Combat Arts Athletic Assocation

MMA Striking Coach Course!

2011-12-17T16:24:00.000-08:00

"The Functional MMA Striking Coach Course is excellent for martial artists and instructors that want to gain a greater understanding of the key elements to develop maximum power and control of power - as well as the mental game plan required to achieve their training and competing goals. Since completing the course I feel I am much better equipped to assess and develop my students through gaining a more complete understanding of kinetic body mechanics and also through being more aware of learning processes and the communication skills required to transfer knowledge much more effectively.

Big thanks to Alan who does an exceptional job of delivering the course in a very fun and interesting way. Highly recommended for all intermediate and advanced martial arts practitioners!"

Sai Jun Mak
"It's difficult to express succinctly all the benefits of the Warrior Functional MMA striking Course but I'll do my best

If you want to learn how to strike with power without getting injured.
If you want to teach others to do the same.
If you want the tools to coach others to develop themselves from basic physical fitness to advanced MMA striking and conditioning.

If you want an introduction to amazing conditioning tools like kettlebells and Clubbells.
And if you want to do all this in a systematic way in an enjoyable environment with one of the very best teachers to be found in the UK.. Then don't hesitate. This course is for you!

Jamie
On November 19 and 20 I attended the first ever MMA striking coach course. I was so impressed with the quality of the material covered in this course, from principles of power development, body alignment, mental focus etc etc and a solid basic stand up game battle tested in the cage with proper training guidelines.

Personally I really liked the drills on how to develop kinetic links in your body.

Sifu Alan Orr has a wealth of experience in Martial Arts and did not leave a stone unturned, this course is profound and very well researched. It does not teach your some techniques and tools but principles and concepts that will impact your understanding on striking forever.

I can highly recommend this course to anybody – regardless which Martial Arts you practice and if you are a trainer or student – it will improve your game for sure.

Steven Wang - Singapore
As a personal trainer I thought I knew a lot about coaching clients, but Alan’s Functional MMA Striking course showed me how much more there is to learn! There’s simply nothing as comprehensive out there. On a physical level, we covered everything from padwork combinations, to the development of power to the latest in biomechanical conditioning methods. On the emotional level, we learned how to dig deeper into our physical resources while maintaining skill levels under pressure. On the mental level, Alan showed how to use cutting-edge neuroscience and Jungian psychology to improve coaching skills and therefore my client’s performane. All in all, a systematic mixture of theory and tough physical training. The result? My ability to teach solid striking technique and hold the pads for my clients has improved exponentially. Many thanks Alan, I look forward to taking things to the next level!

Alan Orr Wing Chun Q&A 1

2011-12-09T12:12:00.000-08:00

Alan Orr Chi Sao Training Clip

2011-12-09T12:08:00.000-08:00

Duane guys doing it again. 5 Medals

2011-12-05T06:32:00.000-08:00

Well done to Duane and his guys!

Aire Valley Martial Arts at the British NoGi Open with 5 medals from 5 entries

Daniel Seaton (bronze), Ben Leedham(bronze) , Martin Blenkarn(bronze),
Duane Harper(coach) , Keef Woods(silver) , Harry Jarman(silver)

Randy Couture - 12th Dec - Leeds - Book signing and Launch Party

2011-11-07T15:37:00.000-08:00

10th Legion 9 - Highlight Reel

2011-10-21T17:07:00.000-07:00

My Master Robert Chu - Cover of Master Mag!!

2011-10-11T16:19:00.000-07:00

Peter Irving Interview for his next fight!

2011-09-12T17:29:00.001-07:00

Peter talks to the fight lounge about his next title fight

http://www.thefightlounge.co.uk/peter-irving-believes-its-his-time-to-shine/

Chinese Boxing Seminar - Keighley

2011-07-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

Duane Harper one of my top students is teaching a CSL Chinese Boxing seminar next saturday 23rd July 1.30pm to 4:30pm.

http://av-ma.co.uk/wing-chun/

Aire Valley Martial Arts
Top Floor
The Mill
Greengates Rd
Keighley
BD21 5LH

Summer Camp Training

2011-07-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

Great Summer Camp training this year.

Covered - Wrestling Drills - BJJ Principles and Drills - Wing Chun Chi Sao - Chinese Boxing for MMA - Mind Skills and a lot more

Well done guys!

Grading - Alan Orr - Peter Irving - Duane Harper

2011-06-06T10:43:00.000-07:00

Proud day for our group!

BJJ Master Leo Negao gave -

Peter Irving his Black Belt

Duane Harper his Brown Belt

Alan Orr his Brown Belt

The training over the last few years has be very hard but lots of fun. Now the really hard training has started... fun times... I think lol

Grading today - BJJ with our Master Leo Negao

2011-05-21T03:58:00.000-07:00

Big day today BJJ grading with Master Leo Negao at Urban Kings

12.00 in the gym.

Update soon with results

This is why I am so proud of my teacher

2011-05-16T09:42:00.000-07:00

My teacher Robert Chu Sifu picking up is BJJ Blue Belt. I am so proud to have such an open minded teacher. My teacher is a master of Wing Chun as well as many other arts. But he is still keeping up with the direction of martial arts into MMA in order to be aware student needs and his own personal growth.

I titled this as 'why I am so proud', but really it is only one of many reasons!

More Medals !!

2011-05-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

Update from Duane Harper

He had his guys enter BJJ comp last week.

Harry Jarman won Gold!

James Beveridge won Silver!

Michael Sunderland won Silver!

Matthew Mount won Bronze!

Great results. Well done guys. Also very well done to Duane! He is an excellent teacher and a credit to our family

Well Done Kieron

2011-04-12T00:54:00.000-07:00

Kieron has had a busy few months.

He had a big Semi Pro MMA win in London at 10th Legion 7 in March

But one to take it easy he returned to battle at 10th Legion 8 in Hull

After a very tough fight Kieron's fight ended as a Split Draw

It was a very close fight. Kieron rocked his opponent in the first round and was in charge for the first half, the second half his opponent pulled back some ground. A close first round. Second round was all Kieron and the third was his opponents.

So all in all a great fight for both fighters.

Well done Kieron. We are all very proud!!

Also well done to Branch Head Instructor Duane and also training partner James for getting our Kieron in shape for war.

Iron Wolves aarrccooooooo00000!!!!

Leo and Pete training

2011-03-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

Iron Wolves Win Big Again at 10th Legion 7

2011-03-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

Iron Wolves Peter Irving, Simon Liste, Kieran Coxan and Leo Negao rocked the Scala London Kings Cross at 10th Legion 7

Well done to the guys!

Very proud of you all.

Last 2 weeks

2011-02-07T11:05:00.000-08:00

Been working a lot of wrestling with Peter Irving. Both feeling strong and tired! lol

Striking skills and sparring. Working on new CSL MMA Boxing skills.

Excellent privates with Leo as always. Can really feel some changes in my BJJ.

Classes have been fun. Advance methods in Chi Sao are now becoming clear to the guys, which is nice too see.

Conditioning focus and drilling coming in the next few weeks!

Winter Camp

2011-02-07T11:01:00.000-08:00

Great weekend of training.

