VISIT: WWW.COMBATMAG.CO.UK
OCT / NOV 2007 Vol. Vol. 33 33 No. No. 10 10 £3.50 £3.50
WIN!!V!,
LCD T R YE DVD PLA s & DVD
KARATE KICKS BUTT IN THE CAGE! Neil Grove’s MMA debut!
164 ACTION PACKED PAGES NOW INCORPORATING...
K-1’s REMY BONJASKY Back on Track!
UFC’s QUINTON ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON “I Hate Training and I Don’t Use Weights!”
UFC 75
3
Titles for the Price of One!!!
TAEKWONDO’S FUNDAMENTAL KICKING TECHNIQUES Front, Side and Turning Kicks!
BODY CONDITIONING FOR THE MARTIAL ARTS!
Cro-Cop vs Kongo Rampage vs Henderson 10 9 77095 5 95 1 085
THQ001/01
BLI001/04
COMMENT
LEADING SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY REPRODUCTION ORIENTAL MEDIEVAL AND MODERN ARMS AND ARMOUR
U.K.’s longest established 100% Steel Bladed Marto and Gladius Samurai Sword sellers, Battle Orders now have a selection of Ryumon hand-made carbon steel cased Katanas plus a selection of Martial Arts equipment including Bokken, Tonfa, Sai and Nunchuku. For collectors there’s the Movie Weapons section and much more.
For more than 34 years Combat has been at the forefront of all that has happened in the World of martial arts, bringing you the latest news and reporting from around the World on ALL that our diverse collective arts have to offer. Well, after very careful consideration and a considerable amount of research we are about to give you, the reader two more reasons to pick up your monthly copy of Combat. As from this issue you will now get Traditional Karate and Taekwondo & Korean martial arts magazines sections included FREE of CHARGE!!! Not only will you get the above at NO EXTRA CHARGE, you will also be able to get more of each of the three magazines online too!!!
BAT001/02
Visit our website www.battleorders.co.uk or call 01323 485182 for a free catalogue
As I’m sure you can imagine, this was not a decision taken lightly, but following the very successful launch of Combatmag.co.uk (and its brother Fightersmag.co.uk) and the hugely positive feed back we received, together with the amount of requests we have had to do the same with Traditional Karate and TKDMA magazines we feel that it is impossible to ignore the benefits that the digital era has to offer. Therefore, the merging of the three leading titles and their promoting online seemed obvious and a step which we could not afford to let pass us by. The lack of having the two magazines on sale in the high street in their individual form will be more than compensated by having a much greater level of distribution by them being included in Combat! Added to this, they will now be available online as well, so I think you will start to see that you will be getting a lot more for a lot less!!! Next month will see the launch of the much talked about MASTERS of MARTIAL ARTS promotion, make sure you don’t miss your copy! I hope you like the new style, 164 page, perfect bound, gloss cover monster that you will get each month from now on but as always drop me a line to let me know your thoughts. Until next month.
PUM001/02
COLUMNISTS
Page 4 COMBAT
Mike Finn Dan Docherty Michael Tse William Sanders Simon Hazeldine Dr. James Fisher Anton Van Thomas Chris Samuel Keith Gilliland Dan Green Don Heatrick Brian Dossett Andy Hopwood Andy Bryant John Graden Nino Bernardo
Sean Viera Paul Allen Richard Dimitri Helen Stranzl Mark Cortnage Kerry Louise Norbury
CONTRIBUTORS Paul Burkinshaw Matt Sylvester Frank Mensah Tom Hibbert Patrick Rault Carl Fisher Mic Clark Rob Nutley
Neville Wray Jim Fung Leon Dogan Peter Lewis Paul Hennesey Iain Abernethy Alfie Lewis Iain Armstrong Julian Dale Danny Guba Richard Thomas Rhee Ki Ha Steve Proctor Neil Holden Gavin Mullholland Ross Iannocarro Cris Janson-Piers Jeffet Jenkins
CONTENTS
48
VOLUME 33 NUMBER 10 OCT/NOV 2007
REGULARS 7 40 43 91 157 -
FEATURES 15-
YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK The importance of what and how we think by Iain Abernethy.
19 -
BODY CONDITIONING FOR MARTIAL ARTS How to be stronger, faster and more powerful!
20 -
EVERTON SMITH Putting pressure on the competition.
24 -
EXPEDIENT STREET WEAPONS By David Armstrong.
28 -
IBU RITA SUWANDA Interviewed by Paul Finn.
32 -
SWIMMING Not just for old ladies!
37 -
GIVE THE MARTIAL KIDS SOMETHING DIFFERENT By Brian Dossett.
38 -
ANDY DESA A champion all the way!
44 48 -
SPECIALISED TRAINING
Paul Clifton
EDITORIAL TEAM 0121 344 3737
SENIOR DESIGNER Mark John Davies 68
INSIDE THE MIND OF A CHAMPION! An interview with Matt Furey.
58 -
KIXX Profiles and all - emptiness fist, by Dan Docherty.
63 -
WRAY FLIES THE FLAG AT WINDSON Semi contact super league world cup.
68 -
REMY BONJASKY Back on track!
74 -
UFC 75 - FIGHT ANALYSIS Mirko Cro Cop - vs Cheick Kongo.
80 -
UFC 75 - FIGHT ANALYSIS ‘Rampage’ Jackson vs Dan Henderson.
84 -
RAMPAGE JACKSON INTERVIEWED!
95 -
AARON GOULD Shotokan competitor elite!
99 -
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Mamori Kisoku / defensive routines - real bear hug.
101 -
PRACTICAL KARATE Beginners work? Why spend more time on Heian forms?
104 -
RACHEL ELLWOOD Gold medalist and a mom!
108 -
THERE IS NOTHING PEACEFUL ABOUT THE PINANS? Part 1.
116 -
KARATE KICKS BUT IN THE MMA WORLD Neil ‘Goliath’ grove talks exclisively to Trad.
GOOD ADVICE FOR ALL CLUBS FUNDAMENTAL KICKING Training Academy with Tony Vohra.
128 -
MASTER CHOI JUNG HWA A Man on a Moral mission.
138 -
NIGEL HUDSON On his shock sacking!
144 -
ITF 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGN Kevin Thompson Matthew Riches HOW TO GET WORK PUBLISHED To have your submission published in COMBAT couldn’t be easier. Supply your written material either on disc (ASCII), typed or on audio tape. Send it together with a covering letter and some good quality photo’s (digital photographs must be 300dpi) to the Head Office (address below).
NEWS ITEMS For all news related items, simply mark your envelope “COMBAT NEWSLINE” and together with a photograph (if required) and a covering letter, send it to: COMBAT, Head Office. or E-Mail: combat_news@martialartsinprint.com
CALENDAR 82
If you have a forthcoming event that you would like published in COMBAT Calendar. Send your entry, giving dates, times, and contact numbers, to “CALENDAR” COMBAT Head Office.
HEAD OFFICE:
MASTER M.K. LOKE of the Tang Sou Dao - Ren Yi Wu Kan, interviewed.
54-
123 124 -
PUBLISHER/MANAGING DIRECTOR
MARTIAL ARTS NEWSLINE MIKE FINN - Koryu, part 3. THE NEGOTIATOR - By Aran Dharmeratnam. MARTIAL ARTS CALENDAR CLUBS DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
COMBAT, 135 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham. B42 2ET. Tel: 0121 344 3737 Fax: 0121 356 7300 E-Mail: combat.magazine@btclick.com
CLUBS DIRECTORY Advertise your club, school, group, Association or classes for just £5.00 per word for 12 months!, Simply layout your details (using the current advertisers as an example) including a good example of your logo/emblem if required and send it together with a cheque to the Head Office. Please mark the envelope “Clubs Directory” or E-Mail: combat_clubs@martialartsinprint.com
ADVERTISING DETAILS 116
If you would like to advertise in COMBAT write or telephone the Head Office to obtain details, deadline dates and costs.
DISCLAIMER COMBAT is published by Martial Arts Publications, Regent House, 135 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham. The publishers reserve the right to reject editorial and/or advertising material as they see fit. The Publishers accept no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material. However, the Publishers will endeavour to return such matter providing that it is accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope. Any material accepted by the Publishers shall be revised or altered should the Publisher deem it necessary to do so. The act of submitting manuscripts and/or materials shall be considered an express warranty that such material is original and in no way infringes upon the rights of others. It is expressly forbidden for any part of the magazine to be reported whatsoever without the permission of Editor / Publishers. The views or comments expressed in these pages are not necessarily those of the editor or Publisher. Distribution by COMAG, Tavistock Works, Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7QE.
144
www.CIMAC.net For All Your Martial Arts Needs Call our Hotline now on:
0121 327 8880
COMBAT Page 5
WUS001/01
BYT001/07
QUA001/07
You Are What Part You Think! One In this two part article we will be discussing the importance of what and how we think, and how we can ensure our thinking helps us achieve our goals both inside and outside the dojo.
Iain Abernethy
By
“If you think you can do a thing, or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right” - Henry Ford
n the world of physical exercise the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ is often recited. There is certainly much truth in that statement. The things we take into our bodies make up our bodies. If we eat rubbish, our health will suffer. Conversely, if we eat healthily, we will become healthier. In the same way that the things that we allow inside our body affect our physical health and strength, the thoughts that we allow inside our minds also affect our mental health and strength. If we allow weak thoughts into our minds, our minds become mentally weaker. If we think strong thoughts, we become mentally stronger. We all have an image of ourselves within our minds. We have a view on what we are good at, what we are poor at, whether we are outgoing or reserved, whether we are a success or a failure, whether we are strong or weak, and so on. This self-image forms a kind of master plan that will govern our feelings and behaviour in any given situation. For example, if your self-image denotes that you are an entertaining public speaker, you will feel confident if called upon to speak in public and in all probability will perform very well. However, if your selfimage denotes that you are introverted and retiring, the idea of public speaking will make you very nervous and hence your performance is likely to be poor. Our selfimage has a massive effect upon the way we live our day-to-day lives. We tend to act in accordance with our self-image. It therefore has a huge effect upon our performance. Always remember that our self-image is a kind of master plan for how we live our lives. It should therefore be apparent that improving our selfimage is a key part of enhancing our mental strength, overcoming mental resistance, and making progress towards our goals. So how do we improve our self-image? And, more importantly, where does our selfimage come from? Our self-image is constructed from our
I
“
thoughts, our beliefs about ourselves and our experiences. To give an example, my self-image tells me that I’m an able martial artist. This belief stems from positive things that my coaches, my peers and my students have told me. It stems from all the positive experiences I’ve had, the competitions I’ve won, the gradings I’ve passed, the successful fights I’ve had etc. All the positive experiences I’ve had in the martial arts lead me to conclude that I’m an able
martial artist. Therefore, I have the selfimage of an able martial artist and act in accordance with that image. This selfimage ensures that I act in a positive and confident way towards the martial arts. This helps me overcome the mental resistance I experience as I move into my zone of development (i.e. a beneficial distance outside my comfort zone) and further develop my skills. By overcoming the mental resistance and moving into the zone of development, I increase my mental strength, gain more experience and have the opportunity to further develop my talent. These positive changes will further improve my self-image in relation to the martial arts. Positive experiences lead to a positive self-image. A positive self-image can lead to more positive experiences. However, it can also work the other way around...
Being a success in any field has little to do with striving to win all the time, and then beating ourselves up if we don’t. Being a success is more about making a consistent and concerted effort to encourage steady growth. We should concentrate on the process, rather than fixate on the product, if we wish to become a true success...
