The Lion Has Returned!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Read more on steve at:

http://www.morrisnoholdsbarred.co.uk/

Also I will be adding some pages to my site on Steve in the coming weeks.

Newcastle Seminar

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!

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

Go to the event blog at -

http://wingchuninternationalchisaoopen.blogspot.com/

The Iron Wovles did us proud!

Steve Morris Workshop at Seni 2008

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

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

Warriors Two in Hong Kong

Sophie and Alan in Hong Kong.

New training partners!

We had an idea for some new training partners!

Alan in New Zealand

Wrestling Tough

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

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?

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

Aaron and Rob going toe to toe old school

LA MMA show

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

Real fighting?

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!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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