An example of what we get up to at the Coventry club:

http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=483

great site jamie lots of very,very good information...

Thanks Pete. I have kept an uniterupted diary on my training and teaching since 2003 and I thought it may interest some what a typical night at the CCMA club consists of.

A very unselfish and honest approach much respect.

Thanks Pete. You are too kind.

The next exciting installment http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=490

This time the juniors focused on the fence, pre-emptive striking and grappling as a support system whereas the seniors moved onto chokes and strangles. Discussions included a recent documentary on knife crime, further ways to test and drill chokes and strangles and a re-cap on the previous two weeks sceptical arguments in martial arts:
http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=500

I put Geoff Thompson's theory regarding kicking to the test and ask whether focus mitts can be kicked effectively in my latest diary entry:

http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=505

As always, any feedback is most gratefully received.

To quote: A new article in the Martial Arts Scepticism series will focus on this particular logical fallacy argument.

I love to see healthy scepticism at the best of times, but in the martial art industry it is much appreciated,

good work Jamie,

Den.

Thanks Den. There was a great debate on "Start of the Week" today you'd have enjoyed.

My latest entry: http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=512

This week:

Ground-fighting, back to basics and how to grimace for a martial arts magazine photo! http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=514

Hi Jamie

Good stuff mate

Need to work a little on that grimace though. If you want some lessons - happy to help. Had many years practice as Geoff's magazine eye gouge and face bar grimace-ee

How's the book coming along - was the interview of use to you?

Hi Al,

Respect to the grimace! You are the master and I will follow

The interview was great, Al. The book is proving to be a monster, but I am still getting the research in and interviewing plenty of people. I am also consulting the best martial arts historian I know and am pleased (if a little disturbed) to note that my assumptions regarding martial arts history (or lack of) appear to be correct

Great news Jamie

Keep up the good work mate - look forward to seeing you tomorrow

Cheers

Al

Thanks, Al. You were on top form. My next entry should be up by the end of the week.

And, as promised, here it is. We looked at MMA for the kids and then we got down and dirty with it with the adults!

http://www.clubbchimera.com/?p=534