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.