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2008
26: Guru Dan Inosanto Seminar
Website: www.phil-norman.co.uk
Contact: phil norman, philnorman.sdcs@ntlworld.com
Come and meet and train with Guru Dan
Inosanto. The seminar is being held on 26th
&27th January at Ashdown Leisure Centre ,
Canford Heath, Dorset. The cost is £55 for
one day or £100 for the weekend.
27: Boston Championship Series 2008
Website: www.Bostonseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
2: KICKBOXING
Website: ATTIQUASHI
Contact: STIMI;;ER, STIMILLER2007@YAOO.COM
hello My name is stimiller, am basing in
Ghana which can be located
>>> in wes africa, l do kick boxer promotion
and somethings travel with
>>> amateur kick boxing team to world
championships.
>>> the name of my kick boxing gym is
>>> ATTOH QUARSHIE BOXING GYM
10: SHOTOKAN GRADING
Website: www.lichfieldkarate.co.uk
Contact: Patrick Darcy, lichfieldkaratekugb@msn.com
KUGB Shotokan Grading with Sensei F.Brennan
7th Dan.
At King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Lichfield,
Staffs.
Phone Patrick Darcy 01283 792 060 for details
10: CLASH OF THE DRAGONS
Website: www.shanevarney.com
Contact: SHANE VARNEY, shanevarney@btconnect.com
BRITISH OPEN TITLE SERIES, OPEN TO ALL
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS, KATA, FIGHTING,
CONTINIOUS, POINTS, TEAM FORMS, CREATIVE,
XMA, WEAPONS, PADDED WEAPONS,WE LOOK
FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE EVENT. PLEASE
CALL SHANE 0116 2777 801
10: Open Martial Arts Tournament - Ireland
Website: www.bannermaf.com
Contact: Sarah Donovan, info@bannermaf.com
Open-Style Martial Arts Tournament
Kickboxing/Karate/Taekwon-do
Sunday, 10th of February 2008
Junior & Adult Divisions
Patterns / Forms / Kata
Sparring
Fair Judging, No Politics.
All Welcome, regardles of style or
association.
24: UMA English International Judo Waza/Groundfighting Championships
Website: www.umauk.co.uk
Contact: Jim McSheryy, Championships@umauk.co.uk
UMA ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL JUDO BACK TO BACK
NEWAZA/GROUNDFIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2008
BURTON UPON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE. ENGLAND
64 different weight and age categories.
GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS:
www.umauk.co.uk
OR E MAIL: Championships@umauk.co.uk
TEL: +44 (0) 1283 510321
MOBILE: =44 (0) 7968310970
24: Peterborough Championship Series 2008
Website: www.peterboroughseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
30: Aikido MA Video Channel
Website: aikidoellisvideo.magnify.net
Contact: Henry Ellis, britishaikido@ntlworld.com
Aikido Martial Arts video channel dedicated
to preserving the old and early film footage
of the Budo Masters.
2: Karate Comp
Website: www.thecombatacademy.com/calendar.html
Contact: Simon Small, hckc@hotmail.com
9: Hapkido Seminar
Website: www.ChangsHapkido.net
Contact: Tammy Parlour, seminar@ChangsHapkidoAcademy.co.uk
Grandmaster Gedo Chang, an 8th degree master
of Hapkido and published author, travels
worldwide giving seminars on martial arts
and Ki. Having grown up in a Buddhist
monastery in the mountains of Korea, Gedo
Chang has an inspiring view of life. He has
influenced many of today's modern day
martial arts masters and will share his
expertise drawn from approximately 60 years
of study. Email for seminar leaflet.
22: National All Styles Tournament 2008
Website: www.uknas.com/
Contact: Stanis Gray, UKNASDirector@aol.com
National All-Styles tournament provide a non-
political ground where martial artists from
all styles can come together to compete in a
friendly, unbiased and mutually respectful
environment. There are some fantastic skills
on show, from the likes of all the major
styles out of Japan, Korea and China.
