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MAASIF SOUTHERN OPEN
TOURNAMENT SUCCESS
![]() By Jon Pepperell
The
Martial Arts All Styles International Federation hold their
tournaments every couple of months and with over 100
categories
including Hard/Soft Forms, Light Continuous and Strike and Grapple
(Amateur
MMA) it is a busy day especially trying to decide what to actually
watch. With
so
many
categories you may be excused for thinking it is going to be a slow day
with a
lot of standing around. As a competitor many moons ago I can remember
the times
I stood waiting for hours on end especially if you got through to the
finals or
were in the team events. Not
so
the
M.A.A.S.I.F. as things move along at a good pace and with four
matted
area's being utilised by organiser Leo Alderman and his team of helpers
keep things
moving nicely. There
are going to
be three more tournaments this year so if you have a club or you are an
individual that would like to compete in the next tournaments make a
note of
these dates and give Leo a shout to book your place. 28.07.13
MASSIF
Summer Open - Gillingham, Kent The
refereeing is
of a good standard although I expect that somebody will disagree as
happens at
such events but to be honest I can't say I heard anyone complaining and
It was
good to see top ref Dan Movahedi
a
regular on Cage Amateurs UK, and resident ref/matchmaker
for Fury MMA among other shows taking control of the Strike
&
Grapple
part of the tournament with partner Helen timekeeping and generally
keeping the
order of fights and other such things from becoming a bit of a mess. The
paramedic had a
quiet day (A good result for all in my book) with only a couple of
bloody noses
and one slight injury during the Strike and Grapple after a take down
with one
young man being left somewhat dazed. He was up quickly ready to carry
on after
the medic had taken a look at him but for obvious reasons Dan did not
allow him to continue. The
possibility of
an injury is always a real threat during any combat sport but it has to
be said
the referees kept a tight rein and the fighters showed good control and
technique which minimised any such incidents. It's always nice to see a friendly face amongst the clubs attending so it was good to see Chris Foran and the Premier MMATeam in attendance in large numbers and doing the business as usual winning a very respectable amount of categories. Shihan Darren Murphy , who runs the Spartan MMA Kyokushin Centre, Gillingham, Kent, also completed a 50-man kumite, so he knows a bit about fighting, was there to support his fighters and what with a few guys that I recognised from Fighting Lions Martial arts Academy which is Leo Alderman's club in Whitstable, things were good for a bit of catching up during the very few breaks in the action. Numbers
were down
slightly from the last time I attended but this in no way
should
be taken
as a reflection on the tournament as personally I
think this
one
pretty much has it all by way of quality competitors, good organisation
with a
decent venue and as a bonus the car park is free. Happy-days. To contact MAASIF contact
Leo on MAASIF's Facebook
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"CRIPPLED" JUDO INSTRUCTOR FILMED TRAINING By Martial News ReporterA JUDO instructor who claimed he was suffering crippling back pain was secretly filmed by undercover benefit fraud experts. David Roberts, 47, a Judo 5th Dan, falsy claimed around £18,000 n disbility benefits before he was rumbled by by an uncover team for the Department of Work an Pensions. They filmed him not only training but lifting mats into his car despite claiming he was virtually wheelchair-bound. Roberts pleaded guilty to the offence at Warrington Crown Court according to local media. The judge sentenced him to six month sentence, suspended for one year. He was also ordered to do 200 hours of community service. The court heard he had paid back around £2000 but still owes £16,000 to the DWP.He had claimed to be crippled with arthritis and a bad back and could not wash himself or go to the toilet unaided. Yet he was teacvhing classes at his Go Dojo Judo club in both Frodsham and Runcorn, Cheshire. He was filmed throwing students around the mats as well as lifting equipment in and out of his car. When questioned by policee, the court heard, he first denied the allegations, only changing his story after he was presented with video evidence. The court heard in his defence that he did have medical conditions but that he had exaggerated. It was said that he did do Judo for money but that it was a voluntary position for the benefit of the community. It was claimed that the break down of his first marriage lead to huge debt and the fraud was committed to help pay that debt off. |
KICKBOXING
STUDIO STUDENTS WIN SIX TITLES STUDENTS from Warrington's Kickboxing Studio won titles at the AKA British tournament. The event was held at Warrington's Lowton Civil Hall, Lowton. The club had sent 14 competitors to the event. *****************MMA FIGHTER JAILED FOR ATTACK ON SQUADDIE
Hall attacked the soldier Paul Gray at a party in Chilton, County Durham in May. The squaddie almost lost his thumb in the attack. He was jailed for 21-months after pleading guilty to unlawful wounding at Teesside Crown Court. ***************** GIRL WITH RARE CONDITION DONATED CASH FOR HOLIDAY BY MARTIAL ARTS CLUBS
The clubs from the North East Tang Soo Do Association and the Family of Martial Arts and Fitness donated the cash to the family of Tilly McDonough, four-years-old, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The clubs, from Hartlepool and Manchester, raised £4,460. Tilly's family plan to take her to Peppa Pig World, Hampshire. ***************** SAKAI Karate returned from an open children's competition with eight medals. The Kilmarnock club won three gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the Edinburgh contest.More than 350 competitors took part in the event. For more information about Sakai phone sensei David Coulter on: 01563 534071 ***************** RYU Do Karate and Fitness Academy is holding a seminar with Professor Rick Clark.The course is being held on Saturday, May 19th at Unit 16B , Millingford Industrial Estate, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire.Professor Clark is famous for his knowledge of pressure points and bunkai. The courses costs £20 with a £10 deposit. For further details phone Brian Bentham on 07736 741332 |
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