Covered Advance Chi Sao skills

Advance Sparring methods

Dummy Form and correct understanding of its use

BJJ - Lots of rolling - also covered positioning and passing

Good to see the guy on the weekend all grow and develop a deeper level of Wing Chun

Well done!

Iron Wolves fight on Kombat Kings - Results

2010-12-20T02:05:00.000-08:00

Kombat Kings

Held at Urban Kings

This event will now be the offical feeder event for 10th Legion.

Matched and arranged by Peter Irving and Guess Ref was Jess ' the Joker ' Liaudin no less.

We had Aaron, Duane and Kerion from our Team and also Ramon our brother from Leo's Team.

All the fights where with heavier guys. Aaron had an opponent change and agreed to fight a new opponent that was in his 20's and 8kg over the weight. Aaron took the fight as the card would have been low on fighters if he pulled out. It was a great tough fight, Aaron was knocked down twice in the first round, but came back strong and even won the last round. He lost on points but showed why he is an Iron Wolves fighter, heart of a lion!

Kerion also had a tough fight, it was very close and a split decision. Kerion was landing the better harder punches. He did gas to the end of the rounds, but I think be backed up his guy and it should have been a draw or a win for Kerion, but thats fighting. Very proud of him and he learnt a lot. Hills to run for the next fight!

Duane had a great fight, really worked his skills. Again his opponent was 8kg over! But Duane put the hurt on and was cool as ice. The judges had Duane the winner but at first the MC was told it was a draw. This was corrected after. Winner Duane. At 42 he has showed what can be done with the right training and skills.

Ramon was relaxed and happy go lucky as always. His opponent came out strong and Ramon answered back with a one, two headkick to KO his opponent!

Great night. Very proud of our guys!

K1 rules Kickboxing
Cruiserweight

Steve Byrom (Urban Kings) VS. Duane Harper (Iron Wolves)
Winner: Harper via Judges decision

Boxing
3x2 minute rounds
Cruiserweight

Boxing
International bout - England vs. Italy
3x3 Minute rounds
Cruiserweight

Claudio Puscelli (Urban Kings) vs. Aaron Baum (Iron Wolves)
Italy England
Winner: Puscelli via Judges decision

K1 Kickboxing
3x1.5 minute rounds
International bout - Brazil vs. England
Junior Middleweight

Ramon Silva (Minotauro team) Vs. Alex Golombeck (Urban Kings)
Brazil England
Winner: Silva via K.O. Rd. 1

Boxing
3x2 minute rounds
Super Middleweight

Kevin Rudge (Urban Kings) Boxing Vs. Keiron Coxon (Iron Wolves)
Winner: Rudge via Judges decision

Peter Irving nterview

2010-11-12T00:11:00.000-08:00

Check out interview with Iron Wolves Fighter and Coach Peter Irving - 10th Legion European Champion

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/other-sport/1211475-click-mma-talk-to-fighters-only-resident-pete-irving.html

MMA Referee & Judges course and workshop seminar.

2010-11-01T12:26:00.001-07:00

MMA Referee & Judges course and workshop seminar.

Just got back from a great seminar with UFC (and 10th Legion) Referee Marc Goddard

It was an excellent day and was a good start to getting UK MMA in line with the Uified rules.

What was covered -

Referee's 10.00 - 12.00

-Unified rules of MMA and their application
-Referee's role and responsibilities
-Fighters & Corners conduct
-Promoter’s role and responsibilities
-In fight and fight ending scenarios and how to deal with them

Lunch break 12.00 - 13.00

Judges 13.00 - 14.30

-The 10 point must system - understanding and its application to MMA
-Scoring criteria
-Common misconceptions
-Types of decisions and there application

Well done Duane and the guys!

2010-10-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

Duane Harper guys had 3 people enter the North West BJJ Open in Blackpool

200 competitors entered!

It was a good event and ran smoothly.

Paul Douglas won Bronze in the middle heavy blue belt.

Liaqat Ali won Bronze super heavy weight white belt.

Deon (bonzai ) Bruning won Gold in the heavy weight white belt.

It was the first comp for the guys and they showed great composure and did very well!

We are all proud of the guys and their coach Duane.

Duane is always 100% behind his guys and school. He never misses his private training with me. Thats with a 3 hour plus round trip each week. Thats what it takes, so thats what gets done.

I couldn't ask for a better student and friend. Well done Duane! and well done to your guys and our family.

Iron Wolves and Team Leo Negao are going strength to strength!

Some Pictures from Peter Irving big win in Belgium

2010-10-22T12:03:00.000-07:00

Big Win for Peter Irving in Belgium

2010-10-09T14:40:00.000-07:00

Peter Irving just beat Ivan "the Terrible" Musardo who is one of the most succesful fighters of Switzerland. Holding a 15-5-0 record he has had fights all over the globe: From Japan, Holland, the UK and Slovenia. The BJJ fighter and ground specialist is known for spectacular finishes and aggressive fights. 13 of his 18 fights ended in the first round.

www.belgium-beatdown.com

Fight was the Main Event in Belgium at the shooto event - Belgium beatdown.

It was a war of a fight. Both fighters showing true warrior hearts. Ivan was very strong and a heavy hitter. After a first round war, Pete took control of the second round and put the hurt on his opponent.

Ivan was unable to continue for the third round.

Winner Peter Irving TKO !

Well done Pete! War Iron Wolves!

www.10thlegionchampionshipfighting.com

New Website for Chu Sau Lei in YORK

2010-10-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

New website launched for Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun York...

Chu Sau Lei York is a licensed branch school under Alan Orr, Sifu (Ying Hung Wing Chun). We practise the Chu Sau Lei system of Wing Chun as founded by Grand Master Robert Chu, and hold training classes in York twice a week.

For venue and contact details of these classes plus more information on our school, please visit:

http://www.wingchunyork.co.uk/

Peter Irving - Iron Wolves Brother goes to War!

2010-10-04T08:06:00.000-07:00

Peter Irving our brother in arms will be taking the good fight to Europe this weekend!

Arrrhooooo!!

He is taking on the very tough - Ivan Musardo

Ivan "the Terrible" Musardo is one of the most succesful fighters of Switzerland.

Fighting out of Zurich's own Frota-Team the student of Minotauro MMA is one of the big hopes of the swiss MMA scene. At a professional record of 15-5-0 he has fights all over the globe: From Japan, Holland, the UK and Slovenia.

The BJJ fighter and ground specialist is known for spectacular finishes and aggressive fights. 13 of his 18 fights ended in the first round.

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ivan-Musardo-9775

Check out -

http://www.belgium-beatdown.com/home.php?ln=en

Peter Irving - Awarded BJJ Brown Belt!!

2010-08-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

Pete was awarded his BJJ Brown belt by our teacher World Champion Leo Negao

Nice Brazilian style pic from Pete!

Kieran Coxon - True Warrior!!!

2010-08-13T04:53:00.001-07:00

The face of a True Warrior!

Kieran has been a strong part of the Iron Wolves Team from the day he started training with us. After only 2 years training he has become a very tough CSL Wing Chun fighter with nice BJJ and wrestling to match.

After some great Amateur MMA wins he decided to step up too Semi Pro. Just at that point he was offered a fight for a Semi Pro Title - taking on Saul Rogers who was 6-1 and very tough.

