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Autumn 2005
GBSF Savate
Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 27th November 2005.
For grading results, click here. The grading tests were held during a
GBSF Training Day. Other activities on the day included: technical
skills sessions in savate and savate defense, and canne de combat
technique workshops.
Nagi departs...
After completing his PhD AND getting a job(!), we have to say
good bye to Nagi who has moved to the other side of the country.
We do, however, have great hopes that he will set up his own Savate
group soon. Best wishes from everyone!
European Savate
Championships - 29th Sept to 2nd Oct 2005
The Great Britain Savate Federation sent a team of 7 fighters,
3 officials and 2 coaches to Paris for the European Championships.
15 countries took part with teams from France and Italy dominating
the medals table. Academy Instructor, Julie Gabriel competed in
the 52 to 56kg category finishing in 4th place overall, after
tough fights against Italian, French and German opponents. Jasbir
Nagi took part in his first international event as an official,
and Tim Webb joined Charlie Howes (Guildford) as a coach. Two
ex-Cambridge representatives were Laura Gilbert (now Oxford) who
came in 4th in the 56 to 60 kg category and James Southwood (now
London) who fought well against strong opponents in the 76 to
82 kg category. Anyone interested in seeing pictures of the trip
should join the "Savate - Boxe Francaise" forum at Care2.com
Summer 2005
annual trip
to the coast
This year only seven members made it up to Cley on the north norfolk
coast. It seems
the rest of you were put off by the howling gales off the north
sea. But, we had a great
day including visiting the wind turbine at Swaffham, "swimming"
in the sea (actually a
giant washing machine!), bacon rolls in arkwrights', seaside walk
and fish & chips to finish.
we were all
swept off our feet (again) after this picture was taken!
(left to right: Ollie, Julie, Claire, Morgan, Nagi)
Self-Defence with a Flashlight - Monday 8th August
Ollie ran a special training session on self-defence with a flashlight,
including:
how to stand and move; how to deliver strikes to vulnerable target
points; and, how
to escape and counter locks and holds. Although the emphasis was
on how to use
a flashlight to defend oneself, members were shown how techniques
could be
applied with other hand-held objects - or with the empty-hands
alone. Any
members interested in private/small group training in self-defence
should email Ollie
Congratulations
to:
Jon and Clare West on the birth of their son, Jacob Nathaniel,
who was born on 15th July weighing in at 9 lb
Coupe du Monde Universitaire de Savate - 1st to 4th July 2005
Six Cambridge fighters took part in the Universities World Cup,
held recently in Lille. 12 countries took part, with strong teams
from France, Russia and Italy taking most of the medals. Julie
went along as "Head of Delegation", with Richard Muggeridge
(Spectrum) as our official (judge/referee) and Morgan Alexander
and James Antill (Spectrum) cornering and offering general support.
Jane Kloda was awarded bronze medal in the women's under 56kg
category, and Soren Demin came in a creditable 4th in the men's
under 76 kg category. Tom Handley, Geoff Cunningham, Jenny Anikina
and Holly Scott-Mason also fought well against strong opponents.
Rachel Shore and Dominic Tsui of the University of London completed
the team, with Rachel gaining a bronze medal in the 60 to 65 kg
category. Anyone interested in seeing pictures of the trip should
join the "Savate - Boxe Francaise" forum at Care2.com
Spring 2005
SPORTSfest 2005
- Ollie would like to thank Academy members Mike Tabrett, Tim
Webb, Glen Malcolm, and Sarah Holmes for helping out at SPORTSfest
2005 held at Netherhall Upper School. This year's reward? A Sportsfest
t-shirt in a rather interesting yellow!
Academy Instructor
Jon West and Assistant Instructor Morgan Alexander demonstrated
La Canne (cane fighting) at London Olympia Exhibition Centre as
part of the Fitness Expo 2005. Jon also demonstrated Savate Kickboxing
with James Southwood & Jacques Lebeau (London-based instructors).
More than a dozen Academy members attended the Diony Canete Doce
Pares Seminar in London on 14th & 15th May 2005.
The seminar was hosted by Grandmaster Danny Guba.
GBSF Savate Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 17th April 2005. For
grading results, click here
Congratulations
to:
Tarquin and Jackie Bennett-Coles on the birth of their daughter,
Eleanor Sophie,
who was born on 13th February weighing in at 8 lb 7 oz
Clare Taylor and Jon West on their marriage, after a short engagement
(of just 10 years!!)
Morgan Alexander and Mike Tabrett who have both been promoted
to Assistant Instructor
Kali/ JKD Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 16th January 2005.
For grading results, click here
Autumn 2004
GBSF Savate Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 12th December 2004.
For grading results, click here
Swim, Ride &
Run!
