http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/-t1.htm Tony Terranova Is a fantastic Martial Artist and Self Defence instructor in his own right. Tony started training with Geoff Thompson in the early 80's and currently hold the grade of 3rd Dan with the BCA. Tony has also co founded FFMA - Fighting Fit Martial Arts with Alan McDonald. Dont miss your chance to talk with Tony on all matter of subject from self defence to fitness and beyond. Come and join in. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:12:51 GMT 10 http://i64.servimg.com/u/f64/12/54/46/10/sdf-fi12.png http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/-t1.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/time-to-be-inspired-by-the-human-spirit-t1031.htm Tony Terranova Time To Be Inspired…………. The Story - A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?' The father who, despite having a heart condition said 'yes.' They went on to complete the marathon together. ;Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.' To which, his father said yes' too. For those who don't know, ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:12:51 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/time-to-be-inspired-by-the-human-spirit-t1031.htm#8852 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/time-to-be-inspired-by-the-human-spirit-t1031.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/why-did-i-stop-the-importance-of-a-buddy-t989.htm Matt
As you know I recently went on one of our hill walks on my own and was suprised how much more difficult it was to complete alone. I even stopped at one point.

We have often discussed it, but why is training with a partner so important?

Matt]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:42:17 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/why-did-i-stop-the-importance-of-a-buddy-t989.htm#8609 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/why-did-i-stop-the-importance-of-a-buddy-t989.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/master-nlp-philosphy-t974.htm Nick Engelen
During the breaks on last weeks master practitioner course you spoke a lot about philiosophy. Can you tell more about the connection between philosophy and your sicilian background?

Kind Regards,

Nick]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:01:10 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/master-nlp-philosphy-t974.htm#8516 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/master-nlp-philosphy-t974.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/what-is-the-difference-or-benefits-between-using-a-curved-focus-pad-or-straight-t959.htm esther ]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:06:47 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/what-is-the-difference-or-benefits-between-using-a-curved-focus-pad-or-straight-t959.htm#8459 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/what-is-the-difference-or-benefits-between-using-a-curved-focus-pad-or-straight-t959.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/internal-pharmacist-t900.htm Nick Engelen
How are you?

During our course in the Brecons you did a speech about the internal pharmacist and smiling hard etc... Can you please tell again as it was very intresting.

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Sat, 16 May 2009 22:09:43 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/internal-pharmacist-t900.htm#7992 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/internal-pharmacist-t900.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/self-defense-forum-seminar-t776.htm Nick Engelen
Last Saturday you were one of the instructors at the forum's seminar. I couldn't attend unfortunately as I would have loved to see you guys again.

Can you tell me what went on on the seminar? Any idea if there will be a full review?

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:42:40 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/self-defense-forum-seminar-t776.htm#7095 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/self-defense-forum-seminar-t776.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/coping-strategies-t812.htm Matt Hi Tony, This is not a typical martial arts based question but is a question based around day to day life. Firstly a bit of background - As you will know the UK economy is a difficult place in which to work these days and in particular industries such as construction, manufacturing face difficult times. I work in construction where redundancies, pay cuts and insolvencies are common. My particular section of the industry, project management and surveying, is not immune to this. I ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:13:31 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/coping-strategies-t812.htm#7360 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/coping-strategies-t812.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/matt-evans-seminar-with-ffma-t747.htm Helen Mackenzie Hi Tony, I have been thinking about the street effective grappling seminar that Matt Evans gave at FFMA recently which was awsome. It is so good to have martial artists like Matt to come along and show us wee students their experience and expertise. It had many of the movements of BJJ but Matt adapted them for street effectiveness, is there such a significant difference between sport applied BJJ and street effective grappling or is it down to the individual ability and experience to ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:28:26 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/matt-evans-seminar-with-ffma-t747.htm#6910 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/matt-evans-seminar-with-ffma-t747.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/etha-foam-striking-pads-t734.htm Anonymous Hi Tony. I have been doing some training this morning just drilling with focus mitts and striking shields, and I noticed that when using an elbow strike for example the strike shield was not sturdy enough to absorb the impact, and at about 10 to 15 % power my strikes were penetrating all the way through the pad. I notice Peter Consterdine and a few other instructors using what peter calls an etha-foam pad which is made up for his striking and absorbs a lot more impact than a regular ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:28:35 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/etha-foam-striking-pads-t734.htm#6821 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/etha-foam-striking-pads-t734.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/book-t657.htm Nick Engelen
How are you?

