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illustrated by Cat Metcalfe
Martial Arts
Contents
About ju-jitsu - page 4 Student creed - page 5 Random pictures - page 6 what students think - page 8 &9 Sparth House dinner dance pages 10 Sept 2007 competitions page 12 & 13 Mark Felix - page 14 Southend competitions - page 15 Japan trip 2007 page 16 Greece competitions -page 17 Grading dates - page 21 Words in Japanese- page 22 and 23 Counting up to ten in Japanese - page 24 mdShop Prices - pages 25 & 26 and 27 Times of classes - page 28 and 29 Puzzles page 30 and 31 what is in next times magazine - page 32
Dear readers
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Thanks you for buying our very first issue of martial arts! You are in for a treat. In this issue, we have an interview with my martial arts students. We also have all the top gossip from the martial arts dinner dance on page 10. We also have some pictures taking a look to see if you know anyone in the different pages spread around the magazine. Enjoy the simple learning of Japanese with our easy counting poster free with this week’s magazine. Enjoy x
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Ju-Jitsu
Ju-Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Ju- Jitsu that originated and developed in medieval Japan. The core of the art comprises a system of throws, joint locks and strikes. Based on the principal of using an aggressor’s energy to their own disadvantage, Ju-Jitsu skills can be used by men, women and children to counter aggressive situations ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault. The Ju-Jitsu Foundation is an organisation with over a hundred clubs in the UK that teaches the modern and unique Shorinji Kan system of Ju-Jitsu. With over 3000 active members and several hundred instructors - including specialists in modern sport forms, traditional forms, weapons training, first aid and ShiatsuThe Jitsu Foundation is the largest single-style Ju Jitsu organisation in Britain.
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Student Creed I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health. I will develop self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others. I will use common sense before self defences, and never be abusive or offensive This is a blackbelt school we are dedicated we are motivated we are on a quest to be the best Rules of martial arts Self Defence Self Development Self Respect Self Discipline Self Esteem Team work www.mma.uk.com
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Random pictures
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Have your say Ju-jitsu was founded in 1968 in the UK. There are many celebrities that take part in this sport such as Jackie Chan and the star of Kill Bill, Uma Thurman. This sport is done all over the world but originated in medieval Japan. There have been lots of different films made using this sport such as Medallion, starring (Jackie Chan), Kill Bill starring (Uma Thurman). We got a class of Martial Arts students and got them to tell us about their favourite sport. Michelle Struts, 17, Accrington, told us she had been practising Ju-Jitsu since the age of 10 which means that she has 7 years experience of the Martial Arts.
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She explained how self defence is a good way to keep fit and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Michelle explained the equipment she uses and showed us what type of clothes she wears to train in. “There are many different types of weapons that are used such as bag gloves, Tonfas, Nunchakus, Kick bags, Strike Mits, Samurai Swords. I have tried using most of the weapons and they were very hard to use at first but they are good fun.
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Then for five minutes we all laid down on the floor and thought about what we had been doing in the lesson.�
These can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. I had a lesson with Master Martin Dixon which was really hard work but I felt great after. Everyone works as a team and I felt a lot more confident. I was very tired when I came out because I’m not used to doing that much exercise! During the hour and a half session we did a warm up for 15 minutes and then we started doing the basic self-defence,
Martial Arts Academy is located on Oxford Street Accrington. For more information check out the website www.mma.uk.com If me and Jackie Chan can do it so can you.
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Dinner dance
Cadet of the year - Aidan Phillips, 14, Hyndburn. The kerdet of the year because of all the helping outs at the classes he goes to as well as all the effort he puts within his training
2nd feb 2008-01-27 Around 70 people attended this years 3 course meal event held at Sparth House. On the 2nd February. There were a couple of prizes for some special people for what they had done for 2007.
Student of the year – Louise Philips,18,Hyndburn. Over all student of the year because all the help, courage and time and effort that she puts into her training.
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Students of the Clubs Great Harwood – Edith Smith is student of the year for her club because of all the hard work she has done helping others at her club. Burnley – Laura Johnson,17, Burnley club. Student of her club. Laura who helps out other students from her class was honoured. Accrington – Christian , Student of his club, He has made student because of all what he has done by helping others. A big “well done” to all who have won but it could be you next year.
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23rd sept 2007
It’s the tak that co
Well do
All belts competing to win gold in ground fighting and random attacks, sparring. These students have been training for this competition all year. Learning different techniques. These competitions are held once a year, They are always are held at Accrington Sports Centre on Sunday the 3rd September 2007.
