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KARATEKA GIVES CAR THIEVES THE BOOT A KARATE brown belt fought off two scumbags who tried to steal her car. Izzy Ali, 27, of Hendon, Sunderland, was collecting change for her family's business when the masked carjackers ran up behind her and grabbed her while trying to wrestle the car keys off her. Despite one of the wouldbe thieves placing his hand across her face to stop her carying out for help, Izzy fought back and managed drag a mask off one of her assailants. She told her local paper: "I came out to the car to get a bag of two-pence pieces for the shop when I heard them run up behind me and one of them shout: 'Get her, get her keys'. "The next thing I knew, one of them grabbed hold of me, covered my mouth to stop me shouting for help and dragged me across the road. "One of them was trying to get my keys, but because I was fighting back a cover came off his face." Izzy, a mother of two children, was attacked as she went to get small change from her BMW in St Leonard Street, Hendon. After the thugs grabbed her from behind one of them bit her on her left arm in attempt to get her to release the keys. But brave Izzy fought ferociously to free herself and managed to shout for help. One of the carjackers ran off while the other sntached the keys and tried to drive off with the vehicle. But Izzy wasn't having none of that and as the thief tried to start her motor she launched a flurry of kicks and punches. When the scumbag managed to get the motor running she jumped into the car and sat on the thief. He got it moving but she kept putting it in neutral. Eventually the carjacker said he would get out if she got off him. As he tried to leave the vehicle Izzy kicked him in the face and he fell out. Mrs Ali added: "I wish I'd been able to give them a bit more of a beating." Northumbria Police are hunting the pair and are appealing for any information or witnesses who can identify who they are. Anyone with information should call: 08346 043043, or Crimestoppers anonynously on 0800 555111. ++++SECOND JULY EDITION++++ JUDO CLUB JOINS NEWSPAPER CAMPAIGN By Phil Doherty A JUDO club is backing a newspaper's campaign to tackle organ donation shortages. Kendal Judo Club is getting stuck into the Westmorland Gazette's Gift of Life campaign which aims to use publicity to encourage more people to sign up to carry the organ donation card. The Cumbrian newspaper is looking for further martial arts clubs to sign up to the campaign. There is an acute shortage of organs for donation in the region. kendal Judo's chairman Peter Holme and head coach Mike Liptrot and 15 other senior members of the club signed up to the pledge during a training session. Peter told the Gazette that his brother-in-law had died of renal failure last year and that had made him realise how impoirtant organ donation is. He said: "We're more than happy to support such an important campaign. "It was good to know that quite a lot of our athletes were signing up already but for a lot of us it was just a case of having the form put in front of us. "Even though I have had experiences in my own family I still hadn't put my name down even though I learnt how important it is. "After you've passed away you don't need your organs but they could help someone else and give them their life back."
++++SECOND JUNE EDITION++++ ESDCS STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE  (Caption): ESDCS students take part in the "Battle Royale" where they can take on anyone on the mats - including ganging up on one student The six hour gruelling course saw those grading demonstrate techniques, do pad work and drills and take part in a MMA ground fighting mini course under the guidance of assistant instructor Matt Chadwick. John
said: "The course
culminates in what the system calls the Battle Royal, were all members
take part in a mass sparring session were
anyone is
fair game as a target.
"All system's techniques are allowed to be used except strikes to the groin, biting and eye gouging. It only lasts three to five minutes however after six and a half hours of non-stop repetitive training those three to five minutes feel like a life time. "The Battle Royal system is used to show members how quick a person can become tired during a fight which will affect motor skills and reaction times. During the battle anyone is fair game and multiple attacks and ganging up on students is encouraged so that members understand how difficult it is to defend two or more attackers.
Senior
instructor
John Barrass also participated through out the days training including
the
ground fighting techniques.