”
To read the rest of this article make sure you get your copy of combat available from WH Smiths & all good newsagents
COMBAT Page 15
Welcome to...
WAKO WORLD ASSOCIATION OF KICKBOXING ORGANISATIONS Founded in 1970 WAKO is the largest unified kickboxing organisation in the World with over 100 nations currently in membership. WAKO World H.Q. is based in Milan. ★ WAKO History ★ WAKO started its activity in Europe in 1976. The founder was Mr Georg Bruckner from Berlin, who promoted the first ever World Championships in semi and full contact karate (as it was called in those days) back in 1978 with 110 competitors representing 18 countries. WAKO immediately created the rules and regulations for the new fighting sports and acted, since the very beginning, as the authentic Kickboxing Federation of the world. In our Championships, only national teams are accepted. Each member country can present only 1 competitor in each weight class. The WAKO World Championships are NOT open competitions therefore each representative is the premier competitor in that category, from their country.
World Governing Body for Kickboxing World and European Amateur Championships Title Fights held continually both Amateur & Professional Regional Competitions are held throughout the year British Amateur Championships to choose British Teams Full-Contact, Light Continuous-Contact, Semi-Contact, Musical Forms Licence, Membership and Insurance available to all of U.K., Southern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Coaching courses, Referee Training, Seminars and Training Dan Gradings and WAKO certificates for all Members For upto the minute details of all forthcoming W.A.K.O events visit our website To see national ama/wako listings of over 13,000 instructors/clubs on the web, type: www.bt.com/thephonebook then in ‘business’ type: martial arts and town
Contact: WAKO, 66 Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6LP Tel: 07973 507716 / 01332 663086 / 01628 784254 or Fax: 01332 280286 WAK001/11
www.wakogb.co.uk
BODY CONDITIONING
FOR THE MARTIAL ARTS W ant to be faster, stronger, more powerful, better defended and more flexible? Want all this AND look fantastic? Then guess what? Let’s lift some weights! In my opinion many people think that weight training/gym work, or whatever you want to call it are counterproductive to martial art/boxing training as they tend to think it will slow you down or make your body inflexible?
Truth is - nothing could be further from the truth! Infact, a correct “weights” routine will increase your flexibility and speed as well as increasing your power, strength and ability to absorb damage (although this point would be made ‘mute’ with a good defense!) Even before I started in the martial arts (Muay Thai) nearly 20 years ago I started to weight train and have stayed with it the entire time I have been training in the martial arts. Another benefit of weight training is that it will also increase your tendon and ligament strength as well as bone density which will, in turn, help to prevent potential injury. For women this is an important issue as osteoporosis may be an issue with age - and before you start to worry, don’t you won’t end up looking like a monster of muscle,
there’s only one way to look like that and it’s not lifting weights!
PART 2
So how should we train?
First of all it would make sense for you to do some research on the subject before walking in to a reputable gym or indeed investing in your own equipment, try reading “Brawn” by Stuart Mc Robert, or perhaps “Body of life” by Bill Phillips. These will help to inform you of correct technique and how to perform the exercises correctly. It is very important to remember to lift with correct technique and NEVER to lift heavy until you are accustomed to the exercise. It’s not worth suffering a shoulder injury or torn muscle simply to impress! Remember that weight is relative, what’s heavy for you may be light for someone else and vice versa. Lift a medium weight that you can perform 12-15 reps with - it’s too heavy if you cannot comfortably perform 12 to 15 reps- and too light if you are able to do many more! To begin with I would recommend training just two days weekly to allow your body a chance to break in to this type of workout- then increasing to 34 days weekly. Infact when you become more advanced and in turn train harder and start lifting more weight your session will be reduced to allow recovery!
BEGINNER’S WEIGHTS ROUTINE Day 1 Upper body and abdominals Chest Flat bench press Chest dips/or press-ups Back Dumbbell rows Lateral pull downs ArmsBarbell curls Triceps dips or Triceps push downs Abdominals Crunches Reverse crunches Day2 Lower body and Shoulders Legs Dumbbell or Barbell squats Leg extensions/ Leg curls OR lunges Shoulders - Barbell presses Barbell rows
-
3 sets 3 sets 3 sets 3 sets 3 sets
x x x x x
12 - 15 repetitions Your maximum! 12 - 15 repetitions 12 - 15 repetitions 12 - 15 repetitions
- 3 sets x 12 - 15 repetitions - 15 - 20 - 15 - 20 - 3sets
x 12 - 15 repetitions
- 3 sets - 2 sets - 2 sets
x 12 - 15 repetitions x 12 - 15 repetitions x 12 - 15 repetitions
Try to leave 1-2 days of rest between your workouts to allow full recovery. I would recommend that you stay on this routine for a minimum of 8-12 weeks after which you could look at splitting your workouts in order to work different body parts and perhaps increasing the day’s you workout. To summarize - lift smart, rest, eat well and improve!
Remember... NO EXCUSES! James watling is available for 1-1 personal tuition, nutritional advice and seminars contact on www.kickdvd.co.uk COMBAT Page 19
EVERTON Putting the pressure on the competition verton Smith has an impressive pedigree. A 5th dan in Wado Ryu with several schools under his belt, he has one of the most successful dojos in Wales and is looking to have more! Everton’s training began when he took up with Frank Lynch but like many students - his enthusiasm waned over the years until he finally stopped training. What got him back into training was what he describes as ‘A little bit of a scrape in town!’ This time he took up both karate and kick-boxing - karate with Chris Rudge and kick-boxing with Steve Babbs, who was one of the pioneers of full-contact in Britain. Chris Rudge’s instructor, Clayton Murrain, succeeded in talking Everton out of full-contact fighting. Clayton explained how you trained hard in full-contact to win a plastic trophy and perhaps suffer injury. On the other hand, you could train to get a black belt in karate, become a professional instructor and earn money! Everton took Clayton’s advice and eventually graded to 5th dan under him, though looking back, he does think it might have been nice to have had a couple of full-contact fights under his belt! So Everton immersed himself in Wado Ryu, becoming a roving instructor for his association. He’d look at a map, pick a town, find a hall, get the local newspaper and then head back to set things up. Despite his considerable experience, he’s never stopped learning, and during the last 18 months, he’s
E
Page 20 COMBAT
begun looking at pressure points. Everton has trained with George Dillman and was well impressed! Through this training, Everton has come to believe that knowing about pressure points can help level the playing field for women and children. Everton and Steve have made several attempts at running a business together but things have not always been plain sailing. Steve became so despondent at one time, that he thought of packing it all in - but then they found a NAPMA magazine and this opened their eyes to a new approach. 2000 was the turning point. Everton reports that he was blown away by a seminar that challenged the very basis of martial arts: the belt system. Steve and Everton began to analyse the length of time it took to get a black belt, and who actually set the standard for what a black belt should be. These things are lost in time but are now so deeply ingrained that they are accepted without question. The tradition has been passed from generation to generation without anyone really questioning why things are as they are. This insight motivated them to completely change their approach to gradings, reducing the time interval between them from three- to two months. Students are no longer required to train for two two-hour lessons for three months to meet the 48-hour criterion. It’s theoretically possible for students to train 48-hours in just one week, and then polish their performance over the following three weeks until they are ready at the end of the month!...
To read the rest of this article why not take out a subscription by calling +44 (0) 121 344 3737
SMITH
By Matthew
Sylvester
COMBAT Page 21
RED001/06
IBU RITA SUWANDA The Guro Besar of Mande Muda Pencak Silat Interview by
Paul Finn
bu Rita is the head (Guro Besar) of Mande Muda Pencak Silat International and is continuing in the legacy of the Suwanda family teaching the secrets of this ecclectic family art in the US and UK. Ibu Suwanda has over the last three years developed a strong base of students here in the UK and specifically in London with the assistance of Paul Finn. It is hoped that Ibu will continue to visit these shores promoting and propogating Mande Muda and that the Art will in time grow in strength and popularity.
I
COMBAT: Ibu Rita many thanks for agreeing to this interview perhaps you could begin by explaining for the readers the origins of Pencak Silat Mande Muda. IBU SUWANDA: Mande Muda Pencak Silat originates from West Java (Bandung) Indonesia. During Indonesia’s war of independence there were many developments in the fighting styles of Indonesia and it was at this time of change and conflict that Mande Muda Pencak Silat was conceived. The system was formulated by my father Guru Besar Uyuh Suwanda with the help of my mother Ibu Mimi Suwanda (a skilled Cimande practitioner) in Bandung in 1951. Bapak Uyuh developed the style, earning recognition and respect from the major governing Silat bodies.
COMBAT: Can you tell us more about the term Pencak Silat? IBU SUWANDA: Originally the word Pencak comes from Java and refers to martial arts. The word Silat comes from several areas including Sumatra refers specifically to the actual fighting system. It is inconceivable in Indonesian culture to have Pencak without Silat as both are integral parts of the whole, one does not operate without the other and both are inextricably linked. There are literally thousands of islands, many different languages and millions of people across the Indonesian Archipelago and therefore unsurprisingly there are recorded hundreds of different styles of Pencak Silat throughout Indonesia. Each style often highly individual and influenced from the area of its origin the indigenous population, their own local customs and characteristics.
COMBAT: Ibu can you explain to readers the way in which the Mande Muda system was created and how it is in some ways unique to many other styles? IBU SUWANDA: As I explained my father Uyuh Suwanda was the founder of the Mande Muda Pencak Silat that originated in 1951. My father had previously studied 17 different styles of pencak silat before adding Cimande, after marrying my mother who came from Cimande village. He named the new system ‘Mande Muda’ which literally translated means new Cimande. Indeed many of the motions and techniques of Cimande lie at the very core of Mande Muda and provide a solid foundation from which the other arts stem and flow. It was his unique idea to then blend the various arts that he Page 28 COMBAT
had studied to create a single family system that incorporated concepts from these many and varied styles. In this way he was clearly an innovator and created a new system that was and remains very different and individual. In some ways a clear parallel can be recognised between this type of development and that of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. My father continued in his study of pencak silat techniques and systems to discover the optimum strategies to all forms of armed and unarmed attack. More importantly he strived to develop efficient self-defence and ways to prevent attack. Mande Muda was and is therefore a blended system drawing heavily from the techniques, strategies and concepts of a number of different styles. It is also key that the practitioner and instructor alike continue to grow, research, train and study to continually improve and refine what they already know, in this way the art remains alive and moves with the times. For example during my last two trips to the UK I have stressed more practical applications and drills for the benefit of my hosts and in order to address issues raised for those wanting to study Silat here as opposed to in Indonesia. Mande Muda is a highly effective and practical system that is unique in its wealth of knowledge and diversity of influences. At the base of the style are a number of core Arts that are used as the foundation for the system as a whole, namely Cimande, Chikalong & Rikasan (the joint breaking system). Then concepts and fighting strategies are employed from other famous styles including most notably Hari Mau (tiger style), Kari, Made and Subundhar.
COMBAT: Ibu what are the main principles and ideology in Mande Muda?
strives to develop and modify, the practitioner to grow as an individual in his own knowledge and skill and for the art to remain alive and adaptable. Mande Muda is predominantly a counter offensive system and as such trains heavily on counter attack in response to whatever technique is posed. Only once an attack is delivered can you know and determine the optimum response. Mande Muda includes locking and breaking techniques (from systems such as Rikasan) that are very unforgiving to the opponent, striking is often directed at nerve centres and pressure points and is used to set up locks, breaks and take down techniques. Once on the ground the principles from Hari Mau are used as a deadly ground grappling system to render the opponent incapacitated. Nevertheless, at its core Mande Muda is a self-defence system based on counter offence. It is also important to remember that the Pencak and the Silat whilst being separate parts are constituent elements of a whole. The culture, customs and history of West Java are crucial to the understanding and practice of the system as a whole. This integration of theory, technique, tradition and history is essential to the proper appreciation of the Art.
