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NEW EUCHI RYU KARATE CLASS OPENS
By Phil Doherty A NEW Karate class for beginners and experienced martal artists is opening in Gosforth, Newcastle. The Euchi Ryu Karate club adult classes are being held at the Pilates Studio, Back Ivy Road, Gosforth on Saturdays from 2.30pm, starting August 7th. The system is named after its founder Kanbun Euchi who studied Kung Fu in China at the turn of the 20th Century. He taught martial arts in Okinawa in the years that followed. Sensei Tony Brush said: "The training is very intensive. Although its only an hour a week, you put everything into that hour. "Euchi Ryu emphasises a lot of sparring in training, with control and good technique, and I've found that this brings on your reactions and speed very quickly. "However, the aim is not sportive. Instead of winning bouts, our main goal is to learn an effective self-defence in as realistic a way as is possible in safety. "The first thing in a confrontation is to defuse it peacefully, even if you have to swallow your pride, or make a safe exit."Fights are just too dangerous not to do these things. But if you can't avoid physical violence, you have to come out on top. "Your aim is then to land the first strike on target, and for that to finish the fight – but at the same time you have to be ready in case it doesn't turn out like that. "You have to learn to keep going, even when you're exhausted, even when it hurts. "The experience in the dojo is invaluable in such situations." The theory of training in Euchi Ryu is that hard and soft are both important, though for the first few years, the student must learn a hard or external approach in order to quickly gain effective self-defence skills. Tony added: "When I first saw Euchi Ryu, and what impressed me most was the speed. "There were students who had less years' experience than me in the martial arts who were faster and had better reactions than me. Nor was there any compromise in technical skills to gain this speed. I was hooked. "I was extremely fortunate to have as my instructor Master Leo Armstead, who helped me reach my 1st Dan in 2008, after about five years of training." Tony is the editor of the e-magazine World of Martial Arts, which is delivered to subscribers four times a year. New beginners and experienced martial artists are welcome. Adult class (18s+). Venue: Pilates Studio, Back Ivy Road, Gosforth, Saturdays 2:30-3:30pm, starting August 7. The first lesson is free, thereafter £5 per hour, and prior booking is essential. For further information please contact
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++++JULY EDITION - WRITE FOR US++++ TYNE THEATRE FIGHT A
GREAT SUCCESS   (Caption): North fighters Craig Jose and Jamie Bates By Sean O'Connor THE Tyne Theatre fight spectacular was a great success, said the organisers. Held at the Tyne Journal Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle, on Friday June 25th, the event involved kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and white collar boxing. Promoted by Masac Master it featured some of the top fighters in their fields. "There was great support for the fighters, who came from across the UK to take part in the event. "North fighter Craig Jose's Thai fight was a fantastic fight and all the fighters put up a great display. "Shaun 'boom Boom' Burton's fight against Alexander White was, in most people opinion, the best fight of the night. "Jamie Bates won his bout but it was close and it was a split two to one decision. Because his opponent is 34-years-old with lots of experience, Jamie had to be careful and pick him off. Its was a good fight and a great night. "Thank you to al those who supported the show and helped make it a success." The Masac Gym is open everyday from 5pm to 10pm. Style taught include Ju-Jitsu, Karate and Kick-boxing to adults and children from the age of four upwards. It is based at the Clavering Youth Centre, Clavering Place, Annfield Plain, County Durham. For tickets to the Internbational Kickboxing tournament at the Journal Tyne Theatre go to Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.uk, or www.journaltynetheatre.co.uk, The Jourmnal Tyne Theatre Box Office, or phone: 01207 299699 Mobile: 07814452649 For more information on Masac Gym go to:
JUNE EDITION - WRITE FOR MARTIAL NEWS TAEKWONDO DUO WIN GOLD AT EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
TWO of the region's Taekwondo experts have won gold medals at the European Championship in St Petersburg, Russia. British team member and Olympic bronze medal winner Sarah Stevenson, of Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, beat Turkey's Nur Tatar to claim gold in the 67kg section. She normally fights in the 67-73kg category but has dropped a weight in the hope she will do better in the next Olympics in a lighter section. She said: "This year will be a big test for me. I just want to give myself the best chance of winning in 2012." While Aaron Cook, 19, beat Greek Nikolaos Tzellos in the under 80kg final. He hopes to build on the confidence he gained defeating the World champion in Mexico last year and is concentrating his energies on a gold medal in the London Olympics. Stevenson has suffered 18-months of injuries but now well on the mend and is also preparing her Olympic campaign to claim the coveted Olympic gold medal. MAY
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A SOLDIER INJURED IN BLAST RETURNS TO JUDO A HERO soldier who lost his leg in Afghanistan is returning to his first love Judo. Anthony Makin, 23, fought for the England Judo Squad, and now recuperating plans to get back in the game by helping his father Steve, teach at the British Busen Judo Martial Arts Academy. He is currently serving with 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery but will be leaving the forces in a few month. He appeared in headlines across the UK when he later returned to the Helmand Province battlefield with his prosthetic leg. Anthony, who was born in Benwell, Newcastle, said: "I go along and help and advise the kids and give them tips. "Judo is great because it keeps them off the street and out of trouble. The youngsters there remind me of me when I was little. "After the blast, I couldn’t fight any more but I really wanted to get involved somehow. Judo is a great sport. "I'm on sick leave from the army at the moment because I’m having problems with my prosthetic limb but I come out of the army in two months and I want to become a PE technician and get more involved with my dad’s judo organisation." The
British Busen Judo Martial Arts Academy meets Mondays,
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Excellence, Walker, Newcastle. Phone: 0191 215 0855 Email: stevemakinbbja@hotmail.co.uK |
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