John said: "It is important for everyone to understand that the system is not about being better that any other a martial art or self defence system. Our members range from 17-years of age to over 50-years of age. All members are encouraged to work hard under pressure for their relevant age and fitness. "Many of our members train in various other styles and martial arts, something we encourage and condone. "We are not hear to abuse or beat up students but to hopefully add realism to the training. Our ultimate goal is to teach members just how difficult a violent confrontation can become. "Simplicity is very much on the agenda for all the students during the grading course. Everyone is encouraged to move and keep moving during a response to violence and if left with no choice but to defend oneself then dominate wherever possible and fight dirty. "An attacker will not show any feelings towards you during the assault for your well-being so we encourage system members to show none in return. "Many new students find it unusual that we only grade once per year and quite a lot of new members leave because of this very reason. However it is essential to have a good understanding of the techniques both physically and mentally for all conceivable attacks. "There is no favouritism and no politics in the club, just good old fashioned training. I also like to keep system members feet on the ground by explaining to them that no matter how hard you train or how much you learn there are no guarantees that you will walk away from any encounter unscathed, in fact you will probably take blows and get hurt. "It’s not about how black your belt is it’s about training for the world we live in today and hopefully dealing with violence as best we can should the worst happen.  (Caption): The students worked hard and were rewarded by passing their grades "I would also like to thank assistant instructor Matt Chadwick for his hour of mixed MMA ground work. Matt’s ground work is stronger than mine and it was a great chance to join in the training and let Matt take control of the hours training and learn from a student. I am very confident that Matt will one day make a very fine instructor and hopefully follow his own path into combative self defence training. "I would also like to add how proud I was of every single member for completing the course. Even under repetitive pressure they performed like troopers, it’s a proud moment to see everyone just get on with the training and work hard. Grading only once a year definitely pays dividends for the student’s standards and they all deserve a pat on the back and a big well done to all those who passed their grading assessment. "Each
and every one of them
makes the E.S.D.C.S what it is and I could not be prouder of them.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my instructors from the various martial arts that I have studied over the years as well as all those whom a helped with knowledge and support of the system. Without these chaps the creation of the system would not have been possible." For more information on the ESDCS system email: john@kurinami.wanadoo.co.uk Or visit:
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++++++MAY SECOND EDITION ++++++ INTERNATIONAL MUAY THAI SHOW By Phil Doherty IT was winner takes all for the main fight at the International Thai Boxing fight at Darlington. Mehdi Zatout, the WMC European Champion, faced Michael Dicks, the WMC Intercontiental champ in a winner takes both titles battle. Dicks was the contenter at the show held at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington, County Durham. He won the WMC European Title beating the Frenchman in the third round when Zatout retired. Dicks had the home ground's heart thumping when he was knocked down in the first round when Zatout exploded with fast two-punch combination. After a mandatory eight count the North fighter turned the game on Zatout and by the third was in control using the clinch to good effect with strong elbows and knees. By the end of the third Zatout was bleeding badly from a cut to head opened up by Dicks' relentless elbowing earlier. In the interval the doctor checked him over and his corner threw in the towel and stopped the bout progressing to the fourth round. Dicks said: "I got caught but my eyes and head were clear and I was more frustrated than anything. "Sometimes when I got caught like that it wakes me up, but I still got the result. "When I caught him with the elbow he didn’t want to know. "I wanted to finish him with a good, clean shot but I got him in the end and it’s brilliant to win the title." Promoter Paul Hamilton, Darlington Boxing and MMA Academy, said: "The main fight match between Mick Dicks and Mehdi Zatout was a winner takes all for both titles. So there was a lot to fight for. It was