MAP Meet - South of England

[Melanie]

Waiting to hear from Sussex University if their hall is available on the 11th June (Saturday) if so I need numbers - I can hire all of the hall or half of it.

I already have one Instructor - Zoltan Dienes

Come on then!

Oh and I'm sorting this out :)

[Late for dinner]

Well there are a ton of martial artists in the south... what are you suggesting in terms of the way you will be organising this event? What sort of instructors and styles are you looking for.

Cheers, powchoy

[YODA]

Got your email Mel.

Sounds good!

[Shadowdh]

I could be interested... would know better closer to the time and also as asked above any ideas as to whats on the menu...??

Oh and where abouts is Sussex Uni...??

[DangerMouse]

If it gets off the ground I'll do what I can to get there and support it. I'll probably be living in Wales by then but I'll still have my room rented here until August, so I'd be happy to come back.

Some of our Lau Gar guys might be persuaded to join in and give a demonstration of techniques if you're sparse on instructors (don't think any are MAPers, but I could try to convert them).

Oh and where abouts is Sussex Uni...??
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/howtofindus.html

[tel]

im fairly close so should be able to make it

[Melanie]

Well there are a ton of martial artists in the south... what are you suggesting in terms of the way you will be organising this event? What sort of instructors and styles are you looking for.

Cheers, powchoy


I am proposing to hire a sports hall at the University of Sussex - directions will be given nearer the time. If I have under 30 people I will have half the hall.

I am proposing a very similar format to the UK Meet format - where there are 3 to 4 matted areas and 3 to 4 Instructors running their class. Each class would be 45 mins long with a 5 to 10 min drinks break/changeover.

I don't care what martial arts teaches personally. I personally (as would MAP!) would be happier having qualified Instructors doing the teaching as they will demonstrating how to do the techniques safely and the people taking part will have a better impression of the art if its demonstrated properly.

I will get the hall confirmed as soon as possible - but will naturally need numbers. I will get the date confirmed first and then ask for instructors.

I would personally like to see - if we can have access to them - for purely selfish reasons I hasten to add, the following:

Systema
Choi Kwan Do
Fillipino MA
PP's
Lau Gar
Karate Jutsu
Aikido
Judo
Ninjitsu
Weapons MA
MMA

I would love to see Capoeira there too - even if I can't do it!

But it does depend at the end of the day who's available.

I need to see more interest! I'll get back again when I have the hall confirmed.

[Shadowdh]

Thanks DM... I am in London so not too far...

[LilBunnyRabbit]

Even though you're hijacking my birthday, I'll do my best to get down there. With any luck might even be able to drag a chief instructor friend of mine, I'll get back to you on that bit of it.

[Sonshu]

Mel

Try Robert Agar Hutton for his Karate Jitsu stuff, is Col likely to be in attendance?

[Melanie]

I will be speaking to Robert when I have the date confirmed - and probably

[Sandy]

Hi Melanie,

I'm interested in coming along too. For those who don't know, Sussex University is in Brighton; it's within very easy reach of London (about 45 minutes train ride from London Victoria).

I would personally like to see - if we can have access to them - for purely selfish reasons I hasten to add, the following:

Systema
Choi Kwan Do
Fillipino MA
PP's
Lau Gar
Karate Jutsu
Aikido
Judo
Ninjitsu
Weapons MA
MMA

I would love to see Capoeira there too - even if I can't do it!


That's a fantastic list. I believe there's a Systema seminar on 2nd April in Brighton, although I don't know the details, so you might be able to find an instructor on www.systemauk.com or ask them by e-mail info@systemauk.com

There's definitely traditional ninjitsu in Brighton. Check out the Myojo Dojo (headed by Zeb Glover) at http://www.myojo-dojo.com/initial_page.htm

The Brighton Judo Club would give you judo, although Zoltan's now teaching more MMA than karate, so he could cover throwing and groundwork rather well. Zoltan would no doubt be able to teach some PP's too.

There are at least three aikido schools based out of the Brighton Judo Club in Dorset Gardens. Tom Helsby (4th dan) is in Brighton and very good, plus there's also:
http://www.brightonaikido.co.uk/cgi-bin/dojo.pl

I know there's Capoeira locally too, although I'm not sure where it's based.

This could shape up to be an excellent day! :)

[Melanie]

You on commission Sandy? ;)

All excellant suggestions and I shall attempt the convertions immediately! :D

Pleased to announce that I have booked the hall for the 11th June 2005 between 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Right....instructors?

