Upcoming Events

John B Will

Due to the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland John B Will was unfortunately delayed at Singapore airport and not able to visit us in the spring. His visit however has been re scheduled for September 22nd.

For any students wanting to be graded while John is visit us the total cost to attend the no Gi seminar and grade (with a Gi) is £30. Those grading will receive and eBook with tips on every BJJ technique up to blue belt on John's syllabus. The eBook will be emailed to you upon receipt of your payment.

Click here for more details on John B Wills No Gi Semminar:

Adaptive Karate Seminar by John Johnston

Click here for details on Adaptive Karate Seminar by John Johnston (Tony's original teacher). Tony recommends training with John as he brings together the old and the new using his own unique style of coaching based on many years of real experience in life and in street confrontations.

What's New?

FFMA Clay Pigeon Shoot and BBQ

Following the successful fight night in May and the impressive amount raised for the HDA (Huntington’s Disease Association ( http://www.hda.org.uk ) a few of the students organised a FFMA Clay Pigeon Shoot on 22nd August. A full report on the event is available here: Clay Pigeon Shoot.

Some photos of the shoot are also available here: (97kb)

Master Sken Seminar

We invited Master Sken to teach at our club on Wednesday the 16th of June. This was a Muay Thai masterclass by Master Sken who is respected world wide for his Muay Thai and coaching skills. This was a rare opportunity not to be missed - there is so much which could be said about Master Sken that a short paragraph would not do justice to his contribution to martial arts, therefore to find out more information on this legend please visit his website: www.mastersken.com

A full write up of the event is available here: (31kb)

'Proud student Esther Smith with Master Sken after the FFMA Muay Thai Masterclass 16th of June 2010 - we love you Esther'

FFMA Charity Fight Night

We had our first ever club fight night last Friday the 21st of May with all the proceeds going to Huntingdon’s association charity ( http://www.hda.org.uk ) It was a no Gi grappling competition with no striking; each round consisted of 4 minutes from a stand up position with a submission required for a win. There where 2 weight categories; (1) below 85kg and (2) 85kg and above. Mark Woodard was referee with corner men Mark Collet and Chris Watts. Steve Griffiths was fight announcer and time keeper for the event.

The results of the fights can be downloaded by clicking on the icon below:

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It was a huge success and we collected nearly £500 for HD. We also attracted many new potential FFMA students who enjoyed watching the event. We had excellent attendance by fighters and spectators. We want to take this opportunity to thank all you fighters as many of you had only been training a few weeks or months and yet you all stepped up the plate with no excuses (and you had no idea of who you be matched against). That takes courage that can only be proven by turning up and going on the mat as tough talk is cheap. We are proud of every single one of you. We felt sorry for Stu Borley and Roger Gilbert who had to pull out at the last minute due to injury (there will be another time so don’t worry). We would also like to thank the spectators as you also made this a great event with your cheering, generosity and sporting spirit. These events are all about supporting the people that need it – that is people like the sufferers of HD as they are the ones fighting 24/7, it is not about any single individual, therefore it is important that we all do our best to turn up and fight or at least attend such events in the future. We have been overwhelmed with requests to hold the event again therefore we will let you all know when the next one will take place. This notification and the attached results will be followed by an article that my wife Jenny will write about the fight night and some nice photos. Tony Cross’s father also videoed every fight (should you want to see your fight) - I know I don’t want to see mine with James Lloyd as he beat me (I will get my own back on you in class next week James!)

Jenny Terranova has also written an article about the event in aid of the Huntingdon’s Charity:

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FFMA Mentor Apprenticeship Programme

Click the icon below for more information on the new Apprenticeship Programme:
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Older Articles

• More wise words in this must read article by John B. Will "Leverage": (20kb)

• Download John B Will's article -"7 things I wish I knew when I was a BJJ blue belt": (400k)

• Must read this article by Mark Woodard about his life in martial arts, click HERE
  
  
• The chief instructors of The British Combat Association, Peter Consterdine and Geoff Thompson, are holding a day’s masterclass later this year. FFMA is accredited by and affiliated to the BCA who has supported us over the past four years. This is an opportunity to train with two of the most experienced martial artists in the UK. Click here for details (PDF 3.5 Mb).
  
  
• John Johnston is doing a course that we recommend. John is a powerful presence in British martial arts and a great influence on Tony Terranova’s development in martial arts. He was Tony’s first sensei taking him up to black belt in Shotokan Karate at a time when only a few percent of those who trained were awarded their 1st Dan. Without John, Tony would not be doing what he is today at FFMA.’ For details/cost/venue contact: 07791 635958 or Email:j.johnston@adaptivekarate.com or Click this link.
  
  
• Please feel free to send us any articles you would like us to post on our website related to the martial arts, fitness, strength, combat conditioning or life in general; you can email them to Tony (his contact details are on our website).
  
  
• Updated by the end of every month the MONTHLY BLOG covers all that is happening in the world of FFMA.
  
  
• FFMA student Chris Davies' thoughts on his 1 hour PT session with Mr T in the 'Church'.
  
  
• You Tube clip of MSA's Muay Thai tournament at Bolton in November 2009.Click here to view the clip.
  Click here to buy a DVD of the day.
  
  
• Must read this article written by John B.Will with his views on the ethos of being a black belt. Superb and sage advice not to be missed! Has MMA devalued the currency of what it means to be a Black Belt?.
  
  
• Student Matt Viall's description of his early morning walks with Mr T.Conquering my Plateau.
  
  
• The Self Defence Forum Website is a must for those interested in Martial Arts. Click here Q and A with Tony Terranova for a wealth of info from one of the best in the business, our very own Mr T. Feel free to post any of your questions.
  
  
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