tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84114338014798326262024-03-14T18:01:01.577+00:00Marfest2012Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-38127216762681792992012-06-29T13:48:00.000+01:002012-06-29T13:48:09.248+01:00Marfest 2012 – a great success!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite a dip in public attendance this year the festival
was still a fantastic event. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Martial
Artists from all over the North East descended on the CitySpace centre with
their families and friends to watch or participate in the demonstrations and
taster sessions on the ‘come and try it’ mats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Marfest is as much about the camaraderie between martial
artists as it is about the displays of martial art. Over the 12 years the
festival has been running a community of martial artists from all disciplines
has gradually gelled together to not only demonstrate their art to each other
and the general public but to also exchange knowledge and information, support
and encourage each other, and to form strong and lasting networks and friendships.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The strength of this support network was demonstrated very
clearly in the afternoon when there was a gap in the order of events. To fill
the gap, Peter Seth (Marfest organiser and 4<sup>th</sup> dan Aikido),
Geoff Aisbitt (4<sup>th</sup> dan Aikido, 3<sup>rd</sup> dan
Aikijutsu) and student’s of Christine Poole’s Jujitsu club (British Jujitsu Academy
NE) did an impromptu display of Aikido and knife defences. This was impressive
because these people do not normally train together (though Geoff does
sometimes do some aikido training with Peter), practice different though
related arts and had not rehearsed this display at all! This required a lot of
trust and cooperation which was possible because the Marfest has brought these
people together on several occasions now and so they know each other. Here is
some video footage of this impromptu display…..</span><br />
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Peter Seth demonstrating an Aikido principle<br />
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well rehearsed and displayed professionally. Here’s some video footage of some of this
year’s participating arts…</span><br />
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Phil Doherty (DFM) showing a knife defence technique<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were some last minute programme changes. Sensei Paul Simpson (Kempo Jujitsu) was
unable to make it. However, John Barrass (founder and senior instructor of
ESDCS – Evasive Self Defence Combat System) stepped in to cover the vacant ‘come
and try it mat’ for the afternoon, teaching his style of close-in reality based
street defence. John is a very experienced martial artist who has attained
black belts in four arts, including 4<sup>th</sup> dan in jujitsu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peter Gruffity (Capoeira
instructor at Group Senzala North East) has supported Marfest over many years
but was unable to put on a demonstration this year. However he did attend the
festival and did a couple of taster sessions on our ‘come and try it mats’. For
those of you unfamiliar with capoeira, it is a Brazilian art form developed by
African Slaves in Brazil over 400 years ago. “It combines the potency of violence and fight, the fluidity and
expressiveness of dance, the soul-calling power of music, the wit and
playfulness of clever games, and the showmanship of acrobatics into one
beautiful art form.” (source: <a href="http://www.groupsenzala.co.uk/">http://www.groupsenzala.co.uk</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Joe Harte (Taiji, <span style="background-color: white; color: #2a221a;">Northern School of Taiji in Co. Durham</span>)
was also present and led a short taiji session over lunchtime. He was also
available throughout most of the day to talk to people about the principles and
practice of his art form – an opportunity taken up by several people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course many of our regular participants were in attendance
giving their time freely and generously for this charity fund-raising event –
Geoff Aisbitt (Aiki arts), Christine Poole (jujitsu), Phil Doherty (DFM), Mike
Campos (taekwondo) and Paul Tennet (Kung Fu).
