http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/-t1.htm Al Peasland Pioneer of Complete Self Protection Having trained with Geoff Thompson and also with some of the best instructors over the past 20 years, Al Peasland is one of the best self defence instructors in the area of self protection to date and is ranked 5th Dan with the BCA. Al has taken what he has been taught, and makes it easy and quick to learn. Dont miss this opportunity to speak with Al. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:59:06 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/12/54/46/10/sdf-fi12.png http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/-t1.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/just-do-it-my-latest-article-t1047.htm Al Peasland My latest article is now on line http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html If you haven't received my latest newsletter announcing the latest seminars and special offers - why not join up now http://www.completeselfprotection.com/maillist.html Take care all Al ;-) Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:59:06 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/just-do-it-my-latest-article-t1047.htm#8917 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/just-do-it-my-latest-article-t1047.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/change-my-latest-article-t1018.htm Al Peasland

This week's article is about Change - enjoy x

http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:53:17 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/change-my-latest-article-t1018.htm#8783 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/change-my-latest-article-t1018.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/as-if-attitude-my-latest-article-t1007.htm Al Peasland
I've just sent out this weeks newsletter with a link to my latest article

Thought I'd share it with you too

http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html



Stay Safe and Have Fun

Al x]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:47:00 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/as-if-attitude-my-latest-article-t1007.htm#8726 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/as-if-attitude-my-latest-article-t1007.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-white-belt-mentality-t992.htm Al Peasland Hi All In case any of you are interested - I've just published my latest article "If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you" http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html I've also just published this week's newsletter containing more Self Defence Tips, product special offers and competitions. If you haven't received it and want to - you can always join my mailing list from the link on my homepage http://www.completeselfprotection.com/index.html Enjoy Al Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:13:03 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-white-belt-mentality-t992.htm#8626 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-white-belt-mentality-t992.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/comebacks-reprisals-t986.htm Marc1978
In your time spent working as a doorman how did you cope with the threat of comebacks and reprisals?

Marc ]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:43:41 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/comebacks-reprisals-t986.htm#8603 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/comebacks-reprisals-t986.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/dvd-release-date-t941.htm Marc1978
Have you finalised a release date for your new DVD's,and will you be releasing books to accompany each of them?

Marc ]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:01:44 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/dvd-release-date-t941.htm#8328 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/dvd-release-date-t941.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-mr-pepperman-t864.htm Al Peasland Thanks to Terry for sending me the original article and for prompting my latest masterpiece. Well, ok, perhaps not a masterpiece - but you have to try http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html Check out the calendar page for new seminar dates Take care all Al x Q&A With Al Peasland Fri, 01 May 2009 17:08:10 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-mr-pepperman-t864.htm#7659 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-mr-pepperman-t864.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/art-of-boxing-instructional-videos-t855.htm Marc1978
Quick question regarding the Art Of Boxing instructional videos you produced back in 1999 with Jim Burns,will you ever be re-releasing them onto DVD?

Marc ]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:30:02 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/art-of-boxing-instructional-videos-t855.htm#7625 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/art-of-boxing-instructional-videos-t855.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-s-latest-article-today-i-m-not-training-for-self-defence-so-deal-with-it-t828.htm Al Peasland Happy Easter CSP Friends New Article - TODAY I'M NOT TRAINING SELF DEFENCE - Deal With It This article challenges the notion that Reality Based Training must always focus on the "Will it work for real" mentality. Time to ease off and lighten up a little perhaps - you may be surprised what results you get! http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html New DVD's now available The Self Defence Forum - Ultimate Seminar DVD is Available to order 4 Hours of footage ... Q&A With Al Peasland Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:30:28 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-s-latest-article-today-i-m-not-training-for-self-defence-so-deal-with-it-t828.htm#7470 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-s-latest-article-today-i-m-not-training-for-self-defence-so-deal-with-it-t828.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/self-worth-al-s-new-article-t821.htm Al Peasland http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html Read my latest article here We always talk about how we would take on any odds to save a loved one or close friend. How we'd put our own lives on the line to prevent harm coming to our children. We, how about we start valuing ourselves just as much? Without self-worth, we won't have a good enough reason to fight for our own lives should the need arise As always, feel free to let me know your thoughts on my latest articles. ... Q&A With Al Peasland Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:39:37 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/self-worth-al-s-new-article-t821.htm#7427 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/self-worth-al-s-new-article-t821.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-your-animal-day-new-article-t756.htm Al Peasland
Just a quickie to let you know there is a new article on my website

