17th May 08 - Knife On Knife

So you think you can defend hands only against a true knife attacker? Well before you make that statement you should consider there are many differences between how a street thug may attack us with a knife and how a trained knife fighter will attack and despatch us. This seminar starts by teaching us the basics of knife fighting along with the more advanced techniques of opening up a defender and overcoming their defences. It covers areas such as types of knives, methods of holding a knife, knife stance, angles of attack, areas of attack, type of attack, movement (advancement, retreat, circular), attacking techniques, defensive techniques, knife drills and lots more.

 Because of the nature of this seminar all places will be approved or denied by myself upon receipt of the booking. This seminar is only open to "known" students, or those people from a military, law enforcement, prison service or similar back ground. Other martial arts instructors or people from other backgrounds may also be able to attend providing they are able to supply evidence of a legitimate reason for wishing to attend this seminar.  If in doubt please e-mail me

For safety reasons, a gum shield, groin guard and padded protective gloves such as bag or stick/knife fighting gloves are essential. Forearm guards and foreleg protectors are also highly recommended. Chest guards and goggles will be supplied for you.

31st May 08 - Firearms

When it comes to firearms the general 6 principles of disarming are clear enough, What isn't so clear however is what your going to do with the firearm once you have it. In this seminar we'll teach you how to utilize and understand the weapon. Remember edged weapons never run out of ammo but guns do. Firearms can malfunction or jam and with proper training you can learn 1) how to apply the basic drills of loading, unloading, clearing stoppages, striping and firing and 2) Apply this knowledge to effectively cause a weapon to malfunction while disarming an attacker. In this seminar we'll cover all of the above plus basic holster drills, point to point firing and tactical movement.

Please note this seminar is conducted using the latest Blow-Back Gas pistols. If you have your own GBB pistol, gas, ammo and spare magazine for drills and wish to attend then please contact me for a reduced rate of £20 and £25. This seminar will either be held using our own indoor range at the Phoenix or Elite shooting centre in Burnley.

21st June 08 - Stick On Stick

In this seminar we cover everything from stick fighting to stick defence. In the first part of the seminar the stick is used purely for defensive purposes, we look at how the stick can be used as a blocking, restraining or leverage tool and even how to retain the stick when someone attempts to take it from us. Then we progress to consider the stick as a fighting tool, one on one. We consider types of sticks (length etc), methods of holding the stick, stance, angles of attack, areas of attack, type of attack, movement (advancement, retreat, circular), attacking techniques, defensive techniques, drills and lots more.

For safety reasons, a gum shield, groin guard and padded protective gloves such as bag or stick/knife fighting gloves are essential. Forearm guards and foreleg protectors are also highly recommended. Chest guards and goggles will be supplied for you.

TBC - Ground Work

This seminar deals with problems faced when an attacker has taken us to the ground or we have fallen to the ground.  The seminar starts by covering basic defensive techniques while on the ground.  You will learn how to escape from holds and attacks when the assailant is physically upon you, stood over you and coming toward you. 

TBC - Kapap 1

Kapap...can only really be described as the next step up from Krav Maga. If you think that Krav Maga deals with your average street thug and how to defend yourself against this type of threat/attack, then Kapap deals with the attacker who has knowledge of weapon retention and/or knife fighting. Hence the military associations. For more information on Kapap check out these sites http://www.avinardia.com/, http://www.kapap.net/ .

In this seminar we look at the basics of Kapap and see how the Military system has been adapted for Civilian and/or Law Enforcement use. The first lesson teaches you the techniques used to drop or take out a sentry. Your taught how to open up an attacker, how to draw them off balance and then how to take them down. From here we teach you methods of control via pain compliance and pressure point techniques and how to apply disabling chokes. Later in the seminar we look at and train the basics of knife on knife, we examine the differences between a skilled, fast moving, dynamic combat knife specialist and a civilian thug with a knife. Once you understand the tactics employed by the specialist, we'll get rid of your knife and start to teach you how to defend with just your hands. Finally and to see how all of this works we'll end the session with a few stress games and conditioning exercises.

For safety reasons, a gum shield, groin guard and padded protective gloves such as bag or stick/knife fighting gloves are essential. Forearm guards and foreleg protectors are also highly recommended. Chest guards and goggles will be supplied for you.

