Sensei Jason Fitzpatrick, 5th Dan Goshin Ju jitsu and the Jindokai, and some of his students came down to Ipswich to show us a variety of techniques in how to deal with guns and knives. We then progressed to stand up attacks and then followed on to ground work. In this part of the session … Read moreGroundwork and Weapons Seminar
ASF Self Defence attended the Felixstowe Flyer Breakfast club meeting where Tim Passmore, the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, was talking about the future of the police force in our area. There were some interesting plans to cut budgets and save money and we hope it all goes to plan. On the same day we … Read moreNetworking Events
Aimee and I completed our British Aikido Board (BAB) Level 2 Coaching Award with six others under the watchful eye of Frank Burlingham. We had already previously completed a day session covering all the theory on teaching methods and identifying how to become a successful coach. Subjects covered within the theory included communication, risk assessment, … Read moreBritish Aikido Board (BAB) Level 2 Coaching Award
Aimee and I undertook the Self Defence Federation (SDF) instructor course on weapons today, taught by Michael Footer. Michael has taught us all of the instructor courses that the SDF/ASMAA offer. During this course we covered dealing with knives, bats, chains and a variety of other weapons and situations that could occur. We will be … Read moreSelf Defence Federation Instructor Course