Not the best first fight for anyone, but Kieran wanted the fight as way to test his future in the sport. If he did okay then he would know he could do well as he developed. Crazy in some way, but Kieran is old school to the bone.

Well the fight was a war and some! Kieran lost only to experience but showed his skills where more that enough to fight at that level. Both fighters put on a great show of MMA.

Duane and me where cage side to support Kieran (Iron Roy)- his new nickname! and we could not be more proud to have him as part of our Iron Wolves Team - a true warrior and brother.

BJJ - Dmitry Wins 2 fights and only lost to the overall winner

2010-08-13T04:36:00.000-07:00

Big Well Done! for our Iron Wolves brother Dmitry

After only a year training in BJJ with us, Dmitry entered the 1-3 years experience division at a London BJJ event.

He did very well. Winning 2 fights and making it to the Semi final!

He showed great skills taking side control and also working his sweeps in his fights.

As he entered a group where the other guys would have had a lot more experience he showed a well rounded level of skill as he only lost to the overall winner on points!

Dmitry said after that he learned a lot from the fights.

Excellent!

Alan Orr is rewarded is BJJ Purple Belt

2010-07-31T02:34:00.000-07:00

Very proud week! I was awarded my BJJ Purple Belt from BJJ World Champion Leo Negao.

Big thank you to all my teachers, training partners and students. Everyone has helped me so much and without the support of our group it would not be the same.

Leo is an excellent teacher and makes the hard training a lot of fun. Thank you Leo you are a true master.

Having Peter Irving training with us as been a major factor. Thanks Pete

Also my new sweeps from my friend BJJ Champion Black Belt Juan Reppin are paying off now. Thanks Bro!

Okay, back to hard training again!

Iron Wolves

2010-05-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

As you guys know Peter Irving - who I have been training with for many years. Is now training with our Iron Wolves Team.

Leo, Rosi and myself where cage side.

Pete defended his 10th Legion European Title winning every round against a very tough opponent.

Well done Pete.

By thanks to the guys for helping with Pete's training at the classes. Also thanks to Rob and Simon for doing the running around on fight night.

We now have a very strong Team growing, having my BJJ teacher Leo Negao and now Pete training each week has been excellent for us all.

Alex Wright - Fight Report - Great News

2010-05-16T14:09:00.000-07:00

Just got a great update from one of our Branch Schools - Alex Wright in Newcastle

Alex had two of his guys fighting for the first time -

By Alex Wright -

A local affair up in Ashington gave two of our guys their debut fights last night at the Strike Fighting Championship in Ashington.

Billy Snowdon vs Lee Taylor (Amatuer MMA)

Billy Snowdon our Judo instructor took on local fighter Lee Taylor in his first amatuer MMA fight. Billy controlled the fight from the start and after being taken down early in round one reversed the position and dominated on the ground throughout rnd 1. The second round saw a Billy executing a beautiful throw landing his opponent heavilly after surviving an earlier illegal but pretty good right shot to the head from his opponent. Billy again dominated round 2 with a combination of well executed knee strikes, superior position and strikes from side mount.

Round three Billy let his dirty boxing start and threw some excellent knees before Lee jumped a guillotine in what was indeed a late bid to win the fight. We’d trained guillotine defence to death in the preparations and Billy comfortably defended the submission eventually fighting out and again winning round 3.

All in All a good MMA fight from two well matched opponents, Billy showed how far he’s come on from simply being a Judo player and is developing into a more complete fighter winning the fight by decision.

Bobby Bolam vs Tony Ellis (K1 Rules)

Another well matched fight between local boy Tony Ellis and our assistant instructor Bobby Bolam.

Round 1 saw Bobby open perfectly with a cute side step and right hand narrowly scuffing its target. 30 seconds in Bobby found his range and dominated the whole of round one repeatedly landing his Wing Chun spring punch and escaping any real damage.

The second round got more competative with both fighters showing real skills in what I thought was the best fight of the night. Bobby rocked his opponent with straight lefts and some slightly wild looping rights on two occasions and definately had the best of the boxing whilst Tony Ellis landed repeated leg kicks and came more into the fight as a whole.

Rnd 3 was a spectator dream and a coaches nightmare with a real battle both fighters putting the other one on the ropes (or cage in this case) with flurries that could have ended the fight, both fighters coming back strong showing heart and skill. Bobby finally returned some kicks although Tony’s low points were beginning to take effect.

Bobby deservedly won the fight by decision (edging all three rounds on paper) but credit has to go to his opponent Tony Ellis who certainly put in an excellent performance that would have seen him gain the win on many a night.

All in all a great night for our club showing that all aspects of our training is developing well in our young fight team.

Alex Wright Newcastle Branch

Well done to the guys!

Alex has worked very hard teaching his guys and is producing a strong group up in Newcastle. Good job!

Teaching In Singapore

2010-03-15T17:57:00.000-07:00

Just got back from teaching in Singapore.

Had a great time teaching my students Steven and Toh.

Steven has been building a strong Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun group in Singapore.

It was great to meet his group and train all week.

Big Thanks to Steven, Toh and the guys.

Our system is in good hands!

Neil Broadbent Fight Pics 10th Legion III

2010-03-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

Iron Wolves Fight again at 10th Legion III

2010-03-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

Once again the Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun Warriors put our skills to the test.

The guys did excellent!

Rob Binns lost his first MMA fight on points, but did really well. I was very proud of him. At 40 years old he stepped up with a very tough youngblood and showed us all to never give up and its never to late!

Kieron Coxon Won his fight. He put on a great fight and put into use all the training from the winter camp. Very nice to see! Great Win for him.

Stephen Middleton from Cyclone/Iron Wolves lost his fight, after being maybe a bit too relaxed at the start. Stephen is a skilled guy and will be back ready next time.

Laurence Neal was winning his fight all the way and then made a small error which cost him the fight. But a rematch for the title is now on the cards for July! Will be a war!

Luke Arwynck Lost a 2 round war. After 6 months training with us Luke jumped into a Semi Pro fight. He did excellent for his first fight and learned a lot from it. Very proud of his efforts.

Neil Broadbent made his return to Pro MMA - He won a very tough fight on points. His opponent was excellent and Neil had to show heart to get the job done. Great to see him back, lots where learned and some hard training ahead for another war in May.

A great night! Very proud of all the guys as always, win or loose they are all winners in life.

With the feedback we gain from the guys fighting we all grow and develop. Thats the key to our system being what it is.

Big thank you to all the guys in our classes that helped with the fight training. Also a big thanks to all the guys coming to support the shows via helping out or watching.

New Wing Chun Film

2010-02-13T17:47:00.001-08:00

Chu Sau Lei - Picture Clips

2010-01-11T15:38:00.000-08:00

Iron Wolves Fight Team

2010-01-09T17:45:00.000-08:00

The Iron Wolves Fight Team

The Martial Arts Show!

2009-11-28T15:48:00.000-08:00

THE MARTIAL ARTS SHOW Website is now LIVE!

Our Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?id=757719288&gv=12#/group.php?gid=346428810303

The UK's Largest and Best Martial Arts Show for 2010. Meet Celebrities from GOK WAN to UFC Super Stars. Be amazed with the variety of martial art masters and screen stunt men and women. NEC Birmingham 22nd & 23rd may 2010!

www.themartialartsshow.com

10th Legion IV will be the fight night on Sat at the event!

