Bubble wrap the MAP breakables.....It's back!

Awesome, good to see you again!

Let me know when you want the ban hammer back

 

Oh good God, batten down the hatches, Sam's back!

Mitch

 

Welcome Back Sam!

 

Sam! Other than the krotty club I mentioned on fb I can probably write a fairly decent list of clubs round here but I'm not sure how much of it you'll be interested in. Obviously I'll plug my gym every 3rd sentence too. Guessing you've probably googled all the ones I know by now but let me know if you just want a quick list of arts/clubs to pick from.

Edit: Ok minor plug: Free fitness sessions at Gym 01 for this month

 

Gym01 is in one of the fat old industrial units by the football stadium. By mcdonalds and b&q and stuff. My geography sucks so I'll just paste this
http://www.gym01.com/find-us/

Right, Lists!!!

All from memory (so there'll prob be some I've missed out) and in no particular order:

Karate:
City Girls club: http://www.seku-karate.co.uk/page34.htm

Muay Thai
http://www.portsmouththaiboxing.co.uk/
Trained with Matt a couple years ago. Good club, good group. Was a bit expensive when I could only get one class in a week but its pretty cool. Never saw any sparring in the couple weeks I was there though.

Kickboxing
http://www.southernkickboxing.com/classes/

Classes all over the place. Trained with Luke once and liked the class and one of his instructors is a friend of mine. hasn't trained with him in along time but if he's anything to go by then this is a solid club.

TKD
http://www.portsmouth-taekwon-do.co.uk/

No idea.

Aikido
http://www.portsmouthaikikai.co.uk/address/

I think this is the place I did a lesson at. Was under 18 so they wouldn't let me take any throws (damn insurance!) but seemed pretty cool. Don't know anything about aikido though so take that as you will.

Ninjutsu
http://www.portsmouthmartialarts.com/traditional-japanese-martial-arts-classes/

Train here if you must have a ninja fix but don't expect much. Only went to their mma class and while they were an incredibly nice group and they clearly tried hard I wasn't impressed. Like at all. Hear actual ninja guy is also a dick and has frequently endangered people in demos.

Wing Chun
http://kamonwingchun.com/2011/10/portsmouth/

I trained BJJ with Kevin when I first started but unfortunately remember none of it. I hear he's pretty respected in WC circles but personally, and this is just my opinion, he seems a bit money grabby now. Had a few of his guys leave and come to us, and his assistant instructor recently left and set up Exile gym in I think Southampton. Purely out of club doucheness I won't link his bjj club

Judo
No web site but

British Judo Association, Priory School Judo Club
Club venue: Priory School
Contact Jon Patterson on 023 9283 0043 or email jonpatterson1@hotmail.co.uk

I trained here for a couple months but its hard for me to give a decent account since I'm just not big on doing judo myself. I will say though that the club is solid and Jon is hugely respected by me, and the 3rd dan black belt I train with. Honestly out of all the clubs I mention, other than mine, this is the one I recommend most.

The Awesome
http://www.gym01.com/

Ok, up front I will tell you we're pricey. I pay 63 a month for my membership although that is top tier and I get a decent deal out of it since I have no job and no social life to speak of so can train a lot.

Now as far as arts go we have:
MMA - Brian Adams ran South Coast Submissions. Good gym, good team, couple pro guys doing well. James Brum recently fought in BAMMA and him and another fighter are going to fight at another event in Europe although the promotion escapes me. They're good is what I'm saying. The gym's owner also owns the local Shock N Awe promotion which is pretty handy (Another event on next month )

K1 Kickboxing - Haven't got round to doing it yet but the guys I've watched are awesome.

Boxing - Can't comment on the coach as I havn't done it but I hear very good things about him. Trained a couple UK champions.

Wrestling - Freestyle. Holy crap if you conditioning then do this. Good instructor, really knows his stuff.

BJJ - AND US!! I'm actually not going to say too much here because I get I'm hardly impartial. I will say though that its a solid group. Seriously love the club. Relatively small as far as experienced guys go although we've recently picked up a lot of noobs. Only 2 blue belts although a few of us should be graded (relies on visits from Nova Uniao BBs) and despite only having about 4 people reguarly compete we always come back with medals.

They've also started some fitness classes with circuits and whatnot which as I said on fb are free this month. Run jointly by a pro fighter and a girl from my club who also runs women's only classes. Both know what they're doing and Jade's list of qualifications and clients is stupid for someone who only started doing it properly this year.



Come to Gym 01 basically. Links in the sig if you want timetables, prices, and proper info on the instructors.

 

The TKD club SP links to is the same Org as me. Sounds like an open and honest sport based club with lots of fitness benefits. You'd have the benefit of clubs all over the country if you're travelling (I hear there's one near Nottingham where the Instructor is like some kind of white Shaft crossed with James Bond, but sexier ) and competitions every other weekend if you're prepared to travel.

Mitch

 

No one from Portsmouth ever joins. You have no idea how long I've had that list bubbling away inside

Cools. Let me know if you do come check out the gym and I'll either be there or not depending on your preference. I also finally have an ID I'm waiting to use so you can have a recovery drink on me

 

An hour ago you were bidding us all adieu and going to bed yet you're still here. Welcome back to MAP properly

Mitch