COMBAT: Ibu can you tell us a little more about your father and the history of his system?...
To read the rest of this article make sure you get your copy of combat available from WH Smiths & all good newsagents
IBU SUWANDA: As I have said, Mande Muda continuously COMBAT Page 29
Incorporating the United Kingdom Martial Arts Federation
UNITED KINGDOM ALL STYLES KARATE ORGANISATION INSTRUCTORS NEEDED NOW! Space here, does not permit us to show you why we are simply the best at providing help for experienced and novice instructors alike. If you are a trainee instructor and you want to go it alone and open your own club, or you already have some experience and just want to expand your membership, we are prepared to help you every step of the way. Give us the chance to show you how we can help by sending off for a free information pack, indicating your style and martial art to:-
UKASKO, 165D Burton Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LN Tel No: 0161-445-7778 (Office hours 10am - 4pm) Website: www.ukasko.com
Alternately You Can Contact Our Senior Representatives:Tokon Do Karate
Style:
Kickboxing
Style:
Wado Ryu
Grade:
Black Belt 5th Dan
Grade:
Black Belt 3rd Dan
Grade:
Black Belt 4th Dan
Location:
Benfleet (Essex)
Tel:
07779 080602
Location: Chesterfield (Derbyshire), Mansfield (Nottinghamshire)
Location: Mersea Island Colchester (Essex)
Tel: 01623 744052 or 07815 676265
Tel: 01255 553262
Email:
Email:
Email:
enquiries@tokondokarate.com
sarah@ward6010.freeserve.co.uk
shrnpiper@yahoo.com
LEN NORMAN
PETER WARD
RICARDO PIPER
Style:
Wado Ryu Karate and Kenpo
Style:
Grade:
Black Belt 4th Dan
Grade: Black Belt 8th Dan Tel: 0161 445 7778
Style:
Shukokai Karate
Grade:
Black Belt 4th Dan
Location: Manchester
Tel: 07776 157888
“Reputation means everything in this business, give us a chance to show how we can enhance yours”
Email:
Email:
Email:
steve@prestwoodkarate.com
roystanhope@ukasko.com
shogun.karate@ntworld.com
STEVE STEVE LANGBRIDGE LANGBRIDGE
ROY STANHOPE
MARK CONION
Style:
Shotokan Karate
Style:
Shukokai Karate
Style:
Tae Kwon Do
Grade:
Black Belt 2nd Dan
Grade:
Black Belt 5th Dan
Grade:
Black Belt 5th Dan
Location: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex
Tel: 07801 098938
Location: Leeds Tel:
01132 947098
Tel: 07763 010546 Email:
Location: Central and West Norfolk Tel: 01953 882034
jonathan.judachi@btinternet.com
Web:
Email:
Email:
www.judachi-martialarts.co.uk
leedspremierkarate@ntworld.com
isoame@mansell.plc.uk
JONATHAN BOLT
MICHAEL TATTERSALL MICHAEL TATTERSALL
IAN SOAME
The mediocre instructor tells The good instructor explains The superior instructor demonstrates The truly great instructor inspires
UKA001/07
Location: Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, Bucks also Prestwood, Near High Wycombe, Bucks
Shukokai, Shotokan, Wado Ryu
Former England Team Manager and British Team Coach
Style:
KNO001/01
How to hit HARD and generate phenomenal power! The MFFS 5 Disc Set £116.33 Inc P+P This is the whole of the MFFS Information in one mammoth 5 Disc DVD Set. The information contained in this set is priceless, plus a BONUS DVD containing 12 DEVASTATING K.O’s - No 5. Remember this amazing package contains 5 Full Length Digital Broadcast Quality DVD’s. Disc 1 Power Generation - Learn how to hit with jaw shattering Power. Amazing power levels with little effort. Disc 2 Placement Point Technology - Learn where to hit for the best effect. Russell Stutely takes you on a guided tour of the best places to strike
Disc 3 Backup Support System - Tony Bailey takes you through what to do, should everything go wrong and you end up on the ground Disc 4 Using MFFS in Real Life Scenarios Utilising this information in more realistic situations Disc 5 12 Devastating K.O’s Not for the faint of heart! See 12 DEVASTATING K.O’s performed live.
Whether you are an experienced martial artist, or beginner, these DVDs are essential in understanding how true power is developed. There are some fantastic demonstrations of impact delivery and if you have ever wanted to truly strike and kick hard, then look no further than these DVDs. No-one has ever captured my ‘double hip’ applications better than Russell, but he has now taken them to a higher level by combining them with Pressure Point principles. Russell has adapted all these principles for introduction into a range of striking and grappling systems. There is no system that you could be practising that would not benefit from incorporating these power development principles. Russell understands the reality of combat and has taught some of the most respected practical combatants in the UK. They found out what you should know - that what they thought they knew about impact was incorrect. WHAT THEY KNOW NOW - SO SHOULD YOU. I have worked with Russell for many years and can personally vouch for the effectiveness of these principles and techniques. If anyone now carries the torch of what I believe and teach in respect of impact development it’s Russell Stutely. Double or treble your impact for half the normal effort - its a fact - Buy these DVDs and learn how!
www.russellstutely.co.uk
e-mail: russell@russellstutely.co.uk
Plus special offers on the site for all Combat readers!
STU001/01
Peter Consterdine - 8th Dan British Combat Association
vo wh 10 uc e % he n q di r c uo sc od tin oun e g t th is
st ed! we te Lo ran ’s ua UK s G ice Pr
t) a mb o (c
LOVE TOP
BRANDS?
MAS004/03
YOU’LL LOVE OUR PRICES! GRAPPLING SET
GROIN & SHIN SET
KICKBOXING SET
Set includes Rogue Shin and Instep groin guard, knee protectors and leather grappling gloves
Set includes adidas PU groin and shin guards
Set includes Spirit 10-16oz leather boxing gloves. PU Shin and Foot protectors
Retail Price: £125
Retail Price: £50
Retail Price: £80
Our Price: £85
Our Price: £20.00
Our Price: £40.00
www.martialartshop.co.uk Tel: 0121 384 4111
50% SALE NOW ON!
ANDY DESA
A champion all the way
T
he first thing most people ask when they meet another martial artist is why did they start martial arts. Unfortunately, a high number of people start martial arts because of others projecting their negativity on to them physically and Andy is no different. “I suppose like everyone else really I was getting bullied.” Having to do something out of necessity is not always the best form of motivation, especially if the activity involves a lot of hard physical training and concentration. When asked what it was that attracted him to the martial arts he was more than happy to admit that “I hated it for a start. But as time went on I felt the confidence grow and the fear of being bullied subside. I really got a taste for it and 27 years later my taste seems to be getting stronger and stronger.” Aside from many people sharing the
common experience of being bullied many also find someone who inspired them throughout their training. However, true to his individual style this was something that he actually tried to avoid. “My inspiration. That’s difficult because I have studied so many styles and tend not to go too deep into having role models etc. But a few people who have helped me make the right decisions along the way. Lindsie (my wife) my friends D Kemp, Pete Cook, Richard Hopkins and my coaches Kevin Guy, Richard Phillips, Neville Wray and old teammate Terry Saxton.” Despite not having any true inspirations there was a point in his life that proved to be pivotal and one that clearly means a lot to him. “The most impressionable part of my martial arts career was when I joined WAKO. I was amazed how professional
the team was at Head Office and how good the fighters were at the competitions. I really feel part of the family now with WAKO which is important when you have your own academy.” If there is one thing that martial artists like, it is anecdotes. Everyone has at least one story they can conjure up and usually these stories have a personal value to them. I asked him if he could think of one amusing story that particularly stood out for him. “There have been so many but the one that always springs to mind is when Pete Cook and I were training for our Taekwondo 1st Dans. We used to train real hard me and Pete. One day we were doing one for one spinning kicks and the coach shouted stop. I did and Pete didn’t. He smacked me square on the chin and knocked me out for a few seconds. He’s the only person to ever knock me out. Nice one cookie.” It is clear that Andy enjoys the physicality of the martial arts but for him the teaching of people is far more rewarding that the sparring, patterns and selfdefence. Indeed this should be the same for any instructor as the passing on of knowledge and watching students progress is the whole point of instructing. Instructors pass on their knowledge and experience to students and it is widely believed that it is vital that they have as much experience and knowledge in the area that they are teaching as they can get. Andy most certainly subscribes to this belief and has more than enough experience and knowledge under his belt. “Obviously my two world titles are amongst my greatest successes however, I am also extremely proud of my students and clubs. There were a lot of people who told me I would never make a successful business from martial arts. Now with five very busy academies across Lincolnshire producing a great standard of fighters including five world champions I think I can safely say I have proved them wrong!”...