Newcomers this year included John Bruce (karate), John Simpson (Judo),
Mick Farrow (Cane-do) and Bill Patterson (Ninjutsu)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I’ll leave you with the ever popular lion dance (performed by
members of the Moi Fa Wing Chun Academy)….</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-21376211379306857512012-06-22T16:42:00.000+01:002012-06-22T16:42:04.116+01:00Remember: Marfest 2012 is THIS Sunday, 24th June...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reminder - Marfest is THIS coming Sunday between 10.00am and 4.00pm at Sunderland University CitySpace Centre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please park on the gravelled car park or in the bays opposite the bus shelter at the rear of the venue. There should also be plenty of roadside parking.</span><br />
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<strong style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Via Public Transport: </strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The site is easily accessed by Metro. The University Metro Station is close to the site. Exit the station and then follow the signs to the University campus.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">There is a bus stop on Chester Road directly outside the building.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Please visit <a href="http://jplanner.travelinenortheast.info/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Journey Planner (http://jplanner.travelinenortheast.info/)</a> and enter “Chester Road, Sunderland” as your destination.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">From Sunderland City Centre:</strong> City Space is within walking distance of Sunderland City Centre.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoA-aORx7tbRfSExPSGdmtM3oI0RXISx2JquqBVygQ_O9g8onNrYMMNiGNaul3vDnwQGNKOMyEYS0JAnplargW85F_M2_oYhgjxO2CL-riNnQO11TTU50GaedOKv1LG26PoxC9CF-iNh8/s320/IMG_1863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoA-aORx7tbRfSExPSGdmtM3oI0RXISx2JquqBVygQ_O9g8onNrYMMNiGNaul3vDnwQGNKOMyEYS0JAnplargW85F_M2_oYhgjxO2CL-riNnQO11TTU50GaedOKv1LG26PoxC9CF-iNh8/s200/IMG_1863.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The lion dance is
over a thousand years old, originating in China during the Han Dynasty, it
spread to other Far Eastern countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam,
Korea, Japan and Indonesia. The Chinese have long admired the qualities and
character of the lion, which is featured in Buddhist lore, despite it not being
a native animal of China. In fact lions were introduced to China by Westerners
who were trading with China via the Silk Road from India. Knowing how much the
Chinese loved lions they brought them as gifts - along with some lion tamers to
look after them!</span><br />
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used to entertain visiting dignitaries, at festivals, religious ceremonies and
at other official functions. However, during the<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Ch’ing</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Dynasty
it was somewhat misused and became a bit of a military or political prop. It
was used to smuggle agents in or out of palaces, exchange secret information,
recruit fighters from the enemy camp - all sorts of espionage designed to
topple governments. The 'lions' were used as a sort of mini<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chinese</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Trojan</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>horse!</span><br />
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Even in the 20<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>century the lion dance fell into
disrepute. It has a long association with<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Kung</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Fu</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and
is often performed by<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Kung</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Fu</span> </span>clubs. In earlier times these
martial arts<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">academies</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>were rivals and attempted to control
territories. The more 'territories' a martial arts<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">academy</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>controlled the more prestigious it was
regarded. Particularly ambitious schools would invade others to take control of
them. They would often do this under the guise of a lion dance<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">competition</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which they would use as an excuse to
have a fight.<br />
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By the 1950's the<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">rivalry</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>between martial arts groups (via their
lion dance troupes) had turned into gang warfare. Groups of gangsters were
controlling the troupes and people were pulling their kids out of lion dance
troupes in droves because of the violence that was occurring whenever rival
troupes met at festivals. All sorts of nasty tricks were used such as hiding
daggers in the lion costume and using them to slash the opponents legs during a
'lion fight'. In the end the lion dance was banned in Malaysia,<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Hong</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Kong
and Indonesia for social or political reasons. The ban lasted for decades and
was only lifted in<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Indonesia</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in 1999. Even now, in<span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Hong</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Kong</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>lion dance troupes must obtain </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a
permit from the government to perform a lion dance.</span></div>
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again performed for entertainment purposes at festivals and at Chinese New Year.
It is now thought of as a recreational sport and competitions are held all over
the Far East - in a properly refereed and judged arena. In fact lion dance
competitions are extremely skilful and acrobatic, often performed high up on
stilts! It is generally only the most experienced martial artists from a club
that are invited to join the troupe because those martial art skills are needed
to perform the lion dance to a high standard.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Taiji or t'ai chi ch'uan literally means
"Supreme Ultimate Fist".</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="background: white;">It is a type of </span>internal<span style="background: white;"> </span>Chinese martial art<span style="background: white;"> practiced for both
its defence training and its </span>health<span style="background: white;"> benefi</span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ts. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The physical techniques of taiji are
described in the tai chi classics, a set of writings by traditional
masters, as being characterized by the use of leverage through the joints based
on coordination and relaxation, rather than muscular tension, in order to
neutralize, yield, or initiate attacks. The slow, repetitive work involved in
the process of learning how that leverage is generated gently and measurably
increases, opens the internal circulation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The study of taiji involves three aspects:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><b style="background-color: white; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Health:</span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Taiji's health training concentrates on relieving the physical
effects of stress on the body and mind. Taiji is thought to improve or avoid
many chronic health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes and
osteoarthritis. Its practice has also helped to reduce the incidence of falls
in the elderly and aid recovery from strokes.</span></div>
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taiji is seen as necessary in maintaining optimum health (in the sense of
relieving stress and maintaining homeostasis) and in application of the
form as a soft style martial art.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of self-defence in combat is the test of a student's
understanding of the art. Taiji is the study of appropriate change in
response to outside forces, the study of yielding and "sticking" to
an incoming attack rather than attempting to meet it with opposing
force. The use of taiji as a martial art is quite challenging and requires
a great deal of training.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Who is Joe Harte?</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Joe Harte began training martial arts in
1975, then in the early 90's found himself inexorably drawn to Taiji. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">He is a long time student of Patrick Kelly in the tradition of Master
Huang Sheng Shyan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">With 20 years of intensive Taiji training he now runs the Northern
School of Taiji in Co. Durham, Northeast England - Concentrated Taiji classes
for those who wish to learn deeply. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Joe recently gave an in depth interview to The Tales of Brave Ulysses
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"Lifelong martial artist Joe Harte tells us why the martial arts
are so <span style="background: white;">much more than learning to fight;
and how anybody can find and benefit from the right training.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To read full interview with Joe Harte, Senior Instructor and long-time student
of Patrick Kelly follow the link:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://talesofbraveulysses.com/?p=126" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://talesofbraveulysses.com/?p=126</span></a>"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At the marfest....</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Though Joe will not be doing a demonstration this year we are hoping he
will be doing some taster sessions on our come and try it mats, so come
along and <span style="background: white;">meet Joe....</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">This was an important weapon in the
ninja’s arsenal. The ninja’s bo differed from others in that it was hollow.
