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CELTIC WRESTLING THE ANCIENT STYLES OF BRITTANY, IRELAND AND BRITAIN 
(Caption): Cornish wrestling was a regular sight at fairs and markets in Cornwell...and it still is practiced in the South West of England By Darren Currah THE Celtic regions of the UK and France are steeped in ancient wrestling traditions that stretch back in history. In Brittany there is Gouren La Lutte Bretonne and in the UK there is Cornish wrestling and Cumbrian or back hold wrestling while across the sea in Ireland Collar-and-Elbow wrestling was once very popular. But they have some what been over shadowed by modern western styles, far Eastern styles like Judo and Jujitsu and recently by the MMA. Yet if you visit country fairs in Cumbria and Scotland you can still see backhold wrestling - more often known in England as Cumbrian Wrestling - and in Cornwell and Brittany Cornish and Gouren wrestling styles are still practiced. Collar-and-Elbow wrestling from Ireland enjoyed a degree of success in the United States thanks to the influx of Irish settlers. But even it has fallen from its height of popularity.
The system takes its name from the traditional grip wrestlers adopt as they clinch. The opponents clasp their hands behind the opponent's back and if the grip is broken scores are awarded to the other wrestler. To win a bout outright the wrestlers must throw their opponent to the ground. If any part of their body except their feet touches the ground first then they lose. If both fall to the ground at the same time no score is given. This form of wrestling is still seen at country fairs in Cumbria and Scotland. Cumbrian-Westmorland fighters wear leggings and a top during the bout. While in Scotland kilts are traditionally worn.  (Caption): In ordinary competitions Cumbrian-Westmorland and Scottish Backhold wrestlers can wear ordinary sports clothes However, this is only obligatory during championship bouts and competitors can wear ordinary sports clothes in other fights. The style is also practiced in Northumberland. First the wrestlers take the grip by placing their left arm over the opponent's right and their right under the left arm. Bouts are traditionally done on grass. There is no ground fighting in the system.  (Caption): Collar-and-Elbow Wrestling originates in Ireland and was taken to the USA by Irish immigrants Collar-and-Elbow
wrestling also uses a fixed grip. If the grip is broken then the
opponent
scores.
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fighters used to wear shirts and shoes, nowadays it is mostly done
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its name from
the clinch position opponent's take, with one hand gripping the neck
area and
the other the elbow. This grip meant that small "scufflers" had a
good chance of throwing their much bigger opponents.
Cornish Wrestling has similarities to the the form of grappling found in Brittany, France called Gouren. But it also has many differences as well. Like Judo Cornish wrestlers use a jacket when they fight. It isn't as long as a Judo gi and the front of the jacket has fabic straps that keep the it together. Like a Judo gi it is made of heavy duty fabric to stop tears while the contestant fight. The Gouren style, also known as La Lutte Bretonne, also uses a jacket but unlike the Cornish version it is not open at the front but rather it is pulled over the head and onto the body like a T-shirt. Contestants also wear a belt to pull the jacket in. The material again is a heavy duty fabric and contestants today also wear baggy trousers called bragou. Though traditionally it was more common to wear shorts. The rules between the two systems are similar. Contestants must only use the jacket for gripping. If one grips the flesh of another that is a foul move. No kicks are allowed and sweeps and entangles must be done below the opponent's knee height.
