Just to let all the GB Sheffield guys know that freestyle wrestling is at last back on at the Forge. It's been a messy few weeks so I thought I'd let you all know I have spoken to Shaun who will be teaching tonight from 6 - 730 before Billy's MMA class, this will be on every week Thursday 6 - 730. For those that don't know Shaun is a Commonwealth silver medalist multiple British champion, national level coach and referee. His knowledge is amazing and everyone should take advantage of the chance to train with him.

yep a great class

Another great session last night very technical with at least one takedown shown each week that I've never seen before. Shaun is back for good now every week at 6 til 730 so make sure you get down to have a look, this level of wrestling is not easy to find.:bigsmile:

Just wanted to give a big plug for Shaun's classes. I've been training in martial arts for over thirty years and Shaun's classes are some of the best I have been too. His technical knowledge is unsurpassed. Anyone who is serious about MMA should consider coming along as a wrestling base is so important in modern MMA.

well said mate. Can't wait for this class. I love the way my takedown percentage has gone up about 80% since training with him. I wanna tell people to train with him cause he's awesome but also wanna keep him to myself. Wrestling is the comtrolling factor in mma. If you prefer to stand you need to stop the takedown, the same as if your better on the ground you need to know how to take it there. We're lucky that shahn's a former champ and can help us so much.

awesome wrestler and coach.hope to get down to train with him soon.

Shaun wants me to post a message to all of the wrestling guys. He wants to apologise for not making it down last night, a very late notice emergency happened which he couldn't anticipate or avoid, he contacted me to let me know the first chance he got (around 730) and I let Paul Cole knoe, this unfortunately was too late for those who came down. Rest assured he will be down as normal next week and he's looking forward to working with the new guys who turned up and also some MMA fighters. He also thanked Paul Cole for taking an impromptu grappling class in his absence but he will be back next week.

Russ

Just to remind everyone Shaun is back tonight 6 til 730, he'll be sticking around afterwards for a short time to meet Billy and talk to anyone from the MMA class who might want to find out what the wrestling class is like.

For those interested in MMA this is the best takedown / takedown defence instruction you will get in the North of England if not the whole of the UK, there aren't many National coaches willing to share their secrets. the best thing is because everyone is new at it we're all in the same boat and it's a great way to learn:)