To read the rest of this article why not take out a subscription by calling +44 (0) 121 344 3737 Page 38 COMBAT
34 LOWER ESSEX STREET BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM B5 6SN CENTRAL TEL: 0121 622 2669 FAX: 0121 622 2101 SPORTS EST. 1986 WWW.BC-SPORTS.CO.UK LTD FORMERLY HORNET MARTIAL ARTS
BCS001/02
WHOLESALE PRICE Martial arts Instructors are you fed up with your supplier? Try
BCS THE LEADING BRAND NAME IN MARTIAL ARTS SPORTS WEAR & EQUIPMENT, ESTABLISHED SINCE 1986
PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE ON BULK ORDERS FOR THE LATEST PRICE LIST CONTACT US PHONE HOTLINE NO. 0121 622 2669
WHOLESALE WHOLESALE
WHOLESALE WHOLESALE
WHOLESALE WHOLESALE WHOLESALE
O PEN T O T HE P UBLIC OPEN TO THE PUBLIC O Op peen n:: M Mo on nd da ay y -- S Sa attu urrd da ay y 110 0..0 00 0a am m -- 4 4..0 00 0p pm m S UPPLIERS T O T RADE & ETA IL SUPPLIERS TO TRADE & R RET AIL F O R T H E F I N E S T I N M A R T I A L A R T S FOR THE FINEST IN MARTIAL ARTS E EQ QU UIIP PM ME EN NT T,, C CL LO OT TH HIIN NG G& &A AC CC CE ES SS SO OR RIIE ES S
WHOLESALE WHOLESALE WHOLESALE
The
Negotiator By Aran Dharmeratnam or now let’s not focus on a physical opponent; but let’s look at one that likes to lay siege to all people. This opponent is the mind that wanders into fear’s kingdom. Many writers and many instructors have spoken about the subject of fear; but rather than speak about fear itself, I am going to mention one of the vehicles that can draw us into fear’s world - the running mind. There are times when the mind can conjure up a situation that may never occur. The mind gets so wrapped up on what may happen or what is going to happen that it puts all the body’s resources into preparing for this situation. This is bad because it weakens the
F
person. It taxes various systems of the body. It can disconnect the person from the immediate surroundings. If the mind runs away from the current moment; it can end up in all sorts of bad terrain. It can end up in the land of fear. It can also end up going to other places. For example, in martial art training, if the mind drifts too much, the person can start to develop over complicated techniques or they can get involved harmful exercises. But certainly one of the big dangers that can cause a lot of stress for people is when the mind runs into fear’s domain. Once the mind enters this place, it is possible that fear will do all it can to keep the mind prisoner. And the trouble is that when the person starts to connect with fear, it doesn’t just tire the body: it can make the body tense on a physical level. This physical tension then starts to accumulate in the body. It can also mutate into aggression. When people develop a lot of physical tension it can also effect their movement and the way they are perceived by others. For example, a tense person may be more likely to make eye contact with those they see as a threat. And as mentioned in some of my previous features, this eye contact often draws the aggressors in. Now if we compare the running mind to a vehicle, then what could we say is the fuel for this vehicle? What helps move the mind? Please just for a moment, think about your own situation
and consider some of the things that act as fuel and cause your mind to go wandering. One thing that gets the mind running into fear’s terrain is the imagination. Some people inspired to train the martial arts are very creative people; so they should be especially aware of the ways the mind uses the imagination as potent fuel source. Anyway, if the mind starts running into negative fields, our present state of awareness can suffer. We can fail to see threats in front of us; we may miss immediate dangers. In Systema there are some fascinating exercises we carry out in training to help synchronise the mind with the current moment. Perhaps, in future features, we can explore some of these exercises; but for now please remember that to tame the running mindbe watchful. Also, bear in mind that there may be times when we do have to anticipate future threats or risks. But the difference here is that the mind is stepping into analytical mode, under our conscious control; it’s not running wild. Now, to stress the key theme of this article: we use our awareness skills to watch out for physical dangers; so why not use them to detect other dangers. Once we sense our mind is running into the fear ground; we can steer it away. If you would like to organise training or workshops with Aran; then email: aran @globalkick.com Tel: 07939 678 356
RUNNING MIND
COMBAT Page 43
SPECIALISED
TRAINING Kickboxing involves many areas of skills and attributes ou will have heard of tvp and Rocky Sondhi/Tommy Thompson as they have been writing for Combat for a while now. However, reading and experiencing are two different things. So, we asked another regular contributor, Cris Janson Piers to put them to the test and report back on how things went. What follows is a report on his findings together with comments from some of the people that took the course. This tvp- Comprehensive Boxing
Y
Concepts Seminar/Course with Rocky Sondhi and Tommy Thompson highlights just some of those areas. We all talk about cross training and which style may be better than others and I am sure we all agree, all styles have advantages and disadvantages, stronger technique, more street wise technique or are aimed at developing speed skill agility and fitness. But no matter what if we specialise in one style there are still main core areas, which apply to all martial arts and combat
By Cris Janson Piers
Page 44 COMBAT
sports, of which we need to concentrate on. This article puts me in the coach/ onlookers position, where I place KerryLouise, amongst other students who were invited from many other clubs and styles, to give varied views and opinions of techniques and concepts taught on the day at this sell out seminar. With kickboxing being predominantly a hand orientated style with the requirement of a minimum of 6 kicks a round, I thought it would be a good idea to involve Rocky and Tommy’s boxing and footwork skills such as the ones involved in their popular tvp system. Anyone on the course from a more kick orientated background may have different views. Firstly Rocky and Tommy familiarised themselves with the class, differentiating styles and levels of fitness and ability, thus allowing them to customise the delivery to the appropriate level. After this they went onto footwork drills and the use of SAQ (Speed Agility and Quickness) equipment such as the SAQ Quick foot ladder system. Rocky asked students to perform certain drills keeping the heel off the floor at all times. This involves movement backwards and forwards and angled and then introducing punching drills and positioning. Both stances were worked and it was noticeable that most students were slower or less reactive off their less used or least preferred stance. Tommy took the students through shadow boxing skills, but what was good and proved to make the fighters think was that as they performed their movements he would suggest a fighter type and his height, angle of attack and his fight style. This means they had to continuously change their shadow work to suit. He explained about lifting a crouching fighter with the correct use of technique and the timing and use of power pushing off the feet to get inside an attacker to employ a suitable counter. One main area we are all aware of is that to have a good work out we need a good pad holder. Tommy explained the pad holding from a coach’s perspective
to develop speed and reaction. This area certainly improved people over a short period of time right in front of my very eyes. Such as the coach getting hold of the punch and literally throwing it back to guard under resistance, or keeping hold of the elbow to create resistance before a punch was thrown and the same being possible to develop the speed in the parry etc. These methods are seen more clearly on the DVD and in the book that has been developed to aid the course and provide a workbook for coaches. The complexity of teaching and knowledge does require study of all three though to gain maximum benefit, thus emphasising the importance of learning through different media to maximise the benefits.
and made people more aware that a fighter should not be left waiting for the next pad target, nor should they have too much force behind them that the techniques cannot flow from one shot to the next. The use of singular pads in some instances keeps technique crisp and tight, again explaining that the pads should be a true representation of the opponent, ie: not too wide or high. Range and return speed of the guard was another specialised area of the course.
Tommy would get the attacker get the reverse heel up and leave the lead hand on the pad. Then they were instructed to pull back on their cross, shake or relax the hand and use a full, but short turn speed to strike the pad on a speed ratio of 50 in 100 out and back to guard. Again Tommy explained the importance of cover after the technique had been employed. The guys then went on to show that physical bodily resistance could be used
“I found the foot work and speed work interesting and with time and perseverance I am sure you would see the benefits in your sparring.� Kerry-Louise World Kickboxing Champion...
To read the rest of this article make sure you get your copy of combat available from WH Smiths & all good newsagents
COMBAT Page 45
The Traditional Wooden Dummy Company ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Hand made to Hong Kong Council Dimensions Solid hardwood construction. Suitable for indoor and outdoor usage Unique fully height adjustable from 4’8’’ to 6’8’’ Hand applied Tung Oil for ultimate weather proofing Hand Painted Chinese Wing Chun motif Trunk-Kiln dried laminated hardwood Arms-One piece hand turned hardwood Leg-Laminated 6 piece construction,dowelled for extra strength Width of frame can be customised to individual requirements Hardwood supplied from managed forests Purchasing Details: Personal cheques, postal orders, Internet transfer (details supplied with invoice.) Delivery: Typically 14 days. Delivered by insured courier. Notified 48 hours before delivery. Delivery at cost.
The Traditional Wooden Dummy Company was founded with one goal.To produce the very highest quality traditionally handmade Wooden Dummys at the very best price.The Wooden Dummy is,in many ways the trademark of Wing Chun Kung Fu.It plays a vital role,enabling the practicitioner to become proficient in understanding correct body position,footwork and distancing from opponents.This can only be achieved by playing with a Dummy that properly replicates the correct spring,angles of strikes and movement,promoting a deeper understanding of centre lines.
WORLD KENPO KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS The
and International Training Camp
2008 At the
Fort Regent complex Jersey Channel Islands UK (an Island between England and France)
On the
27th - 30th March 2008 Over 1500 people attending from over 25 Countries 96 Special Training Seminar/Workshops from over 40 of the most Senior Black Belts in the Martial Arts. 6 Sessions every hour catering for the Little Kid right through all the level-belts right up to Black Belt Contact the Head organiser and Championship Director, Roy Macdonald, 8th Degree Black Belt 1st Generation Student of Senior Grand Master ED Parker
JKK001/01
e-mail: worldchamp2008@kenpojersey.co.uk web site: www.jerseykenpokarate.co.uk
We believe in not compromising on quality in any way.This entails hand applying our ultimate weatherproofing,Tung Oil.The most water,heat and mildew resistant treatment available.It strengthens the wood and conditions the fibres,creating a Mook Yan Jong that will last a lifetime and of heirloom quality.Our frames feature our unique height adjustable stand,catering for 4’8’’ children and disabled artists through to 6’8’’ adults.Available customised with short/long legs and arms.The width can also be customised to fit your personal requirements for space saving area’s.Our Wooden Dummies cater for children,adults,disabled,teachers and students alike. Following a recent publication by the Wing Chun Kung Fu Council with cooperation from Grand Master Ip Ching,we now have the exact dimensions for Ip Chings fathers personal Wooden Dummy,namely Great Grand Master Yip Man. Most designs from other Wooden Dummy companies are copies of Yip Mans students Dummies,these do not offer the correct angles as taught by Yip Man through his son Ip Ching. Hand crafted by British Wing Chun Practioners. Contact Details: Cameron Charles The Traditional Wooden Dummy Company E-mail:TTWDC@hotmail.co.uk cameroncharles@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07971-405582 or 01280-701389
WDC001/04
TLP001/02
Stephen Thompson Proudly Presents...
THE ULTIMATE MARTIAL ART BUSINESS SEMINAR Is it possible for a single school to gross over £30,000.00 in one month every month? One man does, and has done it for years. For the first time Stephen Thompson, owner of a chain of schools in the UK is sharing his PROVEN strategies and reasons why his schools are one of the highest grossing in the UK.
What can S-M-A-R-T do for you? There is no better job out there than being a Martial Arts Professional. Teaching martial arts has always been a passion for me. As a younger man competing was everything. I could not wait for the next tournament to come around. In my tournament career I have travelled all over the world, but I do not want to bore you with that, I just want to assure you, I am a real martial artist. I Love Martial Arts and what is had done for me and my family. I always wanted to teach full time, and tried. My first clubs went well, apart form, of course summer, when things would slow up, and I was back doing my trade, being a poor carpenter.
I have had a decade of building systems! You see there is not one system out there that tells you what to do from the start, well, there is now. Over one weekend, I am going to tell you how I run my schools and how I have been so successful.
What will you learn? If you are thinking of opening a school, or if you have one already, it does not matter. The systems that you will learn on the seminar are the same ones that my staff use every day to generate £30,000 a month from one location. In actual fact you will be able to see the schools in action if you wish to visit one of my locations as a V.I.P. I will even share with you the running school numbers!
“Martial Arts should not be about making money” I have heard this so many times, and you know what, I was once like that! But the gift that God gave me was the ability to do martial arts. It just made sense to me. But I can tell you, having to put my hand in my pocket to pay for hall rent because I did not have enough students to pay it, hurt more than any punch or kick I took on the mat. If you have been in Martial Arts for any length of time you will probably have seen some great martial artist. But all to often, these people had to stop teaching because they could not afford to carry on. I believe martial arts is a wonderful sport and has so much to offer everyone, so this is why my martial art schools must run at a profit. This way I can make sure they stay open, and I am giving a great career to my instructors. Whether your goal is to build a massive organisation, or just to make sure your school is paying for itself, do the S.M.A.R.T thing, and ask for more information.
Instructors = £45K a year? My Instructors wages, that’s right not the owner - the instructor running one school Listen. I know you can go along as you are, hey, who says I have something better than the next guy. BUT, you have to wonder, if you had my systems; systems that work; that have enabled me to grow from 1 school that was out of a church hall twice a week, to now running 4 full time locations with hundreds of students.
WHAT COULD YOU DO? S.M.A.R.T SMA001/02
Martial Art Business Systems
START-MARKET-ATTAIN-RETAIN-TEACH
Phone and request an information pack and CD
Call 0800 011 2223 www.smart-martial-arts.co.uk
If you do decide that the information is not for you then you have lost nothing, I am even paying for the call! What have you got you lose?
ON THE RECORD WITH...
Master M.K. Loke of the Tang Sou Dao - Ren Yi Wu Kwan ost interviews tend to be simple biopics of the subject but this one, with M.K. Loke of the Ren Yi Wu Kwan is rather different. ‘Louis’ to his friends, has studied many different systems of Japanese, Korean and Chinese martial arts/ways. Though of Chinese origin, Louis favours the more formal training approach of the Japanese and Korean systems. The name ‘Tang Sou Dao’ could be mistaken for the name of a Korean system he reached a high grade in but in fact it is Chinese and has more in keeping with karate’s roots on early Okinawa. ‘T’ang’ here refers to a Chinese dynasty and the name means, ‘Way of the T’ang Hand’. Now where have I seen that title before...?