Throws and entangles include tripping your opponent by locking a leg behind his ankle, the flying mare throw which is similar to Judo's seoi-nage, hip throws and rolls, and sweeping throws. Contests can also pick an opponent up and dump them on to the ground. In Gouren the belt can also be used to utilise throws in a similar way that Ju-jitsu uses the belt to in hip throws. Victory is achieved in Gouren by throwing the opponent so he lands on both shoulders simultaneously on the ground. That is six points and is known as lamm. If the opponent only lands on one shoulder then that scores four points and is known as kostin. If the fight has gone into extra time then an advantage is declared where the first fighter to be thrown to the sand and touches with any part of the back loses. This is known as the Kein. In Cornish wrestling the four corners of the back, the two shoulders and the two sides ofd the lower aback or buttocks, or knowns as pins. A contestant wins by scoring a Back, if they manage to throw the opponent on their back so all four or three pins hit the ground simultaneously. For more information go to: www.cornishwrestling.co.ukwww.gouren.com
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 TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH - FOURTH FEATURE Ninjutsu Kamaes By John Atkin 9th Dan, and Lee
Brebner, 3rd Dan, pics by Phil Doherty
(Part Four - see Feature Two for
full kata)
In this follow on feature John Atkin of the Advanced Fighting Centre, Newcastle, demonstrates four basic techniques that can be used from four movements of the form on feature three. (John is a 9th Dan Bujinkan Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) exponent who has trained in the art since his teens.) The four kamae used in this feature are:   Pic One: Seiza Pic Two: Suwari Gata   Pic Three: Fundoza
Pic
Four: Seiza
Techniques
that can be used from the four above Kamae
 Technique 0ne: John and his opponent sit in to Seiza...  The opponent lunges from Seiza and grabs John's collar. John puts his left hand onto the back of his opponent's and pushes it into his chest while taking a strong grip. Pushing the hand into his chest stop the opponent punching effectively with his other hand because his right arm is now locked at the elbow. It also helps to break the structure of the opponent's grip.  John grips the opponent's wrist and angles out with his left leg. Note the position of John's left foot and how it points off to the left side. Also, John has forced his opponent's arm upwards...  John then twists the opponent's wrist to his left using gyakudori ura (kotei gaeshi, kote ura etc - this techniques is found in many martial arts under different names). Because John moved his left foot out to the side earlier, he was able to maximise the power that comes from his hips to make the technique more effective. It also 'opens the door' (creates space) for the opponent to fall into. TECHNIQUE TWO  Technique Two: John sits in Suwari gata and the opponent sits in seiza...  As soon as the opponent begins to move, John springs upwards...  and kicks the opponent in the solar plexus. TECHNIQUE THREE  Technique Three: John sits fundoza while the opponent sits in seiza.  The opponent lunges and grabs John's collar. John puts his right foot out and places it against his opponent's right knee stopping him from stepping up with his foot.  John then turns onto his left side (note supporting elbow) and swings his left leg over the arm of his opponent. John keeps a grip on the opponent's right arm as he does this...  and brings his over hand up to assist. As soon as John's left leg is over the opponent's arm...  he then twists back and applies pressure on the arm at the wrist and elbow joint forcing the opponent down into the mats. Its important that the opponent's arm is firmly gripped not only by John's hands but also with his leg across the elbow join. The end result should be "tight" with no gaps which the opponent could use to wriggle free. In the kata sequence John would then return to seiza...  then stand into shizen. With all the techniques shown in this and the Kamaes Features below, John wouldn't stop at the point each pic section has. Instead he would flow on until the opponent was down and subdued. The techniques shown are just a few of the great many that can be applied from these kamae The Advanced Fighting Centre teaches Bujinkan Ninjutsu on: Wednesday: Ninjutsu Beginners 6pm - 7pm; Ninjutsu 7pm to 8.30pm; Weapons 8.30pm - 9.15pm Thursday: Ninjutsu 6.30pm - 7.30pm Friday: Ninjutsu 6pm - 7.30pm Saturday: Kids (Tiger) Ninjutsu 12pm - 12.30pm; Kids (Dragon) Ninjutsu; 12.30pm - 1.15pm Sunday: Ninjutsu Noon - 1.30pm Private lessons also available Phone: 07876 043480 Email: johnatkin24@btinternet.com visit: www.advancedfighting. co.uk ++++++DECEMBER SECOND EDITION ++++++ TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH
- THIRD FEATURE
Ninjutsu Kamaes By John Atkin 9th Dan, and Lee
Brebner, 3rd Dan, pics by Phil Doherty
(part two - see Feature Two) In this follow on feature John Atkin of the Advanced Fighting Centre, Newcastle, demonstrates four basic techniques that can be used from four movements of the form on feature three. (John is a 9th Dan Bujinkan Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) exponent who has trained in the art since his teens.) The four kamae used in this feature are:   Pic One: Hira Kamae Pic Two: Hira-Ichimonji Kamae   Pic Three: Hoko Kamae Pic Four: Kongo Gassho No Kamae Techniques that can be used from the four above Kamae   Technique One: John adopts Hira Kamae when the attacker grabs around his waist. He then drops his centre of gravity and grips the opponent's head in both hands...   a close up of the grip. John then twist the attacker's head forcing him to let go. Notice how John has created space by angling out with his left leg. His opponent is then rotated by his head, around John's right leg...  to the ground. Because of John's earlier body movements the opponent lands where John wants to go. John only needs to kneel to have full control so not to compromise his own balance. TECHNIQUE TWO   Technique Two: Again John is grabbed around the waist. This time he steps forward with his left leg and then back with his right foot and adopts Hira-Ichimonji Kamae. This movement turns John's body helping to break the opponent's grip. John is using his whole body - Taijutsu - to disrupted his opponent's balance...  as you can see in the above pic, John has placed foot behind his opponent's right foot, trapping it. Go back to the earlier pics and you we'll see John is pushing on his opponent's right knee with his right knee. John could easily force the opponent to the ground using this foot position and knee press...  instead he uses it to keep his opponent fighting for his balance while applies a arm bar. TECHNIQUE THREE   Technique Three: Again John is grabbed from behind and this time adopts Hoko Kamae (Hoko is done in a higher, natural stance while Hira the legs are further apart. The arms are also higher. Like its name Angry Bear suggests, its an aggressive stance). John drops his centre of gravity and traps his opponent's arms. Notice how John widen his stance and how the gravity drop and trapping arms opens his opponent...   to a head strike and grip break, which then give John the chance to run away. TECHNIQUE FOUR  Technique Four: John is in Kongo Gassho no Kamae, sometimes known as the praying or greeting stance. Although he looks off guard he is aware of what is going on around him...  so when his opponent punches to his body, John strikes down at the arm...  The re-angles and strikes to the throat. Note how John has moved his left foot and advanced forward with this strike...  he keeps advancing while striking to the groin. Note how the opponent's arm is trapped and the position of John's left leg, which assists the trap. With all the techniques shown in this and the Kamaes Features below, John wouldn't stop at the point each pic section has. Instead he would flow on until the opponent was down and subdued. The Advanced Fighting Centre teaches Bujinkan Ninjutsu on: Wednesday: Ninjutsu Beginners 6pm - 7pm; Ninjutsu 7pm to 8.30pm; Weapons 8.30pm - 9.15pm Thursday: Ninjutsu 6.30pm - 7.30pm Friday: Ninjutsu 6pm - 7.30pm Saturday: Kids (Tiger) Ninjutsu 12pm - 12.30pm; Kids (Dragon) Ninjutsu; 12.30pm - 1.15pm Sunday: Ninjutsu Noon - 1.30pm Private lessons also available Phone: 07876 043480 Email: johnatkin24@btinternet.com visit: www.advancedfighting. co.uk ++++++NOVEMBER SECOND EDITION ++++++ TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH
- SECOND FEATURE
Ninjutsu Kamaes By John Atkin 9th Dan, and Lee
Brebner, 3rd Dan, pics by Phil Doherty
(part two - see Feature Two) In this follow on feature John Atkin of the Advanced Fighting Centre, Newcastle, demonstrates four basic techniques that can be used from the first four movements of the form on feature three. The four kamae used in this feature are Kosei No Kamae, Jimonji Kumite No Kamae, imonji Kihon No Kamae and Ihen Kamae. John is a 9th Dan Bujinkan Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) exponent who has trained in the art since his teens.   