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king part ounts
one to all
The students come from different clubs within the borough. As well as students do their training at the local clubs. There were over 250 students that had taken part on the day. Thanks to all the people who helped and turned up on the day. www.mma.uk.com
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Mark Felix
Strong man, Mark Felix, has been awarded a blackbelt diploma by the Masters of Martial Arts Academy, Accrington. Mark has taken time out of training to come and chat with the Wednesday night class at the training academy. The students were so excited to find out that Mark was coming down. Mark who competes in world’s strongest man had his photo taken with all the students as well as he also signed a couple of photos for the students.
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Student, Madeleine, “It was so cool to meet him he was so strong no wonder he competes in these types of competitions” Also Grace, “Oh my! Look I’m so small and look I got a photo signed” Big wishes for all the competitions that are still to come in the near future.
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Southend Competitions
competitions that were held on the 10th may 2008, 4 people we had taken 2 compete and we came back with 1 gold – ockely woodhouse {In bow stick kata} 1 silver – Ockely woodhouse {Open hand kata} 1 brozen - Greg
There were lots of things going on such as having loads of mats going at the same time. Meeting different people from different countries. But over all everyone did well, You must be in it 2 win in,
Yassas, around 40 people went to take part in these competitions, Oakely Woodhouse , won gold in her kata
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Japan trip 2007
‘What a great time�, the quote of Kyle Ford. They train so differently over in Japan, but what fun, kind and courteous the students have. We had taken out 25 people came out 2 train in Japan. Whiles trainning we also visited some of the most magnificent places in Japan. We stayed out where for 2 weeks
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UNJJ International Championships Greece 2008
Around 10 people from the local clubs flew out to compete in the competitions. Ockely Woodhouse won Gold in weapons Kata as well as bronze in open hand kata. And Michael Hunter won silver in sparing. Meeting new people and picking up on the different techniques. We was only out there for 2 weeks in a five star hotel. These competitions come around every so often. But our aim is to take part and win. Not only that. Made lots of new friends from different countries.
By winning medals but 2 achieve this you have to be in it 2 win it.
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The British National Championships
2008 Wolverhampton University Walsall sports centre Sunday 29th June 9am - 6pm
Be a winner
Head office 5 Avenue Parade Accrington BB5 6PN Lancashire Tel 0854 094 3678
From green belt
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The British Ju- Jitsu Association National Governing Body www.mma.uk.com
up
Free
Lessons (so tell your mates) for more information ring 0845 094 3678 o r go to our website
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Gradings A big well done to the brown belts who have made the important step to be coming a black belt. 1st June 2008 for March 2008 October 2007 July 2007 November 2006 Keep a tag on were and what belt you are on and how far off you are from being a blackbelt. Belts Full Black 1st Dan 16 when you can take your full Black. Black Brown Brown Strip Purple Purple Strip Blue Blue Strip Green Green Strip Orange Orange Strip Yellow Yellow Strip White White Strip Red Red Strip www.mma.uk.com
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Words Here are some of the words and meaning in jeepney
A
Atemi - The use of striking techniques
B
Bokken - Wooden practice sword Budo - Japanese martial arts (the spiritual path of the warrior) Bushido - The way of the samurai
D
Dan - Black belt rank Do - The way Dojo - The place where the way is taught (training hall)
E
Eritori - An attack in which the collar is grabbed from behind
G
Gi - Practice uniform
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H
Hakama - The traditional skirted pants of the samurai (worn over the Gi) Hanmi handachi - Techniques in which one person is sitting and the other is standing
J
Jo - Wooden staff Jujinage - A type of throw that uses the pressure of crossing Uke’s arms against each other
K
Kaitennage - Spinning or Rotating throw Katatetori - An attack in which Uke grabs Nage’s wrist with both hands Katatori - An attack in which the lapel or shoulder is grabbed Kendo - The way of the sword. Japanese fencing Ki - Spiritual (inner) energy
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Koshinage - Hip throw Kotegaeshi - Return the wrist throw. Pressure is applied to the wrist away from the body
M
Maai - Correct distance and timing Morotetori - An attack in which Uke grabs Nage’s forearm with both hands Musubi - Unifying (yin and yang)
N
T
Tachi - Sword Tachitori - Techniques applied against attacks with a sword Tachi waza - Techniques done with both partners standing Tanto - Wooden knife Tantotori - Techniques applied against knife attacks Tsuki - A thrust or straight punch
U
Ura - To the rear
Nage - The partner that executes the technique Nikkyo - Second wrist technique
W
R
Yokomenuchi - A diagonal strike to the side of the head or neck
Randori - Multiple partner attack Rei - Proper bowing
S
Sankyo - Third wrist technique Seiza - Formal Japanese sitting position Shidoin - Teaching rank Shihan - Master teaching rank
Waza - Technique
Y
Yonkyo - Fourth wrist technique
Z
Zen - A form of meditation
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Counting up to ten in Japanese 1 - Iche 2 - Nee 3 - San 4 - Shi 5 - Go 6 - Rocku 7 - Schichu 8 - Hatchi 9 - Coo 10 - Du
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Strike mits
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Shop list Gi
Gi
£45.99
£30.00
This is worn for the first dan and above. Practice uniform for the beginners up to brown belts.