Iron Wolves - Colin Todd - First MMA fights

2009-11-23T15:31:00.000-08:00

Colin Todd first Amateur MMA fights went very well!

He travelled up to Leeds for his fights at the Caged Steel Gym.

Colin had one Win and one Draw. Excellent first time out.

Enfield (N.London) Iron Wolves Head coach - Neil Broadbent has been bullding his group into a strong pack!

Well Done!!

10th Legion II - Paul Doherty and Simon Liste update

2009-10-24T04:08:00.000-07:00

10th Legion II

Iron Wolves London - Paul Doherty had his first fight in the cage. He won the fight very well with a key lock in the second round. Paul worked his Wing Chun power punches and strong clinch. Great fight for Paul, he really showcased his skills. All that time being smashed in training paid off! lol Well done!!!!

Simon Liste lost his Semi Pro fight via a decision. Simon looked strong for the fight and in good shape. He was never in any trouble at all, but did not put the game plan into action. Its been a long time since Simon as been in the ring / cage and he was not focused on his game once he entered the cage. From watching the fight he learned a lot and is looking to be back to show us what we know he can do. Martial arts is about learning and developing. So, I am very proud of Simon as he has come a long way in the martial arts from when he first started. I would have never thought he would be testing himself in the cage. He is a winner already!

Paul - After big win

Simon in the red shorts landing a great body shot!

10th Legion II - Keighley Iron Wolves update

2009-10-24T03:52:00.000-07:00

10th Legion II

Head Coach of Keighley Iron Wolves - Duane Harper, was very happy with his guys as was I. They put on some great fights at 10th Legion II.

James Beveridge won his fight by Majority Decision - he was very close to getting a submission, but his opponent was very tough. Great fight.

Kieron Coxon had a draw, with a very tough full on fight. First round was a non stop in the clinch. Kieron had full control of the fight in the second with also some very close submission attacks. Both fighters put on a great fight.

Laurence Neale had a 3 round war, which he lost on decision. He had his opponents back in the first round and looked to have the finish. His opponent Jake Tear was tough as nails held out to escape. Laurence burned himself out a bit in the first and had to pay for in the 3 round where his gas started to run out. All in all a great fight. I am sure Laurence will be back in the gym and ready for the 21st Feb show with the tank full and ready to go!

Well done guys!!

10th Legion II - Newcastle Team Update

2009-10-19T12:28:00.000-07:00

I am just catching up with updates from our last few fights! More to come in the next few days. But first an update from Alex Wright - Newcastle Branch on his guys at 10th Legion II. I must say I am very proud of all our guys!
Alan

Danny and Tristan, Cyclone Fighters

Firstly well done to both Danny and Tristan who both fought really well against good skilled opponents.

Danny out struck and out clinched his guy repeatedly backing him up against the cage and eventually forcing him to pull guard in an MMA fight which is generally seen as a no no unless you are a real Jiu Jitsu expert. After pretty much dominating the first round Danny got caught in a triangle and although he battled his way out expended far too much energy doing so. The second round started the same way with Danny out clinching his man and taking him to the cage however the Caged Steel fighter had seen his method to get to the floor in the first round and again pulled guard taking the fight to where he was obviously more skilled. Danny was gased and didn’t defend as well as he did in the first eventually succombing to a keylock from the mount.

No what ifs or what could have been, he fought a good opponent who had obviously been doing Jiu Jitsu for sometime and had already fought 3 times.

Tristan totally dominated his fight both standing up, in the clinch and on the ground winning round one convincingly after fighting out a couple of early guillotine attempts. We’d worked hard on keeping the fight in Tristans range and early on he did this very well. His Chinese Boxing kick catches were awesome running his much taller opponent to the ground on several occasions.

To say the result in the second round was unlucky is maybe not completely true as Tristan made one error and got caught with a very well timed head kick but few of you will realise he actually choked the guy unconcious in round2 via a guillotine and managed to wake the lad up by bashing him accidentally!! I was screaming the corner down to the referee that the guy was out but by the time he stood them up it was too late. Tristan showed how good he actually is last night and with a little experience I think he’s going to do really well in MMA, allot of the guys from my old team were really impressed with our fighters ability which shows we are doing something right. believe me they’d tell me if we weren’t.

Tristans opponent Luke Dalton looked like the makings of a good fighter with a good team in Manvers Fight Factory behind him, his Muay Thai looked sharp and found his range in the second round. Disappointing for our team especially as both guys put in excellent performances however thats MMA and results can turn on a knife edge. We could have had ten fights with those performances and won them all!
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Alex Wright - Head of Newcastle Iron Wolves / Cyclone Team

Training with Crezio de Souza

2009-10-05T12:32:00.001-07:00

In the martial arts you hope to develop and grow within the arts you practice. But even more than that, I have found that what makes the real difference is the friendships you make on your path. With your teachers, students and training partners many interesting and life changing relationship can develop. As always, even if you have a positive outlook in this area, you will have people burn you. In my experience this only serves to cause your core group to become stronger and in some way for you to recognize real people. Peter Irving is one of those real guys.

Pete and I have been training together for quite a few years now. He is a tough as nails MMA fighter. Pete’s teacher is a BJJ legend - Crezio de Souza, who is one of the original pioneers of modern MMA. I have heard a lot about Crezio from my Pete but also my BJJ teacher, World Champion Leo Negao.

Leo had often talked to me about Crezio with great respect. So it was great news to hear that Crezio would be coming over to the UK each year now. I jumped at the chance to train with him. It was very interesting training with Crezio and gaining from his vast experience. Rolling with Crezio was a learning experience that I can’t wait to repeat! I can see why Pete really connected with his style and old school mentality.

Fight updates from Duane's branch

2009-09-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

Iron Wolves roll again!

Duane Harper's guys have been busy as normal.

They entered an event at cage steel and had some good MMA fights -

These where classed as Amateur MMA, but with Head striking.

John Gwillam add three fights -

He won his first fight via decision after 2 brutal rounds for both guys

He won his second fight via KO

He lost via armbar in Roundd 2 of a fight where he was dominating the stand up.

www.mmapics.com Picture number for john gwillam cs 1172 or 1174

Mathew Mount fought 3 times -

He won his first fight via americana armlock in the first Round

He won his second via rear naked choke

He lost via TKO in the final round of a very tough fight

www.mmapics.com Picture Number for for mathew cs1301

Both guys fought very well in their first outings making us all very proud.

Updates - Paul Doherty Wins BJJ Gold

2009-09-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

Paul Has has been training with us for about a year now and as fast become a strong member of our Iron Wolves Fight Team.

His ground game and stand up skills are now looking very sharpe and he is a great Team member for us all.

The hard training is now paying off as Paul won Gold in the white belt divison in Bristol.

Well Done!

Kettlebells with Steve Cotter

2009-06-29T01:13:00.000-07:00

Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level I
Fitness Movement Dynamics Level II
London, England
London, England - July 2009

Certified Kettlebell Teacher Level I
Fitness and Movement Dynamics Level II
London, England

Date and Time:
Level I
July 11-12, 2009
9:30 am - 5:00 pm both days

Level II
July 13-14, 2009
9:30 am - 5:00 pm both days

Location:

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Rd, London, England

Level I ₤700 ($1059 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR LEVEL I !