M
COMBAT: Do you believe that great teachers of martial art example at China, where the Northern and Southern styles have distinct differences: free-flowing/high-kicking in the north and believed they had achieved perfection - that what they compact/shorter movements in the south. How could that have taught could in no way be improved? come about were it not for the factors I mentioned? M.K. LOKE: The answer is an emphatic NO! There is no such thing as perfection in martial art or in any other field of art or science. Innovation and progression are two key objectives in any human activity; otherwise we will still be using the Chinese abacus instead of modern day computers. We’d still be riding around on horses and carts! Techniques have to be improved or the art will either die or become stagnant, losing its energy in favour of a pleasing, stylised set of physical movements whose authority is based on a mystical and questionable past. I happen to agree totally with the late Bruce Lee who said, ‘tradition can inhibit progress’. A ‘great master’ is only human. He/she has to re-invent, innovate and adapt techniques according to developing fighting and coaching experiences, physical build and even race/nationality. These factors dictate directions of development. Look for “A good instructor sometimes finds a keen student developing a certain technique to a higher degree than the instructor’s!”
COMBAT: Do you believe that the students of a great master should endlessly repeat everything that they were ever taught, without variation or further development? M.K. LOKE: First let me say that it is important that students come to understand the many levels and components that exist and inter-relate in any technique, or approach to training. This understanding is essential! We could, for example, say that repeating a set of exercises and/or basics in a certain way is only essential insofar as it helps us to understand and analyse what makes individual techniques effective. A front kick or any technique can be regarded as ‘simple’ by a novice - but it actually takes years of continuous practice, understanding and analysis to make it as effective as it can be for YOU. A good instructor sometimes finds a keen student developing a certain technique to a higher degree than the instructor’s! This shows clearly that the instructor has done a great job in providing the inspiration, in sharing knowledge and in helping the student towards developing that technique to such a level. Having discovered the basic knowledge on which a technique has been developed, the student of a great master may then, in my opinion, move on to develop that technique better to suit their build, age et cetera.
COMBAT: Do you believe that the same techniques performed in the same way by people of different size and shape will be equally effective- or should people be allowed to modify what they are taught? M.K. LOKE: The same technique performed in the same way by students of different size, shape, age, inclination and gender cannot be equally effective and a good instructor realises this! What good is continually emphasising a 70° knee lift when setting up a high round house kick to a 60-year-old novice student? Believe me - there are other more effective ways to teach such a student! What use are linear movements to a smaller build or female student needing to defend him/herself? The basic movements should be taught, sure, but early on students must be allowed to develop techniques of subtle evasion in which they instinctively move to the opponent’s blind side. Page 48 COMBAT
To read the rest of this article why not take out a subscription by calling +44 (0) 121 344 3737
GWA001/05
GWA001/04
INT001/03
MIL001/01
U.K. Manufacturers and suppliers of the highest quality JUDO / KARATE SUITS AND MARTIAL ARTS ACCESSORIES to Judo / Karate / Ju-Jitsu and Aikido clubs and Associations all at reasonable prices, for more than thirty years
MILOM MATS TAKE SOME BEATING Quality International Tournament suits available. Immediate despatch of all orders plus generous discounts and full guarantee backed by a FREE REPAIR SERVICE on all of our suits.
Hakamas Focus Mitts Bokken Towels T-Shirts Zoris Protectives Badges Belts Books Bags Posters & Technique cards Write or phone for price list or quotation to: J.Milom Ltd, Springfield Mills, Sherborne Street, Manchester M3 1ND
Tel: 0161 832 6155 Fax: 0161 833 0663 Email: sales@milom.co.uk
NAK001/05
WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU...
ACHIEVE YOUR MISSION WITH
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
GOOD NUTRITION Build Lean Muscle Improve Performance Faster Muscle Repair Less Injury Reduce Recovery Times Boost Immune System Lose Weight in quick time the healthy way!
Look no further, Talk to the
Major Discounts on seminars, courses & with top martial arts personalities Martial Arts Marketing & Consultation EMMAS (Excellence In Marketing & Martial Arts Systems) Grow High Quality Martial Arts Schools With Integrity we will show you why we are the highest performing schools in the country Martial Arts Insurance Group rates available Courses Available First Aid Courses, Child Protection Courses, Health & Safety Courses, Forms & Weapons Full Association Support and back up services The Cheapest Billing Rate of any other martial arts company Regular National And International Competitions With subsidised travel Validation of grades & certificates International Squad Training With the countries top martial artist and coaches We Cater For Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Full, Contact Karate, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Judo, Ju Jitsu Referees Courses National and International CRB Checks Master Credit Card facilities Curtis Page plus a whole lot more...
For For your your personalised personalised programme programme contact: contact:
07972 781354 healthysportsnutrition@yahoo.co.uk healthysportsnutrition@yahoo.co.uk
www.nutrition4all.org Independent Distributor
Ideal Nutrition For Compe tit or s Of Any Mar tial Ar ts Discipline
AND002/01
HERBALIFE
SILAT - KALI - JKD Classes in SE LONDON AND KENT
If in doubt, don’t rule us out call us now on: Tel: 0800 8496334 Mob: 07939 217772 for a free and impartial conversation about the many services we have to offer, we look foward to talking with you.
Contact
GBM001/01
07906 927770 www.karasackali.co.uk Silat.Kali & JKD classes & seminars
web www.gbmaa.com email curtis.page@gbmaa.com
leisure solutions
FIN001/02
NEW!
Get yourself covered... Get yourself a Sports Pass!
SPORTS Be Sure...
PASS
Be Safe!!! Instructors discounts available Call us now!
T CT AC TA NT ON O C C T T H GH LIIG L T CT AC TA NT ON O C C I I M EM SE S T CT AC TA NT ON CO C L L L L U FU F
ALL FOR ONLY
E TE AT RA AR KA K
ÂŁ15.00 (Including Insurance)
Tel: 01332 663086
Mob: 07973 507716
CALL US NOW OR COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW
WAK001/14
Name ___________________________________________________ Date of birth ________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Post Code __________________ Full Light Semi Fighting Weight _____________ Height ______________________ Instructors name / address ____________________________________________________________________ Tel No. _____________________ Time Training ______________ Fight History / Overview ______________________________________________________________________ Please send your complete application to: WAKO GB, 66 Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6LP Please make cheques payable to WAKO GB
WRAY FLIES THE FLAG AT
WINDSOR Semi Contact Super League World Cup T
he flag was flying over Windsor Castle on this beautiful July day but the crowds were not in Windsor to see the Royal Family, they were there for the prestigious semi contact super league World Cup, which proved to be the biggest and best in Superleague history. The event always has a large junior turnout but what set this year apart was the huge numbers of seniors in attendance, making the adult divisions the most exciting in years, as the big guns turned out in force to stake their claim as Windsor royalty.
Quality matched quantity this year and the standards were impeccably high, even amongst the youngest competitors and the mats were in constant use throughout a busy day. Amongst the smallest competitors certain individuals made their mark, including Jack Pickin, whose impeccable sidekick saw him take the U4’3 semi-contact and then take Adam Sharpe all the way in the final of the U4’6 in a typical hands versus feet contest. In the girls divisions, flamboyant Stacey Davey went one better; beating Georgia Manktelow in the U4’3 division in what was an electrifying final
and then doing the double by beating Morgan Jones in the light contact. This final saw two passionate sets of fans get behind their girls but it was Davey, who celebrated with her trademark cartwheel and splits routine. In the boy’s U5’5 Dion McKenzie emulated the Staceys feat, beating Josh Griffith comfortably in the Semi Contact final but he was made to work a lot harder in the light continuous as George Downey was a slick mover. It proved to be an enjoyable and very technical final but when it went to the judges, McKenzie picked up the enviable double. Some regular winning names also cropped up, with Shannon Ryan winning the girls U4’6 semi contact in what was a top quality category, beating Torcia Green in a very cagey final. Paige Walker, no stranger to winning ways, picked up the O5’3 semi contact, beating Rachel House in a explosive encounter, whilst Rianna Nash had to prove her fortitude, toughing out a win against Andrea Smith in the girls U5’3 Light Continuous. Two finals really stood out, however, one in the semi contact, the other in the light continuous. The boy’s semi contact O5’5 saw Luke May and Marco Mangano serve up an absolute treat. Point for point they were fast and accurate and inseparable and the score was even at 18-18 long into extra time. Finally, May got the two point advantage that won him the final but this one will last long in the memory. As will the light continuous between Sam Clarke and Daryll Gallagher, two great little characters in the U4’9 division. Both had ultra-tough semi finals but stood toe- to- toe trading accurate comCOMBAT Page 63
binations for the full duration. The judges couldn’t separate them and a stamina draining 30 seconds ensued, both boys determined to stay the course with Gallagher just getting the nod. The intermediate divisions were also heavily contested and such was the high standards that no single competitor managed the double of semi and light contact. In the finals that I managed to cover (it really was a nonstop day!) Ben Rowe and Andy Dunn served up an entertaining U71K semi contact final, both men fast and mobile, with Dunn edging proceedings 7-5. In the O75K Light Continuous, Nathan Withers impressed, quick off the mark and forcing the pace, giving his opponent Yanang Woong no time to settle. Accurate, fit and strong, he deservedly took the judges decision. As previously mentioned, the Senior divisions were the busiest I had seen
Page 64 COMBAT
them in years and the woman of the day had to be the irrepressible Bev Sturzaker, who lost out to fellow star Lorraine Hughes in the U62K SemiContact but went on to win the U65K by beating Lisa Boardman and then beating Italian star Elena Orlandini in the cash prize Openweight final. Such was the ultra-competitive nature of this event that perennial favourite and Super League legend Sharon Gill didn’t feature at all. Ashley Brace not only finished third in the Openweight category, she also won the Ladies U65K Light Contact final to cap a good day for her. Chantelle Cameron continued her assault on the senior ranks after a glittering junior career, winning the O65K Light Continuous, Jem Campbell doing the same in the semi contact. The senior men’s divisions were equally competitive with a number of the ‘big guns’ falling by the wayside as
the new breed of exciting young fighters staked their claims. The men’s semicontact U75K was hugely populated and veteran winner Jacey Cashman eventually came out on top, beating Tom Harrington but praised his opponent as the future of the Super League. As if to prove the point, Harrington won the U71K, whilst consummate campaigner Robbie Hughes took the U65K crown, a regular nemesis of his, Daz Ellis taking the Executive honours. It was also a mix of the young and old in the light continuous, with young guns Dominic Specchio and Carl Mallinson taking the U71K and U75K respectively-Specchio, who has risen through the junior ranks beating Evan Andrews, Mallinson, who has burst onto the scene in the last two years conquering Christian Thomson in a hard fought battle, the busy Thomson also having to settle for third in the
U71K. Evergreen Phil Allen is best known for his years of semi-contact success but more recently he has been entering the light continuous as well and shows no signs of slowing down-a true example to us all. Here, he took Richard Phillips all the way in the O81K Division, taking second place, whilst also taking third in the Executive men’s semi contact. Special mention must be made of Toby Bermlieller, who put his body on the line in both the light and full con-
tact U81K divisions but came up trumps in both. He beat James Perry in the Light Contact, before stepping into the ring, taking the knocks and beating the same opponent again to capture an enviable double. Tony Owen has had a long and illustrious super league history as a junior but at the World Cup he reminded us all that not only is he an adult now (God I feel old) but he has the toughness to go with the skill, taking the full contact U71K title, beating the tough German Achmed Nabo.
