Tonight’s (Thursday) BJJ theme is “Turtle vs King”, we will be attacking or defending the Turtle position – see you at 6pm
Mayur is taking Friday’s 6:30pm will be flow drills and cross arm sparring.
NEXT Saturday is the first of the weekend all-ages kids classes. Next Wednesday is the first of the Kids under 8’s at 4:15pm and 9yrs+ at 5:10pm. If you’re using active kids vouchers, start sending them in now.
See you on the mat!
Today is the first full day back. Yesterday was the first BJJ Sunday session for the year and Zac’s lunch classes have had a head start all last week. Tonight is the first official 6pm and 7:15pm classes for the year.
So after shaking off a couple of weeks rest we will get into some traditional training and conditioning tonight!
See you there!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
A nice surprise! BJJ with March is on tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6pm. We’ll be starting the year with a favourite – the Peruvian Dozen. 12 attacks/set ups form the Peruvian Necktie. Get in if you can.
9am Saturday Conditioning class is on with Frances. So anyone wanting to get started on losing their food babies be sure to come in on Saturday morning.
Tonight and Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 10am is open mat with a losely structured class if you want to join in. Last night was a great turn out and a fun training session, thanks to all involved!
Lunch on Friday is a class with Zac starting at 12:15. Andrew will be in for Sunday’s BJJ at 9:30am.
As of Monday we’re back into the swing of things with the first full week of training for the year.
See you soon!
Hi everyone,
Just a heads-up, this week’s lunchtime classes are back on (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) with Zac at the helm with a mixed bag of traditional themes (including Chi Sau, Forms and Dummy) plus conditioning to help with Christmas pudding!
The evenings are going to be an open mat, running a theme, plus conditioning. All seniors have a voice in this so pool your resources guys, it’s going to be a big year, instructors need to rest and recharge so week one is just getting back together, getting back on the mat and getting the body moving again. Structured classes start on Monday 11th January.
Kuen Yao Sum Faat
Greetings and Salutations,
Well, finaly it’s done and dusted. The end of 2020, can’t say I’ll mis it! Once again thanks to everyone for all that was said and done last year, I’ll always have fond memories of that.
In 1988 I sat down with Jonnie (Church) and discussed the future of the school and the potential of turning it into something bigger than us. We came up with the outline of what is now a deeply entreched mat culture: Family, Honour, Loyalty.
To truly understand these words:
“Family” blood family and the extended family that exist on our mat.
“Honour” embracing the code of the martial arts, Honour is the highest virtue.
“Loyalty” above all else except Honour. To remain Loyal to your Family and the code, to Honour them and your gifts. If you dishonour these gifts or your Family, don’t expect Loyalty in return.
Everyone proved not only their Loyalty but their Honour also.
I hope you’re having a well earned rest and getting excited about this years training.
My recovery is coming along well. Down to one crutch, hopefully just a walking stick by next week. My injury is in the rear vision mirror. Only looking forward now. So I’ll see you all soon. Can’t wait.
Sifu.
PS anyone wanting to train tomorrow we’ll be open from 9am -10:30!
Hi guys!
Thank you for a fantastic day on Saturday! Hope you all enjoyed the Atomic, some feedback on the venue would be appreciated for future events.
It’s a busy time right now, Christmas is only days away. As such we will be closed from Thursday inclusive. If you have keys or know someone with keys then of course come in to do your own training.
Classes this week are casual. Zac is happy to do the lunch classes on Monday and Wednesday, but there are no structured classes in the evening. From 5:30 tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday we will be open for you to do your own training, or tee up with someone and work on aspects of your game that you need to improve! I plan to be there to open up on these days and will be happy to work with anyone if you need a partner or ideas for a workout.
Our instuctors need a break, their commitment and support has been amazing this year and every year. We’re still deciding on our open date for the new year. It will most likely be Monday 4th Jan, at least for open mat time.
If we don’t see you between now and then, we hope you have a beautiful Christmas and New Year! Thank you for all of your efforts, loyalty and dedication this year. Looking forward to a very strong year in 2021.
See you on the mat,
Sifu and Amy
Hi guys!
So much going on this week! Finishing last week with such a strong school grading (adults and kids) was fantastic. Monday Sifu was in for what turned out to be a very successful surgery as far as the surgeon is concerned. Sifu is recovering very well, uncharacteristically not trying to do too much! Now tomorrow is the Gold Belt grading and our end of year party!