This allowed the ninja to launch a poison tipped dart or small knife out of the
open end of the staff by flicking it at great speed, often taking the opponent
off guard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The tanto was not
made of the high quality steel that the samurai's sword was but the ninja made
up for this by using the tanto as a multi-purpose tool. It could be used to pry
open doors, dig holes or small ditches, or it could be thrown like a shuriken. It
was also used to cut and stab an opponent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Shuriken:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The Shuriken was
simply a flat piece of metal with sharpened points that were thrown at the
enemy. It was not originally designed as a killing weapon and was mostly used
to distract or deter so the ninja could escape. Although the Shuriken was not
intended to kill, it was easily made lethal by dipping the edges in poison. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Shuriken were also designed to hit
the opponent then bounce away out of sight. This way a ninja could fool an
unsuspecting guard or sentry into believing he had been cut by an invisible
swordsman. (One of many mental tricks).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Kama is a paired
weapon reminiscent of a pair of sickles. They are usually swung in various
arcs, crescents etc. All sorts of slashing motions combined with the forward
momentum of the ninja caused some devastating damage. The blade of the Kama is
roughly around 11-12 inches. The handle is slightly longer. Original sickles
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">This is a combination of a sickle
(short scythe) and a long chain with a weight attached to the end of it. The
sickle was used in a slashing or stabbing motion, as well as used to block and
hook opponent’s weapons. By holding the chain portion of the weapon, the sickle
could be swung around to get a greater reach with it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The chain
portion of the weapon was most often used for trapping an enemy or his weapon.
Once tangled up with the chain, the ninja could finish him off with the sickle.
This was a weapon the ninja invented out of farming tools they used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a short, palm held stick used for attacking pressure points. It was attached
to the hand via a ring which fitted on the middle finger. There are many
variants of this weapon, collectively known as palm sticks and there usage is
similar to that of the yawara stick: the principle areas of attack including
bony, fleshy and nerve targets such as knuckles, forearms, bridge of nose,
shins, stomach, solar plexus, spine, temple, ribs, groin, neck and eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Patterson is a 4<sup>th</sup> dan in Ninjutsu traditional weapons. He also
holds 3<sup>rd</sup> dan in Battojutsu Ryu. He has trained in martial arts for
over 30 years and studies and teaches in Katori Shinto Ryu, Iaido and
Battojutsu – all martial arts that use swords and related weapons. He is
currently teaching in ninja weapons (including the ones above) plus the katana.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the forerunner of Judo and the inspiration behind Aikido. Commonly known as the ‘Gentle Art’, Ju-jitsu is a Japanese primarily open-hand system, that
utilises throws, chokes, locks and ground fighting as well as strikes and
kicks. Dating back to antiquity where it was generally known as ‘Tai
Jitsu’ (body art), Jujitsu was taught to Samurai; the
system being employed when the warriors lost their weapons on the battlefield
or were attacked while being unable to bring their weapons to bear through a
surprise attack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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art has developed into a variety of styles, but all contain the same basic
elements and principles, balance, leverage and speed to gain advantage,
whereupon strength is applied to complete the technique. All underpinned by the principle of yielding
to the attacking force, then turning it back on the attacker.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Christine
holds a 6<sup>th</sup> dan in jujitsu and is the founder of the British Jujitsu
Academy (NE) and runs clubs based in Sunderland. She has over 24 years
experience in jujitsu and has worked for many years as a security guard. She
has taught jujitsu to hundreds of children and adults. Christine is also an
expert in teaching jujitsu to disabled people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Poole and her students from the academy will be demonstrating their art at the
festival as well as providing taster sessions on the ‘come and try it mats’…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a fighting system developed by Phil & Mike Doherty, Darren Currah and
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Directional Fighting Method is a modern,
reality-based self-defence and combat system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is designed so students cover all the areas of
self-protection and self-defence. It has no sport element to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DFM uses modern theories such as flinch and freeze
and body language techniques and blends these with old martial theories such as
the centreline, three point touch, the power of the circle and high-low
theories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The areas covered by the DFM syllabus include
evasive blocking, punching, kicking and striking, break falling, unbalancing
and takedowns, sweeps and throws, ground defence and locks, chokes and
submissions, yielding and flowing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Students also learn walking cane (hanbo), five and