When we did Geoff's masterclass together Geoff gave you the project to write your book.

In what stage is it and what is it going about if I may ask?
I look forward to see your words into print.

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:55:27 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/book-t657.htm#6235 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/book-t657.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/training-contraptions-t601.htm D.Hughes Earlier we briefly discussed various objects and 'inventions' that you use while training, which very much peaked my interest.
my question is, do you have any books or articles, or perhaps even DVD's out at the moment covering this area of your syllabus?

if not, do you have any plans to release anything of the sort?

Thanks for your time Tony.

best regards and Christmas wishes,

Rick.]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:41:17 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/training-contraptions-t601.htm#5665 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/training-contraptions-t601.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/nlp-t486.htm esther
After the seminar with Bob Spour the other night, im curious to know how you will be able to use it.With teaching classes? or is it something you would use away from the classes. many thanks ]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:57:14 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/nlp-t486.htm#4238 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/nlp-t486.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/combination-drills-t371.htm Matt Hi Tony, As you know we train a lot of different combinations at FFMA throughout the week but being a beginner I tend to revert to jab, cross, hook, cross when shadow boxing. This is highlighted further when I watch the advanced guys sparring. Whilst my mind is trying to think about what to do next in touch sparring situations I have noticed that they carry out different punches, elbows, knees and kicks from all directions quite naturally. Have you got any tips as to what others I could ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:12:14 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/combination-drills-t371.htm#3147 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/combination-drills-t371.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/books-t330.htm Nick Engelen
You are very knowledgeable in many fields. I suspect you have a huge library at your home. Which are your five favorite books/DVD's per field like: Martial arts, selfdefense, motivation, spirituality, health and nutrition? Which are your favorite authors?

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:21:29 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/books-t330.htm#2729 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/books-t330.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/fighting-weight-t324.htm Matt Hi Tony, Hope you don't mind but this is a question for both you and Al (and everybody else too). The simple question is: Is there such a thing as an ideal fighting weight? To expand on this should you tailor the way you move to your existing shape or should you target an ideal weight at the outset and then train for it? Does it depend on whether your strengths are stand up or ground work? One of the major reasons behind my initial decision to train was for fitness. ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:14:37 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/fighting-weight-t324.htm#2587 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/fighting-weight-t324.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/ffma-clips-woma-tv-t314.htm Nick great clips of drills etc on WOMA TV , link below & very well worth a look,

http://woma.tv/woma/gurus/channels/490.html

Keep up the good works lads,

Thanks]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:59:12 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/ffma-clips-woma-tv-t314.htm#2425 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/ffma-clips-woma-tv-t314.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/injury-healing-whiplash-t308.htm Nick Engelen Hi Tony, Another healthquestion. In martial arts and life we sometimes get injured. In the old days many martial arts where also doctors, shiatsu therapists and bonesetters. A bit like in the movie redbeard from Kurosawa. (nice movie btw) At the moment I have a whiplash resulting from a car crash in December last year. On Geoff's masterclass you spoke a lot about healing injuries, nutrition etc... Can you also advice on how to heal from whiplash and cervical subluxation? Thanks ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:38:51 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/injury-healing-whiplash-t308.htm#2404 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/injury-healing-whiplash-t308.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/energy-t303.htm Nick Engelen
How are you?

You travel a lot for your engineeringwork. Traveling costs a lot of energy especialy if you go to different timezones.

How do you cope with it and how do you keep up your level of energy?