Jimmy - is this gonna be a problem?

Anyone else? I need between 10-12 to make this a good cross section.

[Melanie]

Rob Poyton - Systema - has agreed to Instruct for us on the day! :) Thanks RobP!!

[Sgt_Major]

You could try Gavin Bryne for Silat, he has a London class openned up. He's a student of my teacher :D

www.silateurope.com

I'll try make it, but will have to check flight prices etc....

[moononthewater]

You could ask Sensei Tim Nicklin as he is only up the road from you im sure Zoltan has his number.

[tel]

if u want can see if my jkd instructor can teach

[Sonshu]

Would be nice to see plenty of MAP people teaching.

I will let Levo if he is about do the MMA teaching as he is far better qualified than I am.

[Melanie]

I have previously interviewed Sensei Tim Nicklin. :D

I am currently waiting to hear back from some other instructors - if any want to offer their assistance - please let me know. The list I mentioned on the previous page is just a wish list. If you feel you have something to offer and are a qualified Instructor - please contact me.

Simply put - this Meet is going on - if you can make it - come along! Nearer the time I will be confirming prices -

ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE GOING TO IMPERIAL CANCER RESEARCH!!!

[moononthewater]

Some one else mentioned Zeb Glover i have done some stuff with him he would be worth getting hold off. As for interviewing Tim you should maybe if you get a chance have a proper sit down with him and chat he could fill more than a few pages. Its worth bearing in mind there are a lot of good teachers in the area who might not be on this forum and might not know about the meet.

[Melanie]

I appreciate the suggestions guys - but does any Instructor want to OFFER their services? Please, its for a good cause - I'm not ready to start chasing people (that comes the end of this week) Anyone at all want to OFFER, please let me know I am happy to pass on what ever details you require. :)

12 weeks and 5 days to go!

[Sonshu]

Mel

If Levo can't make it I will do an Intro into MMA or Submission Fighting

[Petie D]

whoa this sounds like the coolest event ever!! :D

*planning to be there*

entry fees?

rhymes with tents and trees!

what? Native american indiains had martial arts too... :D

[Melanie]

Interesting post there Petie.. :)

Pleased you can make it - more the merrier.

Just to confirm we now have another Instructor confirmed Doug Tucker will be providing the Escrima! :D Thanks DeeTee ;)

[Pat OMalley]

if u want can see if my jkd instructor can teach Sorry for butting in, but if Tel can get his instructor teaching at this event, I would snap it up. He is not only a well versed MMA fighter, world champ and Black Eagle Society fighter at Eskrima and top JKD man to boot. I know him well, he knows his stuff and is one of those rare guys that makes it work for real. A true fighter in my opinion.

Regards

Pat

[Sgt_Major]

noe THATS a reccomendation worth taking notice of!

:D

[Melanie]

Who is this Instructor? I'm fascinated now? :)

[Yukimushu]

Sussex sounds a good place too me :) I might be able to make it there.

[Melanie]

Pleased to see you there Yuki :) More the merrier

[Melanie]

Sorry for butting in, but if Tel can get his instructor teaching at this event, I would snap it up. He is not only a well versed MMA fighter, world champ and Black Eagle Society fighter at Eskrima and top JKD man to boot. I know him well, he knows his stuff and is one of those rare guys that makes it work for real. A true fighter in my opinion.

Regards

Pat


OK, ok - As I am getting so much stick...ok!! LOL

tel - please would you have a word with your Instructor - I think I can arrange a slot (well I know I can actually) :D Please let me have either a contact email or telephone number by PM if he is interested, I'll need to know soonish!

[Melanie]

Just had confirmation from Robert Agar-Hutton - he will be doing One Fingered Fighting :D Thank you robertmap!

[Headkick]

Regarding your proposed meet, would there be any sparring? Also I note the Bullshido site had one recently see link below, anyone members of both sites?

http://82.68.61.38/throwdown_march_2005/highlights/uktd2_highlights.wmv

[Melanie]

Regarding your proposed meet, would there be any sparring? Also I note the Bullshido site had one recently see link below, anyone members of both sites?



Not sure as I don't even have a full compliment of Instructors yet. I'm aware several forums are having Meets - guess we are very sociable :D

Yes there are - Most have the same names as they do on Bullshido - I'm sure you have recognised them :)

[Melanie]

Hmmm...bit of a coup this is...

