Congratulations to all students that have graded recently..keep up the good work!
Recent gradings
February 12th, 2012
Got a grading or thinking of entering the upcoming competition…
February 8th, 2012…then look into upgrading your membership for a month! For a one off payment of only TWENTY POUNDS, you can enjoy unlimited training for one month and really sharpen your skills and boost your fitness!
So come along and see us soon or call us for our terms and conditions.
TMAP In-house kickboxing competition – Sunday 1st April at noon
February 8th, 2012
Sunday 1st April at Midday
Little Monkeys at our Hackney Dojo
February 2nd, 2012Two classes are now running at our Hackney dojo for Little Monkeys (5-7 years):
Mondays and Thursdays at 4pm
Address: energie Hackney, 3 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ
Year of the Dragon!
February 2nd, 2012The Little Monkeys and Juniors graded last month, at the time of the Chinese New Year and were rewarded with traditional Red Envelopes! The red colour symbolizes good luck and the amount of money can be anything from a small coin to a larger amount, in this case they were filled with chocolate gold coins!
Grading congratulations
February 2nd, 2012Here are the first group of gradings for January..
Sensei on the Spot
January 31st, 2012We know how much you love everything kick boxing here at The Martial Arts Place, but variety is the spice of life and we also run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) classes at 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class instructor, Khalil Henrichs (of the highly respected BJJ School) is our first interview of the year for ‘Sensei on the Spot’.
Kalil Henrichs
1. For you, what is the most enjoyable aspect of teaching?
People discovering their potential and using that in their daily life.
2. Favourite all time film (not necessarily martial arts related)
Braveheart
3. How do you spend your free time?
I go to the cinema, socialise with friends and travel
4. Toughest things you’ve overcome? (e.g. fear, touchest competition/personal demon)
Coming from a different country (Brazil), without speaking the language and not knowing what exactly is awaiting you.
5. Favourite snack?
Chocolate!
6. What song guarantees you’d get on the dance floor?
Three Little Birds, by Bob Marley
7. Dreams for the future (personal/professional/any)?
To bring my parents to visit the UK and travel in Europe.
8. Advice for a beginner?
Never give up; try again and again!
9. Favourite possession?
I don’t really mind; travel and meeting new cultures is my great possession, as is knowledge and experience.
10. What scares you?
Death
11. What super powers would you have?
To fly
12. Do you have any secret (or not so secret) skills?
Working in hospitality, has given me a good level of patience!
13. What are your hopes for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2012?
Growing stronger towards professionalism of athletes, with more highly paid competitions
Recent gradings
January 22nd, 2012
Blue and Brown belt grading congratulations!
January 22nd, 2012We had our regular end of year grading (for seniors) on Saturday 3rd December.
We’re very pleased to announce that after a grueling grading, the following people have now attained new belts. Well done guys!
Blue 1 – Jeanny and Nas
Blue 2 – Jo, Dalal, Andy, Vinny
Blue 3 – Kamran
Brown Belt – Adrian
Commiserations to Peter who was due to take his Blue Belt but due to picking up an injury he missed the grading. Get well soon and we’ll arrange a grading for you sometime in the New Year, Peter!
Dojo Christmas Timetable
December 13th, 2011