Three Academy members took part in the Next Generation Triathlon
on October 17th. The Triathlon raised money for the Macmillan
Cancer Relief Charity. Each competitor enjoyed (!) a 300m swim,
10km bike ride and 3km run. Our three all managed to finish...
| Andrea
Martinelli |
8th |
| Julie
Gabriel |
9th |
| Rebecca
Booth |
14th |
World Canne de
Combat Championships
The championships took place on Reunion Island (in the Indian
Ocean) on October 16th and 17th. It was a great experience showing
the level it is possible for some people to reach in the art of
Canne de Combat. Team GB came in 6th overall. The team was made
up of:
| Ollie Batts |
CAMA, Team
GB Captain (non-competing) |
| Fred Berst |
The original
CAMA La Canne Instructor |
| Jon West |
Current
CAMA La Canne Instructor |
| Morgan Alexander |
CAMA |
| Martin Ross |
Spectrum
club (Guildford) |
Our highest placed
individual was Fred Berst who achieved 20th place by winning two
fights out of his four. The others undoubtedly learnt a lot from
being there, and competing against some of the world's very best.
Back at home: Julie would like to thank the members who assisted
with classes in Ollie's absence, especially Gareth Tucker, Tarquin
Bennet-Coles, Rachel Cooper, Tim Webb, Enzo Sgaramella and Jasbir
Nagi.
Great North Run
Achievement!
Congratulations to Clare Matthews who completed the Great North
Run. Clare was inspired by watching the 2003 GNR,
went out to buy some running shoes, and became a runner!
SUMMER BABES -
Congratulations to:
Shaun and Nichola on the birth of their daughter, Emily Margaret
O'Dell, who was born on 8th July weighing a whopping 4 lb 7 oz.
A sister and sparring partner for Joe! Sam and Neil on the birth
of their son, Harrison who was born on Monday 26th July, weighing
8 pounds 11 ounces. Chris Hill and Nicky on the birth of their
daughter, Rebecca who was born on Tuesday 10th August, weighing
9 pounds 4 ounces. We send good wishes to all of you!
Summer 2004
Summer specials
programme - Ollie ran a series of special workshops on monday
evenings in July/August, covering Safe & Effective Exercise,
Middle-length Staff and Grappling with a Weapon... He also ran
an eight-week introduction to Kickboxing course at NextGeneration
Sports & Fitness centre off Coldham's Lane.
GBSF Savate Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 27th July 2004.
For grading results, click here
The grading tests
were held during a GBSF Training Day.
Other activities on the day included: technical skills sessions
in savate and french cane fighting, savate defense, and an advanced
savate technique workshop.
Doce Pares Eskrima,
4th July
Grandmaster Danny Guba ran another of his monthly instructor-training
sessions. Seven members tested for the second level towards their
instructorship. The successful candidates were: Ollie Batts, Julie
Gabriel, Mike Tabrett, Morgan Alexander, Gareth Tucker, Tim Webb
and Tim Moore
Savate Assaut
World Cup in Bulgaria, 2nd - 4th July
Two CAMA members, Chris Hill and Dirk Esser, were part of the
Great Britain Savate Federation squad. GBSF had no outright winners,
but Rachel Shore from Guildford gained 3rd place in the 60/65kg
women's section, and James Antill (also from Guildford) achieved
4th place in the 70/76kg men's event. Whilst neither Chris or
Dirk won anything, they both survived fights with some of the
World's best Savateurs, and will have undoubtedly gained valuable
experience for the future.
SPORTSfest 2004
- Sunday 27th June
We ran two introductory martial arts / kickboxing sessions at
Netherhall Upper School, as part of SPORTSfest 2004. Ollie and
Julie would like to thank Dirk Esser, Tim Webb and Morgan Alexander,
for giving up their Sunday afternoon and coming along to help
out. Everyone who helped came away with a nice Kermit-the-Frog-coloured
T-shirt! ;o)
Spring 2004
Kali Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 25th April 2004.
For grading results, click here
London Marathon
2004
Congratulations to Tarquin Bennett-Coles (CAMA Instructor) who
completed in 4 hours 8 mins, raising over £1500 for the
British Heart Foundation and to Miles Gabriel (Julie's cousin)
who completed in 3 hours 49 mins, raising over £1400 for
the Leukaemia Research Fund AND around £450 for the World
Wildlife Fund
World Championships
in Savate Assaut
'Fight-offs' were held over the weekend of 17th/18th April for
places in the Great Britain Savate Federation team. Congratulations
to Chris Hill and Dirk Esser who have been selected to represent
the GBSF. The championships will take place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria,
on the 2nd/3rd July 2004
The Weekend!
Rick Faye's Seminar and Julie's Celebration Meal
GBSF Savate Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 25th January 2004.