Nathan Leverton has confirmed he'll be there on the day for bit of rolling Cheers Levo :D

[YODA]

Hmmm...bit of a coup this is...

Nathan Leverton has confirmed he'll be there on the day for bit of rolling Cheers Levo :D

w00t w00t :D

[Melanie]

Sorry...what was that Yoda? was that...what wedding? LOL ;)

[YODA]

Sorry...what was that Yoda? was that...what wedding? LOL ;)

He doesn't REALLY need to get married on that day! :woo:

[Melanie]

Another confirmation!

Kancho Dave Baker has offered to instruct Ju-Jitsu!! Thanks Joseki :D

[Sonshu]

Good old Dave, be nice to see him again!

[Melanie]

Sorry for butting in, but if Tel can get his instructor teaching at this event, I would snap it up. He is not only a well versed MMA fighter, world champ and Black Eagle Society fighter at Eskrima and top JKD man to boot. I know him well, he knows his stuff and is one of those rare guys that makes it work for real. A true fighter in my opinion.

Regards

Pat


tels' instructor is busy on the day of the Meet - sorry! :(

[robertmap]

Just had confirmation from Robert Agar-Hutton - he will be doing One Fingered Fighting

Melanie is REALLY persuasive - I was meant to be flying out of the country on a business trip the day of the seminar but when she explained how much fun it was going to be and how it was for such a good cause... I couldn't resist coming to play.

IMPORTANT: Since Melanie has mentioned that I'll be teaching 'One Finger Fighting - O F F' and because I don't want you all to stay away chanting "PRESSURE POINTS - been there done that got the tee shirt"...

One Finger Fighting DOES have some - technical term coming up... pressure point 'STUFF' but is actually based on a much more simple idea...

In a fight you want to be able to chat to a friend, hold a full glass of beer without spilling any and still defeat your opponent :) :)

Well that's a bit of an exaggeration - The first I've ever made :D

But it IS about a variety of martial arts techniques that allow you to do the LEAST amount of work whilst getting the MOST amount of result.

Oh and will EVERYTHING I show you work ALL the time - probably not - but there will be some bruises you can look at the following day and say "Oh yeah THAT works" :) :) :)

I look forward to seeing you all.

All the best.

Robert.

P.s. Apologies to Rob Poynton in advance - I've included some of those lovely Systema thumb strikes into 'O F F ' - so if you spot me doing them and think "We do that" - You do!!!!! :) :) :)

[Melanie]

OK - MY week of niceness is now over :D

I have got confirmed 6 instructors, two possibles (won't say any more for now) - Now it's over to you lot. For those of you coming along, please give me some indication of what you would like to see and I will try my best to arrange for it for you.

Please bear in mind that it has to be a recognised martial art, one that is practised in this country and will bring in plenty of bodies (and their subsquent money!)

I would love your help now, I want to see how many people are interested (who are coming for a start!) and what they want to see :)

[Sgt_Major]

Sorry.....where is the nearest airport to this event?

[Melanie]

Gatwick - no more than 40 mins away by car to the venue - the date of the event is the 11th June - be excellant if you could make it :D

[Sonshu]

Mel

Are you planning on 2 groups running at the same time like old UK meet or are you thinking of doing a 1 subject running through the day from each instructor so all people do all things?

[Melanie]

Sonshu

I am proposing a very similar format to the UK Meet format - where there are 3 to 4 matted areas and 3 to 4 Instructors running their class. Each class would be 45 mins long with a 5 to 10 min drinks break/changeover.

I don't care what martial arts teaches personally. I personally (as would MAP!) would be happier having qualified Instructors doing the teaching as they will demonstrating how to do the techniques safely and the people taking part will have a better impression of the art if its demonstrated properly.

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[Sgt_Major]

Bugger...cheapest flights £60 - flights are 30, but friggin airport tax and charges another 30!

Thats crazy! Easyjet was up over 120!

[Sonshu]

Cool I will be there Mel

Thought that would be the format as it worked well last UK Meet.

[reikislapper]

I know that I'm a new bird on here and only been on here for a few months but how about me doing some reiki sessions to anyone who might be interested. I would be free of any charge and I might even get a friend to help out as well. Please email me if anyone is interested or Pm as I'd love to show what reiki is all about.
lisa xx

[Sonshu]

An offer too good to turn down!!!!

[alister]

Hey, so, sounds good.

What's the confirmed line up so far?

