"STREETWIZE" & Self-defence courses

Fighting Back - FREE self-defence seminar for the public.
Proposed date - March 17th 1-4pm - Arthur Terry Sports Centre, Kittoe Rd, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. (call to confirm place 01543 483549)

Fact - Street crimes have doubled in the last five years
Fact - Muggings rose by 30% between 2000 & 2001-

The growing violence in our towns & cities means that we need an effective defence against unprovoked attacks - a Martial Art enthusiast & Instructor is helping out.

"After reading the Sutton Observer & the Walsall Advertiser over the last few weeks I was alarmed at the number of violent street crimes being committed in our neighbourhoods - and these are only the ones that are making the news - every week members of the public are threatened both verbally & physically and its about time the innocent victim knew a little more about effective self-defence" Martin Blakeway

Endorsed by the metroplitan Police force - Police Sergeant P. Farley will be present to conduct a talk on self-defence & answer any questions on street crime.

Article for local papers -
One of the Midlands leading Martial Art & self-defence Instructors - Martin Blakeway is getting the public to "Fight Back" against the frightening increase in street crime. Martin has been involved in Martial Arts for over 18 years and has attended courses & seminars from some of the UK & Worlds best Martial Artists.
Through his experiences in training & coaching Martin has realised the need for good self-defence for a long time and has developed this new breed of Martial art to cope with all sorts of situations Martin teaches a multi-style Martial art called Chongshin Do - The Way of the Spirit. Chongshin Do classes are held throughout the midlands including classes in Walsall and the Sutton Coldfield area. It is a Martial Art that encompasses many forms of techniques from styles such as Aikido, Jujitsu & Taekwondo.
Martin has been conducting "Streetwize" Self-defence courses for adult education centres for Birmingham City & Walsall Councils over the last few years. He has seen the number of street crimes committed rise considerably in our areas and is putting on two seminars for the public to grasp some simple yet effective self-defence techniques. With the help of some of his top instructors including World Kickboxing Champion Sensei Paul Taylor Martin will present an informative, fun and practical seminar that will give the student a little knowledge on how to deal with a confrontation or violent situation.
These seminars build confidence and awareness - simple & effective techniques are used to deal with a multitude of different situations.
What would you do - could you cope ! - If the answer is "I don't know"
then please come and see - its FREE .

"Effective self-defence requires only good technique - size & strength are not essential - the techniques you will be shown are simple to use, easy to remember and very effective, Men, Women & Children can benefit from these seminars "

"Streetwize" is a FREE - 3 hour seminar held, both in Sutton & Walsall in the coming few weeks

Seminar Contents
A short talk on street crime & trends by Sergeant Farley from Met Police
1) Understanding the Basic Principles of Street Self Defence - Stance - forming your boundary
2) How to deal with verbal abuse
3) Effective self-defence techniques. inc basic strikes - blocking, punching & kicking techniques

4) Dealing with an unprovoked physical attacks - from in front & behind. Inc punches kicks etc.
5) Releases from Grabs and Holds - and How to Use Them in a Street Situation,

6) Basic Knife Defence - How to Cope When Confronted by an Attacker With a Blade/bottle 7) Use of everyday items to help in self -defence
8) Floor situations- how to deal with mount position & ground techniques.

9) Self-defence & the law.
10) Summary & conclusions Q&A
11) Certificate presentation.

For details on seminar places call martin on 01543 483549 or the information line on 07956 895525