As mentioned previously, the tournament was too big for me to cover every final but it was slickly run and what I did see confirmed the calibre and quality of the competitors, ensuring that the Super League remains firmly at the top of the tree, in freestyle terms. At this rate Nev, you’re constantly going to need bigger halls! Don’t forget the last superleague in Dorking on the 7th of October. Be there!
COMBAT Page 65
THE
WELSH MARTIAL ARTS ALLIANCE
FOR ALL YOUR WELSH MARTIAL ARTS NEEDS Wales has a very established and credible martial arts history. Now and for the first time, a group of these experienced seniors have come together to establish an alliance of like minded martial arts masters. Our aim is to bring a greater awareness and appreciation for the wealth of talent which resides in Wales. NAME: Lynne Tolcher-James
GRADE: 4th Degree Black Belt
GRADE: 4th Dan Black Belt
ASSOCIATION: Welsh Contact Karate Association
ASSOCIATION: Welsh Academy of Martial Arts
TEL: 01685 870710 or 07949 343430 ADDRESS: 2 Clifton Street, Aberdare. R-C-T, CF44 7PB
TEL: 07903 326 568 ADDRESS: The Hub, YMCA, Court Rd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
E-MAIL: nick@wcka-karate.co.uk
E-MAIL: info@wka-wales.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.wcka-karate.co.uk
WEBSITE:
QUOTE: “The time for talking has stopped. It’s time for action. It’s time to unite. Give your students the recognition they deserve. Call me now to discuss how we can help you.” LOCATION: Pontypridd, Rhondda & Cynon Valleys in South Wales.
www.welshacademyofmartialarts.co.uk
QUOTE: “As Wales’ leading female martial arts instructor and trainer of many national and international champions, I look forward to meeting and training with you.” LOCATION: Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Pontypridd, Barry
NAME: Lee Carter
NAME: Leanne Griffiths
GRADE: 3rd Degree
GRADE: 2nd Degree Black Belt
ASSOCIATION: Welsh Combat Karate Association
NAME: Jason Griffiths
NAME: Unel Wellington
GRADE: 4th Degree Black Belt
GRADE: 7th Dan
ASSOCIATION: Elite School of Martial Arts
ASSOCIATION: Welsh Karate Association
TEL: 07815 066 717
TEL: 01792 645 940
ADDRESS: The Elite Gym, 364 Cowbridge Rd West, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5BY
ADDRESS: 1 Bethesda St, Swansea, SA1 2EU
E-MAIL: jason@cardiffkarate.us.com WEBSITE: www.cardiffkarate.us.com
E-MAIL: unelwellington@hotmail.com WEBSITE: www.angelfire.com/ab6/wkahq
QUOTE: “If you would like to train I a family environment and receive professional instruction in our purpose built full time gym, call us or visit our website.”
QUOTE: “For more than 30 years we have provided the best in karate instruction and we would be delighted to have you train with us. We look forward to meeting you soon!”
LOCATION: Barry, Cardiff
LOCATION: Swansea, Wales
NAME: Shaun Brace GRADE: 2nd Dan Black Belt
ASSOCIATION: UK All Styles Karate Organisation
ASSOCIATION: Professional Union of Martial Arts
WEBSITE: www.wcka-karate.co.uk
TEL: 07989 376528
TEL: 01495-352485 / 07966-597318
QUOTE: “Having trained in the martial arts from the age of 5 I have spent the last 28 years accumilating a wealth of knowledge and experience. in all areas of martial arts, including weapons and ground work etc... I would now like to share this with as many people as possible. Call me now to discuss any questions you might have.”
ADDRESS: ‘The Hall’ Folly Road, Trevethin, Pontypool
ADDRESS: 25 Howy Road, Rassau, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, Wales, NP23 5TW
E-MAIL: jiankangdo@yahoo.co.uk
E-MAIL: spiderboxer2@aol.com
QUOTE: “Having been taught by the best, I can assure you that as an instructor, I can help you get to where you aspire to be! Man, woman, family of child - we can cater for you!”
QUOTE: “Probably the fastest growing clubs in Wales. We have: World, European, British, Welsh and UK Champions within our ranks. Call us now to discover how we can help you achieve your goals.”
LOCATION: Swansea/Swansea Valley
LOCATION: Ponntypool/Abergavenny
E-MAIL: lee@wcka-karate.co.uk
LOCATION: Abergavenny, Bryn MAWR, EBBW Vales, Tredger, Merthyr Tydfil, Aberfan
PUTTING WELSH MARTIAL ARTS ON THE MAP!
WMA002/02
NAME: Nick Clarke
MUR002/03
REMY BONJASKY Back on Track!
K
By
Adam Steel
-1 crowd-pleaser Remy Bonjasky has revenge in mind on September 29 when he fights Stefan Leko in Seoul, Korea. The 2003/4 World Grand Prix champion beat the German in their quarter-final last year but was unable to continue after taking two kicks to the groin. Bonjasky spoke with us about the Final Elimination clash, his hopes for a third title and his determination to end a run of bad luck.
COMBAT: How has preparation gone, Remy? REMY BONJASKY: It’s gone good! I train with Gilbert Yvel at the Vos Gym, who is a great fighter! We’ve trained twice a day in the morning and afternoon and I feel good and confident for September 29 against Leko. The only thing I’ve done differently is train with Mirko Cro Cop in Croatia - but nothing else changed. I think that training was more for Cro Cop! We were just sparring - but sparring like against any other top fighter. The only difference is that Mirko lost a little bit of his stand-up abilities - some of his reaction and techniques - but he is still a superstar in fighting! That’s why me, Gilbert, and my trainer Ivan Hippolyte were there ahead of his fight against Cheick Kongo It was a benefit to me as well - because we trained like we were at a training camp: just training, eating and sleeping. We stayed there for a week, came back and then went again.
COMBAT: You must be super-determined to beat Leko! REMY BONJASKY: Just hearing Leko’s name is enough to motivate me because last year he did some bad things! The first kick between the legs came and I thought, ‘Hey, it can happen to anyone!’ But the second kick was clearly aimed at the same place. That’s what I thought. I think he did it deliberately. When I got into the locker room I threw up, and couldn’t stand. It was horrible - too much! Afterwards we went to the hospital to check it out because I still want to have some kids! Luckily it was okay. I felt so good in last year’s final too, and when I was facing Leko I felt it wasn’t going to last long. Then I caught the kick and it was like he took one of my dreams away! I couldn’t do anything about it then, but now I’m going to try again and September is going to be one big nightmare for him! Leko can expect to go two rounds tops Page 68 COMBAT
because I’m not waiting for a decision. Not this time! I didn’t ask for him but K-1 said the fans want to see a real fight. The fans know that I’m going to kick his ass! You are going to see all of my jumping knees again.
COMBAT: What do you think of him as a fighter? REMY BONJASKY: Leko always had a big mouth and I don’t know why! I think he’s arrogant. At first he was okay. He was a normal guy. But when he has to fight, you he starts being arrogant. I don’t know why because he’s been in K-1 for around 10 years now and I don’t think he ever made it to the second round of the final. He has never won the Grand Prix; just a couple of small tournaments - so why act arrogant? When people win something I can understand them acting arrogant. I won’t become arrogant - but at least I can understand it with others. I fought a couple of times against Leko. I fought him in Las Vegas when I was pretty new in K-1 - and I lost the fight by a couple of points. Then I fought him again last year and he fought well - but he’s not good enough to go all the way. He only has a spinning heel kick and a couple of punches. That’s it! I wasn’t impressed by his win over Mighty Mo either, because if you know how to make points, then you can beat Mighty Mo - just so long as you don’t get hit by his right hand! We aren’t friends and we never have been friends. I’m determined to beat him but I won’t fight angry because I don’t want to lose all my technique - as you do if you fight angry. I won’t kick him in the groin either! I’m very confident! I feel great!...
To read the rest of this article make sure you get your copy of combat available from WH Smiths & all good newsagents
COMBAT Page 69
KWO001/07
PEL001/02
75 t h g i F s i s y Anal
Mirko Cro Cop vs Cheick Kongo s I sat down to watch UFC 75, I was very excited to see what I believed was going be the triumphant return of Mirko Cro Cop into the octagon with a dramatic and decisive win over Cheick Kongo. Well, needless to say I ended up very disappointed and somewhat dismayed at Cro Cop’s performance. Now I realize that coming back from such a devastating knockout is going to have some kind of an effect on you, but I didn’t think it would affect Cro Cop like it appeared to. To me it seemed like there was a spark missing in Cro Cop’s eyes when he entered the ring and he appeared to be really tentative throughout the fight,
A
Page 74 COMBAT
unlike the Cro Cop of old before the loss to Gonzaga. Now not to take anything away from Kongo, but if you really sit down and analyze this fight, Cro Cop handed the fight over to Kongo on the proverbial silver platter. As I have stated in other UFC articles, fights are generally won not only on what you do right, but also on what your opponent does wrong, which was definitely the case in this fight.
THE COMPETITORS Mirko Cro Cop: Coming off such a devastating knockout loss to Gabriel Gonzaga in his last fight, Cro Cop has to overcome
not only his next opponent, but more importantly himself and the lingering doubts that accompany such a pivotal event in a fighter’s career. As the old saying goes, “It is not the victories that define a man, but his losses and how he handles them.” Without a doubt, Mirko Cro Cop is one of the most fearsome strikers in the world of MMA. However, having said that, he is also pretty much a left handed and left footed fighter. Something that needs to change if he wants to regain his stature in the MMA community and also if he wants to become champion, which is just waiting for him if he truly desires to do what it takes to get it.
All photographs copyright of Zuffa LLC
Cheick Kongo: I humbly admit that I truly did not know a lot about Kongo prior to this fight. I remember seeing him fight once maybe twice before, but admittedly they didn’t seem to me to be that impressive and that is perhaps why I didn’t really recall them. Kongo is a big man and definitely in good condition with very good striking skills which come from a kickboxing background. What follows is a detailed professional analysis of the fight from start to finish, concluding with some final thoughts concerning both fighters. Please keep in mind that these are my views from my own perspective of the events that transpired. They are by no means intended to shed any kind of negative or disparaging thoughts, words, etc. on either one of the fighters involved. I have a great deal of respect for anyone, and I do mean anyone, who steps onto the mat. So, with further ado let’s get started.