22: National All Styles Tournaments 2008
Website: www.uknas.com/event-calendar.php
Contact: Stanis Gray, uknasdirector@aol.com
Martial Arts practitioners, from Karate to
Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do to Kickboxing, National
All Styles (NAS) has the tournament circuit
for you. With regular tournaments UK-wide,
Regional, National and International
Championships, NAS has the professional
structure to suit you.
23: Braulio Estima in Shropshire Easter Sunday
Website: infinitepfs.com
Contact: Fil, mswales@debdesigns.fslife.co.uk
Braulio Estima from Gracie Barra,
Brazillian jiu jitsu will hold a disclosure
of information that is pertinent to a
street encounter that may involve the
ground. To be held on Easter Sunday, 23rd
March at Church Stretton Secondary School,
Church Stretton, Shropshire 11am - 3pm.
Contact Fil on 07899 801269 to book your
place. Groundin sessions held every 2
weeks at Church Stretton Secondary School,
contact Fil to discuss.
28: Lynmouth Festival of Martial Arts - Presentd by Sacred Spring
Website: www.bedfordjujutsu.co.uk
Contact: Paul King, sensei@ksoma.co.uk
Three days, 18 hours of top tuition from top
martial arts instructors in one of the most
beautiful locations on the planet.
Starts 1pm Friday 28th ad continuess through
Saturday and Sunday see the website for full
details and booking
12: Goshin Ryu JuJutsu Seminar
Website: www.mars-nottingham.com
Contact: Ilja Hoffmann, info@mars-nottingham.com
We would like to invite you to a seminar in
Goshin Ryu Jujutsu with Sensei Ilja
Hoffmann, held on Saturday, 12th April 2008
at the Sports Center of Nottingham
University from 10am till 4pm (£20 cash
only). This event is open to all martial
artists.
13: Boston Championship Series 2008
Website: www.Bostonseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
19: Irish International Karate Championships
Website: www.karateireland.eu
Contact: Tommy Marrett, tommy@karateireland.eu
The competition is run by the Golden Dragon
Karate Federation and it will be held in the
same Venue as last year. Ardee Community
Centre, Ardee, County Louth, Ireland. All
competitors arriving in Dublin on friday
18th will be collected and brought to their
accommodation. WKF rules will apply on the
day. For more infomation you can email me on
the address provided or phone 00353-87-
6478060.
20: Patrick McCarthy 8th Dan, Karate Seminar
Website: monaghankarate.tripod.com/
Contact: Fergal McKenna, fergalmckenna@eircom.net
Hanshi Patrick McCarthy, 8th Dan www.koryu-
uchinadi.com will be back in Ireland in
April.
Date: Sunday April 20th
Location: Monaghan Karate Club
Time: 3pm - 7pm
Cost: €30.00 per person
Contact: Sensei Fergal McKenna 087 9932718
or fergalmckenna@eircom.net
Website: http://monaghankarate.tripod.com/
Additional information:
Beech Hill Sports Centre, Monaghan Town.
Places must be pre-registered.
21: Patrick McCarthy 8th Dan, Karate Seminar
Website: www.silverspringskarate.com
Contact: Paul Allan, paul@silverspringskarate.com
Hanshi Patrick McCarthy, 8th Dan www.koryu-
uchinadi.com will be back in Ireland.
Date: Monday April 21st
Location: Dojo of Gin Sen Karate Do
Time: 7pm - 10 pm
Cost: €30.00 per person
Contact: Sensei Paul Allan 086 8112281 or
paul@silverspringskarate.com
Website: www.silverspringskarate.com
Additional information:
The Source Fitness Centre - third level
above the Silversprings Hotel - Tivoli Cork.
Places must be pre-registered.
26: THE BOYS R BACK IN TOWN
Website:
Contact: 7KS Chikara, pete.dunn@7ks.co.uk
Adult Novice Full Contact Kickboxing Show
Venue: 7KS Chikara
Newdown Court
Newdown Road
Scunthorpe
DN17 2TX
Ticket Contacts:
email: admin.chikara@7ks.co.uk
Tel: 01522 538326
26: Daitoryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai w/ Soshi Seigo Okamoto
Website: martialartsnc.com
Contact: Tom Cohen, insightwellness@gmail.com
April 26 & 27
Soshi Seigo Okamoto
Roppokai NC Group Seminar
Pre-registration only.
