Thursday, 27 May 2010

grading & KSAR

Hi Guys

further to my announcement yesterday, looking to do a grading on the 16th June for Juan, Jon, Sean & Steve if you guys are up for it- if anyone else who has been training regularly for at least 6months would like to give it a go then let me know. Therefore next two weeks we will focus on the top ten attacks in readiness and the 16th's training will largely be taken up with the testing.

Still after one more person for KSAR to make up two teams so if you are interested,please let me know by the end of the week so I can get us registered.

Will have a date for our first fight club imminently.

Till next care

Train Hard...Fight Easy,,,,,,,,,mayve see you at SENI!

Mark

Thursday, 13 May 2010

SENI & KSAR & Saturday Morning Fight Club


Greetings Chaps

Just a reminder that SENI is coming up on the Bank holiday weekend.

I will be going on the Sunday by train so if anyone wants to go and want some company on the way up (will go from Wadhurst probably) then get in touch. see http://www.senishow.com/. McGill and Leo are doing a demonstration in the afternoon and we have a stand there which I will try and avoid manning!

For KSAR is have the following names- Me, Charlie, Chris, Lee, Steve, Juan so need two more to enter two teams- please let me know if you want to join in with this great event.

As mentioned the other week, now we have mats, I am thinking of doing a saturday morning fight club once a month where we will do less self defence type scenarios and more "full on" MMA Sparring to amateur conditions, Fight Drills, Reaction and Speed drill etc etc. Cost for this will be £10 per session and be say from 9-11. May also have some guest martial artists and still keen for the bullet men to come down.

For all the above please email me or respond to this blog with your comments.

Have a good weekend

Train hard..........Fight Easy

Mark

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

KSAR Challenge

Hi Guys

The KSAR challenge (Kent Search and Rescue) is back on this year.
We entered a team last year and I am sure those who took part and won their medal will tell you it was a great event and for a great cause- see also the old blog post and pictures on this

Some further info below, please let me know if you would be interested in being in a team this year and we will sort out- See me for further information.


KSAR CHALLENGE 2010
What is it?
The KSAR challenge is an annual event, designed to challenge teams during a mixture of mental and physical tasks. The tasks will be related to the skills required during Search and Rescue, but no previous experience or skill is essential, just the ability to have fun and enjoy the day. It is a charity
event with all profits going to support Kent Search and Rescue

Who can enter?
Mixed teams of 4 people over the age of 18 years.


When and where is it?
The event will take place at a Secret Location in Kent Sat 10th July 2010. The day starts with a compulsory team briefing at 1030hrs. All teams will be told of their actual start time prior to the event.


What do I need to bring?
Normal running/exercise clothing and footwear will be suitable. Teams will be responsible for carrying their own water and snacks. During the event all specialist equipment will be given to the teams prior to commencing a task. A BBQ and refreshment stand will be available near the control centre.


What do I get out of it?
Supporting Kent Search and Rescue whilst having a fun and action packed day
Medals will be awarded to the first three teams, with all competitors receiving a certificate


Friday, 9 April 2010

Wednesday

Just a reminder guys that we are back on this Wednesday the 14th, but don't forget then away for the 21st.
Hope to get the go ahead to store the mats in the hall shortly then probably from the 28th we will be able to do some ground work etc.

As summer is approaching I am selling off the hoodies to save me carrying them round till next winter so available on a first come first served basis at £18 (usual price £25). Let me know if you would like one and which size.

Look forward to seeing you all Wednesday.

Train hard..Fight Easy

Mark

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Easter Closure

Dear All

As attendance always dries up a bit over Easter and the sun is shining I am taking the opportunity to have a wee break, so there will be no class on the Wednesday after Easter Monday, i.e. the 7th of April and also no class on the 21st of April - Usual classes in between time.

Have now got 9 gee mats for ground work and reckon I need about another 9 to get a good sized coverage so hopefully will keep an eye on Ebay and be ready for after Easter to have a padded floor.

Also have the possibility of doing a 1 day live firearms course if anyone is interested, if so let me know on Wednesday, see you all then.


Train Hard.........Fight Easy


Mark

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Results from the Buses

Thanks to Chris, Steve, Juan, John & Dean for putting in a great display on the buses, well done guys, McGill is always impressed with the commitment and aggression you show in the training and in the pressure tests.

Will post some video of the day hopefully soon.

Had a good endorsement from the CEO of the Master Sken academy who turned up and loved it.


Just a quick note to say how Fui Mee, Lee Ann and I enjoyed your 'Fighting on Buses' workshop on Sunday. It was superbly practical and clearly proved why so many techniques that look good are of little value in real life close encounters of the wrong kind!

We look forward to attending more of these. Please convey our thanks also to your great team of instructors.
Very best regards.
Swee Lip Quek
CEO, Master Sken Academy

For those of you who don't know, Master Sken is an awesome Muay Thai fighter and teacher very well known in the business, see his website here:

http://www.mastersken.com/

See you all on Wednesday.

Train Hard..............Fight Easy


Mark

Monday, 22 February 2010

Krav on the Buses


Hi Guys


Just a reminder that I have reserved 5 places for Krav on the Buses on the 7th.

This is a very popular event so we do need to have payment up front to guarantee your place, so if you are intending to come please bring you £20 on Wednesday (discounted from usual price as we have supported this over the years and always get a good attendance)


Many Thanks


Train Hard.........Fight Easy


Mark