THE FIGHT Round One: Cro Cop pretty much forced the pace of the fight throughout the entire first round with his menacing stalking of Kongo. However, having said that, Cro Cop had a look on his face from the moment he initially stepped into the ring that he didn’t really want to be there. Kongo on the other hand had a very determined look on his face which gave the impression that in Kongo’s mind, the octagon was the only place to be that night. Cro Cop opened up the round by throwing a straight right hand that missed its intended target. Kongo meanwhile kept pawing Cro Cop’s lead right hand and then threw a right leg roundhouse kick which landed on the inside of Cro Cop’s right thigh. Kongo continued this style of attack which resulted in another roundhouse kick landing on the inside of Cro Cop’s right thigh. Cro Cop countered Kongo’s attack by forcing him back with a straight left hand followed by a left leg roundhouse kick to the body. Kongo responded to this attack a few moments later by landing another right leg roundhouse kick to the inside of Cro Cop’s right thigh followed by a knee strike to the midsection and another right leg roundhouse to the inside of Cro Cop’s right thigh. Kongo followed this up seconds later with a right leg roundhouse kick to Cro Cop’s body. Cro Cop came back from this attack with an attempted right leg roundhouse kick to the outside of Kongo’s left thigh. This attack was not effective and actually ended up being
detrimental to Cro Cop as Kongo grabbed Cro Cop’s kicking leg and countered this attack with a right leg roundhouse kick of his own to Cro Cop’s body, which did land. Cro Cop answered back with a left leg roundhouse to the body which landed followed by a second left leg roundhouse kick which missed. Moments later Kongo attempted a right leg roundhouse kick to the body but lost his balance in the process and ended up falling down to the ground. Cro Cop attempted to capitalize upon this mistake but Kongo was able to regain his standing position almost immediately nullifying Cro Cop’s attack and both men ended up in a clinching position. During this momentary clinching position, Kongo threw numerous knee strikes to the Cro Cop’s thighs before referee John McCarthy broke them up to restart the fight due to a lack of action between the two fighters. Kongo attempted a right leg roundhouse kick to the head of Cro Cop immediately after McCarthy restarted the fight, but unfortunately for Kongo the kicked missed. Kongo followed this
kick up with another right leg roundhouse kick, this time to the inside of Cro Cop’s thigh that ends up being blocked. Kongo continues to attack with several lazy, pawing left jabs and then a right leg roundhouse kick to the body that misses. Cro Cop counters Kongo’s attack with his own left leg roundhouse kick to the head that misses. Kongo then throws a right leg roundhouse kick to the body that Cro Cop catches and then throws Kongo to the ground where he immediately gets on top of him and starts throwing left hooks into Kongo’s rib cage. Kongo holds Cro Cop down well from the bottom position although Cro Cop does land numerous punches to the ribs and even a few punches to the head of Kongo. With eight seconds left to go in the round, Kongo reverses position with Cro Cop although time runs out before Kongo can land any blows...
To read the rest of this article why not take out a subscription by calling +44 (0) 121 344 COMBAT Page 75
KAR003/06
VES001/01
75 t h g i F s i s y Anal
‘Rampage’ Jackson vs Dan Henderson must admit that I was one of those rabid MMA fans waiting for this particular fight which, by some accounts, was the most eagerly anticipated match up to happen in quite some time. Not only was this a match up of two very talented fighters at the top of their respective division, but also the unification bout between the PRIDE World Champion, Dan Henderson and the recent UFC World Champion, ‘Rampage’ Jackson. This fight would decide once and for all who the top dog in the 205 lbs. division is, at least for the moment.
I
Page 80 COMBAT
THE COMPETITORS ‘Rampage’ Jackson: Jackson, who had just recently started fighting for the UFC after many years competing for the PRIDE organization, entered into this fight after a two fight winning streak in the UFC, both of which came via the knockout route. The most recent being his winning the UFC Light-Heavy Weight World Championship by defeating the former champion Chuck Liddell in stunning fashion by knocking him out with a barrage of punches.
Dan Henderson: Henderson, as you well know, holds two championship belts in the PRIDE organization, one in the light-heavy weight division and the other in the middle weight division. Only the light-heavy weight belt would be up for grabs in this fight. What will follow is a detailed professional analysis of the fight from start to finish, concluding with some final thoughts concerning both fighters. Please keep in mind that these are my views from my own perspective of the events that transpired. They are by no means intended to shed any kind of neg-
negative or disparaging thoughts, words, etc. on either one of the fighters involved. I have a great deal of respect for anyone, and I do mean anyone, who steps onto the mat. So, with further ado let’s get started.
THE FIGHT
To read the rest of this article make sure you get your copy of combat available from WH Smiths & all good newsagents
All photographs copyright of Zuffa LLC
Round One: Jackson opened up this championship fight by charging across the octagon and launching a furious barrage of punches which forced Henderson to respond in kind. Neither man truly landed any telling blows in this brief exchange to start the round before they engaged in a standing clinch with Jackson forcing Henderson back up against the cage. During the initial stages of the standing clinch, Jackson managed to land a few knee strikes to the top of Henderson’s thigh. This was soon overshadowed by Henderson who first reversed position with Jackson and forced him back against the cage before landing several beautifully thrown roundhouse knee strikes to the outside of Jackson’s thigh. He even managed to sneak in a single elbow strike to the head, which had little to no effect on Jackson. Both men briefly separated from their standing clinch position before Henderson regained a clinch position with Jackson and delivered several punches which forced Jackson back against the cage where Henderson executed a sweep which resulted in Jackson being taken to the ground with Henderson on top. Once secure in the top position, Henderson landed a couple of good knee strikes to thigh along with several elbow strikes to the head which had no apparent effect on Jackson. Jackson momentarily reverses position with Henderson and gains the top position before regaining his standing position just in time to receive a solid right hand to the body from Henderson before once again tying each other up in a standing clinch. Once in the clinch, Henderson proceeds to force Jackson back against the cage where he lands a couple more of those beautifully thrown roundhouse knee strikes to the outside of Jackson’s thigh and a solid knee strike to his midsection...
COMBAT Page 81
HAM001/17
E NGLISH K ARATE ORGANISATION We give you no interferance in your club running! We give you free club membership! We give you the official recognition you deserve! We give you top class Insurance! We give you course opportunities & newsletters! We accept & register your present grades!
We have a full time office! We have our own National Championship! We allow you to grade! We are run by Karate-Ka, NOT business men. Thats why our fees are low! We can help you start a club - just ask!
www.TheEKO.eu ds.eko@virgin.net OR RETURN THIS COUPON FOR DETAILS Name: ...............................................................................
Address: ......................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Postcode: ........................................................................
Position: ......................................................................................
Tel: ....................................................................................
Style: ............................................................................................
Send To: Dave Sharkey, 12 Kendal Grove, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 OPS
EKO001/06
We offer you Coaching qualifications and Dan Grade advancement!
AN INTERVIEW WITH
RAMPAGE
JACKSON Q uinton Ramone ‘Rampage’ Jackson rose to prominence with his fights in Japan’s Pride Fighting Championships. Currently the light heavyweight champion of UFC, he has a professional record of 27 wins, 6 losses. Combat recently caught up with the colourful Jackson, famed as much for his trademark ‘Rumble Chain’ as his slams and overhand strikes, before his UFC 75 bout against Dan Henderson at the O2 Arena, London. COMBAT: What was your background before MMA?
COMBAT: Did you have any fights prior to your MMA career?
RAMPAGE: I was born in Memphis Tennessee. I spent a lot of my childhood hanging around the streets. I was bit of a wild at times as a youngster and eventually got booted out of college for fighting
RAMPAGE: I did some grappling and submission tournaments and had my first amateur MMA bout after moving to California.
COMBAT: What was your first involvement in martial arts?
RAMPAGE: I had just fought Marvin Eastman in KOTC4 and was training for a fight with Ken Shamrock when I got a call to take a short notice fight in Pride against Kazushi Sakuraba and as it was double the money I took it...
RAMPAGE: My first involvement in martial arts came with wrestling at school around the age of 17 and after getting kicked out of school I carried on wrestling and then took up Jiu Jitsu with a guy called Jeff Mullen. I moved to California and trained with a Brazilian called Fabio Etlah (sp) Rampage unleashes some heavy punishment on Marvin Eastman on his way to victory by KO at 3:49 in round 2
Page 84 COMBAT
COMBAT: How did you end up in Japan?
To read the rest of this article why not take out a subscription by calling +44 (0) 121 344 3737
COMBAT Page 85
FIRST INTERNATIONAL TAMESHIGIRI COMPETITION hosted by THE FUJIYAMA SCHOOL OF IAI BATTO JUTSU
Saturday 24th November 2007 in
Norwich City East Anglia
** Open to All Styles & Grades ** Men’s & Women’s Individual Cutting Competitions Team Cutting Competitions Junior Kata (under 18’s)
ENTRIES LIMITED SO APPLY EARLY Closing Date for entries 31.10.2007 for more details see
www.battojutsu.co.uk or Telephone
07970 457719
ILE001/01
In association with Magazine Member of the Federation of Iai Schools
ACHIEVE YOUR MISSION WITH
GOOD NUTRITION Build Lean Muscle Improve Performance Faster Muscle Repair Less Injury Reduce Recovery Times Boost Immune System Lose Weight in quick time the healthy way! For For your your personalised personalised programme programme contact: contact:
07972 781354 healthysportsnutrition@yahoo.co.uk healthysportsnutrition@yahoo.co.uk
www.nutrition4all.org
BKA002/03
Independent Distributor
Ideal Nutrition For Compe tit or s Of Any Mar tial Ar ts Discipline
AND002/01
HERBALIFE FEK001/01
Federation of English Karate Organisations International In direct membership to the World Karate Confederation and English Traditional Karate Body
Federation of English Karate Organisations In direct membership to the English Karate Governing Body
Federation of Martial Arts In direct membership to the F.E.K.O Int’l Criminal Records Bureau registered for Disclosure including outside groups. NSPCC endorsed Child Protection policy document A Federation of over 70 Karate Associations plus other Martial Arts Groups (16,000 members)
If you are a 3rd dan or above with a group of at least 100 members then join a truly democratic long established organisation but still retain your independence. Each Association has a representative on the Federation Council to form the Federation policy. You decide on the future direction of Karate within the Federation. You elect annually the Executive Committee for the day to day running of the Federation. Smaller groups also catered for. No interference in running your own group - Freedom to conduct your own gradings - All grades recognised - Dan grades registered, recognised and certificated - All your training premises covered for £5,000,000 public liability - Full insurance cover for all registered members - Instructor/Coaching/Assessor qualifications - To be able to work within the law we have CRB Disclosure - NSPCC endorsed Child Protection policy document - National/International Refereeing courses and qualifications Junior & Senior National/International - National Children’s Championships - National Senior Championships - Plus local championships with member groups etc
Federation of Martial Arts. Many karate groups also train in other Martial Arts including Kick boxing, the FMA offers the above benefits to those members with membership to FEKO Int’l or direct membership to the FMA for non Karate groups For further information contact Alan Carruthers FEKO Secretary 198 Meadow Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1JR Tel/Fax 0115 9250167 E-mail mail@feko.co.uk Web site www.feko.co.uk
ANG001/03
✁
DEAR NEWSAGENT PLEASE RESERVE ME A COPY OF MY FAVOURITE MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Name:............................................................. Address:......................................................... ....................................................................... Postcode:.......................................................
Subscribe to The World’s Greatest Martial Arts Magazine! A twelve months UK subscription to COMBAT costs just
£38.95!
Tel:.................................................................. To reserve a copy of COMBAT Magazine simply fill in this slip and hand it to your newsagent.
For more details write to: SUBSCRIPTIONS, 135 Aldridge Rd, Perry Barr, B’ham B42 2ET.
KUK001/03
FIGHTING ARTS ORGANISATION OF GREAT BRITAIN Britain’s Premier All Styles Martial Arts Group The FAOGB is a Multi-Style Group with clubs throughout the UK teaching various styles of Karate, Kempo, Aikido, Judo, Jijitsu, Kempo Jujitsu, Goshin Jutsu, Atemi Jitsu and Kung Fu. We accept all clubs who teach self defence regardless of which Martial Arts or Style you practice, we have access to the Worlds leading self defence masters and offer: Insurance and Licensing, National and International Grade recognition from the relevant governing bodies, National and International Seminars, Newsletters and Non Interference but help of any kind is available. Why not share your knowledge and work with other like minded people.