a great fight from two champions." As well as the main fight, there was also an English UKMF title fight between Eddie Gill and Martin Davies, and Northern Area UKMF Titles between Lanchana Green and Lauren Humphrey, Arvydas Jusinskas and Kevin Fletcher, and Sam Beck versus Maira Chu. Other bouts at full Thai contact rules at 5x3 minutes rounds were Ally Smith fighting Lahoucine Idouche and Chris Shaw versus Wendy Annonay. Promoter Paul Hamilton said: "The main fight match between Mick Dicks and Mehdi Zatout was a winner takes all for both titles. So there was a lot to fight for. It was a great fight from two champions." Scots fighters Ally Smith and Chris Shaw boith won their fights against Frenchmen Lahoucine Idouche and Wendy Annonay, in A-class fights. And James France, from Bad Company, Leeds, defeated Bradford Thai fighter Alex Abusin Eddi Gill won by a majority decision over Martin Davis to take the UKMF class-B English title at 77kg. In the light-heavyweight C-Class match Jamie McLeod was KO'd by Adao Ernesto with a right mid-kick. Aryvdis
Jusinskas won his C-Class middleweight bout against Kevin Fletcher,
Salford, while at heavyweight Marcin Niesyn won against Konrad Koza on
points
Craig Dickson beat fellow Scot Mike McGeachan in three rounds in the 65kg division. Linda Stevenson, the Fight Factory, was defeated by Wendy Bake of Phoenix on points to win the UKMF Northern Area Light Flyweight title. Brian Stevenson defeated Teesside Muay Thai fighter Patrick Holmes, while Carlisle Dragon Jamie Clark beat Jimmy Burns of the Fight Factory on points. Craig Jose, the Fight Factory, fought Steven Primrose in a B-Class 72kg bout after his original opponent Saro Priesti was grounded by volcanic ash over Italy. Jose had already defeated the fighter from Manchester in an earlier match and wasted no time before demolishing him with good leg kicks, dropping him with the second so strongly that Primrose couldn't make the eight count. Paul and Simone Hamilton 4 Portland Place Tel 01325 369655 dbma@hotmail.co.uk ++++++APRIL SECOND EDITION ++++++ DFM CLUB HOLDS SENIOR GRADINGS  (Caption): DFM Reivers, left to right, Dave Diddy Brown, DFM head coach Robert Currah, Liam Holborn and Sean Phillips By Luke Robbins DFM Martial Arts has recently finished its senior grading examinations. The gradings were held throughout March and April as students and instructors from DFM's Reivers MMA club Directional Fighting Method clubs were put through their paces over a number of different sessions The latest Black Belt addition to DFM Reivers MMA club was achieved by assistant instructor Liam Holborn, of Berwick, who gained his 1st Dan at the Alnwick School of Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, near Rennington, Alnwick, Northumberland, where the DFM Reivers are based. Liam produced a solid and technically efficient display throughout the gruelling examination that saw the graders call for techniques to be done again and again, from every side and with variations in ground techniques. Also grading alongside Liam were Dave "Diddy" Brown and Sean Phillips, of Berwick, both who achieved brown belt status. They too were put through the mill by the graders and were asked to show their knowledge over and over again. Steve Mclaughlan and Robin Francis both gained their black and red belts and became assistant instructors in Directional Fighting Method at gradings held at the Willowburn Sports Centre, Alnwick. Mike Simpson, of Coldstream, gained his green belt and Scott Hall achieved his orange belt. Newcastle students Luke Somerville and Farzad Mavarani won their purple belts, Steve Winnie achieved orange belt and Joseph Ridley gained his orange-white grade. Their gradings were held over a six week period where the depth of their knowledge of the street combat system was examined. DFM Co-Chief Instructor Darren Currah said: "When you gain a black belt or other senior grade you really need to know your stuff and be able to show both good technique under stress but determination to keep going through the pain barrier. "The students all put up good displays and really deserved their grades. Well done everyone." DFM Kickboxing train at Willowburn Leisure Centre, Alnwick, every Wednesday from 7.30pm Directional Fighting Method train at Willowburn Leisure Centre every Friday from 7.30pm DFM Reivers MMA train at the Alnwick School of Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, Lee Moor, near Rennington, Alnwick: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - juniors 6 to 7pm - seniors 7 to 8.30pm, and Sunday 10am to 11.30pm. Phone Robert Currah for DFM Reivers MMA on: 01665 510634 Phone Phil Doherty for Directional Fighting Method: 0191 4401368 Phone Donald Robinson for DFM Kickboxing: 01665 510953 |
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