For grading results, click here
The grading tests
were held during a GBSF Training Day. Other activities on the
day included: technical skills sessions in
savate and french cane fighting, and a sparring workshop.
A Grappling, Locking
& Submission Fighting class starts on Friday 6th February.
The class is aimed at all levels, and will run from 8.30pm to
9.45pm. Beginners are very welcome!
Autumn 2003
We now have our
own entrance to the studio!
GBSF Savate Grading
A grading took place at Coleridge on sunday 28th september 2003.
For grading results, click here
The grading tests
were held during a GBSF Training Day. Other activities on the
day included: 'Come & try it' sessions in savate
and french cane, an advanced level session and squad training.
Congratulations to:
Sam Gabriel on her marriage.
Jon West, James Southwood & Masud Ahmed on gaining Initiateur
Instructor level in Savate.
Senior Instructor Ollie Batts on his election to the Management
Board of the International Savate federation.
Summer 2003
Congratulations
to Academy Instructor Tarquin on his marriage to Jackie which
took place at the end of July. We wish you both a happy and successful
future!
Savate - 2003
European Assaut Championships in Viterbo
Dirk Esser and Tom Jenkins represented CAMA and the Great Britain
Savate Federation in the 2003 European Assaut Championships in
Viterbo, Italy in June. The GBSF team officials reported that
both did very well in their respective weight classes. Ex-CAMA/CUKS
member, Laura Gilbert, now training at Spectrum in Guildford was
also in the team. Full report on the GBSF website
Spring 2003
Another future
martial artist?
Congratulations to Richard Jenkins and Sophie on the birth of
their daughter
Molly Rose, born 27th April, weighing 6lb 3oz
Congratulations
to Pierre Guillet and David McLaughlin who have again proved too
hard to handle in the 'Pro Shid European Grand Prix' held in Mössingen
near Stuttgart, Germany. For full details and pictures of their
fights, see:
http://www.outsider-club.de/fof2-english.htm
Congratulations to CAMA Instructor David McLaughlin on his recent
promotion
to 2nd Degree Black Belt in Combat Grappling & Submission
Fighting. David is in his eleventh year of training with CAMA,
having trained with us since July 1992. He was awarded 1st Degree
Black Belt on 25th October 1998, and his 2nd Degree was awarded
on 25th February 2003.
CAMA members enjoyed
a Doce Pares seminar with Danny Guba on sunday 16th February.
Click here for pictures
Winter 2002
Congratulations
to the following members and their new arrivals:
Jay & Alison Gilbey & son James, born 14th October weighing
7lb 2oz
Jason & Natalie Capel & daughter Francesca, born 19th
November weighing 6lb
Natacha & Mark Wilson & son Sebastian, born 30th November
weighing 9lb 13oz
On 4th November,
Diana Rathborne from the Minnesota Kali Group visited the Academy
and took part in kali and grappling classes. It was a great pleasure
to meet Diana, and we are looking forward to a longer visit next
time!
Autumn 2002
Bon Voyage to Clare Taylor & Jon West who have followed the
example set by Paul & Clare Mills and left Cambridge for a
Great World Adventure! Keep safe & have fun. We expect postcards,
emails...
David McLaughlin
and Pierre Guillet showed excellent form at the recent 'Ultimate
Combat 3' at Chippenham.
Congratulations
to Enzo Sgaramella on his recent marriage to Anna-Maria
Thank You! to
Clare, Craig, Joe, Jon, Morgan, Mick and Pete who have helped
with the move to our new bigger studio. So far, we have moved
all the mats up from the old studio, removed some partition walls,
made changes to sockets and pipework, and prepared walls for painting.
There will be plenty of opportunities for more volunteering over
the next week ot two. Let Ollie know if you are interested.
To see progress, click
here
Summer 2002
CAMA grapplers
enjoyed a seminar and workout with Paul Sawyer on Monday 1st July.
Click here for pictures.
We had a surprise
visit to class on sunday 2nd June. Andreas Neef who trained with
us before his return to Aachen, Germany, still impressed with
his ability to take flight during kicking combinations! We were
also delighted to hear that Andreas and his girlfriend, Nicole,
now have twins - Charlotte and Marlene were born on 12th December
2001. Congratulations!
CAMA
Grapplers enjoyed a seminar with Tim Thomas on saturday 1st June.
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Spring 2002
On Sunday 24th
March, eighteen members of the Academy trained with Florent Lazare,
savate champion & member of the French team.
Congratulations
to David on his defeat of the British Vale Tudo title holder at
Chippenham on March 10th. The fight report showed how 'Mr Nice
Guy Dave McLaughlin' defeated 'a monster of an opponent'.
