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October
Update
Newsletter
"Big
Ben" wins
Ben
Vowles proved himself again last weekend in a semi-contact competition in Birmingham.
Ben won convincingly against an Instructor of the Yin Yang kickboxing club. Ben
who is now clocking up more ring fights than anyone is gaining valuable ring experience
ready for the next Kickboxing event KO IV next year when he will be looking to
bring the Cruiser Weight Title back to the Midlands. SEE
FIGHT REVIEW - click here
THREE
Muggers V's ONE Black Belt
Sensei Phil Williams was walking home
when three muggers where looking for their next victim - unfortunately for them
they picked on the wrong man. They squared up to Phil and even after he explained
he wanted no trouble - they said "we are taking your phone and your money"
as he advanced towards Phil he took no time in making the decision. Within two
seconds two of the attackers where on the pavement, unconscious or reeling in
pain - the third backed off realising that this stocky 5'5" man was more
than they bargained for!
I have been involved in the Martial Arts for over
20 years now and I have heard many stories like this one - the truth is MARTIAL
ARTS WORK ! - a trained individual WILL have a plan - an option - (and not freeze
or panic in such a scary moment) - in most cases the option is always to defuse
the situation and confront it from a confident but assertive angle - being in
control of the situation - however if there is no-option (like this incident)
then the many hours / weeks/ months/ years of training will take over and all
that is needed is a trained mind - good technique, speed and accuracy.
Gradings
The
next grading will take place on Tuesday 18th - this will be for all high grades
Green Belt (6th Kup) and above. Lesson at 7pm - Grading starts at 8.30pm.
Junior
and low-grade members will be graded during November / December dates TBC.
Meditation - Self awareness Seminar - November 2nd
All Instructors
must make this opportunity to experience firsthand the true benefits from meditation.
This will on Sunday 2nd November. 11am -3pm - Shenstone Village Hall, Shenstone
- Any high grade who wishes to attend should see sensei Martin Blakeway for details
- 07956 895525.
Delves Club Time Changes
Mondays at Delves will be closed as from 1st
November - Until the new year when we hope to have a better time slot for members
- please see me or Sensei Wayne Whitehouse for details or go to the new club Sensei
Gary Taylor has opened in Great Barr (only 3 miles away) 6.15 - 7.45 .
NEW
Kids Class at Great Barr 5-6pm on Mondays
Insurance
- Message from Soke :-
We are covered by MAAS insurance (one of the best
Martial Art insurances available) - All students regularly training MUST be adequately
insured - if you have not filled out a pink insurance form please see your instructor
for one - also sheet on why and what is covered.
£15 for a years Martial
Art Cover (juniors £10 per annum) -
We have only had one claim in many
years - however in this "Claim Culture" we must be covered for our own
protection & safety - do it NOW .
Walsall
V's Sutton - This time its WAR
Sensei Richard Barrett has organised a
paintball war for the Chongshin Do Members - anyone wanting to be part of the
teams should call Sensei Richard Barrett (Walsall Team) or Me (Sutton Team) to
book your place. November 15th
On
a personal note - This week my second baby daughter was born - Daisy Rainbow …
isn't life great!