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:15:41 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/energy-t303.htm#2348 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/energy-t303.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/just-relax-t273.htm Matt Hi Tony and all, The question I have centres on how to relax. I currently find it difficult to 'flow' through the moves and let the mechanics of my body do the work. I am concious that when drilling a combination I tend to try to generate all of the power in a punch through my shoulders and end up very tired very quickly. In a similar vein to Esther's question rather than looking for the trigger for aggression I am looking for a trigger to relax. All the best, Matt Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:42:34 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/just-relax-t273.htm#1985 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/just-relax-t273.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/perfect-pads-t274.htm Matt The penny dropped fairly quickly when I started FFMA that the trick to a good session is not necessarily in your attitude to the striking combinations and drills but more over in your attitude to pad holding and ensuring that your partner gets a good workout. Alan Mc kindly told me this in lesson number one and it has stuck with me since. It struck home even moreso recently as I realised, on the train of all places, that when I train there are upto 20 other padholders in the room who want ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:53:07 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/perfect-pads-t274.htm#1986 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/perfect-pads-t274.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/warm-up-pounding-and-slapping-t287.htm Nick Engelen
During a warm-up at the masterclasses you used a lot of pounding and slapping on various points of the body. I forgot the explanation you gave for it. Can you please tell what was the reason behind it? Which places are actually slapped? I felt like a silverback gorila pounding his chest

Kind Regards,

Nick Engelen]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:58:18 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/warm-up-pounding-and-slapping-t287.htm#2100 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/warm-up-pounding-and-slapping-t287.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/analogies-engineering-and-martial-arts-t42.htm Nick Engelen Hi Tony, How are you? I was wondering if there are a lot of analgies between engineering and martial arts? Sometimes I have the impression that martial arts is more reverse engineering as many people have a solution (technique) and will try to fit the problem to the solution. In engineering you have a problem and work from that to develop a solution and tools to solve it. What are your views upon this? Kind Regards, Nick Engelen Q&A With Tony Terranova Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:38:04 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/analogies-engineering-and-martial-arts-t42.htm#136 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/analogies-engineering-and-martial-arts-t42.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/how-can-i-find-my-trigger-switch-t263.htm esther Hi Tony, Im in a small dilemma, and im hoping you can help.Basically its as the title says.As you know im a beginner and would like to progress.Now i have more understanding about mma than i did, im picking up on a few things about myself. If i stand back and watch some of the higher grades in the class, i realise that they dont appear to be just training, they appear to be full on sparring, with out the actual intention of hurting, unless by mistake.Almost as if mentally their life ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:32:58 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/how-can-i-find-my-trigger-switch-t263.htm#1904 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/how-can-i-find-my-trigger-switch-t263.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/teaching-tips-t195.htm Tim Coppin Tony, When training outside of the club with some guys I can spot small mistakes that are being made to guards/stance etc. Still being a complete novice myself i struggle to find ways in helping them raise their game, I know how it should look, feel but cant think of a way to get the information over to them. Training outside of normal class helps me massively and i would like to be able to pass over what little experience i have to others. Thank you for all of your help and guidance ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:59:50 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/teaching-tips-t195.htm#1309 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/teaching-tips-t195.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/exhaustive-training-t141.htm Anonymous Hey Tony, Hope your keeping well mate. I know a lot of people who train in self defence, or the arts who when they get tired, their technique no matter what it is, tends to then fall into the Inacurate category and they just throw techniques for the sake of throwing them and lose motivation. I know you have covered motivation, and I know where I stand on being tired and training. I still train every shot and technique like it is the only chance I will get. and knowing that if I ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:31:28 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/exhaustive-training-t141.htm#826 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/exhaustive-training-t141.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/motivation-t122.htm Stephen Hi Tony, My question cuts to the heart of all of my training - motivation. My life has become very busy since the start of 2008, with work, seminars, courses, qualifications earned and travelling all taking more of my time. I have found that at some points I have had to cut back on training as there are only 168 hours in a week and I have to sleep for some of them! I know that you are a very hard-working and high-achieving person, so can you please share your opinions on how you motivate ... Q&A With Tony Terranova Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:49:55 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/motivation-t122.htm#716 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/motivation-t122.htm http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/stretching-t81.htm Dave Stanswood I hope your well, i can remember you saying something on Geoff's first masterclass about stretching in the morning and why its more beneficial. When you have time could you elaborate on this.

Respect as always
Dave]]> Q&A With Tony Terranova Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:37:35 GMT http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/stretching-t81.htm#468 http://selfdefence.darkbb.com/qa-with-tony-terranova-f19/stretching-t81.htm