Pic One: Kosei No Kamae Pic Two: Jimonji Kumite No Kamae   Pic Three: Jimonji Kihon No Kamae Pic Four: Ihen Kamae Techniques that can be used from the four above Kamae   Technique One: John adopts Kosei kamae (Pic 1) as the opponent steps forward John angles off and blocks down   then quickly steps forward to elbow the attacker in the face (Note - John keeps in contact with the opponent's attacking arm throughout technique for control)   Technique Two: John adopts Jimonji Kumite No Kamae and angles off while using a covering rising block  before lunging forward using Boshi Ken (striking with the thumb) into pain points   Technique Three: John adopts Jimonji Kihon No Kamae and as the opponent strikes to his stomach he blocks using his hips to give power to the technique  he then turns and strikes the opponent with a palm-eye strike   Technique Four: The opponent has caught John in the classic over-arm bear hug. John uses Ihen Kamae to break out of the opponent's grip (note how John's left elbow is still below the opponent's arm)   He then raises the opponent's arm while striking with an elbow. The action of the technique is a continuous flow and the opponent's arm is brought over John's head and into an arm-bar. The opponent would then be brought to the ground using one of various takedowns from that position. The Advanced
Fighting Centre teaches Bujinkan Ninjutsu on:
Wednesday: Ninjutsu Beginners 6pm - 7pm; Ninjutsu 7pm to 8.30pm; Weapons 8.30pm - 9.15pm Thursday: Ninjutsu 6.30pm - 7.30pm Friday: Ninjutsu 6pm - 7.30pm Saturday: Kids (Tiger) Ninjutsu 12pm - 12.30pm; Kids (Dragon) Ninjutsu; 12.30pm - 1.15pm Sunday: Ninjutsu Noon - 1.30pm Private lessons also available Phone: 07876 043480 Email: johnatkin24@btinternet.com visit: www.advancedfighting. co.uk OCTOBER EDITION - SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH Ninjutsu Kamaes By John Atkin 9th Dan, and Lee
Brebner, 3rd Dan, pics by Phil Doherty
(part two - see Feature Two) In this follow on feature John Atkin of the Advanced Fighting Centre, Newcastle, demonstrates four basic techniques that can be used from the first four movements of the form on feature three. The four kamae used in this feature are Shizen (natural stance), Ichimonji no Kamae (First receiving stance), Doko No Kamae (Angry Tiger stance) and Hicho No Kamae (or one-legged stance). John is a 9th Dan Bujinkan Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) exponent who has trained in the art since his teens.   Pic One: Shizen
Pic Two: Ichimonji No
Kamae
  Pic Three: Doko No Kamae Pic Four: Hicho No Kamae Techniques that can be used from the four above Kamae Technique One - Shizen   Technique One: John uses Shizen as a base for a pre-emptive strike. In this set it a quick kick to the groin using the...  instep...   Technique Two: John adopts Ichimonji and his opponent square off. John steps slightly off so he evades the incoming blow and covers the strike...   and then steps into strike the opponent's neck with the side of the hand to the carotid. Note his left arm is still in contact with the opponent's punching arm.   Technique three: : John adopts Doko Kamae and the opponent square off. John evades by stepping slightly off and blocks...   John then steps in and strikes the opponent's cartoid. Note the structure of the striking hand, how it is bent at the main knuckles. This protects your hand and makes it a more formidable weapon at the same time.   Technique Four : John adopts Hicho No Kamae and defects the opponent's punch down...   and out, opening up the way for a kick to the body. Note that John doesn't let the punching arm go but keeps control of it. You can add to the power of the kick by pulling a person on to it. The Advanced Fighting Centre teaches Bujinkan Ninjutsu on: Wednesday: Ninjutsu Beginners 6pm - 7pm; Ninjutsu 7pm to 8.30pm; Weapons 8.30pm - 9.15pm Thursday: Ninjutsu 6.30pm - 7.30pm Friday: Ninjutsu 6pm - 7.30pm Saturday: Kids (Tiger) Ninjutsu 12pm - 12.30pm; Kids (Dragon) Ninjutsu; 12.30pm - 1.15pm Sunday: Ninjutsu Noon - 1.30pm Private lessons also available Phone: 07876 043480 Email: johnatkin24@btinternet.com visit: www.advancedfighting. co.uk ADVERTISEMENT
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 DFM Martial Arts presents
its Cage Fight Night at The Alnwick GardenThe event will feature some of the top MMA and kickboxing clubs in the region in an explosive night of non-stop action There will be pro, semi-pro and amateur MMA and full-contact and semi-contact K - 1 and kicboxing Book your ticket
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ELBOW ENTRIES By Steve
Maclaughlan, Phil Doherty and pics by Lisa Williams
THE elbow is one of the best weapons on the human body. It is hard, strong and can deliver devastating blows to an opponent that can knock him clean out or cause him serious damage. Directional Fighting Method instructor Phil Doherty demonstrates two very simple elbow entries and explains the principles behind them. These movements use the Eight Angles of Evasion and Flinch, one of the smaller components of fight and flight. As with all movements in DFM the block and strike flow into one another so the block then becomes the strike. These movements are not done in a one, two, three fashion but rather flow very quickly so the opponent cannot recover from the initial contact. For
safety sake - because elbows can be very dangerous - Phil has had to
exercise control and pose for these shots.