The Kempo Jujitsu system as taught by Hanshi P Browne 8th Dan is practical realistic and effective street self defence and has no sporting applications. Kempo Jujitsu self defence classes are held in London at the following locations: Wanstead leisure Centre
Waterfront Leisure Centre
Redbridge Lane West E11 High Street Woolwich SE18 Tuesday & Thursday 8pm-1Opm Sun 8pm-1Opm Wed 8pm-1Opm
Colombo Centre
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Colombo St Blackfriars SE1 Mon 8pm-1Opm Sat 12pm-2pm
223 Vauxhall Bridge Rd SW1 Frid 8pm-1Opm Sun 12pm-2pm
BEGINNERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR OUR SELF DEFENCE CLASSES FOR INFORMATION ON JOINING THE FAOGB OR THE KEMPO JUJITSU SELF DEFENCE CLASSES PLEASE CALL: 020 7511 3410 Mobile: 07767 207227 Fax: 020 7511 3420 Email: Kenpojitsu@aol.com Web Site: faogb.co.uk or Write to: The Fighting Arts Organisation GB, 406 Hale End Road, Highams Park, London E4 9PB
ICT001/01
KEM001/04
Blue
International
● Importing all martial arts and sports equipment from China ● Experience of trading with China ● Bilingual proprietor in Mandarin and English ● Retail sales via our store or the website ● Trade prices for shops who wish to stock our goods ● Wholesale prices for bulk order For many other items please visit:
www.blueystore.com We directly import our goods from China which makes our prices very competitive. Check us out! Prices are available for retail, trade and wholesale.
Contact us today on: MBI001/02
Tel: 0845 257 9819 Mob: 0773 973 2612 BLU003/01
Sponsored by:
‘SHAOLIN TEMPLE SCHOOL UK’ www.shaolintempleschool.org.uk
TRAINING MATS FROM ONLY £32.50 EACH Price quoted is for a 1m x 1m 38mm Mat Peak Performance Mats
THE POLYESTER REINFORCED PVC SURFACE HAS A LONG LIFE & IS EASILY CLEANED
Unit 6 Richmore Industrial Estate Near Dilhorne (on A52) Staffs, ST10 2PR
ADJACENT MATS ARE QUICKLY LOCKED INTO PLACE WITH THE ATTACHED VELCRO PADS WHICH ARE HIDDEN ONCE THE MATS ARE LAID
Tel: 01782 253534 Mob: 07813 612024 Email: carl@ppmats.co.uk
We offer a comprehensive range of mat types and sizes to suit all indoor training needs, no order is too big or too small. We also offer a mat recovery service where suitable.
TAI002/01
BKV001/02
Ring us now for a free brochure and quotation
MADE BY PROFESSIONALS TRAINED ON BY PROFESSIONALS www.ppmats.co.uk
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT THE FUTURE'S YOURS!!! For the first time EVER the doors of access to the UK’s most senior graded WTF Master are NOW OPEN!!! ●
Would YOU like to train with the UK’s most senior WTF graded exponent?
●
Are you looking to study WTF style Taekwondo without getting involved in politics?
●
Are you looking to grade up to Kukkiwon 7th dan kup and dan Certification?
●
Would you like to receive help and advice without losing your independence?
●
Are you looking to have your current grade acknowledged by Kukkiwon?
●
Available for; Gradings, Courses, Seminars, Presentations, Training camps, Referees courses, Advice, Help and Support.
●
Also available; Summer school camps for the UK and abroard.
If you study WTF style Taekwondo, are sick and tired of the politics and restrictions placed on you and your development then contact me NOW!!! Lets work together to develop WTF and Kukkiwons presence throughout the World WITH THEIR SUPPORT!!! Please contact me on the numbers below or arrange to visit my full time school, I would be most pleased to meet you and help you in any way I can. Grand Master Tony vohra. 8th Dan. Kukkiwon registered. Nottigham School of Martial Arts, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, NG7 3FX
Tel: 0115 9780439 Mob: 07980041864 E-mail: info@martialartsvohra.com Fax: 0115 9785567
Web: www.martialartsvohra.com I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU! SSV001/01
Dae do I
N
T
E
R
N
A
T
I
O
N
A
L
WE STOCK THE ENTIRE TAEKWONDO RANGE! PRO 15733 FOREARM GUARD ‘COMFORT’ MADE OF MOULDED FOAM WITH THE SHAPE OF THE FOREARM AND COATED WITH LEATHERETTE. TIED UP WITH A FLEXIBLE RUBBER BAND. COMFORTABLE. SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL
PRO 20553 HEAD GEAR WTF RECOGNIZED RED/BLUE. LIGHTWEIGHT AND RESISTANT. FOR COMPETITION AND TRAINING. SIZE: S-M-L-XL
PRO 15933 HAND PROTECTOR COMPETITION WTF RECOGNIZED COLOUR: WHITE SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL
TA1O11 DOBOK WTF STYLE WITH WHITE COLLAR LIGHTWEIGHT. ‘TAEKWDNDO’ EMBROIDERY ON THE BACK OF THE JACKET. WIDE TROUSERS WITH ELASTIC WAIST. 65% POLYESTER 35% COTTON PRO 15613 COMPLETE MALE CUP GROIN GUARD WTF RECOGNIZED MADE OF HARD PLASTIC COATED WITH LEATHERETTE FOR BETTER SAFETY SIZE: S-M-L-XL
PRO 15934 FEET PROTECTOR TAEKWONDO TRAINING COLOUR: WHITE SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL
PRO 16533 CHEST PROTECTOR WTF RECOGNIZED NEW DESIGN FOR NEW COMPETITION RULES. RED/BLUE. LIGHTWEIGHT AND RESISTANT. FOR COMPETITION AND TRAINING. SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL PATENTED MODEL DAE001/01
Send all orders to: Gold Force, Unit 5, 245 Station Road, Dunscroft, Doncaster, DN7 4DY
Tel: 01302 846 258 Fax: 01302 846 888 Visit: Daedo.co.uk e-mail: goldforce@tiscali.co.uk Order over the telephone / All major credit cards accepted Please make all cheques payable to Goldforce (P&P £5.00 on all orders)
AMA Amateur Martial Associations
AMA is the largest Martial Arts Organisation in the British Isles. It is the Governing Body for over 6,000 clubs and 150,000 members. Most of these have been with us for over 32 years. We must be doing something right! Join the AMA now and get the best national and international recognition, the best access to courses and competitions, national and world-wide. Over 32 years experience of growth. Whatever the size or style of your group or club you are welcome in the AMA. We are here to serve you.
DAN GRADES & CERTIFICATES VALIDATION ALL GRADES COMPETITIONS: REGIONAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL COACHING QUALIFICATIONS: CITY & GUILDS BEST INSURANCE (and I mean best!) CLUB AND COMPETITION GRANTS ALL STYLES WELCOME CLUB AND COMPETITION GRANTS CRB CHECKS (Criminal Record Bureau clearance) AMA is affiliated to:
Sole mandate GB
EKGB - English Karate Governing Body (WUKO, WKF/Olympics)
WCJJO - World Council Ju-Jitsu Organisation
ICKF - International Chinese Kuoshu Federation
WAKO - World Association Kickboxing Organisation (81 countries)
WKEA - World Kali Escrima Associations World Pencak
City and Guilds National Coaching Certificate
To see national ama/wako listings of over 13,000 instructors/clubs on the web, type: www.bt.com/thephonebook then in ‘business’ type: martial arts and town For an information pack without obligation, call us, alternatively you can fax or post the coupon to the address below. AMA001/05
Tom Hibbert MBE, FSMA - AMATEUR MARTIAL ASSOCIATIONS 66 Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6LP Name: Address:
✂
E-Mail: tom@amauk.co.uk Tel: 07973 507716 or Fax: 01332 280286
ACA001/01
ACADEMY SPORTS
122 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AG. Tel: 01332 291231, Fax: 01332 347885
Semi-Contact Sparring Equipment P.U. Covered, material lined, for long life and hard wear. Ideal for club and competition use. Available in Black or Red. Gloves Double elasticated wrist fastening for firm fit, enclosed fingers and thumb. Available in XS, S, M, L, XL. Price £14.95 Boots Firmly held to the foot by toe and cross-sole elastic strap, with figure 8 elastic strap around complete boot for added security. Available in XS, S, M, L, XL. Price £14.95 Shin Good protective coverage front and side, secured by 3 velcro/elastic straps. Available in S, M, L. Price £9.95
POST
&PA
CKIN F R EE G UK Mai exc. H nland onl y, ighla nds
Shop opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm. Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm. Sunday and Monday closed. FULL RANGE OF UNIFORMS AND TRAINING AIDS IN STOCK. CLUB INSTRUCTOR DISCOUNTS. SEND A5 S.A.E. FOR FREE CATALOGUE. MAIL ORDER. Please print name and address on a piece of paper, with description of your order and enclose method of payment: Cheque/Postal Orders payable to Academy Sports, cash by registered post only. Send to above address. Credit Card orders phone or fax your order with card number and expiry date. 24 hour answer phone.
NEW001/04
www.newbreedbooks.co.uk
JAMIE O’KEEFE
Other books, DVDs, training equipment and printing available on our site.
All books are £14 each inc post & packing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
Dogs don't know kung fu - A Female guide to self protection - Jamie O’Keefe Old School New School - The only training guide to doorwork - Jamie O’Keefe What makes tough guys tough - Secret domain revealed (exclusive interview with Roy Shaw) - Jamie O’Keefe Pre-emptive strikes for winning fights - The alternative to grappling fighting- Jamie O’Keefe Thugs, Mugs and Violence - The story so far - (Jamie’s Autobiography) - Jamie O’Keefe No One Fears When Angry - If Anger & confrontation has affected you - read this book - Jamie O’Keefe I thought you'd be bigger - A small persons guide to fighting back - Kevin O’Hagan In your face - Close Quarter Fighting - Kevin O’Hagan Grappling with reality - Survival on the ground - Kevin O’Hagan Bad to the Bone - Exploring the many facets of aggression and violent behaviour - Kevin O’Hagan Awareness Fears & Consequences - Insight to understanding what you can do to stay safe - Alan Charlton In the Face of Violence - Understanding & Combating the human predator - Kevin O’Hagan From Bullied to Black Belt - A Journey through Fear, Agoraphobia and back - Simon Morrell Trust Me I’m a Doorman - (Autobiography of a Doorman) - Kev Fisher Kicking it - A guide to getting started in the martial arts - Peirpaolo Francia Martial Arts, Muscles & Mayhem - True stories - Dave Turton A foot in the door - (Autobiography of a Doorman) - Tony Simpson Relentless - My endless persuit of the warrior way - Kevin O’Hagan The Bogeyman is real - Combatives for parents & children - Lee Morrison The Use of Improvised Weapons - Lee Morrison & John Deacon The Wolverine within - Combatives for Women - Lee Morrison Urban Combatives Close Quarter Confrontation - Vol 1 - Lee Morrison Urban Combatives Close Quarter Confrontation - Vol 2 - Lee Morrison Up Close - Nothing Personal - Self Protection for Door staff & Security - Lee Morrison HALL OF FAME The Inner Winner - Performance Psychology Tactics - Simon Hazeldine 1999 - 2001 Jamie O’Keefe - Distance Learning DVD now available in PAL & NTSC formats
Credit/debit card and other payments also accepted on our website 24hrs - 7 days a week To order any of the books shown simply make a cheque/postal order payable to NEW BREED and write on the back your full name, address with post code along with books you require. If you would like any books signed by Jamie or a message, please include that as well. All books will be sent out the day your payment is received so NO WAITING! Send orders to:- NEW BREED Publishing, Po Box 2676, Romford, Essex RM7 0WA England ALL NEW BREED BOOKS ARE PRO-MARTIAL ARTS AND WILL COMPLIMENT YOUR CURRENT CHOSEN ART
UNI001/02
ZEN001/03
TOP001/03
CIM001/12