Autumn 2001:
Well done to Andrew
and John for their success in the recent Sombo Wrestling Competition
in Bedford.
Congratulations
to Tim Campbell and Vincenzo Sgaramella for their performances
at the Internation Savate Gala held in Guildford on 1st December.
GBSF officials commented on the great improvement Tim has shown
since he fought in March. Vincenzo in his debut contest lost his
first fight, but had a good win in his second fight against a
tough and (very) determined opponent. Thanks also to Tuna for
acting as chauffeur and cornerman!
Congratulations
to Nish and Debra Kotak on the birth of their son. Daniel arrived
on 7th October, weighing in at 9lbs.
Congratulations
to Simon Cooper on his marriage to Jenny which took place at the
end of September. Simon trained with us before going away to study
in Ipswich. He has kept up his training in martial arts, is now
an instructor, and keeps in regular contact. We wish Simon and
Jenny a happy and successful future!
Summer 2001:
Congratulations
to Shaun and Nichola on the birth of their son, Joseph Connor
O'Dell, who weighed in (a little early) at 4lbs 10oz on 22nd August.
We send good wishes to all three of you!
Following the
seminar on 1st September, CAMA members enjoyed a barbeque at Coleridge.
In August, we
said goodbye to Mikko, Niina & Jere who returned to Sweden,
and to Samantha who returned to France.
Congratulations
to Paul and Clare Mills on their marriage. We wish you good fortune
and a happy life together!
Congratulations
to Chris Matthews who recently received his blue belt in Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu from Royce Gracie.
Academy Senior
Instructor, Ollie Batts was one of four UK instructors teaching
at The Best Of British UFS Summer Camp held in Kettering on July
21st and 22nd. Ollie was ably assisted by Leandro Lopes, Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu purple belt & Pan-American Champion, who has recently
been visiting Cambridge. Other instructors were: Mo Teague, Andy
Gibney and Dave Green.
We are pleased
to annouce that on Sunday 17th June, David McLaughlin successfully
defended his KSBO title at the KSBO International event.
Farewell to Hjalmar
Fors who has returned to Sweden. Keep in touch Hjalmar!
Rachel Cooper,
Pan Doukliaskou, James Watton & Fred Berst represented the
Great Britain Savate Federation in the European Assaut Championships
held in Belgium, in May.
Spring 2001:
CONGRATULATIONS to grappling instructor, David McLaughlin, on
his first international competition win in Russia.
Cambridge
Academy grapplers were delighted to welcome Alberto Cruz back
for a visit in March. Alberto is an experienced and skillful judo
and sombo player, and last year won a world masters sombo title.
The long-awaited
competition between Cambridge Academy, Cambridge University, Guildford
Spectrum and Guildford University savate students took place last
weekend (4th March). 29 fighters took part. Final result: Cambridge
7, Guildford, 5, with 3 matches drawn. Bout of the day: David
McLaughlin (CAMA) and Liam Elliot (Guildford University) produced
a superb display of accurate and controlled strikes, including
combinations, jumping kicks and spinning kicks. We are proud to
say that David was declared winner, and to add that although Liam
represented Guildford on this occasion, he trained with us first!
Farewell to Dave
Brown who has finished his studies in Cambridge, and embarked
on a round-the-world adventure. Dave has been a member of Cambridge
University Kickboxing Society since its formation, and will be
missed by his many sparring
partners at the Academy. Postcards, Dave, postcards!!
News from France:
we were delighted to hear that Fred Clerc, who returned to Paris
last year has recently married Anne. Congratulations! How about
a honeymoon in Cambridge, Fred?
We also say farewell
to Shaun O'Dell, who has moved on to other things. We
wish you and Nichola a bright future.
And, farewell
to Suzanne Aigrain - enjoy Leiden!
January 2001:
Congratulations to Robert and Sam on the birth of their son, Harley,
who weighed in at 8lb on 29th January 2001. New sparring partner
for sister, Sydney.
December 2000:
Farewell to Andreas Neef who has returned to Germany after a year
at the Academy - Good Luck, Andreas, you will be missed!
25 members attended
the Academy Christmas Dinner & Disco at the Post House Hotel.
Thanks go to James for organising a fun evening!
Congratulations
to Niina and Mikko on the birth of their son, Jere,
who weighed in at 7lb on 11th December
September 2000:
Eight intrepid members made history by staging the 1st Annual
CAMA Beach Barbeque on Sunday September 3rd at Cley, North Norfolk.
The sea proved just a little too rough for swimming, so we headed
inland for the BBQ. Remarkably Andreas' car not only got to Cley,
but also back again - a great relief for his passengers!
Summer 2000:
Cambridge Academy member Alberto Cruz, won a Masters title at
the 2000 FIAS World Open Sombo Championships in Dayton, Ohio.