[Melanie]

I know that I'm a new bird on here and only been on here for a few months but how about me doing some reiki sessions to anyone who might be interested. I would be free of any charge and I might even get a friend to help out as well. Please email me if anyone is interested or Pm as I'd love to show what reiki is all about.
lisa xx

Reiki sessions...ok lisa - thank you for offering your services :)

Its an offer I won't be refusing! :)

[Melanie]

Hey, so, sounds good.

What's the confirmed line up so far?

Nathan Leverton - MMA
Zoltan Dienes - MMAish :D
Dave Baker - Ju Jitsu
Doug Tucker - FMA
Robert Agar-Hutton - OFF
Rob Poyton - Systema

Lisa (Fallantoa) - Reiki

Working on other areas of interest too but nothing confirmed as yet so can't say.

Any other suggestions folks? Or offers? :)

[Sonshu]

Be interested to see how Zolten's MMA stuff has come on as its a long way different to the Karate I last saw him do.

Is that Robert Agar-Hutton has pulled out?

I have trained with Rob Pointon, Zolten, Robert Agar-Hutton and also Dave Baker and there all good guys so will be well worth attending.

[Melanie]

LOL no Sonshu - thats One Fingered Fighting - sorry should have put points between them :)

[jonmonk]

Ooh can I come? It'd be nice to meet some MAP folk.

[Melanie]

Come into the light...all are welcome, all are welcome :D Muhhahahahaha

(Poltergeist - the medium..)

[Melanie]

Confirmation just recieved from Mike Flanagan for Sticking Sparring - Thanks member er...Mike Flanagan :D

Sticking sparring is my name for it - or 'Muchimi Kumite' to create a mish-mash of Okinawan & Japanese terminology. The idea is to create a means of a) preventing yourself from being struck by an assailant within your tactile zone, and b) to already be in physical control of the situation the moment it become tactile.

[Aegis]

I'd love to come along. I'll check my schedule asap ;)

Anyone from Cambridge area fancy car pooling?

[Melanie]

They come in pairs evidently - a further confirmation Phil Rozier confirmed he will instruct Aikido Thanks for this phil_aikido :)

[moononthewater]

hmmmmmmmm actually i want to talk shiatsu with Mike Flannagan find us some space near the reiki.

[Mike Flanagan]

hmmmmmmmm actually i want to talk shiatsu with Mike Flannagan find us some space near the reiki.

Anything you want to discuss beforehand?

Mike

[moononthewater]

Nothing in particular my shiatsu is Zen shiatsu (Brighton Shiatsu College) I was hoping to have ago at my MRSS in the next year or so but i want to have a look also at other styles of shiatsu as in maybe more stretching or TCM based shiatsu. So any ideas of people and places i can go or even any ideas of expanding my knowledge would be helpful. Though i am doing regular massages i have found i have been getting lazy on the theory front since passing my exams a few years ago. So it was more to pick your brain in that direction.

[Mike Flanagan]

Nothing in particular my shiatsu is Zen shiatsu (Brighton Shiatsu College) I was hoping to have ago at my MRSS in the next year or so but i want to have a look also at other styles of shiatsu as in maybe more stretching or TCM based shiatsu. So any ideas of people and places i can go or even any ideas of expanding my knowledge would be helpful. Though i am doing regular massages i have found i have been getting lazy on the theory front since passing my exams a few years ago. So it was more to pick your brain in that direction.

At the risk of getting slapped for hijacking the thread…..

….There are a few people who I would certainly recommend further study with. Mikal Rose for one. Also Graham Crisp or Chris Osborne, my old teachers at the Ki Kai Shiatsu Centre in London. And, damn I can’t think of his name, but one of our guest teachers had some excellent ideas about movement in shiatsu. I’ll get back to you on that when the name comes back to me.

If we get a few minutes I can give you an idea where I’m going with my shiatsu, for whatever that’s worth. I have a fairly dynamic style and emphasise the use of elbow and forearms in order to protect against repetitive strain injury.

Mike

[Melanie]

Mel slaps Mike - but then realises he can utilise a lot more techniques and skill and runs the other way pleading for mercy.. :)

[Sonshu]

Any chance of someone teaching TKD or Kung Fu as there main stream styles and would be nice to see the Korean and Chinese side represented

[Melanie]

Any chance of someone teaching TKD or Kung Fu as there main stream styles and would be nice to see the Korean and Chinese side represented

Already working on part of that... :)

I'm now having to chase people as I am no longer getting offers! Will keep you all informed.