TBC - Kapap 2

Kapap 2 starts in much the same way as Kapap 1 by re-establishing the basic masking and takedown techniques used in Kapap. For those who have attended previous courses it will act as a welcome refresher but for those new to Kapap you'll be learning some of the most fundamental techniques used throughout the Kapap system. From here we'll examine some of the distraction techniques used in Kapap and we'll see how these techniques can be used by either individuals who wish to escape a would-be violent encounter or by special forces operating as a snatch squad. We'll then combine these techniques with the takedowns and teach you how to apply them in defence of street attacks such as punches and grabs. In the second part of the seminar we examine the stick, baton or even an umbrella as a weapon and also as a defensive object. You'll initially be taught how to see the stick as an extension of your own arm and as such you'll quickly learn how to apply the stick to takedown an attacker and/or to apply a leverage. From here we'll go stick on stick and teach you the basic principles of dynamic stick fighting which encompasses all the aspects of Israeli Martial arts such as movement, blocking/deflecting, counter attacking. Once we've spent some time learning how to fight with a stick like object we'll show you some of the tools and methods used to defend yourself against an attacker with a stick when your only weapons are your hands and feet. Finally and to see how all of this works we'll end the session with a few stress games and conditioning exercises.

For safety reasons, a gum shield, groin guard and padded protective gloves such as bag or stick/knife fighting gloves are essential. Forearm guards and foreleg protectors are also highly recommended. Chest guards and goggles will be supplied for you.

Note: Because of the way we teach Kapap the above seminars can be done in any order so there's no need to have attended 1 or 2 if your thinking about 3. However please remember, if your an absolute beginner you need to attend the Basic KM course first for a grounding and a better understanding of what we do in Israeli Martial Arts

4-Hour General Training Seminars

Please remember - the content of these seminars are being revised constantly to incorporate the latest techniques and enhancements and as such these 2008 seminars will differ drastically from any previous seminars. 

All students should wear groin protection

Please note - In order to avoid confusion. All persons wishing to attend these seminars need to pay in advance. If you turn up on the day without prior notice you will not be able to train.

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In Kapap 3 we look at disorientation tactics and how these tactics and techniques can be deployed to confuse and disorient an attacker often enabling us not only to make an escape but to take the attacker into a leverage or down to the ground. The first technique you will learn is the gyroscope or windmill technique. Initially you will use this technique in response to a grab so as to understand the basic principles of balance and movement. From here you'll use the technique in response to more forceful street style attacks such as punches and even knife attacks, where we add either distraction techniques or more orthodox counter attacks so as to further confuse/disorientate the attacker. In the second part of this seminar we'll look at firearms and as with all the Kapap seminars our first teachings will instruct you on the basics of how to use the weapon and in the case of firearms how to retain the weapon if someone attempts to disarm you. From here we'll flip the coin! Now your stood at the wrong end of the firearm and your only chance of survival is to disarm your attacker. Now we'll teach you not only the advanced techniques of Kapap but we'll get you to consider everything from posture to weapon identification and weapon mechanics by means of the 6 principles of disarming firearms. Finally and to see how all of this works we'll end the session with a few stress games using our 6mm CO2 pistols and conditioning exercises. (Please note: Some of the stress techniques at the end of this seminar will involve disarming a live 6mm CO2 weapon from a would-be attacker. For these exercises full facial protection will be provided however students should also bring with them a pair of gloves which will offer protection to the hands against cuts and grazes which may be received while repeatedly grabbing the weapon.)

Kapap 4 is concerned with everything street fighting. In this seminar we put the weapons to one side and concentrate purely on the common street fighting tactics, principles and techniques of hand to hand combat. Where needed such techniques as Masking and the Gyroscope will also be included but precedence will be given to such things as defence against grabs, punches, kicks and grapplers. These techniques and principles will not only be taught from the standing position but also while sitting and on the ground and time allowing against multiple attackers. Initially we'll start at looking at the basics like single handed blocking and counter attacking versus two handed blocking, from here we'll look at hands down defences and even consider what we can do with "no hands" meaning the hands are tied or restrained. As part of this seminar 'awareness' and decisions making will also be covered. This translates to mean a persons ability to maintain the ability to think and react during the 3 stages of a conflict i.e. pre, during and post and as such students will be expected to carry out tasks during these phases. Finally and to see how all of this works we'll end the session with a few stress games and conditioning exercises

So you think you can defend hands only against a true knife attacker? Well before you make that statement you should consider there are many differences between how a street thug may attack us with a knife and how a trained knife fighter will attack and despatch us. This seminar starts by teaching us the basics of knife fighting along with the more advanced techniques of opening up a defender and overcoming their defences. It covers areas such as types of knives, methods of holding a knife, knife stance, angles of attack, areas of attack, type of attack, movement (advancement, retreat, circular), attacking techniques, defensive techniques, knife drills and lots more.