Level II ₤700 ($1059 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR LEVEL II !

Level I and II together ₤1225 ($1,854 USD)
REGISTER HERE FOR BOTH LEVEL I + II !

For additional information contact ken.blackburn@ikff.net or kathy.martinez@ikff.net

It's no secret that kettlebells have proven themselves to be one of the most effective training tools in existence for developing every attribute on the physical/athletic continuum – strength, endurance, core strength, agility, flexibility and the list goes on. However, there really hasn't been a comprehensive system that brings together the all the benefits kettlebells have to offer. Until now! - that is where the CKT certification comes in!
What will you learn at a CKT certification?

* The core Kettlebell lifts and all their variations!
* How to properly execute all of the competition lifts involved in Russian Kettlebell Sport – swing, snatch, clean, jerk, clean and jerk.
* How you can still achieve all of your fitness goals despite the challenge of limited time
* How to design a program for any fitness goal you or your clients may have – strength, endurance, work capacity, muscle mass, mobility etc.
* The necessary drills needed to help ensure you and your clients learn all the lifts safely
* The multiple types of energy needed for powerful pressing and squatting
* The importance of training for “time” and how it can take your “work capacity” through the roof!
* How kettlebells train your body to effectively manage any type of force encountered in the real world
* How to create the “blueprint” necessary for achieving mastery in Russian Kettlebell sport
* Why kettlebells make you more resistant to injury
* How kettlebells can be combined with other training methods to develop un-matched athleticism (more on this in the FMD certification!)
* Why learning to regulate your tension is a huge must in improving your lifts and athleticism
* And much more!

CSL Fighter and Teaching Alex Wright - Wins K1 Rules fight!

2009-06-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

CSL Fighter and Teaching Alex Wright - Wins K1 Rules fight!

See the fight at -

http://www.northernfightleague.co.uk/?page=movies&file=Judgement-14th_March-Fight_03-Wright_Vs_Jones

Very Proud!! Well done Alex

Martial Games - 5th and 6th Sep 2009!

2009-06-06T00:56:00.000-07:00

THE MARTIAL GAMES

The Martial Games is a new era of tournament in the UK, and has been dubbed by some as "the Olympics for Martial Artists". With 24 areas running over the weekend it is set to be one of the most unique and slick tournaments ever to hit the UK and with an estimated 1000+ competitors it’s not one of those events you're going to want to miss!

Brought to you by the organisers of MAF-UK (held in April 09), this bespoke tournament for Martial Artists will play host to hundreds of individuals from all across the globe, competing for their spot on the podium whether it be Bronze, Silver or Gold!

The Martial Games will be held at Loughborough University (Leicestershire) on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2009, guest celebrities will be awarding Trophies including Gok Wan & Zara Phythian and we are filming the entire tournament for a DVD release and television. On top of all this we are inviting IOC (International Olympic Committee) members to attend and watch the games.

We have appointed a board of Directors to look after each category, each specializing in their field.

Kwoklyn Wan

Managing Director

Co founder The Martial Games

Adam Jeffery

Technical Director

Co founder The Martial Games

Vic Marke

Production Director

Pat O’Malley

Filipino Martial Arts Director

Juliet Marke

Freestyle Martial Arts Director

Paul Newby

Traditional Martial Arts Director (Japanese & Korean)

Julian Dale

Chinese Martial Arts Director

David Graham

Northern Chinese Martial Arts Director

Dave Hawkins

Southern Chinese Martial Arts Director

Jim Uglow

Internal Chinese Martial Arts Director

Iain Armstrong

San Shou Martial Arts Director

Mike Donahue

Modern Wu Shu Martial Arts Director

Indonesian Martial Arts Director

Alan Orr

Wing Chun International NHB Chi Sao & Pankration Director

Leo Negao

Brazilian Jujitsu (Gi & No Gi) Director

Jonny Huskey, Ian Bromley & Alan Orr

International Catch Wrestling Directors

This is an open event & we are inviting all Clubs/Groups and individual competitors to take part during the two days, for further information and for full division listings please log onto our website www.maf-uk.co.uk or you can contact us on 0116-253-8668.

Bodypower Expo 2009 - Worlds Strongest Man!

2009-05-11T11:58:00.000-07:00

Alan meets Mariusz Pudzianowski the worlds Strongest Man!

New Course - MMA Strength & Conditioning Coach

2009-05-11T11:24:00.001-07:00

FIRST CERTIFICATION OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD!
An MMA World Exclusive Event, presented by The Strength Company
In association with 10th Legion Fightwear, UTC Gym and MMAUnltd Magazine
MMA – Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach – Birmingham, UK
go to www.the strengthcompany.co.uk to download a registration form for cheque or postal order payments.
PLEASE NOTE: THE STRENGTH COMPANY IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE BOOKINGS
Date: September 11 and 12, 2009
Venue: Ultimate Training Centre53 - 59 High StreetErdington, BirminghamB23 6SA

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (both days)
Cost:Early Registration: £349.00 before/on 1st JulyLate Registration: £399.00 after 1st July

Eddy Millis Seminar UK

2009-04-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

My teacher and very good friend Sensei Eddy Millis was over las week to teach a seminar and catch up with me and my guys.

Eddy is one of the best Fight Trainers in the world. We had a great day of MMA and kickboxing.

I think most people may still be in shock from Eddy's leg kicks. lol!

He taught me his kicking methods when I first trained with him ( 7 or 8 years ago now) and I can say not many people have his understanding of how to land a powerful kick.

It was excellent to be back on the mat with Eddy and I look forward to seeing him again very soon.

Alan Orr BJJ Blue Belt from Leo Negao

2009-04-19T06:34:00.000-07:00

After over 10 years grappling No Gi and always saying I not a fan of the Gi. I am now hear in a Gi in and Gi training weekly BJJ with the Gi as well as without! LOL

I always keep an open mind. Therefore when the time comes to make changes or grow and develop, I am ready. I always liked wrestling and No Gi grappling, but over the last few years I have found a great value in Gi training as well. So as time has passed I have I am proud to say I have earned my Blue Belt in BJJ from World Champion Black Belt Leo Negao.

Iron Wolves win big at 10th Legion Championship Fighting!

2009-04-06T17:00:00.000-07:00

Great night of the Iron Wolves Fight Team!

We had 6 fights and 6 wins!!!

Also Aaron won the 10th Legion Semi Pro Middleweight Title Belt!!!

Semi Pro -

Aaron Baum def. Matt Pope via Guillotine - 0:33 Rd 3
for the Semi Pro Middleweight Title Belt

Duane Harper def. Steve Gate via Triangle - 1:36 Rd 1

Alex Wright def. Phil Gowans via Triangle - 2:48 Rd 3

Amateur -

Kieron Coxon def. Wayne Witham via Armbar - 2:37 Rd 1

Jamie Beveridge def. Steve Corner via Triangle - 1:28 Rd 1

Steve Middleton def. Tien Hung Pham via Unanimous Decision - 3:00 Rd 2

I would like to thank everyone who helped with the event!

