assault – Evolutionary Self-Protection

Using Force: A Look at UK Law for Self-Protection Practitioners

Sunday, 21.08.2016 - 12:17 GMT+0000

The use of force is one of the main focuses in most self-protection training as well as in the martial arts. However, its justification and subsequent application to real violence is also singularly the least well-addressed area of understanding. In short, if practitioners train without an understanding of the law then while their training in … More Using Force: A Look at UK Law for Self-Protection Practitioners

Training Notes – 17.04.2015

Saturday, 18.04.2015 - 16:23 GMT+0000

This week, we did something we don’t do enough. Many weeks, we’ll focus on learning skills and concepts, and on honing those skills in situations that simulate real violence. When it comes to fitness, however, we usually take the approach of learning useful exercises and methods of training our bodies to withstand the rigours of physical … More Training Notes – 17.04.2015

Training notes – 10.04.2015

Monday, 13.04.2015 - 12:57 GMT+0000

After the usual loosening off and joint rotation, we got to a gentle start this week with a focus on ground mobility. We looked at getting to the ground quickly and safely in the form of forward and backward fall absorption (falling without getting hurt on a hard surface), then looked at extending that skill … More Training notes – 10.04.2015

Training Notes – Endon – 28.03.2015

Saturday, 28.03.2015 - 19:24 GMT+0000

This week we went old-school with a few of the classic drill formats. I think we can all agree it was an intense one! To start off our old-school sesh, we warmed up with some joint rotation, stretching movements, etc high and low. To loosen off and get into the swing of things, we worked … More Training Notes – Endon – 28.03.2015

Training Notes – Endon – 20.03.2015

Saturday, 21.03.2015 - 16:50 GMT+0000

On our Facebook page today I made a tongue-in-cheek reference to the eclipse this morning, saying that they’re a portent of epic things to come. I wasn’t wrong. This week’s session was phenomenal. A warm welcome to another new member who is already experienced in Filipino martial arts, JKD, BJJ and KFM. We love it when people … More Training Notes – Endon – 20.03.2015

Training Notes – Endon – 13.03.2015

Saturday, 14.03.2015 - 22:25 GMT+0000

Yesterday was, of course, Red Nose Day! At the time of writing this post, their website says £78,082,988! Incredible. We couldn’t let this day go by without some form of recognition and so, while I was sitting at work thoughtfully squidging my friend Snortel the red nose, I had an idea for a rather enjoyable drill we could … More Training Notes – Endon – 13.03.2015

Training Notes – 20.02.2015

Saturday, 21.02.2015 - 19:08 GMT+0000

As always, this week’s class was a lot of fun! Many thanks as always to everyone who came and we hope to see everyone else again soon! The sheer skill and natural ability I saw this week was phenomenal. Everyone did exceptionally well and should be extremely proud of their progress and prowess. Here’s some … More Training Notes – 20.02.2015

Free Open Snow Day Training Workshop! (Friday, 30th January, 2015)

Friday, 30.01.2015 - 09:41 GMT+0000

Due to the chaos caused by a bit of snow last night, we’ve decided to do things a little differently and have ourselves an Open Snow Day Training Workshop! Anyone and everyone is welcome to drop in any time between 17:00 and 19:00 today, and anyone who does brave the blizzards and storm the snowdrifts to … More Free Open Snow Day Training Workshop! (Friday, 30th January, 2015)

Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University

Thursday, 17.01.2013 - 17:01 GMT+0000

Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University (While still having a good time!) By Josh Nixon, ESP I can almost hear the groan from here. Not another page talking about safety and security for students! Every year university students, college students and those considering it the next year are bombarded with advice from … More Student Security: On Not Being a Victim at University

Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses

Monday, 03.10.2011 - 13:29 GMT+0000

Just spreading the word to help out with this one: Officers were called to Furlong Road at around 10.30pm on Friday 30 September following a report of a fight. A 15-year-old boy had sustained a head injury and was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for treatment. He was discharged a short time … More Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses