Visiting the Canadian Mappers

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by John Titchen, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. John Titchen

    John Titchen Still Learning Supporter

    Who would do such a thing? :D

    I've just returned from an amazing 12 day trip to Canada which included visiting Mappers in both the east and west of the country.

    In Toronto I had the pleasure of being looked after by Sifu Ben and spending a day sharing ideas and playing with drills along with two other excellent martial artists (Chris Hanson and Bill Vatzolas).

    On leaving Toronto I flew over to Calgary to stay with Hannibal. He was kind enough to let me sit in on one evening of adult classes and teach two days of seminars at Esteem Martial Arts & HAVOC JKD.

    I know Sifu Ben and Hannibal will want to chip in with their perspectives and we'll welcome questions from any of you.
     

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  2. Smitfire

    Smitfire Cactus Schlong

    What's all this aboot?
     
  3. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    I will throw some more detailed comments out there later, but will just state for the record that having John here was an amazing experience both for my students and for myself. It confirmed my belief that he is one of the leading self-protection Instructors out there and it was an absolute blast training with him

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  4. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    John teaching "The Morrigan" Sarah Jade how to sell a right hander!

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  5. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    First night in town and traditional shot next to the "Wall of Bruce"

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  6. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    More shots from the weekend :)

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  7. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    One of the best things to come out of the weekend was how two "completely different" systems pretty much do exactly the same things....only one has a twist of lemon and one a twist of lime

    I learned a great deal from John and hope he picked up a trick or two from me along the way :)

    My students were blown away and I will leave this quote out there -

     
  8. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    And just to show our handsome mugs together!

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  9. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    Highlight reel to follow, which may or may not include me giving very clear directions to not headbutt and elbow because of the high risk of partner injury immediately followed by me doing a scenario when I headbutt and elbow someone in the first 3 seconds.......
     
  10. John Titchen

    John Titchen Still Learning Supporter

    We had to crop out the breakfasts otherwise the internet may have broken.
     
  11. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    Those Eggs Benedict are SO good at that place!!!!
     
  12. Mitch

    Mitch Lord Mitch of MAP Admin

    Looks like a great trip, look forward to hearing more :)

    Mitch
     
  13. Frodocious

    Frodocious She who MUST be obeyed! Moderator Supporter

    Particularly about those breakfasts! :D
     
  14. John Titchen

    John Titchen Still Learning Supporter

    Imagine a large Belgian Waffle.
    Top with slided ham hock.
    Top with sauteed mushrooms.
    Gently place two poached eggs on top.
    Smother with a garlic hollondaise.
     
  15. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

  16. SWC Sifu Ben

    SWC Sifu Ben I am the law

    Training with John was great! It was interesting to see how even though our styles are technically different and there are spots where we stylistically diverge there are also quite a few commonalities in terms of position and technique.

    Also -1 to Hannibal for his hipster food photo ways :D
     
  17. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    That was from their website in fairness!
     
  18. Fish Of Doom

    Fish Of Doom Will : Mind : Motion Supporter

    Needs a caption :D
     
  19. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    Fill your boots!!! :D
     
  20. Fish Of Doom

    Fish Of Doom Will : Mind : Motion Supporter

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