Catch Wrestling Weekend - Johnny Husky

2009-02-01T17:54:00.000-08:00

I just got back from 2 great days of training in Catch Wrestling with Johnny Husky.

Before a say more I must thank Ian, Jimmy and all the guys at Stockport. What a great group of guys! Ian and his guys made us feel right at home. Excellent group of tough guys with solid skills.

As some of you know I have a love for Catch Wrestling and have over the years tried to research and train with the top guys around in Catch. Which has been hard to do at times as not many real Catch guys are around any more.

The 2 days training with Johnny Husky have been the best training in Catch I have had! Johnny has a deep understanding of Catch as the original art it was and was able to fill gaps and build new bridges for me. His teaching was without limits and his skill was without question. I look forward to following up with Johnny who I consider a new friend and excellent teacher.

Ian at Stockport did a great job in bring Johnny over and I look forward to working more with Ian and his guys. True brothers in arms!

I will be interviewing Johnny for MAI very soon.

Johnny got to know Aaron!

Aaron - Alan - Johnny - Duane

Meet my friend pain!

Ian - Johnny - Alan

Training Pictures

2009-01-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

Some pictures of our training this weekend

Winter Camp Training at - Olympik dream

2009-01-25T17:04:00.000-08:00

Just finished 3 days of excellent training!

This years Winter Camp was one of the best to date. We had Guro Mark Wiley teaching on Friday, which was a lot of fun.

Sat we worked on CSL Wing Chun Boxing skills and Chi Sao. We put some of the new fighters though the mill and they looked just great!

Sunday we had BJJ Black Black Leo Negao come up to teach, which was second to none. Also Joel from The Strength Company taught a conditioning circuit for MMA training. Man, that was a tough one! Read more on the Strength Company Blog at

http://www.thestrengthcompany.blogspot.com/

Then I finished off the day teaching Pad Training for MMA. Sunday was a great work out day!

The standard has continued to grow and now we have students that teach like Alex, Duane, Sai, Ian, Mark to name a few, that are all producing their own students with excellent levels of skill and toughness.

What a excellent start to the year!! I could not be more proud our group!

We taught at the Olympik Dream Training Centre on Sunday, which is run by a great group of really nice guys. It is the best training centre I have been too! We now plan to hold a monthly seminar at the centre and Duane will be teaching classes weekly at the centre.

More news soon...

Best

Alan

Great place to train!

Great minds think alike? or dumb and dumber? ..... leg kick time!

Brothers in arms - Aaron, Alan, Alex and Duane

Alan Orr and Leo Negao

Guro Mark at this years Winter Camp on Friday

2009-01-18T18:59:00.000-08:00

My great firend and teacher Guro Mark Wiley will be over again for our Winter Camp training.

Guro Mark will be teaching Friday at the camp in Bishop Wilton and will cover the whole day on this Knife fighting system.

This year we will go A - Z and get into the advance training methods!

Back in Hard training with Leo

2009-01-18T18:54:00.000-08:00

It's great to have Leo back full time in London. I am working out 2-3 hours privates a week and can see a difference already in only a few weeks.

Leo and I will be teaching at our Winter Camp this year as will Guro Mark Wiley.

Looks like a great year ahead!

The Lion Has Returned!

2008-12-25T14:43:00.000-08:00

My BJJ teacher Leo Negao is back in the UK!

Classes will start in Jan 09, also we will be setting up training groups around the UK.

Iron Wolves fight again

2008-11-17T17:44:00.000-08:00

Iron Wolves Team member Paul Doherty entered his first Amateur MMA event this weekend!

Other Team member Brad had his first fight at this event last time out and had a very good draw where he showed his new gained skills.

This time it was Pauls time and he did an excellent job! One win and one draw. Paul's stand up skills really showed his structure power.

Paul has been training hard and the Team effort for this event showed.

We are very proud to have new Team members Paul, Brad and Dimitry, they are nice guys with no egos and have a very good Team spirit.

The hard work paid off! Well done!!!

Looking cool are the fight

Iron Wolves Dimitry - Paul - Aaron

Ready for the hunt!

Good to go

Aaron warming up Paul before his fight

Building strong groups

2008-11-01T04:59:00.000-07:00

Alan Orr with Duane Harpers group in Kieghley after a great seminar.

I taught another seminar for my student Duane Harper and his group. Also my senior student and friend Alex Wright came down as well. Alex also as a strong group of guys up in Newcastle.

Leigh Carr from Devon made it to the training. Leigh has started teaching now and will do very well.

Another branch school instructor Shaun Scales from Rotherham also attended. Shaun is now the Director of our CAAS MMA Kids Programme for the UK. Shaun plays an important role within our group.

The guys where all excellent! They worked hard and have all continued to grow.

Its nice to see that we have a good core group of instructors within the assocation. The branch schools are showing good standards!

Next seminar is 29th Nov!

Certified Kettlebell Trainer

2008-09-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

I just got back from two days of Kettlebell Instructor training with my good friend Steve Cotter and new friend Ken Blackburn.

I am now a Certified Kettlebell Trainer in the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation.

We all had a great weekend I am already looking forward to next time!

Ken Blackburn - Alan Orr - Steve Cotter

Steve in action with two 32 kg bad boys! I am always in shock when I watch Steve lift. He can lift of reps all day and control crazy size weights with no problem. Functional strength as it should be!

Ken in action - Ken is also one of the top American kettlebell competitors and currently holds the American record in the jerk and is the 2007 World Champion in the Chair Press!

You could not train with better guys!

Workshop

2008-09-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

I taught a workshop for Duane and his guys last week.

My brother in arms Alex Wright also came down from Newcastle.

Duane is buliding a group of really good guys.

I look forward to the next one and meeting the rest of his group.

Robert Chu Questions answered

2008-08-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys

Check some new insights from my teacher Robert Chu Sifu -

http://www.w1ng.com/x-marks-the-spot-by-robert-chu/

http://www.w1ng.com/body-structure-what-and-what-isn%e2%80%99t/

Steve Morris Blog

2008-08-27T17:28:00.001-07:00

Hi Guys

Steve Morris has a blog set up now. He gives interesting insights into his methods and thoughts.

Check it out at:

http://stevemorris.livejournal.com/tag/sports+science

The Tightrope - Teaching

2008-08-23T15:54:00.001-07:00

Teaching is as much about learning as it is about teaching. The more you teach the more you learn about others and yourself. Its not a easy path - but when you build a group that works well together and supports each others efforts - it can be very rewarding for all.

I am luckly to part of a strong group of like minded people.

My good friend Alex Wright is a true brother in the martial arts and he has taken time to share his thoughts on teaching for us -

http://www.cyclonewingchun.co.uk/Articles/The-Tightrope--Teaching--Training-Martial-Arts.mspx

The Human Mind

2008-08-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

Being open to Change is one of the best tools you can have in life.

I just been reading the book 'The Human Mind' by Robert Winston. I recommend his work. You start to take note of the patterns and directions of your mind when you read its map.

We know our brain has a lot to do with the way we find our way through life. But do we really know our brain. For all we know about the mind and brain their is much we do not.

A few things that I read in the book that you may be interested in -

The great philosopher Plato thought the head was the house of the intellect and the soul.