[moononthewater]

Running the same risk as Mike it would be good to have a little chat and Mikal Rose is brilliant have done quite a bit with him.

[Melanie]

Just had confirmation from Julio Cesar Alves who will be instructing and demoing Capoeira at the Meet!

The instructor Julio Cesar Alves, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been teaching capoeira for the past six years in Germany, Holland and now in the UK. He has practicing capoeira for more than ten years and is graduate of Centro Cultural Senzala de Capoeira, one of the most respected capoeira school in Brazil and around the world. Julio built a capoeira school with over 80 students in Ilha Grande (south of Rio) that was regularly visited by tourist and capoeiristas looking for the real capoeira.

[Levo]

See y'all there, should be a good laugh.

:D

Nathan

[Sonshu]

What you planning on covering Levo?

[Melanie]

Sonshu, thats my business to advertise...hold your horses! :)

[Sonshu]

Doh

Sorry just wanted a list of what wonderful new techniques I will be able to use to hurt people!

Sorry Mel I will wait in silence

x

[Melanie]

John Harvey confirmed today that he would be providing Kapatiran Arnis on the day - Thanks John :)

[Melanie]

I can confirm the above event is taking place on the 11th June 2005 at University of Sussex Sports Centre. www.sussex.ac.uk/about/howtofindus.html

Rob Poyton - Systema
Phil Rozier - Aikido
Zoltan Dienes - Grappling to the Point
Doug Tucker - Nasubukang Arnis (knife)
Julio Alves - Capoeira
Dave Baker - Ju Jitsu
Nathan Leverton - Grappling/Groundfighting
Robert Agar-Hutton - One Fingured Fighting
Mike Flanagan - Sticking Sparring
John Harvey - Kapatiran Arnis (sticks)

Fallentoa - Lisa - Reiki

And Now!

Soo Dixon will instruct Krav Maga :D

[JohnnyX]

Blummin heck, enough instructors for a weeks worth of meets. :)

What's the best option for travelling from Manchester?

[Melanie]

Possibly train Johnny - There is Falmer Train station opposite the University - might be worth looking at that? You going to stay the night before in the locale maybe? You'll be knackered otherwise?

[Melanie]

I can confirm the above event is taking place on the 11th June 2005 at University of Sussex Sports Centre. www.sussex.ac.uk/about/howtofindus.html

Rob Poyton - Systema
Phil Rozier - Aikido
Zoltan Dienes - Grappling to the Point
Doug Tucker - Nasubukang Arnis (knife)
Julio Alves - Capoeira
Dave Baker - Ju Jitsu
Nathan Leverton - Grappling/Groundfighting
Robert Agar-Hutton - One Fingured Fighting
Mike Flanagan - Sticking Sparring
John Harvey - Kapatiran Arnis (sticks)
Soo Dixon - Krav Maga

Fallentoa - Lisa - Reiki

And now last but not least!

Terry Valler will be teaching Wing Chun Thank you tel :)

Well thats all folks, there may be changes to the line up but lets hope not.

I am hoping to start the major promotion of this event next week in the form of emails and posters! By all means tell you're friends and clubs - more the merrier.

Please do NOT promote this event on other forums without the express permission of the forum owner. It would be better to email your contact list - more personal than just blanket advertising :)

See you there folks :)

[Downstroke]

That's it, I'm going to ask my instructer if he'd be interested in coming down. He's a 6th dan TKD, 3rd Dan Hapkido and very combat orientated. Someone should be representing the Korean stylists, and I'd be damned if he's not the man to do it. We're nice & local too (Crawley - just up the A23)!

[Melanie]

Crikey - some one else from Crawley - you all seem to be crawling out the woodwork these days - sorry couldn't resist...

Keep me informed - I'll see if I can squeeze you in - or I might keep their details in case some one has to pull out. :)

[Visage]

EEEEK!! :eek: How could I have missed this thread?!?!

On condition that work gives me parole/day off, I'll be along!! :D

[Downstroke]

I had a word with my instructor tonight and he was more than happy to come down and participate, and if needed,, he would be happy to teach as well. I explained that you've already got a pretty full line up, so were both up for having a go at something new, but if this is a success (& I cant see how it won't be) he'll certainly be pleased to take part in the next meet.