 Because of the nature of this seminar all places will be approved or denied by myself upon receipt of the booking. This seminar is only open to "known" students, or those people from a military, law enforcement, prison service or similar back ground. Other martial arts instructors or people from other backgrounds may also be able to attend providing they are able to supply evidence of a legitimate reason for wishing to attend this seminar.  If in doubt please e-mail me

General Street Defence & Fighting Techniques

In this seminar we'll deal with some of the most common problems when we're attacked in the street. Firstly we'll look at awareness. By improving our awareness we'll be able to make speedy decisions relating to how best to avoid trouble or how best to prepare for trouble. After this, weather permitting,  we'll put these techniques into practise. From here we'll move to looking at the most common types of attacks and how to avoid and counter them. Attacks such as the sucker punch, being grabbed, being taken to the ground will all be covered. We'll also look at the problems and the positives of fighting in enclosed or confined areas. Time allowing we'll also look at at the problems and solutions relating to multiple attackers.

Firearms

When it comes to firearms the general 6 principles of disarming are clear enough, What isn't so clear however is what your going to do with the firearm once you have it. In this seminar we'll teach you how to utilize and understand the weapon. Remember edged weapons never run out of ammo but guns do. Firearms can malfunction or jam and with proper training you can learn 1) how to apply the basic drills of loading, unloading, clearing stoppages, striping and firing and 2) Apply this knowledge to effectively cause a weapon to malfunction while disarming an attacker. In this seminar we'll cover all of the above plus basic holster drills, point to point firing and tactical movement.

Please note this seminar is conducted using the latest Blow-Back Gas pistols. If you wish to use your own then please select the use 'Own gun' option below This option also requires you to supply you own gas, BB's and you will have a spare magazine for the drills (depending on your type of gun we may have spare mags, check before the course!). Safety goggles/glasses and holsters are supplied. Places are limited and in-order to keep prices to a minimum you will be asked to help clean up at the end of the seminar (15 minutes)

This isn't so much a seminar but an attempt to ascertain how many people within the club are interested in either Practical or Tactical shooting. The day will encompass setting up an indoor firing range at the Phoenix and then conducting both Tactical and Practical pistol shooting skills etc. If your interested then let me know. Expected costs are below! For people with their own C02 Gas Blow Back guns expect to pay £12.00 for the day. This is based on 8 people attending and will cover the costs of hiring the hall and other expenses such as targets etc. If you don't own your own GBB pistol but would still like to attend for the day then the club can loan you a GBB pistol, 2 mags, belt, holster and safety glasses for £4.00 and a further £8.00 will buy you a bottle of green gas and 1000 bb's. If you interested then let me know, everyone is welcome regardless of experience or previous knowledge but bare in mind this is not an instructional seminar. If it proves popular then expect more meets and possible trips to Ireland etc for live firing.

What is Practical shooting?

Practical pistol shooting is a sport where the winner has the best time versus the highest accuracy of the other competitors. A course can be made up of static, moving and reactive target types which the competitor is required to engage in a set manner. The sport is still run with the highest possible standards of safety, even though we now use imitation firearms, namely gas blowback and Co2 pistols, we still treat this equipment as though it were the real thing. This allows shooters to be capable of competing and shooting anywhere in the world as they already possess the safety abilities required.

Second Level Induction Course

Following requests received it seems that a number of you guys are looking for a seminar which leads naturally on from the Basic Self-defence\Induction course and as such in response to these requests I've now put together this Second Level Induction Course. The first priority of the course is to act as a refresher for the induction course. For many people new to self-defence the Basic Induction Course can be more mentally exhausting than physically and as such the mind clouds over and we start to loose sight of the basic techniques. To combat this "clouding" this course will re-enforce and refresh the mind. To do this firstly we'll re-visit some of the basic blocking and counter attacking techniques taught in the first Basic Self-defence course. Once we've re-established these techniques and you'll be surprised at just how easy the mind is able to recall this "buried" information we'll start to re-enforce and strengthen the mind by building upwards.

At this time of year we have Christmas looming down on us but behind all those expectations of joy and joviality we also have a darker side which we need to be aware of. With increases in street crime at this time of year it may help us all to refresh on some of our most needed techniques and with this in mind for the second part of this seminar we'll be looking at some of the most common crimes at Christmas time and how to avoid becoming a crime statistic. Well start by looking at street awareness and how to avoid falling victim. From here well learn some basic techniques for dealing with pick pockets, armed street muggers, including "cash till robbery" techniques and of course the ultimate Christmas threat "aggressive piss-head and mates"

In this seminar we cover everything from stick fighting to stick defence. In the first part of the seminar the stick is used purely for defensive purposes, we look at how the stick can be used as a blocking, restraining or leverage tool and even how to retain the stick when someone attempts to take it from us. Then we progress to consider the stick as a fighting tool, one on one. We consider types of sticks (length etc), methods of holding the stick, stance, angles of attack, areas of attack, type of attack, movement (advancement, retreat, circular), attacking techniques, defensive techniques, drills and lots more.

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