Friends and family are welcome to come to the grading. Kid’s and parents are welcome too! There’s only restrictions on the party as Atomic are fully booked. We have booked for 46 all up (6 on a seperate table if you can only stick around for a drink and go). At last count there were 5-6 luncheon spots still available, so if you have forgotten to put your name down there may still be space for you. If you are paying on the day please bring cash ($55).
Grading starts at 10am. After the grading there is also the Student of the Year Awards and Sifu’s year in summary/plans for next year discussion. We should be heading off to the Atomic between 11:30 and 12noon.
I’ve been getting some nice messages over the last couple of days from some of you. Thank you very much! Hope I put on a good performance for you.
See you all tomorrow!
Hi guys!!!
What an amazing grading day that was! Congratulations everyone!!! And what an achievement for our 7 new Black Belts! (2 brand new, 5 next levels) and our very first Junior Black Belt!!! Well done guys. As Sifu said, he can go into his op today feeling braver after seeing what you all did on Saturday. Thanks for making it such an inspiring event.
We need final numbers for the party this weekend!!! PLEASE let me know if you are coming to the Atomic Beer Project with us for lunch after the grading. Let me know if it’s just you or you’re bringing someone(s). The $55 includes a 3 course lunch.
We also managed to negotiate a “tall table” for 6 people for 1 hour to be added to our booking for people who can only stay for a short while, there is no charge for this but could book out quickly so get back to me asap.
Otherwise, if you plan to stay it’s pay per person – Atomic’s conditions for group bookings for 10 or more people.
Please let me know ASAP/TODAY they are pressing me for final numbers.
Thank you!!!
Amy
Greetings everyone …Well here we are… Grading/ Fight week…I would like to share with you my typical taper for fight week and recommend you do the same …No weight training after today…ligaments and tendons and minor injuries need to rest and recouperate…No road work from tomorrow …Ankles knees hips same thing …You can skip up until Wednesday to keep your lungs open but on a soft surface…Your last sparring session is Wednesday(light touch contact) your last Dynamic workout Wednesday..medicine ball only …Im showing the entire workout tomorrow night …Thursday Friday keep your hands busy..tennis ball drills ..Again full workout tomorrow night …Hydrate at all times …Carb load from thursday night till Saturday (12th Dec)…If you bring fluids.. room temperature…get in early stretch lightly ..partner up for run thrus and light pad work ..Do not hit the heavy bag!! …I wont say good luck because your ready you dont need luck …Sifu
Tomorrow night im laying down 4 classes in 1 so you can drill this material over the next few weeks …dont miss it !
We are also two weeks away from our end of year party (19th December)! PLEASE advise us ASAP if you are coming! It’s $55 per person, this covers a 3 course lunch. If you are not eating it is still $55 per person. Order of the day is as follows: 10am Gold Belt Grading, 11:15/11:30 Sifu’s wrap up of the year and plans for next, Student of the Year Awards and special mentions, 12:00 lunch at the Atomic Beer Project 158 Regent Street Botany Road – literally one block away.
Again, please advise asap if you are attending the lunch as we will need to provide them with final numbers this week.
See you on the mat!
Sifu and Amy
Hi guys,
It became quite apparent last night that all of the traditional Wing Chun aspects of the coming grading assessments need some work. We have only 3 weeks until the end of year school grading (12th December), that’s a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time.
So tonight’s boxing class will be 50/50, boxing/wing chun.
With the boxing we’ll keep it dirty adding some new tricks to our game that can not just lead into close striking opportunities but the potential for takedowns as well.
With the Wing Chun we’ll keep it strictly Traditional. Chi Sau (or for white belts Trapping Hands), Forms and Wooden Dummy. Boxing purists who are not grading feel free to work on your light/technical sparring skills.
I plan to stick around until late, so if class runs over and you can stay to keep drilling your material, I’ll be here.
Same goes for Thursday after BJJ. Let me know if you would like to come in from 7pm to work on grading material until 8/8:30.
In addition! Peak Performance starts this Sunday! It’s been condensed to 4 weeks so we’re done before the year (and Summer) is out. Get your name down. It’s a fitness and nutrition course that will give you the tools for the duration of your lifetime.
See you then,
Amy