FIRST ENTRY - SURRENDER ENTRY-ELBOW  Both movements start from the position shown above. Steve, the attacker, throws a swinging roundhouse punch.  Phil angles INTO the punch meeting the force with and equal force using a surrender entry-elbow while using the momentum of the block to elbow Steve in the face.  In the above picture from the other side you can see that Phil hasn't waited until Steve's punch gained momentum. Instead he stepped into it and CLOSED it down. Phil also used his energy to change the punch's trajectory. He knocked the arm slightly down below his head line. If Steve is (and he is!) really strong and big the blow may keep coming despite Phil's aggressive use of Flinch. By knocking Steve's punch down slightly, even if this happens it will strike Phil's arm and not his head.  Phil then uses the hip torsion from the first elbow to swing back the other way and strike Steve on the side of his jaw. Note that Phil's right arm is up so he can block Steve's left fist. Also that Phil has put his body weight into this second strike by stepping towards the picture with his right foot slightly.  Phil then finishes Steve with an upper elbow to the jaw. Because Phil stepped slightly with his right foot forward (last pic) he is now in the perfect position for an upper elbow... SECOND ENTRY- COVERING ELBOW ENTRY
This starts exactly the same a the above sequence.  As Steve throws the roundhouse punch Phil again angles into the punch raising his elbow high and covering his head. Again this is a natural Flinch movement that protects the face. Phil's elbow is higher than Steve's arm...  ...which allows Phil to capture Steve's punch while simultaneously knocking it off its trajectory. As Phil begins to bagpipe (bringing the elbow down to his side) Steve's punching arm becomes trapped while...  Phil continues to use the bagpipe motion to elbow him in the face with the other arm. Again this is all one flowing action. The angle of this elbow also provides Phil with defensive cover.  A look from the other side. Note how Phil's left arm has Steve's punching arm trapped and how the elbow is not only attacking Steve's face but also his balance. Again note the defensive cover from the right arm.  Phil then flows into the side elbow, his right arm poised against Steve's left fist in need be. Again Phil stepped slightly toward the camera with his right foot.  Phil then switches into an upper elbow to the chin while cover Steve's right arm with his his left hand. The main principle is to step into the punch and smother its momentum while striking. The flow component is one begets another rather than one, two, three. So block flows into elbow which flows into elbow etc. You should use your body and hips to put power into the elbows rather than trying to make the elbows strong by tensing. Its speed times mass that equals power. The elbow is a good self-defence tool at close up ranges and in many ways is superior to a fist (There is always the danger that if you use your fist you could break a knuckle-finger etc). It is also a good technique to use for woman because their wider hip base can generate a lot of power and combined with its hard hitting area the elbow an be an equaliser for a woman trying to defend herself against a man, or larger woman. Many other techniques can be applied from these simple elbow entries including axe strikes (chop), hammer punches and vertical arm bars etc... But you have to commit to the entry and you have to close the attacker's punch down before it gains momentum. In others words FLINCH into it and not away. This closes the gap where an elbow becomes powerful. It also takes the initiative away from the attacker and is surprising... The movements provide good defensive cover as well. Remember - if he's still standing after three elbows to the jaw...run! To learn more about DFM visit: www.dfmmartialarts.co.uk Or email Phil: phil.doherty@martialnews.co.uk ADVERTISEMENT
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By Steve
Maclaughlan, Phil Doherty and vid by Mike Simpson
WITH Mixed Martial Arts becoming ever more popular there is an increased risk that street thugs will start aping some of the moves when committing violence on the streets. And the last place you want to be in street is on the ground. Despite what some MMA people think - cage fighting is NOT self-defence. It is NOT the ultimate in defending yourself against street thugs because it has rules and has a different purpose to self-protection. Its a sport with a referee, a soft landing surface and a partner who will respond with pre-set notions and motions...which why you often see MMA fighters accept the shoot and then deal with it on the ground. But as the Gracies have pointed out on many occasions and in their books, ground fighting is NOT an answer to fighting MULTIPLE opponents. In fact its positively dangerous! Also, the ground can be a very unforgiving place. Most people who die in street fights are killed because they hit their head on the pavement after being knocked down by a punch or thrown over (these are referred to as "one punch deaths"). That, of course, doesn't mean that MMA doesn't have techniques that CAN be used in self-defence, yes it does. It also has many other attributes that can be used to defend yourself, such as being able to withstand pressure, good striking skills etc. Here DFM instructor Phil Doherty demonstrates some very basic defences against a shoot in that don't need the defender to go to the ground. These are techniques that can be used against an attacker on the street who is APING MMA shooting in but doesn't have either the skill or knowledge to execute it correctly.  