http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html

More to follow soon

Al x

ps:
Self Protection begins with the "Self"]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:54:54 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-your-animal-day-new-article-t756.htm#6951 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-your-animal-day-new-article-t756.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/complete-self-protection-class-coventry-t745.htm Saint-Soldier Hi, would just like to say thank you for the class today. It was my first time there and I was made to feel so welcome..especially by Alan and Mick! It was a great class and I learnt alot, I will definitely be popping down again when I get time. Thanks to Davey aswell for offering to partner up with me and for the "warm up" session! I dont think i'll need to train my legs for another week! Anyway, cheers guys and hopefully will see you soon. Take care God bless Gursh Q&A With Al Peasland Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:55:46 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/complete-self-protection-class-coventry-t745.htm#6893 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/complete-self-protection-class-coventry-t745.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/book-recomendations-t743.htm D.Hughes Hi Al, I have recently read a couple of Geoff Thompsons books, and have 4 more in the post right now. I found with the couple I have read so far, each book 'kicked me in the nuts' multiple times, and with each chapter it was like lifting the blinds a little bit more to allow me to see the way forward. Im looking for some more books like this to further improve both my knowledge, and self realization. Can you recommend some for me please? Thanks very much for any help, much appreciated ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:58:30 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/book-recomendations-t743.htm#6879 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/book-recomendations-t743.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/barrington-patterson-t739.htm Marc1978
I am interested to know have you ever done alot of training with Barrington in the past? or did you ever work with him as your time spent as a doorman?

Marc]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:04:46 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/barrington-patterson-t739.htm#6863 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/barrington-patterson-t739.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-to-basics-the-long-awaited-skiing-article-t703.htm Al Peasland Hi All Just thought I'd post a link to my latest article - Back to Basics http://www.completeselfprotection.com/articles.html Hope you like it There's also lots of other CSP stuff going on so feel free to browse the LATEST NEWS on the bottom of the homepage eg Some new Gallery pictures (not many) of my Clubbed Premier evening in Birmingham http://www.completeselfprotection.com/gallery_clubbed.html Some more info on my NLP Life Coaching services http://www.completeselfprotection.com/life-coaching.html Cheers ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:58:21 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-to-basics-the-long-awaited-skiing-article-t703.htm#6632 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-to-basics-the-long-awaited-skiing-article-t703.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-peasland-interview-with-bristol-school-of-self-defence-t687.htm Al Peasland Just last week I was flattered to have been asked to give an interview with Lea Welsford and Paul Hobday from the Bristol School of Self Defence. With their permission I've posted the link to both parts of the interview below - I hope you enjoy. http://www.bristolselfdefence.com/al_peasland.html http://www.bristolselfdefence.com/al_peasland2.html Please take some time to check out their website - as they have some great stuff going on. http://www.bristolselfdefence.com/index.html In ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:30:30 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-peasland-interview-with-bristol-school-of-self-defence-t687.htm#6528 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-peasland-interview-with-bristol-school-of-self-defence-t687.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/csp-class-t680.htm D.Hughes Hi Al (and Mick, cant be forgetting Mick ), Thanks again for a top class mate. well worth the 2 hour drive Top bunch of guys you got there. Anyone that hasnt been down there yet, i would suggest you head on down. its an awesome class. and easily worth the spends Q&A With Al Peasland Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:34:12 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/csp-class-t680.htm#6447 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/csp-class-t680.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-t673.htm Al Peasland Hi All Not had many questions for quite some time - so thought I'd put my own out there for you guys to answer. My articles are obviously not of the Geoff Thompson quality at the moment - I say, at the moment, because I know they soon wil be with sufficient effort and dedication. Anyway, that's another story. I've posted a new article on my website and planning on posting mroe new articles each week - so feel free to pop across and have a peruse. I'm keen to know your ... Q&A With Al Peasland Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:34:12 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-t673.htm#6375 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/latest-article-t673.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/fence-dvd-t497.htm geordiedave
I am curious to know the difference in your "Fence dvd" in comparison to Geoff Thompsons.I've been thinking about buying a copy but I 'm thinking "what has Al Peasland got in this dvd that is better than Geoff's ? " .