Aristotle also one of the great philosophers disagreed with his teacher Plato. He like a few others thought it was the heart the home of the soul.

The father of medical practice Hippocrates named the brain as the centre of the emoitions hunderds of years after.

It was not until physicians started to dissect bodies that the connection to the brain was made clear.

So even Aristotle could be wrong. He made a idea based on the information he had. That is fine. I am sure with more information he would be happy to change his mind. That is why he was one of the great philosophers. You can't always be right, but you can always change!

I was talking to Steve Morris the other day and he said to me 'Change your mind more often'.

Now that is something to put in your mind!

Mark Wıley Summer Camp feedback

2008-08-10T01:01:00.000-07:00

Hı Guys

Feedback from Guro Mark on our summer camp -

Alan, we had another great summer camp together! A really dedicated group of tough guys throwing fists and swinging sticks!! My kind of long weekend. On day one we shared the same teaching space, and I could hear you teaching the guys very essential details of body structure and energy movement in the first form. They are lucky to have you as a resource for this. My groups were great, too. We went over the details and mechanics of footwork, striking, ranges, single stick, knife, sword and dagger, disarms. Everyone was amazed and spot on with their training and enthusiasm. I can't wait until the next camp. And next time you and I have to spend more time together to train each other! ...and watch more films! Through thick and thin we are brothers. We need to plan a Philly camp!

Guro Mark V Wıley

I am very proud of the group we are buildıng!

best

Alan

Steve Morris Seminar 15th Nov 2008 York

2008-08-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys

I will be having Steve Morris up on 15th Nov 2008 in Bishop Wilton for a seminar.

It will be 4 hours and cost £50 11.30 am - 3.30 pm Sat.

If you are coming in to York station we will be able to have you picked up and dropped off if you come into York station for say 10.30 am and leave for around 5.30 pm. That is if you book on time!

Places will be limited, so please email to book your place asap.

Steve is very exciting to train with and will really open you minds to different training methods.

Summer Camp 2008

2008-07-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

Summer Camp Group 2008

This years Summer Camp was a great success. 3 Days of mayhem.

We where lucky this year to also have Guro Mark Wiley and Pete Irving teaching at the camp.

I covered Wing Chun first and second form details. Also Sparring and clinch control drills.

Rounds of sparring and kettlebells where also added for the conditioning phase! Nice.

Guro Wiley taught single Stick and knife applications on day one and sword and dagger on day two.

Pete drilled Guard passes, head and arm finishes and single leg takedown defences.

I was very happy with the level of positive work rate from the group and the team spirit our school is know for.

All in all an excellent camp!

Alan Orr - Pete Irving

Aaron telling Pete that a takedown from this position is just not going to happen.

Well, not for a few seconds anyway.

Roll on Winter Camp Jan 2009!!

Strike and Submit 7 - Great Night

2008-07-14T15:40:00.001-07:00

I was at Strike and Submit 7 on Sunday to help my good friend Pete Irving and also launch our new fight wear brand with Duane Harper my student and now fellow director of 10th Legion Fight Wear.

It was a great night of Pete Irving and the band of knuckledraggers.

Pete Irving won by unanimous dec - Strike & Submit European Welterweight Title

Pete is now the British and European Champ!!!

Matt Inman of the Knuckledraggers Won the Strike & Submit Semi ProBritish Welterweight Champion Title Belt!

Also Yves Ausset won his fight in great style.

We launched our 10th Legion Fight Wear brand. All the Knuckledragger fighters where in 10th Legion T-Shirts. The team won all their fights so the gods have favoured us. Good start!

The new 10th Legion Fight Wear web site will be up soon at http://www.10thlegionfightwear.com/

Our NEW 10th Legion blog is up NOW at http://10thlegionfightwear.blogspot.com/ It has more pics from the night and will keep you updated of our progress.

We will have a whole line in T-Shirt ( Training, Fashion , just to be Cool), Shorts, Rash Guards, Track Tops, Womens full line of training gear as well. Lots of designs.

The war machine rolls on!

Pete Irving -Fighting on July 13th - Strike & Submit

2008-07-05T14:23:00.000-07:00

My good friend and training partner Pete Irving will be fighting on Sunday 13th July at Strike and Submit for the European Welterweight Title.

I will be in his conner and will give you an update after the fight.

Pete is as tough as they come and a die hard MMA fighter. His opponent is also a tough SOB.

Looks like it will be a war.

Victory is reserved for those who are wiling to pay its price - Sun Tzu

Guro Mark Wiley over for Summer Camp - July

2008-07-05T14:19:00.001-07:00

Just to confirm that Guro Mark Wiley will be at this years Summer Camp in July.

Details at

http://www.alanorr.com/htdocs/wingchun/events.html

The camp will be an excellent weekend of Wing Chun, Eskrima and Grappling. You will be able to choose which arts you wish to train in all weekend.

Please do confirm you place asap.

Private Training with Steve Morris

2008-06-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Steve Morris and Alan Orr

Steve Morris and the Guys - Rob, Nick, Duane and Miz

After a great day with the legendary Steve Morris.

When you have been in the martial arts for a long time you will often hear stories of different people about the skills they have. Steve Morris is a name that is linked to many stories of super human training and endless depths of skill. Often people will say hes good but.... now the 'but' is always a way out of explaining why they have never checked out that person for themselves.

Check him out!! I met Steve this year at Seni and was very impressed.

So I asked him to come down and teach a small workshop for a few of my guys and me to start with.

It was excellent to see that we have a lot in common, as we both have come to the same understanding of the martial arts. Its all about understanding body structures and timing. Training with Steve is like having access to a great library of knowledge. He really holds many of the keys to developing a deeper more functional understanding to the martial arts.

I feel training with Steve can only add to your path. The details he taught opened new doors of development for me, which have short cut my path. That is the sign of a great teacher. I always tell my students the goal and role of a teacher is to get you to where they are, but much quicker.

The Morris Method is more than Steve's way, it is a clear understanding of the use of the body. But on another level it is the mind set to application and training.

Steve will now been working with my group on a regular basis. I think you should as well!

Newcastle Seminar

2008-05-18T16:49:00.000-07:00

I just got back from teaching a seminar for our Newcastle branch school run by Alex Wright and Ben Biles.

It was excellent to see the hard work of Alex and Ben paying off. They have a strong group of like minded people. The skill levels in Newcastle have really grown this year. I know Alex has been putting a a lot of effort into the development of the school this year. His focus and hard work really did show today!

Ben is a rock as always! Great to see him.

Good to catch up with my good friend Pete Irving as well.

We covered the structure of striking and structural boxing methods. Reviewed some important basics and new progressions.

It was a good day!

Well done to the Newcastle Branch! They are bringing great honuor to our school name.

'A wall is only as strong as the courage of the men who protect it' Genghis Khan

Chi Sao Open Results - Iron Wolves Win 6 Golds Medals -2 Silvers and Fighter of the day!

2008-05-04T01:10:00.000-07:00

The Chu Sau Lei - Iron Wolves won big at Seni 2008 Wing Chun Chi Sao International Open. The team won 6 Golds, 2 Silvers and fighter of the day!

Battle testing our System as always.

Well done!!

Aooooh!

