Hello,

I know some of you guys on here go to this place, and is it Jay KD whoruns it? Anyways, i was just wondering what a typical class would entail?

In particular the CFA classes, how intensive are they and what method of self-defense it employs. Is it more of a boxing/grappling hybrid or does it incorporate counters, blocks etc.

I have become very unfit overthe last year orso and am looking for something to help me keep fit also. Thought CFAmight ticklemy fancy although groundwork is quite new to me:)

Anyways, any info would be grand. Plus, are the people who go massive UFC type blokes? I am only a shortarse :(

Cheers
Emptycup

Hi,

It sounds an interesting place, but their website says you have to take out insurance through them to join the classes...is that normal?

Ade

I can't speak for this place, however every martial arts class I have ever been to requires insurance to be paid. However, this is usually only applicable after a provisional period. So, if this place is the same (which I suspect is the case), you would pay insurance if you want to become a member and train regularily.

It is similar if you were a member of a health gym, you would be able to go to the free taster days, but would have to have insurance/membership if you became a regular.

However, I can't speak on behalf of this martial arts centre as I am not a member/organiser.

Ade65
yep thats the norm

Although I do not train with Mark due to having commitments that clash with his classses. I have spoken to Mark at length and watched several of his classes. He is an excellent instructor and runs a very profesional centre. ( I have over 20 years experience in the martial arts so know what to look for !)
Insurance is the absolute norm and I wouldn`t train at a club where it was not mandatory.

Thread hijacked...:(

Anyways, what is the typical class regime. Just wondering what kind of training atmosphere there is.
Cheers.

From what I saw, warm up, pad work, some grappling and escrima type stick work. Pop down and have a look i am sure mark will show you the sylabus. There was a variety of all shaped sized people there with varying fitness levels.