Call Tom Cohen or visit website for details.
www.martialartsnc.com
27: KEIGO ABE 8th Dan JSKA
Website: www.karate1st.com
Contact: Fred Jones, fred.jones9@btconnect.com
Keigo Abe 8th Dan (from Japan) to be held at
the OLDHAM SPORTS CENTRE, Lord st, Oldham
OL1 3HA
9th-4th KYU 1pm-2.30pm - B&B Belts 2.30pm-4pm
Abe sensei became an instructor at the JKA
in 1965 and in 1985;from 1990 Technical
Director of the JKA. A position he held
until 1999.
He then founded Japan Shotokan Karate
Association. It is now one of the fastest
growing Shotokan associations in the world.
Course fee £15.00 per head.
27: Shaolin Wing Chun (Mainland China) Lineage Seminar.
Website:
Contact: Ara, realwingchunkuen@yahoo.co.uk
Shaolin(Siu-lam)Mainland China lineage of
Wing Chun Seminar with visiting Sifu Andria
Pivcevic,7th Grade Chief instructor of this
lineage.
Sunday the 27th April, 12pm til 6pm.
Cost: £30 (Sorry, no credit cards).
Location: Navasartian Centre,223 Northfields
Avenue. London W13. 2 minutes walk from
Northfields Tube Station, Piccadilly Line.
For more details call:07786534055
2: 3 Day Seminar
Website: http;//www.elements-of-combat.com
Contact: jamie tant, jamietant@elements-of-combat.com
The Filipino Kyusho Association and The
Chushin - Do Federation UK
are Proud to Present
The First ever Isle Of Wight International 3
Day Seminar
2nd - 3rd - 4th May 2008
£130.00 For all 3 Days including two nights
accommodation "B and B" Evening Meal and
Disco (Great Value)
Contact: Master Angelo Baldissone:
a.baldissone@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Master John Byrne:
johnbyrne11@hotmail.com
3: Bushido Challenge Open Event
Website: www.bushido-kan.com
Contact: Jermey Bowers, infobushidokan@mchsi.com
Great open tournament for all ages.
Kumite, Kata, Weapons, Self Defense,
Grappling and FUN
Great awards and fellowship.
Dekalb Middle School
St Rt 427
Waterloo, Indiana
(260) 927-5897 for more information
3: JOHN B WILL; BJJ SEMINAR;
Website: www.totalmartialarts-academy.co.uk
Contact: GRAHAM, info@totalmartialarts-academy.co.uk
john b will; bjj seminar.book your place now!
£40 for the day. 1pm til 5pm.
3: Summer Camp in May 2008
Website: www.ukwingchun.com
Contact: Sifuabid, Mahmood50gra@aol.com
For the first time ever the UKWCKFA is
opening their seminars up to non- members.
So if you are a Wing Chun student from
another group and would like to attend this
great event please call early to book your
place. You will be assured of a warm welcome.
UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Assoc Milands HQ , 64
Northampton St Hockley Birmingham B18 6DX
Tel:(0121 236 2050 Cellphone: 07967 308323
4: John B Will Seminar
Website:
Contact: Drew Hopkinson, drew@hoppos.freeserve.co.uk
Combat base North East and Phoenix MMA are
proud to be hosting legendary BJJ Black
belt, John B Will on Sun 4th (Gi - 1100
start) and Mon 5th (NoGi - 1100 start) of
May 2008. Price for one day is £40 or £60 to
attend both. Drinks will be provided on both
days, and also a technique review DVD for
all who attend. Please contact Drew on 07854
949762 asap for info.
10: Sai Course
Website: www.kixxmartialarts.co.uk
Contact: Nigel Gilham, nigel.gilham@kixxmartialarts.co.uk
This course will concentrate on the Sai as
used in the Sothern Shaolin style of Wuzuy
Quan (5 Ancestors Fist). Nigel was Gold
medallist in this event in the 2006 World
Championships in Quanzhou Southern China.
The course will cover basics, forms and set
sparring.
You will need you own Sai.
