Good afternoon MAP family Just thought to create a more up to date thread and glean some information and knowledge from you guys. Apologies in advance for any transgression caused in advance MAP Admin. I am looking for any reputable schools worth their salt in the arts of Silat or FMA/Escrima by way of Combat/Self defense type of classes based in London UK. Preferably in the East of London Many thanks for your help in advance. Peace
Welcome to MAP. My first suggestion would be Janno, an expert in his field and respected across the world. You can contact him through his website. Any issues getting hold of him post again here and I'll give him a call. http://www.london-arnis.co.uk/ http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/member.php?u=53513 For Silat and a lot more contact Gordon McAdam. https://www.facebook.com/gordon.mcadam.5 Again any issues let us know.
We can't like posts at the moment, so I'll just say I agree with Simon...contact Janno. Not only does he know his FMA, he has proper-proper real world experience using martial arts, which is a huge bonus if you want to learn "combat/self defence".
Greetings Simon, Many thanks for the direction and the welcome. Will be sure to look up the above recommendations.
Hi mate - got given a heads up so thought I'd check in. I run classes over in Russell Square, 7pm-9pm (right in the heart of London). Details can be found on our website: www.london-arnis.co.uk Website's a bit dated but we're due a major overhaul in the new year. All of the class locations, times, and prices are correct though. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me here or via the details on the website. To answer your initial enquiry: We're very much a combat focused group. Unlike a lot of other FMA groups, our technical syllabus has very little in the way of forms or twirling (there's a bit in there to help develop weapon dexterity, but nothing excessive), and although we do regular sparring - empty hand and stick - we tend to give the WEKAF (armour sparring) stuff a miss. All comers are welcome, though after this week we will be taking a break for the Xmas holidays, resuming at the beginning of January.
Hey Janno Firstly happy new year and greetings. Apologies for the delay in replying. Thanks for the info and heads up and will be deffo passing by. Thanks SDuval
Can recommend Janno and Rapid /London Arnis. Great instructor, top bloke and 100 % knows his stuff and very combat orientated. Good sparring there as well I will always recommend Bob Breen Academy in Hoxton as Bob is amazing and such a wealth of Knowledge. I would say more empty hand emphasis than weapon work though. Urban Escrima based in London Fields is worth a look. Run by Charlie and Nigel who again know their stuff. Personally I didn't like the system but that's more down to my preference rather than a reflection of what they teach There is also Shamin Haque - Kali Ilustrismo on a Wednesday in Whitechapel. Never trained with him but has a very solid reputation / lineage and again knows his stuff.
Janno will be teaching at this year's MAP Meet. All are welcome. http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128338
Hey Tamad Thank for that. Have heard a lot of good stuff on all the above. Would it be ok to get your thoughts to n Escrima concepts/urban escrima respectively.? Many thanks again.