[Melanie]

Excellent - Thanks Downstroke. I'll see what I can wangle over the next few weeks. :)

[Roual]

Hmm... no posts in over a week, either I've missed the real thread or this one has dried up, hope this isn't a sign of things to come :D

Seriously though, I was just wondering if there'd been any major changes or if it was all the same as the last major post.

Also, and sorry if I seam to be butting in here, I really don't mean to :rolleyes: would it be an idea to general idea of numbers attending so the sports hall doesn't end up packed (granted I have no idea how big these sports halls are, but there seam to be major interest, and I an see it getting a little crowded).

[Melanie]

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30366

The event is still going on :)

This thread was the organising thread and then I chucked it on the above thread to promote.

Frankly I'm terrified about the attendence. I have absolutely no idea what to expect! IF its a nice day and I get thousands showing up I would imagine it will spill outside - then I worry about no one showing up! LOL - we just can't forsee these things - I just know we'll enjoy the day :)

[wcrevdonner]

Oh - do we have to email to confirm and not just turn up?

If so, tell me where the dotted line is...:D

[Melanie]

By all means just show up...though I wouldn't mind confirmation of a few bodies! :D

[Visage]

By all means just show up...though I wouldn't mind confirmation of a few bodies! :D

Consider me confirmed!! :D

[reikislapper]

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30366

The event is still going on :)

This thread was the organising thread and then I chucked it on the above thread to promote.

Frankly I'm terrified about the attendence. I have absolutely no idea what to expect! IF its a nice day and I get thousands showing up I would imagine it will spill outside - then I worry about no one showing up! LOL - we just can't forsee these things - I just know we'll enjoy the day :)

The day is going to be brilliant so please everyone just turn up and show what a load of nutters can really do lol. I'm really looking forward to the day and I'll even join in with some of the MA I've never done lol. AS long as some one gets TeJitsuDo on the floor lol, missed you on wed lol,
see you soon
lisa xx

[Sonshu]

Count me in

I should think with 4-5 others possibly Randall (MAP MEMBER) and BREAKDOG (MAP MEMBER)

[Melanie]

Brilliant!

I am also expecting the more local members to attend as well...they shall be hassled until they breakdown...Poorcat where are you? :D

[Roual]

I'm definitely coming down, probably with Sonshu, when he remembers who I am anyway :)

[Sonshu]

Tom?

[Roual]

Indeedy :D

How're the plans for Saturday going?

[Sonshu]

Getting somewhere now - almost done cheers dude

[Melanie]

Not nearly as "done" as you're gonna be after Saturday mate :D

I'll let you tell everyone... ;)

[Sonshu]

Yes all I am getting married to my long suffering beautiful fiancee this weekend.

Then it is officially easy street from then on!

Na should be a good day!

:Angel:

[Roual]

I hope it is, he's gonna miss a month of training in total. I just hope you get a good workout on the honeymoon ;)

[Sgt_Major]

Prices for me to get there are £80 for flights to Gatwick arriving at 10:15am, and leaving again at 19:35.

Is there likely to be anyone could give me a lift from and to the airport on the day?

£80 is considerably cheaper than £200 a few weeks back, so its looking a little more promising that I might actually be there..... however, I'll probably not can train cos of my shoulder, but we'll see ;)

[DangerMouse]

If no-one's in the gatwick area I could probably swing up there on the way.

My mate flies quite regularly from NI to Southampton - If that's any cheaper you'd be landing almost on my doorstep.

[Sgt_Major]

Only saves me a tenner, but Id have to stay over cos the return times sucky....cheers for the offer tho mate...

[JohnnyX]

I still haven't discounted making the long journey from Manchester.

I need to get out of this place!

[Another Muay Thai Guy]

Not totally sure whether i can make it yet, but what are we supposed to bring kit-wise Melanie?

[Melanie]

Not totally sure whether i can make it yet, but what are we supposed to bring kit-wise Melanie?

Ah...if you want to take part in the sticks - please bring your sticks! Though some are provided.

Comfortable clothing or Gis,etc. There are some changing facilities available on campus. Whatever you would wear for exercise or training basically. :)

Johnny - you're more than welcome mate!!

[jonmonk]

Yes all I am getting married to my long suffering beautiful fiancee this weekend.

Then it is officially easy street from then on!

Na should be a good day!

:Angel:
Best wishes for your wedding Sonshu. I think you should really start as you mean to carry on though and ditch the reception for a training session :D Someone else can do the speeches!