The day started with the kids. An hour and a half of Soke giving the kids some acting lessons (Soke has been an acting coach in Hollywood to well known stunt man Dave Lee). The kids really enjoyed this, topped with weapons combat including Nunchuku and Viking Combat they all went home full of energy and enthusiasm. The adult session started with a tiring warm up from his son Steven Dossett.

Steven is a fighter born and bred with a chance of a Cage Rage belt later this year. His MMA warm up got us all ready for the 3 following hours that  Included MMA techniques, escapes and takedowns, Thai boxing, self defence and pressure points. The two Soke’s along with Jim Cockram of SCI made the day one to remember.

Nunchuku Combat


Kids Seminar group .

3rd Dan – Gary Taylor
Gary Taylor - one of our leading Most Senior Instructors was being assessed for his 3rd Dan. Gary had to fight Steven Dossett for a gruelling 10 Rounds. Even Steven was taking breaks and sending in John Skeldon to put still more pressure on Gary – testing his fitness, spirit, stamina and resilience. Let’s just say he (as always) did us and himself very proud. His huge bruises are a reminder of his test. Soke was all too pleased to award this as he has done some great work in getting many competitions off the ground I the last few years. It was disappointing many of our more senior Black Belts were either away or unable to attend to witness this and be assessed ready for Dan grading later next year. For this reason myself and the other senior Instructors have suggested we take a group (Red and Back Belts) to MAAS HQ in Surrey and have a weekend of Dan Gradings next year.  Anyone interested should make themselves known.