what has always been the most special part is the spirit of the place, the commitment of everyone involved, the camaraderie, the personalities and of course the instruction, inspiration and guidance that you have provided. I know these things will still be there wherever you are teaching and so, while the place will certainly be sadly missed, the Academy is more than just a building and its spirit will always remain.

Thanks for everything that you’ve given those of us lucky enough to have been at the Academy over the years and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim.

By: Bob Breen

Bob Breen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:50:09 +0000

Baz. Nice to have someone who understands about the change. Great to hear that you are doing well. Keep going strong. See you soon. Bob

By: Bob Breen

Bob Breen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:47:56 +0000

Big Dave. Yes I agree we’ll just be doing the same thing but under a different roof. Martial arts has always been my passion and it’ll just be easier to keep focused on that when I don’t have to concentrate on office stuff. Re the booze up we’ll probably go for a big drink at Zigrids opposite club on the last Thursday (maybe the thirtieth ) we’re at the Academy and I’ll put the details on the website. I hope you can make it. Shame it’s not the same date as my sixtieth birthday which is coming up soon as we could have a mega party. Still hope to see you there. Much love. Bob

By: Bob Breen

Bob Breen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:43:10 +0000

Alex, I’m looking forwards to the change but will miss the old building. In truth I wish we’d moved properly when we left the original Academy and bought our own place. Over the years I’ve loved drinking tea with you, training and exchanging martial arts knowledge. You’ve been an integral part of the Academy’s success over the years and the Kids class in particular has just blossomed under your guidance. The kids dominated all other instructors into submission including me. You set a wonderful tone for them and they’ve blossomed. I’ll miss you but I’m sure we’ll be in close contact on a weekly or monthly basis and I’ll see you at the instructor camps. Keep well. Much love. Bob