Cheers

Dave]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:41:36 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/fence-dvd-t497.htm#4423 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/fence-dvd-t497.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-don-t-forget-t428.htm Michael W Wright ]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:48:36 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-don-t-forget-t428.htm#3669 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/al-don-t-forget-t428.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/you-on-dvd-t363.htm Peter Skillen at my gym has turned out really nice, i just gotta figure out how to copy it for you now mate. Q&A With Al Peasland Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:42:44 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/you-on-dvd-t363.htm#3079 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/you-on-dvd-t363.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/ko-punching-t360.htm adamuk Hi Al, As punching is your main pre-emprive strike I am interested if you have investigated the way old timers threw their shots? Is there different ways to throw a shot in the street than in the ring so one doesn't damage their hands/ or break a knuckle? Have a lot of people only learnt the sport way of punching and this has given 'closed fist' strikes a bad name for street fighting? Possibly like muay thai(the ring sport) people now have access to Muay Boran and the older ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:25:00 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/ko-punching-t360.htm#3032 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/ko-punching-t360.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/seminar-idea-t326.htm Lee Morrison
Have a really good idea for an up and coming seminar event, that I would like to run by you any chance you could PM a phone number and a suitable time to ring for a quick chat? I think you might find it interesting.
Cheers mate Lee M ]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:30:23 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/seminar-idea-t326.htm#2609 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/seminar-idea-t326.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/posturing-t301.htm Steve Tomkins
What has been your success/experience with 'posturing'? If so, under what circumstances would you use it, and do you have a preferred 'method'?

Steve]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:44:21 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/posturing-t301.htm#2298 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/posturing-t301.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/evolution-trough-the-years-t284.htm Nick Engelen Hi Alan, How are you? Looking trough the video material you have been a long time training with Geoff. How did Geoff's system evolve from the day you started training with him till present day? Looking at aikido for example there is a big difference between the early pre war days and the modern aikido. It's always intresting to see the different students of O-sensei have different styles because of their own body type and personalities but also because they trained with O ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:41:33 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/evolution-trough-the-years-t284.htm#2092 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/evolution-trough-the-years-t284.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-in-the-day-t283.htm Stuart Rider
Just out of interest mate, did you attend the training sessions that Dave Turton used to teach for Geoff?
If you did what where the sessions like?

Hope you don't mind me asking.

Cheers
Stuart]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:33:25 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-in-the-day-t283.htm#2073 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/back-in-the-day-t283.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-the-best-cross-training-t228.htm Steve Tomkins
In your opinion, what is the best general support system for RBSD - especially for someone with limited time to train. Not including general fitness training or RBSD training.

Greco-Roman wrestling or MMA was suggested.

What say you?

Cheers

steve]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:24:28 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-the-best-cross-training-t228.htm#1549 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/what-s-the-best-cross-training-t228.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/brazilian-jujitsu-t90.htm adamuk Hi Alan, I haven't had the privilage to train with you as of yet, but hope to do so in the not to distant future. Do you train in BJJ or do you feel that the grappling knowledge you have with wrestling and judo is plenty for the street? What systems are you training in or working on at present? I read on the forum that you are training Kali. What are your thoughts on this system and have you ever been attacked by an opponent with a blade that has attacked in a manner similar ... Q&A With Al Peasland Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:26:07 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/brazilian-jujitsu-t90.htm#518 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/brazilian-jujitsu-t90.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t60.htm Nathan
See you soon mate

Nath]]> Q&A With Al Peasland Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:41:00 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t60.htm#279 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t60.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-t143.htm David Mulliner Hi Al, Although I've trained by the side of you at GT's seminars in the past I was a little shy to say hi, so Hi !!!!! I wanted to ask a little about your training in Greco Wrestling if I may. Was it taught exclusively by Geoff to you or did you learn from anyone else. Would you say this is a good art to learn for the street? Has it come in handy & out of the techniques you have learnt in the system, which have proved there worth in a real go? Cheers & all the best David ... Q&A With Al Peasland Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:55:04 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-t143.htm#840 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-t143.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t40.htm Nick Engelen Hi Al, How are you? I am just wondering, you just started your complete self defence school. You have studied a lot with Geoff and also under Peter Consterdine and Bob, together with work on the door. Is the material you teach a lot different from Geoff's? Did you add a lot from your own experience? I look forwrad to your book and dvd Kind Regards, Nick Engelen Q&A With Al Peasland Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:34:45 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t40.htm#133 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-al-peasland-f18/hi-alan-t40.htm