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Hi all, Just a quick announcement that the CSPS Syllabus and Guide version 1.2.2 has been released today! Students can get in touch for a new copy (just costs £1 – I hate to charge but I just want to cover my paper and ink!) or head over to the forum to join the discussion … More CSPS Syllabus and Guide 1.2.2
It always feels so long when we miss a week! Today, we went through some of the old Wing Chun stuff from a couple of weeks ago with Paul, and then some pretty fun ground mobility drills. After, that I took the high grades through some more advanced striking methods for their next grading, and … More PHDefence (10.12.2011) Feedback
Review: ‘Systema Basics’ by Cutting Edge While it is of course true that one cannot endeavour to effectively learn a martial art or combative system from videos and books, such material can prove invaluable when supplementing existing training, or if you just want to learn a few new concepts to add to your training. This … More Review: ‘Systema Basics’ by Cutting Edge
Another awesome session at PHDefence today – Paul did some work standing up, and I did some work lying down. All in all, it was great fun and even better training! There’s talk still of PHDefence moving to Friday nights, which is looking increasingly certain as the only viable option they have, so get in … More PHDefence (26.11.2011) Feedback
This is a good one. As you may know, I’m a big fan of Lifehacker. I think their approach towards everything is brilliant and they’re often my go-to website if I’m not sure of anything technological (and often other stuff too). If you’re not keeping up to date with their posts, then you’re missing out … More Home Security: Easy and Cheap Upgrades
Hi all, It’s been a while! PHDefence has still been going strong, but I’ve just not been posting. Busy, busy, busy. PHDefence was awesome this morning despite the low numbers again. Paul took them through some epic drills – really fun and unique too – I couldn’t help joining in; it was really enjoyable! I … More PHDefence (19.11.2011) Feedback (and a general update on everything…)
Hi all, Just a quick update from the police again – the non-emergency number has changed (or will be changing, depending on where you are) to 101. You may be wondering when you should call 999, and when you should call 101. When to call 101? You should call 101 to report less urgent crime … More 101–The New UK Non-Emergency Police Number
Hi all, I recently found this article thanks to a post from @Beatbullying on Twitter, and thought I would share it with everyone, as it is essential knowledge. One of the major issues with bullying is, aside of course from the bullying itself, the fact that many parents can find it difficult to tell if … More How to Increase Your Child’s Ability to Cope with Bullying
Jade Pidden, an 11-year-old Karateka from Bristol has managed to fend off an attacker she described as white, 6ft tall, slim, in his early 20s, with light brown hair and a long fringe. She said he was wearing a blue hoodie, with white writing and tight jeans with black and white Nike trainers. The following … More 11 Year Old Karateka Fights Off Attacker in Bristol
Today we played with a lot of Wing Chun principles, including some fun freestyle defensive drills from Paul. The sparring after that was also good – I can tell you dudes and dudettes have been doing a lot more of it in recent weeks. In the second half, I took you through some of the … More PHDefence (08.10.2011) Feedback
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