Gi
In step guards £15.00
£45.99
protects your shines Practice uniform for the
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Bag mits
£7.50 Nunchakus
Basic bag work. To protect your knuckles
Gloves
£20.00
Basic bag work. To protect your nuckuels
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£20.00
For Brown belt and above.
Knife
£3.50
Made of rubber, green belt
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Tonfas
£20.00 Bloken
For Brown belt and above.
Sais
Wooden practice sword
£40.00 Hakama
With bag, used from 1st dan above
£20.00
£50.00
The traditional skirted pants of the saurai (worn over the gi)
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Classes
Academy (Oxford Mill, Oxford Street, Accrington BB5 1QX Hyndburn Junior Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:30pm Saturday 10:30pm Accrington senior Saturday10:30am – 12:00pm Saturday 5:30pm – 7:00pm Little Dragons
Saturday
9:00am – 10:00am
Hyndburn Seniors Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm 40+ (Blackbelts) Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm 40+ Monday 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Great Harwood (orchard street Methodist church BB6 7EE) Juniors (beginners) Monday 5:45pm – 7:15pm (or belt) Monday 7:15pm – 8:45pm Little Dragons
Monday 4:30pm – 5:15pm
Rishton (Primetime Centre. Stourton Street BB14ED) Juniors 40+ Juniors
Monday 7::15pm – 8:15pm Monday 8:15-9:15pm Thursday (Beginners) 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm-8:30pm Seniors 8:30pm – 9:45pm Little Dragons Thursday 5:15pm-6:00pm
Baxenden (Christchurch hall Christchurch Street BB5)
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Juniors Seniors
Friday 5:30pm – 7:00pm Friday 7:45 – 8:45pm
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Burnley (ST PETERS CENTRE. Church Street. BB11 2DL Juniors Little Dragons Seniors
Saturday Saturday Thursday
12:30pm – 3:00pm 3:15pm – 4:15 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Clithroe (Edisford primary school. Edisford road BB7 2LN) Little Dragons Juniors
Monday 6:00pm – 6:45pm Monday 6:45pm – 8:00pm
Hyndburn sports centre Juniors Little Dragons
Tuesday 5:30pm – 7:00pm Friday 5:30pm – 7:00pm Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Rawtenstall (Methodist church hall Longholm road BB4 7NJ) Juniors Senior
Monday 6:45pm – 8:00pm Monday 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Alder Grange (Alder Grange School Calder road) 40+ Thursday 7:45pm – 9:15pm Audley (Audley Juniors school queens park road Blackburn BB1 1SE) Juniors Friday 8:00pm – 9:00pm Whalley (Village Hall Accrington road BB7 9TD) Little Dragons Juniors Seniors
Monday 5:30pm – 6:15pm Monday 6:30pm – 7:30pm Monday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Blackburn (Immanuel Church Hall, Pleasington lane Junior (Beginners) Thursday 6:15pm – 7:15pm (Graded) 7:15pm -8:15pm
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Puzzles Draw in the other side the rest of the picture
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Self Development Self Defence Kata Self Respect Belts Self Disipline Blackbelt Self Esteem Exercise Team Work www.mma.uk.com
Mats weapons Trust Gloves
Martial Arts Word search Things to do with martial arts
Across 1) You wear these when punching ________? 2) And extension of your arm ________? 5) You get new ones every time you grade ______? 6) You even this when working with others_______? 11) All different stances make up a _______? 12) You do punches as well as kicks_______?
13) This is what you are aiming for _______? 14) You have to eat _____ to be able to exercise. Down 2) You are supposed to do this to keep fit ________? 4) This is a _______ contact sport. 8) You train on these ______?
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What is up in the next magazine
A big thanks to all who helped to bring this magazine together. More revealing articles and things that are coming up in a class near you. pictures illustrated by Martin Dixon Mr Barnes Cat Metcalfe Page 32
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PUMA illustrated by Louise Phillips