six foot staff (jo and bo), single stick (rattan cane), sword (ken) and how to
defend against weapons such as knives, bottles and baseball bats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The system draws on a number of sources including
boxing, kickboxing, Ju-jutsu (Japanese and Brazilian), Ninjutsu, Judo, Kali,
Wado Ryu and Shotokan Karate, and grappling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Students are also taught Conflict Resolution
Techniques. These are the methods taught to professionals such as the police,
NHS doctors and nurses, social services, journalists plus many more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phil Doherty
is a founding member of <a href="http://www.dfmmartialarts.co.uk/index.html">DFM Martial Arts</a> which teaches street combat
Directional Fighting Method, DFM Reivers MMA and DFM Kickboxing. He
currently holds 4<sup>th</sup> dan in DFM and is the senior instructor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He has trained in
Wado Ryu karate, ninjutsu, taekwondo, kung fu and kali and is Managing Director
and senior conflict resolution trainer for DFM Self-protection Ltd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phil is also the
Editor of Martial News, the online Martial arts newspaper that sponsors
Marfest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Phil will be
demonstrating various techniques from his DFM system and will available to
teach them on the ‘come and try it’ mats…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-44402055120168161742012-06-12T12:55:00.000+01:002012-06-12T16:45:48.217+01:00Aiki arts with Geoff Aisbitt and Peter Seth...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both aiki-jutsu and aikido have their roots
in jujitsu, specifically Daito-ryu jujitsu, originally known as
Daito-ryu-aiki-ju-jutsu. The original Daito-ryu-aiki-jujutsu is ascribed to a
famous samurai called Shinra Suburo Yoshimitsu who devised the art from a
wrestling style of jujitsu around 1100 A.D. The art was kept secret and only
taught to the Minamoto family of Japan of which Yoshimitsu was a general.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the early 20<sup>th</sup> century the
art of Daito-ryu jujutsu was revised by Takeda Sokaku. Students of Takeda went
on to develop the main styles of aiki-jutsu and his most famous student,
Morihei Ueshiba went on to develop aikido. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aiki-jutsu is sometimes described as ‘subtle
jujitsu’. It is distinguished from jujitsu by the application of mental
training and the use of a person’s inner energy, called ki. Aiki-jutsu is
designed to use the other man’s strength with your own knowledge of how he is employing
it. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It emphasizes an early neutralization of an attack. <sup><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dait%C5%8D-ry%C5%AB_Aiki-j%C5%ABjutsu#cite_note-6"></a></sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Like other forms of jujutsu, it
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effectively control, subdue, or injure an attacker. Of particular importance is
the timing of a defensive technique to either blend or neutralize an incoming
attack's effectiveness and use the force of the attacker's movement against
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emphasisis the application of the aiki principle. In Takedo’s words aiki means “….</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to overpower the opponent mentally at a glance
and to win without fighting.” He expands on this to say “Aiki is to pull when
you are pushed, and to push when you are pulled. It is the spirit of slowness
and speed, of harmonizing your movement with your opponent's<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" title="Qi"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0b0080;">ki</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. Its opposite,</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiai" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" title="Kiai"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0b0080;">kiai</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, is to push to the
limit, while aiki never resists</span>”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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developed aikido as </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a synthesis of his martial studies,
philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way
of unifying (with)<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>life energy"<sup id="cite_ref-0"> </sup>or as "the Way of harmonious spirit."<sup id="cite_ref-ADS_1-0"> </sup>Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that
practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their
attacker from injury.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In aikido emphasis is upon joining with the rhythm and
intent of the opponent in order to find the optimal position and timing with
which to apply the technique. The techniques of aikido can, when applied
judiciously, divert or immobilize rather than damage or kill. As a result, some
consider aikido to be a practical symbol of meeting aggression (physical,
verbal, etc.) with an effective but merciful response, and finding harmony in
conflict.<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Morehei Ueshiba declared,<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"To control
aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace."</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Geoff Aisbitt has been the head of the
Kogusoku Aikido Association </span><a href="http://www.kogusoku.org.uk/">http://www.kogusoku.org.uk/</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> since April 2007. Sensei Aisbittt has been involved with