For more info please contact Nigel 07941 340284
10: Groundfighting & Ju Jutsu Kumite
Website: www.thecombatacademy.com
Contact: Dave Coles, info@thecombatacademy.com
Groundfighting Competition (Gi). Seniors Only
details and entry forms >here
http://www.thecombatacademy.com/Comp-Flyer-
GiGF-2008.html
Ju Jutsu Kumite Competition. Juniors Only
details and entry forms >here
http://www.thecombatacademy.com/Comp-Flyer-
JJK-2008.html
10: Gi Groundfighting Comp
Website: www.thecombatacademy.com/Comp-Flyer-GiGF-2008.html
Contact: Dave Coles, info@thecombatacademy.com
All our events use the pool/leagues or
double elimination systems, thus ensuring
all competitors will get at least two fights.
11: Total Body defence Goshinkwai - May Seminar
Website: www.totalbodydefence.com
Contact: Alun Williams, info@totalbodydefence.com
The Next 3hr Monthly session's are as follows
Date Sunday 4th May
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Venuw: Greenmeadow community hall, Cwmbran
South Wales
Date Sunday 11th May 2008
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Venue: Llanishen Leisure Centre, Cardiff
South Wales
Cost £15
For more info Contact
info@totalbodydefence.com
11: Shaolin (Mainland China) Wing Chun Seminar - Change of Date!
Website:
Contact: Ara, realwingchunkuen@yahoo.co.uk
The 6 hour Siu-lam(Shaolin)Mainland Chinese
Wing Chun Seminar has moved from the April
date listed in this site to May the 11th.
For more info please call Ara on 07786534055
or email: realwingchunkuen@yahoo.co.uk
Please guarantee your place by calling the
above number. Payment on entry only. Sorry,
no credit cards.
For the rest of the details please check the
original April listing.
17: Close Combat Special Trainingweekend Belgium!
Website: www.urbanclosecombatsystem.com/
Contact: Didier Coppens, info@urbanclosecombatsystem.com
The 2008 International Urban Close Combat
System Special Training Seminar that will
find place in Belgium on 17/18th May 08.
This will be a topseminar with already
inscriptions from The Netherlands, France,
Belgium, Hungary, Canada, Nigeria, etc...
For more info and inscriptions : [url]
www.closecombat.be/[/url]
18: U.F.B.D.A. Open
Website: www.ufbda.co.uk
Contact: Pete Cook, info@ufbda.co.uk
Open tournament in Lincoln Traditional
forms, creative&weapons, Semi and Light
contact.
Bring your students of any or no expereince.
Nice trophies awarded for 1st - 2nd and 3rd
place.
Pre-reg before May 14th and Save £5 per
section
18: belfast friendly
Website:
Contact: terry rooke, terrenceeugenerooke@btinternet.com
18: UMA UK II OPEN GROUNDFIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (No Gi)
Website: www.umauk.co.uk
Contact: Jim McSheryy, Championships@umauk.co.uk
MAY 2008 18th UMA UK II OPEN GROUNDFIGHTING
CHAMPIONSHIPS (No Gi) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
22: Peterborough Championship Series 2008
Website: www.peterboroughseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
25: Special One Day Course, with Sensei Charles Gidley 7th Dan JSKA.
Website: www.karate1st.com
Contact: Fred Jones, fred.jones9@btconnect.com
Special One Day Course,
with Sensei Charles Gidley 7th Dan JSKA. to
at the OLDHAM SPORTS CENTRE Lord st, Oldham
OL1 3HA. Time 1.30-4.30pm
This will be based on the World
Championships i.e. Including Ippon Kumite
and Kata etc.
Cost £5.00
31: Ninjustsu Training Seminar
Website: www.youngmastersmartialarts.com
Contact: Young Masters Martial arts, youngmastersmartialarts@yahoo.com
Saturday and Sunday, May 31st and June
1st. The Seminar presented by Anthony
Brook, 9th Degree (Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu)
will focus on Bo, Yari, Katana & Kodachi.
Seminar will be held at Young Masters
Martial Arts, 110 Johnson Street,
Woodstock, IL 60098
Contact Young Masters Martial Arts (815-206-
2222 or e-mail:
youngmastersmartialarts@yahoo.com for costs
and schedule.