Pic One: Here an argument has already turned into a serious confrontation with both the attacker and defender raising their fists. Never let an opponent get too close to you but always seek to maintain the Reaction Gap (the space and distance between yourself and an attacker that allows you to react in TIME to another's movements).  Pic Two: The attacker suddenly lunges forward in an attempt to use a double-leg takedown. If Phil stays on the line of the attack there is a good chance the attacker's forward momentum will catch Phil and he will be taken to the ground. Instead, as soon as the attacker shoots in Phil steps with left foot then pivots out with his right foot. At the same time he uses a powerful down block to stretch the attacker's right arm away from his left leg. This is crucial - otherwise the attacker will manage to grab the left leg and could turn the double leg takedown into a single leg shoot. By Angling off you put the attacker at a disadvantage. Phil the punches the attacker with his right hand. Targets include side of the jaw, temple and side of the neck...  Pic three: Phil then stretches the attacker's right arm up while simultaneously shooting his right hand across the back of the attacker's neck (nape). You MUST stretch his arm upwards to avoid entanglement.  Pic Four: Phil then knees the attacker. This technique is one continuous flow and is not done in one, two, three individual movements...one thing begets the other in a flowing action. From the position Phil now has a number of possible follow-ups...such as kicking the opponent between the legs with his shin (DFM doesn't use the foot to kick the groin but the shin), or a head roll takedown... TECHNIQUE TWO: This is a very simple defence that works well against some one who attempts a shoot but doesn't have the real skills to make it truly effective - in other words, some one aping moves they have seen on TV but have never really practiced. It is NOT just a case of putting your hand outs and stopping the attacker's head and body coming forward. It is a strike - a disruption - to the forehead. If the untrained attacker foolishly has his chin up instead of tucking it down - then you strike to both eyes with the palms as he comes in. You must keep maintaining the gap between your attacker's arms and your legs so he can't get an effective grip on you.  Pic Five: Here Phil moves backwards with his legs and strikes the attacker in both eyes with double palm strikes. Note how Phil can strike the attacker, but the opponent can't reach Phil's legs. Even a strike with both palms to the forehead disrupts an attacker's intent - its the shock. If you don't hear a slapping noise when you employ this you are not doing it with enough force. If that is the case the attacker will plow through it. You must strike with the intention of arresting his forward momentum by thrusting the hands outward while scooting your legs away.  Pic Six: Because your hands are already on his head you can slip them to the rear and knee him in the face. If you do this correctly the opponent doesn't see the knee until its too late (this is especially true if you strike both his eyes!). Once you've kneed him in the face snap the right leg back, out of the way of his hands. Then RUN AWAY...this is not a competition with nice, shiny plastic trophies. Its real violence... Sensei Phil Doherty is a senior instructor with the DFM Martial Arts group which teaches street combat, mixed martial arts and kickboxing. His specialty is Directional Fighting Method - a street combat system that teaches how to fight using the basic elements: stand up striking, locks and takedown and stand up and ground fighting with the emphasis on street self-defence. DFM also teaches how to defend against and use weapons such as the knife, sword, staff, double sticks, guns and much much more. He is also the managing director of DFM Self-protection Ltd and Editor of Martial News. His assistant Steve Maclaughlan is an instructor in Directional Fighting Method and kickboxing, and trains in mixed martial arts. To find out more about DFM Martial Arts and Directional Fighting Method visit: www.dfmmartialarts.co.uk Or email phil.doherty@martialnews.co.uk |
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