Martial arts and Self Defence since the mid 1970's, teaching and training in
various locations around the world.</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Geoff holds a 4th Dan Aikido and 3rd
Dan Aiki-Jitsu. He is also a Conflict Resolution Trainer and an Army Restraint
& Arrest Instructor as well as a First Aid Trainer & Assessor and a registered
Sports Coach with the British Aikido Board (Sports UK Recognised).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Geoff has taught Restraint and
Arrest techniques since 1992, Aikido and Aiki-Jitsu Since 1994 and since 2001 he
has taught conflict resolution training. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peter Seth is the founder and
senior instructor of the Zanshin Aikido club </span><a href="http://www.zanshinaikido.co.uk/">http://www.zanshinaikido.co.uk/</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> at Sunderland University.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He hold the rank of 4th Dan in Aikido.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peter has over 49 years
martial arts experience (Over 30 Aikido). <span class="apple-converted-space"> He has e</span><span class="grame">xperience in
a variety of other martial arts, both mainstream and eclectic, including </span></span><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">karate,
judo, ninjutsu and ju-jitsu<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>.
Peter is an </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Accredited
Senior Coach and Examiner - (British Aikido Board<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">—</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sports Council Affiliated) and a <span class="grame">Conflict management/resolution trainer as well as a Student</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="grame">‘</span><span class="spelle">Streetsafe</span><span class="grame">’</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="grame">trainer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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course Peter is also the founder/organiser of</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="grame"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">‘The</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="grame"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Great Northern</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="grame"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">International Festival of
Martial Arts’ – Marfest.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Aisbitt will be demonstrating the art of aiki-jutsu whilst Peter Seth will be
leading an aikido demonstration. Both will also be on the come and try it mats
for you to have a go…</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-79050146770581045922012-06-08T12:42:00.000+01:002012-06-08T12:42:19.197+01:00Moi Fa Wing Chun with Sifu Paul Tennet...<br />
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is Wing chun kung fu?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Most, if not all, Chinese fighting styles are
collectively known as kung fu. The words kung fu basically translates to<span style="background: white;"> “skill achieved through effort</span>” or “hard work”.
There are hundreds of styles of kung fu, Wing Chun simply being one of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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whom the style is named in her honour. It is a Southern Chinese style and is
known as a ‘soft’ style, but it is in fact a blend of both hard and soft
techniques. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This refers to the Crane bird using its wing to protect its breast and
teaches some of the underlying principles of Wing Chun and teaches students how
to cover against an attack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and drills used for the development of automatic reflexes upon contact and the
idea of "sticking" to the opponent.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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- The dummy, as used in Wing Chun Kung Fu, is approached with the intention of
developing particular skills for the acquisition of further skill in sticky
hands and ultimately self -defence. It is designed to aid in teaching a
practitioner the importance of achieving the strongest angle of approach to
apply pressure and, because the dummy is generally made of hardwood to add
weight, it is used to develop the correct use of strength and power when up
close.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chun contains many types of strikes, kicks and trapping techniques and is
practised through a variety of drills, forms and weapons including butterfly
knives and the long pole.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Moi Fa Wing Chun is based on Sifu
Tennet's experiences and training predominantly in TJ Wing Chun, WSL Wing Chun
and Lun Gai's Foshan Wing Chun. With the Academy's Wing Chun you have a unique
and comprehensive blend of authentic and practical wing chun as descended from
Ip Man. Sifu Tennet has also devised modern training methods to enhance the
skills and enable safe but functional training drills.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Academy is Paul Tennet. Over the last two decades he has searched for, and
studied various styles with some of the best instructors from across the world
including; in China, Hong Kong, Europe and North America. Since starting to
teach he has taught workshops to students in Canada, Ireland and the UK. Paul
has also competed in the UK and Europe, and some of the students have competed
in UK tournaments. Along with these activities, academy instructors are also
involved in teaching workshops to various community groups and schools.