Wing Chun Chi Sao International Open 2008

Results

Below 60 Kg

Gold Medal Mizakkir Moulana Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun
Sliver Medal Matthew Napier WSL Jess Whatley
Bronze Medal Richard John Dabare WSL Steve Girrard

Below 65kg Junior Level

Gold Medal Leo Evans WSL Steve Girrard

Sliver Medal Joseph Hughes WSL Steve Girrard

Below 70 Kg

Gold Medal Richard Pertwee Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Paul Conway WSL Alan Gibson

Bronze Medal Tom Carter WSL Paul Conway

Bronze Medal Robert Cheverton WSL Steve Girrard

Below 75 Kg

Gold Medal James Lynch Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Sam Marcuson WSL Steve Girrard

Below 85kg

Gold Medal Ben Bragegirdle WSL Alan Gibson

Sliver Medal David Lawrence Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Below 85 Kg

Gold Medal Aaron Baum Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Jeremy Hall WSL / Various

Below 90 Kg

Gold Medal Simon Liste Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Aaron Baum Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Below 100 Kg

Gold Medal Sai Jun Mak Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Winston Shakespeare Jing Woo

Fighter of the Day Award: Simon Liste Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Wing Chun Chi Sao International Open 2008

Results

Below 60 Kg

Gold Medal Mizakkir Moulana Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun
Sliver Medal Matthew Napier WSL Jess Whatley
Bronze Medal Richard John Dabare WSL Steve Girrard

Below 65kg Junior Level

Gold Medal Leo Evans WSL Steve Girrard

Sliver Medal Joseph Hughes WSL Steve Girrard

Below 70 Kg

Gold Medal Richard Pertwee Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Paul Conway WSL Alan Gibson

Bronze Medal Tom Carter WSL Paul Conway

Bronze Medal Robert Cheverton WSL Steve Girrard

Below 75 Kg

Gold Medal James Lynch Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Sam Marcuson WSL Steve Girrard

Below 85kg

Gold Medal Ben Bragegirdle WSL Alan Gibson

Sliver Medal David Lawrence Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Below 85 Kg

Gold Medal Aaron Baum Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Jeremy Hall WSL / Various

Below 90 Kg

Gold Medal Simon Liste Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Aaron Baum Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Below 100 Kg

Gold Medal Sai Jun Mak Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Sliver Medal Winston Shakespeare Jing Woo

Fighter of the Day Award: Simon Liste Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun

Wing Chun International Chi Sao Open Results

2008-04-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

Go to the event blog at -

http://wingchuninternationalchisaoopen.blogspot.com/

The Iron Wovles did us proud!

Steve Morris Workshop at Seni 2008

2008-04-28T17:17:00.000-07:00

The legendary Steve Morris was teaching at Seni 2008. A full review with be on the main site and MAI mag soon.

The Iron Wolves Team will be working with Steve this year.

Excellent bag drills

Nothing like a spar with 6 guys at once!

You know its going to be hard work when the medicine Balls come out!

Robert Chu Sifu - seminar at Seni 2008

2008-04-28T16:45:00.000-07:00

Robert Chu Sifu teaching a workshop at Seni 2008 and on the Pagoda stand.

Warriors Two in Hong Kong

2008-04-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

Sophie and Alan in Hong Kong.

New training partners!

2008-04-19T08:59:00.000-07:00

We had an idea for some new training partners!

Alan in New Zealand

Wrestling Tough

2008-02-25T01:09:00.000-08:00

If you want a book to read about being mentally tough, then you need to get a copy of Mike Chapman's book 'Wrestling Tough'. It has lots of great stories from some of the greats in wrestling such as Dan Gable, Wade Schalles, Tom Brands and many more. It covers everything from the art of preparation to will to win. Excellent read on many levels!

Robert Chu Sifu open workshop at Seni London Excel 27th April

2008-02-22T01:20:00.000-08:00

Robert Chu Sifu will be teaching his first open workshop at Seni London Excel on the 27th April. Go to seni.tv to book now.

First Aid?

2008-02-22T00:39:00.000-08:00

Leo Negao showing his Brazilian first aid skills using duck tape!

Don't try this at home! ha ha

Aaron and Rob - Bare Kunckle Sparring

2008-02-10T17:24:00.000-08:00

Aaron and Rob going toe to toe old school

LA MMA show

2008-02-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

If you're in LA, then you must check out the MMA show 'Invicible' from Eddy Millis

Real fighting?

2008-01-21T00:03:00.000-08:00

A lot of guys say they train for the street defence. So that is why they can be so unfit! They will say that MMA is only a sport and not real. Sure on the street you have martial tools not allowed in the ring. But most of these guys train in a way that nobody fights in!

Just have someone throw some hard punches and kicks at you.

Looks real to me!

If they cultivate the arts wrongly, they get conceited about their knowledge, looking down on others around them. Spouting high-flown but untrue theories, they mislead the youth and spoil their dispostitions.

Bushido - Code of the Samurai

Looks like somethings never change!

Hard work for some!

2008-01-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

I brought my student Duane with me to the UFC event and told him it was nothing but hard work. Well maybe not all hard work.

BJ Penn is back to his best!

2008-01-19T19:40:00.000-08:00

BJ Penn was back to his best in UFC 80 in Newcastle. He show cased a master class of BJJ skills in his fight with the game Joe Stevenson to win the World Lightweight Championship bout.

When BJ is on his game he looks in a different league. He was in great shape and very focused.

A class act!

Dana White UFC

2008-01-19T19:35:00.000-08:00

I just got back from the UFC. Looks like Dana has a lot of plans for the the UFC in Europe. He talked about another show in the UK in June and also Dublin and Germany this year!

Chi Sao Event

2008-01-18T16:53:00.000-08:00

Application forms for fighters will be online next week.

Also if you are interested in being part of the Chi Sao event in April as an offical, then please let me know asap.

Winter Camp

2008-01-18T16:46:00.001-08:00

Winter Camp training is coming up soon.

3 days of development, not to be missed.

I am looking forward to a fun weekend!

There are six million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse

Rudyard Kipling

Iron Wolves go to war again!

2008-01-14T18:00:00.000-08:00

Looks like Aaron, Nick and Richard will be entering the Combat Sports Open Trials this year!

Neil Won us the belt last time he entered this event.

Also Aaron was a top dog in this event last time and was the middle weight runner up. I am sure this year his wants the belt!

Nick will be on full Force for sure!

Richard is better that ever and is looking forward to test his new skills.

Organisation: Combat Sports Open Trials
Event Date: 10 February 2008
Country: United Kingdom
City/Town: Hereford
State/County: Herefordshire
Venue: Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road

Smashing your opponent completly, even if he seems weak and you are strong, is called Crushing. This mentality is important. Miyamoto Musashi

The Mind of the Sword

2008-01-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

Train hard and well this year!

Your Mind should be like this fine sword, well tempered, strong, sharpe and life giving!

Why life giving and not taking? The strength of the warroir is in his compassion.

Look after your Sword.

Forum replaced

2008-01-12T18:02:00.000-08:00

Hi Guys

The web as a lot of forums for everyone to use. So I have decided to take down my forum and run a new blog instead.

You can still email me direct.

I hope this will give a clear voice for our Assocation.

My best

Alan

2007-01-07T23:56:00.000-08:00

2007 is upon us ....... May our clan grow with strength and honour!