Students enjoyed a lesson with some of Chongshin Do's top Sensei's 
Lesson Included Grappling and Kickboxing techniques.

Senior members then discused this years events program.

Ever more Grappling techniques added to the already full syllabus, to help prepare students for the up-coming events that include Combat Ju-Jitsu.

Some fantastic drills were practiced on the mat - everyone picked up something from the lesson.

CHONGSHIN DO 
Full Contact Fighters - 
Show the Ropes

Full-Contact Fighters John Farrely and John Skeldon took the floor showing the group some of their training techniques that have helped them prepare for Full-Contact fights.

Their expertese and skill was plain to see as they demonstrated some fantastic combination drills. Helping the members prepare for the up-coming events including semi-contact kickboxing. 

Both John's will be fighting Full-Contact Kickboxing later this year - When John Farrely will be defending his British Kickboxing Title.

Looking back on 2011 
Another great year filled with events and competitions enjoy a quick look back at an eventful year.Jan – Gary Taylor takes gold in BJJ in Portugal at the European open!

1 New Black Belt this year – Richard Russell. Many Congratulations go to Richard who has been training for over 20 years and has been at Black Tag for most of this time. He has shown the perseverance, determination, commitment and dedication needed to achieve this great award and at 67 is a fantastic ambassador for Martial Arts – well done. Indomitable Spirit sums him up well !     
With so many Black Tags in the association at the moment it could be several that are warded Black Belt at the end of this year – your training starts NOW! 

March – Tolworth Semi-Contact and many students gain great experience in the boxing ring.
Full-Contact – 4 Fighters are on the bill – 3 wins including John Farrelly wins BKBU Title
April - Ben Vowels & Pete Dutton both win Bronze medals in the most prestigious BJJ event in the UK
May-Oct – more Full-Contact fights for the Bloxwich club and clock up more wins! 
Nov - Combat Ju-Jitsu Diploma and Semi-Full Contact Kickboxing – MAAS - Weybridge Surrey
Dec - Combat Ju-Jitsu & Kickboxing (Semi & Full contact) – MAAS Surrey- Sensei Gary receives his 4th Dan 
Dec – Black Belt Presentation and awards  
As you can see there was plenty to get involved in and this year promises to be even more eventful!

December - Black Belt / Black Tag presentation. 
The year finished as always with a Black Belt / Black Tag Grading followed by presentations and student of the year awards. The Following were promoted to Black Tag – 
Congrats to = Arron Guffick, Georgina McDonald, Steve Walter ,Richard Jones, Govinder Sanhu,   

Students of the year
Congratulations are in order for many members who, due to their efforts, attendance and great attitude to training have been awarded Student of the year at the various clubs. 
Walsall - Vikram Verma, and  Dilan Patel 
Sutton – Chris Courbett
Four Oaks –Rhiannon Travers (kids club) along with Paul Bruin and Govinda Sandhu