Workshops cover self defence, lion dancing and tai chi, and are very popular
with children and adults alike. See Paul's <a href="http://www.moifa.co.uk/">website</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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start off proceedings at the festival with the Lion Dance (see separate blog
post). He will then be leading a demonstration of Wing Chun and will be
providing taster sessions on our come and try it mats….</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-80623788580278397732012-06-07T12:01:00.001+01:002012-06-07T12:01:35.861+01:00Taekwondo with Mike Campos...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Taekwondo</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">is a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Korean martial art<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>national sport<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>South
Korea. In<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Korean,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>tae<span class="apple-converted-space"> means
"to strike or break with foot";<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>kwon<span class="apple-converted-space"> means "to strike or break with
fist"; and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>do<span class="apple-converted-space"> means
"way", "method", or "path". Thus,</span> taekwondo<span class="apple-converted-space"> may be loosely translated as
"the way of the hand and the foot."<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">It combines<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">combat<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>techniques,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>self-defence,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>sport,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>exercise, and in some cases<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>meditation<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>philosophy. In 1989, Taekwondo was the world's most popular martial
art in terms of number of practitioners.<sup id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo#cite_note-1"></a></sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Gyeorugi,</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>a
type of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>sparring, has been an<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Olympic
event<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>since 2000.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on
kicking techniques, which distinguishes it from martial arts such as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>karate<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or southern styles of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>kung fu. The rationale is that the leg
is the longest and strongest weapon a martial artist has, and kicks thus have
the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful
retaliation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taekwondo as a martial art is popular with people of both
genders and of many ages. Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed,
balance, flexibility, and stamina. An example of the union of mental and
physical discipline is the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>breaking<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of wooden boards, bricks or tiles,
which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to
focus one's power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nine schools or</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kwan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>teaching what came to be known as</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">taekwondo. This style of Tae Kwon Do is known for its overall
power and emphasis on kicks to the head.</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mike
has been training with Chungdokwan for 12 years under Master David Oliver,
6th Dan. His son Master Matthew Oliver has been trained one to one by Master
David Jordinson over the past few years, and is starting to lead the training
of higher grade students, as well as developing a continuous training syllabus,
and training structure for all grades. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chundgokwan
Taekwondo is about participation - everyone is encouraged to train to whatever
level they can achieve. This does not mean they are not pushed and challenged -
they are, but in a careful and considerate manner catering for individual
circumstances while maintaining the tradition and general improvement of the
group. Mikes father is still training at the age of 91 years, and they have
some excellent youngsters from the age of 5 upwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mike
teaches at the Chungdokwan club based at Washington leisure centre. Classes are
held on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Durham has sessions at the
Leisure centre near the Arnison Shopping Centre on Monday, and Thursday
evenings. Sessions are also available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings, and Sunday mornings – see the <a href="http://www.djchungdokwan.com/index.html">website</a> for more details </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
organisation has good links to and is recognised by Kukkiwon in Korea. The
Kukkiwon in Korea is the global headquarters of Taekwondo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chungdokwan has
clubs throughout the North East of England, Ireland, India, Australia
and Dubai. Our local clubs are Washington Leisure Centre, Durham Arnison
Leisure Centre, Ferryhill, Wallsend, Aycliffe, Darlington and Shildon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our President
is Grand Master David Jordinson 8th Dan, who in his lifetime has done
more than any other individual in the UK to promote and extend the
reaches of Taekwondo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His
instuctor for many years was Grand Master Kim Yong Ho, who has
now domiciled in Korea, and travel the world promoting long term
traditional Taekwonmudo - Mudo being the 'way' that allows people of all ages
to realise their potential. This is why we teach all ages and abilities. The
more athletic and physically capable students remain grounded and humble. They
appreciate everyone has different strengths. We have no room for prima donnas
who think they are better than anyone else. We teach everyone to be as good as
they can be as individuals, while appreciating the input of others. Master
David has been ably assisted by many high grade instructors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
younger instructors are now achieving their higher grade promotions and are
Master David's legacy to the world of Taekwondo. They will carry on the
teaching of traditional martial arts while still catering for
students who want to take part in sport Taekwondo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Mike will
