DaBouncer Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 I did my bouncer training course wih him. He may not remember me... the name is ************. I actually meant to go and train with him at Bramall Lane, but never got around to it. Will have to pop down! Does he deffo not train doen bramall lane anymore then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 hello one and all if anyone can help it would be appreciated! iam looking to do some form of martial art, as iam already quite active and fit i would like to toughen up a little can anybody recommend any particular style (i hear kung-fu is good) iam looking around eccleshall rd/brammal lane area. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 there are some excellent taekwondo clubs around sheffield under the BTCB official governing body(wtf olympic style).they are pilsung taekwondo, chief instructor andrew hill 4th dan. there over 200 members in clubs around sheffield of all ages and skill levels,some are british and european medalists. the club is very friendly and welcome everyone. venues all around sheffield. check out http://www.pilsung.freeserve.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALTERS Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I have trained at Pilsung Clubs in and around Sheffield for about 3years. This club is very welcoming and friendly. There are over 200 members & 40+ black belts. This club is geared towards sport taekwondo (Fighting-like the kind you see at the olyimpics) and recently 3 students took part in the GB cup with 2 students getting 4th place in the 1 in the Female Senior 45kg+ devision, and another in the Junior male division. The last student got a silver medal in the Male Senior 80kg+ devision. This shows that Instructors have a great teaching ability and the Students here are eager to do well. For more info visit the Pilsung Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Yerbody Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I'm a fifth dan in Karate (Wado Ryu) and am desperately looking for a suitable dojo in Yorkshire - willing to travel to find a sufficiently senior sensei. On the topic of best martial art for self-defence, I've always found aikido superb in handling close-quarters situations, but DaBouncer is right to point out that a more "pro-active" style is a useful add-on. Aikido is a complete defensive system, but does take a long time to become good at. Karate is perhaps a little too rigid and strength-based for self-defence. Muay Thai is too much like overkill, in my opinion, for self-defence purposes. Instead, I'd recommend ju-jitsu, particularly the brazilian style, as it has a nice balance of throws, locks and offensive manoeuvers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carloswoody Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Are there any Geoff Thompson style teachers in sheffield, I would really like to get some experience of the more "street" based art, and especially the psychological side of things, like pre-fight build up, neuro-linguistic programming etc..... How about any QCB teachers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Originally posted by Jack Yerbody Muay Thai is too much like overkill, in my opinion, for self-defence purposes. Why do you say that? Just interested.... I'm doing Ju-Jitsu and Muay Thai - sort of contratdictory styles but like them both, though only at the bottom of the ladder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Yerbody Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Originally posted by Mike Why do you say that? Just interested.... I'm doing Ju-Jitsu and Muay Thai - sort of contratdictory styles but like them both, though only at the bottom of the ladder.... Whilst the Muay Thai exponents I've known have always been incredibly flexible and skilled, I find the style encourages a string of vicious, indiscriminate attacks in order to debilitate one's opponent. If you're looking for self-defence training, learning how to kick the s*** out of someone isn't, in my opinion, the way to go about it - sooner or later, you'll run into someone who can take several kicks to the head without much concern.. I much prefer ju-jitsu, as it's a more "complete" a system of defence, with locks, strikes and holds all combining to provide a useful defence to most attacks. That said, I'm still most qualified in karate - and put me against a Muay Thai exponent of similar years and I guarantee he'll be in a worse position than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Originally posted by Jack Yerbody Whilst the Muay Thai exponents I've known have always been incredibly flexible and skilled, I find the style encourages a string of vicious, indiscriminate attacks in order to debilitate one's opponent. If you're looking for self-defence training, learning how to kick the s*** out of someone isn't, in my opinion, the way to go about it - sooner or later, you'll run into someone who can take several kicks to the head without much concern.. I think then it's time for a bit of fast running Originally posted by Jack Yerbody I much prefer ju-jitsu, as it's a more "complete" a system of defence, with locks, strikes and holds all combining to provide a useful defence to most attacks. I think JJ is great, but I can see it taking many years before it's useful in the heat of the moment because it's so technical. Originally posted by Jack Yerbody That said, I'm still most qualified in karate - and put me against a Muay Thai exponent of similar years and I guarantee he'll be in a worse position than I. Of course, a seasoned MT person would say that about a Karate person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickszz Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 JJ is very complex with many techniques and moves to master. Not many people mention any of the wrestling styles but they are very useful and effective and not half as complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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