14: sayoc kali seminar
Website: www.mickshoresacademy.co.uk
Contact: mick shore, www.mickshoreuk@yahoo.co.uk
guro krishna godhania will be conducting a
seminar on the filapino martial art of sayoc
kali topics will include knife,stick and
empty hand defence in this extremely
effective systemn.the seminar will run from
11-4 cost £40-00,instructors will get a free
place if they bring 4 or more students
22: Lengends Champions league
Website: www.apolloma.com
Contact: Del Sampson, apolloma@btconnect.com
open martial arts championship
open to all styles
covering semi/light contact forms and kata
more info call 07836 555394
1: V-Force SFC Level 1 Instructors Certification Course
Website: www.vforcesfc.com/certification.html
Contact: Tommy DiLallo, combatives@usa.com
July 18, 19 and 20th, Greater London Area.
Cost is ONLY $150 EURO. THe price will never
be this low again. Learn the most explosive,
dynamic elite American Military Combatives
system, under Direct Instruction from Master
Chief Instructor Tommy DiLallo. Course is 21
Hours in Length. Make the dedication and
change you life. For more information or to
reserve a spot please contact us at:
combatives@usa.com
2: Dave Hazard Open Course
Website: www.karate-london.co.uk
Contact: Rod butler, info@karate-london.co.uk
A very special course with Sensei Dave
Hazard 7th Dan.
This is a chance to train with one of
England's 'originals' from the glory days of
karate.
Date Sat & Sun 19th & 20th July.
Email to reserve your place.
info@karate-london.co.uk
3: V-Force SFC Level 1 Instructors Course
Website: www.vforcesfc.com/certification.html
Contact: Tommy DiLallo, vforcesdts@aol.com
Learn the most explosive dynamic Elite
American Military Combatives system on the
market today under direct Instruction from
Master Chief Instructor Tommy DiLallo. THis
is the first time CI Tommy DiLallo has
opened his doors to teach outside the US and
the prices will NEVER be this low again.
ONLY $150 EURO!
13: Boston Championship Series 2008
Website: www.Bostonseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
20: A Weekend with Dave Hazard
Website: www.shotokan-karate-england.co.uk
Contact: Rod Butler, info@karate-london.co.uk
A weekend course with Sensei Dave Hazard 7th
Dan, covering basic techniques, kumite, kata
and kata applications.
The venue is at Waltham abbey in Essex easy
to reach from Junction 26 of the M25.
Accomodation for those wishing to stay over
on Saturday is close by, and we will be
having a karate meal and get together on
Saturday evening.
Places will be limited. Email quickly for a
booking form.
9: Peterborough Championship Series 2008
Website: www.peterboroughseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
27: Bushin Kenpo International. Open Budo Seminar
Website: www.BushinKenpoKai.co.uk
Contact: David Wilson, Info@BushinKenpoKai.co.uk
A quality day of martial arts & self defence
instruction. Unhurried tuition by 3
internationally renown instructors. This
friendly small 950 amx) seminar is open to
all styles and grades. The Instructors are:
D Wilson 7th dan Kenpo (UK), M Richards 6th
dan Kempo (Germany), D Bloodholland 4th dan
jujitsu (Sweden)Location: Kent, UK. Contact
us for further details.
12: Boston Championship Series 2008
Website: www.Bostonseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
19: BSK Open National Karate Championships
Website: www.karate1st.com
Contact: Fred Jones, fred.jones9@btconnect.com
BSK Open National Karate Championships: to
be held at the OLDHAM SPORTE CENTRE,
Lord st,
Oldham. OL1 3HA
For entry forms contact Fred on 01706 290491
or 07886 585466.
or check website.
11: Peterborough Championship Series 2008
Website: www.peterboroughseries.co.uk
Contact: Andrew Hicks, mail@peterboroughseries.co.uk
A tournament run by Martial Artist for
Martial Artist. Great Trophies and even
better grand championship trophie. Over 50
section. pre register and save money on each
event. Visit our web site for details and
previous results.