leading a taekwondo demonstration at the festival and will be available to
guide you on the taster mats as well, so start limbering up those legs….<o:p></o:p></span></div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-20452680638337004312012-06-07T10:24:00.000+01:002012-06-19T12:53:59.228+01:00Judo with Sensei John Pickering...<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judo (gentle way) has its roots in
ju-jitsu, an ancient and brutal Japanese self-defence system used by the
samurai. In 1882 Jigoro Kano created Judo from Jujitsu as a modern martial art
and combat sport. In competition the object is to either throw or takedown the
opponent to the ground, immobilize or subdue them with a grappling technique or
force them to submit by joint locking or applying a strangle hold or choke. The
art of judo (but not the sport) also contains hand and foot strikes as well as
weapon defences. These are demonstrated and practiced through kata
(pre-arranged forms).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Judo is suitable for all age groups,
abilities and genders. It is a very popular martial art and the British Judo
Association has over 1000 clubs registered with it, including the Washington
Judo Club…</span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">John
Pickering (2<sup>nd</sup> dan) is the founder of the Washington Judo Club which
was started in 2002 and a small group of parents. The club is based at Harraton
Community Centre, in Washington and over the years it has grown in size and produced
several judoka champions at National and International level. As an inclusive
Club, it welcomes students of all abilities and their Special Needs
students train alongside the mainstream players. They too have gone on to
compete at home and abroad. They are a community based Club and regularly
undertake fundraising activities that benefit the community - they are regular
participants at the Boxing Day Dip!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Expect
John Pickering and his students to put on an inspiring and entertaining
demonstration. Last year his special needs students showed that disability is
no barrier to learning. He also has several judoka champions in his group so
expect to be wowed as well. This is one demonstration not to be missed…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>20th June 2012 - Important update: The judo demonstration will now be led by sensei John Simpson and Dale Fenwick - see post update <a href="http://marfest-uk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/update-program-change-for-judo.html">here</a></b></span></div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-43332295129756811562012-06-06T14:13:00.001+01:002012-06-08T11:26:43.024+01:00Kempo Jujitsu with Sensei Paul Thompson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sensei Paul Thompson is 39 (almost 40) and has been in
martial arts for 21 years, starting in 1991
in Goshin Ju-Jitsu under John Tulley, until 1998, when he started training
under Soke Kemp (shin Ga Do Organisation). He currently holds 4<sup>th</sup>
Dan in Kempo Jujitsu as well as 2<sup>nd</sup> Dan Kempo Karate and Instructors
grade in Weapons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of his favourite sayings is “We may be a small club, but
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years, under the instruction of Sensei Paul Thompson. The training in club is
traditional Japanese Jujitsu, using the variety of throws and locking
techniques found in many Japanese styles, however with the influences of Kempo
Karate and additional teachings from Soke Kemp, this allows some surprising
results that work well in the dojo and can be translated into real life
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weapons forms are also taught including Staff - Bo, Jo,
stick and Moari Bo (similar to Kubotan), along with Sai, Tonfa, Kamma,
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club is affiliated with Shin Ga Do Organisation whose Hombu is in Tameside
Manchester. Regular trips are organised
for day courses and weekend seminars. Under the tutelage of Soke Mark Kemp
(Founder of Shin Ga Do), students get to experience a variety of styles,
including traditional Jujitsu, Japanese and Chinese weapons, Kempo Karate and
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</div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-3767235610973208062012-05-28T15:28:00.001+01:002012-05-28T15:28:34.458+01:00Shotokan karate with Sensei John James Bruce and Holly Stirling<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What is Shotokan Karate?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shotokan is one of the four main styles of karate (along with Gojo Ryu, Shito Ryu and Wado Ryu). It's founding father is Gichin Funakoshi who introduced karate to Japan from Okinawa in the 1920's, establishing it in the Japanese University system. Shotokan karate therefore has a very strong competitive ethos with its exponents often excelling in the sports side of karate, both kata and kumite. The instructors leading the Shotokan karate demonstration are no exception to this, both having competed at the highest level and winning many competitions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sensei John James Bruce is currently 4th dan K.U.G.B black belt
and also a member of the England Kata and Kumite squads. Sensei John James
began training in 1990 at the age of 6 under the instruction of Sensei Ian
Willis 5th Dan, Keith Burns 5th Dan and Jill Kelly 5th Dan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since 2000 Sensei John James has been
a regular in the England team, which has competed all over the world. Starting
with success at local competitions and then at regional and national
championships, Sensei John James was a member of the England Junior Kumite
Team, which won European Gold in 2001. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More recently Sensei John James has been
placed 3rd in the Junior Individual Kumite event in the Europeans held at
Crowtree, Sunderland in 2003 also in 2003 Sensei John James was crowned World
Junior Kumite Champion in Zurich, Switzerland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">More international success came with
the England Senior Male Team Kumite, winning the European title in 2007 (Porto,
Portugal), 2008 (Crawley, England) and 2009 (Wels, Austria) as well as the
World title in 2007 (Bydgoszcz, Poland) and 2009 (Cancun, Mexico). An
individual Kumite Bronze medal came at the European Championships in 2009
(Wels, Austria). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Adding to his
achievements internationally he has continued with success domestically winning
various senior titles including 2009 Grand Champion (winning individual Kata
and an Kumite)at the Shotokan Cup and 2010 KUGB Nationals Grand Champion
(winning individual Kata and Kumite).</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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K.U.G.B instructor when he was 18 and has continued to teach regular classes.
At the beginning of 2004 Sensei John James decided to commit himself to K.U.G.B
Shotokan Karate even more by becoming the youngest full time instructor in the
K.U.G.B.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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She gained her 1st Dan Black Belt in 1999, at the age of twelve. She
progressed to 2nd Dan in 2001 and her 3rd Dan in 2009. </span></div>
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be part of the KUGB England junior kumite squad and in the same year, invited
to be on the KUBG kata squad. In 2003 Holly was selected for her England debut
competing at the European Shotokan Championships in Sunderland, and has since
been a regular member of the England team. </span></div>
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the Junior Ladies Individual Kumite event and was a member of the England
Junior Ladies Kumite Team winning Gold. She continued her success the following
year in Lucerne, Switzerland, by winning 2nd place in the Junior Ladies
Individual Kumite 2006. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The year 2009
was a great year for Holly on the international stage. She came 3rd in the
Senior Ladies Kata event at the World Championships (Cancun, Mexico) and at the
European Championships (Wels, Austria) she was a member of the Senior Ladies
Team Kumite coming 2nd. </span></div>
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the Senior Ladies team continuing with their success coming 3rd. Adding to her
achievements internationally Holly has continued with success domestically
winning various titles including 2009 and 2010 Grand Champion (winning
individual Kata and Kumite) at the Northern Region Championships and has won
the National Ladies Kata title since 2008. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can see John and Holly at the Marfest where they will be demonstrating their style of karate and also giving taster sessions for the general public on our taster mats...don't miss your chance to train with world class champions.</span></span></div>
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<br />Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-16628963255785900632012-05-25T16:09:00.001+01:002012-05-25T16:09:48.204+01:00Cane Do with Sensei Mick Farrow<br />
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the Martial Arts for over 35 years. He holds a rank of 4th dan in Cane Do as
well as 2nd dan in Shotokan karate, freestyle karate, Five circles Street
Defence, 1st dan in kobudo, Battojutsu and with the Canemasters UK and USA. He
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stick. After working with members of the Cane Masters in America, who aim to
promote the sport, Mick decided, together with his son Michael, to put his own
syllabus - called Cane Do - together and start teaching it. </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Head of the Universal Cane Council, Stephen Fyffe, heard about Mick's great work
and offered him life-long membership in the society, before he was awarded the
4th dan in the sport. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the student from 5th kyu to 5th dan Grand-Cane-Master,using the 3 K of karate:
"kata, kumite and kihon". He started teaching his system in 2010 and
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has 12 cane kata and the kumite is taught in the form of one-steps as well as
basic blocks, strikes and self-defence. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Mick is planning to
bring six of his students along with him to demonstrate some basic kihon, some
kata and one-step sparring. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mick will also be on
the 'taster mats' where you can join in and learn some Cane Do self defence
moves with the cane master himself. Not to be missed!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Photos from Mick Farrows website: </span><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/gomarudefence/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.freewebs.com/gomarudefence/</span></a></div>
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<br /></div>Marfest 2012http://www.blogger.com/profile/13186155361942204301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411433801479832626.post-22148462027572876752012-05-23T14:27:00.000+01:002012-05-23T14:27:16.977+01:00What's install at MarFest this year?This years festival will follow a similar pattern to last year with a mixture of demonstrations from some top instructors in their art and taster mats for you to try out some martial arts yourself!<br />
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The line up of demonstrators this year will be:<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kung
Fu -</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Paul
Tennet </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Jujitsu
-<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Chris Poole <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Karate
-<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">John Bruce, Holly stirling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Directional
Fighting Method -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Phil Doherty<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Judo
-<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">John Pickering<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Tae
Kwon Do -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Mike Campos<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Aiki
Arts -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Geoff Aisbitt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Ninjutsu
-</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> Bill
Patterson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Kempo
Jitsu -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Paul Thompson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Cane
Do - </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Mick Farrow<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><b>Tai Chi - </b>Joe Harte</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">More information about these arts and their instructors will appear soon so please come back!</span></div>
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