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WHISTLEKICK PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH SIFU

Earlier this year Sifu recorded a podcast interview with Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, and today it’s been released! Sifu Rick Spain talks about:

-Training and fighting in the 70’s & 80’s;

-Fighting (and winning) at the world championship in ’82;

-How he met William Cheung and became a live-in disciple;

-The car accident that ended his fighting career and how he found his way back to the Path and became the coach he is today.

-and more…

Must thank Jeremy at https://www.facebook.com/groups/whistlekickmartialartsradio/ for the fantastic interview, he has a wonderful interviewing style that really makes way for inspiring conversation.

Follow this link to listen:

http://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com/264-rick-spain/

 

Other whistlekick links are

Facebook: Whistlekick Martial Arts Sparring Gear & Apparel
Twitter – @whistlekick
Instagram – @whistlekick

#learnwingchun#wingchunonline#combatwingchun#wingchunrenegade#rickspainwingchun#redboatkungfu

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NEW BJJ GI SUPPLIER – GET YOUR ORDERS IN!

 

Morning all!!

We have a new supplier for our BJJ gi’s! I’m keen to place an order so, anyone wishing to get a new gi or purchase their first one, I’d like to order by the end of the week.

They come in black, blue and white, price is $150. Our Tasmanian school vouches for them, saying they are comfortable and durable, and all round great uniform.

Please order and pay asap so we can get our first shipment in!!

Click here to order: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=282433&stype=43&catid=100001&prodGroupId=10384

Here’s the specs:

DRAGON V2 IBJJF APPROVED BJJ GI
Jacket features:
Lightweight 450gsm soft pearl weave fabric
One piece constructions wiht no back seams
EVA foam collar
Contrast red colour stitching and embroidery (black uniform)
Heavy reinforced seams with additional internal patches at major stress points
Tailored fit
Pant Features:
10oz, 100% cotton drill fabric with pearl weave crotch gusset insert
stretch rope drawstring
6 point loop system for a tight secure fit
Contrast red stitching and embroidery (black uniform)
Heavy reinforced seems at major stress points
Tailor fitted
Reinforced double layer extended knee padding
The V2 bjj uniforms are a clean crisp gi, minimal branding logos to allow you to put your club and sponsor patches anywhere you want.
Pro bjj white belt with black tip + a breathable gi storage bag are also included

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No-Gi Kung Fu Tonight!!

 

No Gi required tonight!! Shorts and a t-shirt are fine. Great class planned – new trapping concepts – see you then.

Also reminder that tomorrow night’s 6pm is seniors class (black belt and above), so no kicking and stretching class. However, if you are not a senior yet, you are of course more than welcome to come in to do your own training.

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NO-GI BJJ THIS THURSDAY NIGHT; CLOSED FOR AUSTRALIA DAY FRIDAY!

 

Quick shout out!

Tomorrow night March has a no-gi class planned for BJJ, sounds like fun and will be a nice compliment to the current Sydney weather!

Friday we are CLOSED. Of course, if you have access you can come in and train, or come in and train with someone who has access. But we are having the day off.

Saturday classes are on as usual, and BJJ Sunday is totally on.

For those that are going away, have a safe and amazing time!

For those that are coming in to train, see you on the mat!!

(Tomorrow Morning’s Wing Chun class is level 6 curriculum material, and we’ll continue the power training theme next week for Mon & Fri morning Martial Xfit)

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CLASS TIMES/OPENING HOURS NEXT FEW WEEKS

 

What an amazing day yesterday!! Massive congratulations to Damien, what an amazing spirit! Can’t wait to edit the highlight reel as nothing I say could reflect how awesome his grading was. I know March got some great footage too so will be sure to share that too once he’s worked his magic on it. Congratulations again Damien.

In summary, morning 7am and evening 7:15/6:30 classes are not on for a while.

Classes next week are limited to:

  • Monday: 12:15 Wing Chun & 5:45 Wing Chun
  • Tuesday: 5:45 Wing Chun
  • Wednesday: 12:15 Wing Chun & 5:45 Wing Chun
  • Thursday: 12:15 open mat/rolling & 6pm BJJ
  • Friday: 12:15 Sparring
  • Saturday: 10am Wing Chun
  • Sunday 24th: CLOSED

POST XMAS HOURS:

  • Monday 25th: CLOSED
  • Tuesday 26th: 8am-10am open mat
  • Wednesday 27th: CLOSED
  • Thursday 28th: 10am-12noon open mat
  • Friday 29th: 10am-12noon open mat
  • Saturday 30th: 8am-10am open mat
  • Sunday 31st: CLOSED

NEW YEAR HOURS:

  • Monday 1st: CLOSED
  • Tuesday 2nd: 2hrs of open mat time – actual time TBC – either 8-10am or 4-6pm
  • Wednesday 3rd: First class 12:15 Wing Chun, 5:45pm Wing Chun; 7:15pm TBC – we may resume 7:15 classes the following week.

Hope you all have a fantastic Xmas and New Year!!

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GRADING TOMORROW! GOLD BELT NEXT SATURDAY & EOY PARTY!!

 

Good luck everyone for tomorrow’s Summer Grading, last whole school grading for the year. Everyone is looking superb. No Conditioning class tomorrow at 9am but do get in early to warm up and work off those last minute nerves. We have two Black belts going off, so we expect seniors to be on hand for sparring rounds! Bring friends and family too as always a fun day.

Next Friday is a Red stripe grading for Frances, Karen and Dave, starts at 10am and is open to Black belts and above. Then Saturday is Damien’s Gold belt!! Damien is fit and strong and ready. It’s going to be great. Starts at 10am, so be on time. Again, friends and family welcome. If it’s your first Gold belt, make an effort to come in as it’s an awesome thing to watch.

End of Year party is held after the Gold belt grading, at the Abbotts Hotel, cost is $20 per person to cover the food – please pay cash.

Good luck everyone!!

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FREE WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY!

As promised, Sifu is putting on a free workshop this Sunday for grading practise. So for all who are grading this will be a good solid 2 hrs of immersion in your grading material for next Saturday. Starts at 10:30 and will run for 2 hrs.

Next Tuesday at 5pm – 6pm is a girls only BJJ class, so hope to see all the girls there!

Locker Fees: throughout the year you should have received an email saying that your locker fees were due – if you have a locker of course. I’ve just had a look and there are quite a number of locker fees that are well overdue. Could everyone who has a locker please clear up your payment? If you’re not sure shoot me an email and I’ll check. I’d rather not have to chase everyone.

The end of year party is organised, confirming that it is at the Abbotts Hotel after Damien’s Gold belt grading on the 16th December. There will be finger food and a cover charge of $20 per person to cover it.

Lastly a quick last minute shout out to see if anyone, anyone’s business or place of employment would like to donate a product or service for our end of year raffle? They will get mentions on our website and social media pages in the lead up to and after the draw at the end of year party, it’s a great fundraiser for the Kwoon and your support is appreciated!

Cheers guys!!

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**REMINDER**

This Sunday is Sifu’s Kicking Workshop! It starts at 10:30am, runs for 2hrs and will be a great workout, giving you skills and drills to take away with you for life. It’s $60 for the day and cash is preferred!!

The girls are planning another BJJ girls only class – not to exclude the guys of course but to encourage us girls to get into it! – that will take place on Tuesday 5th from 5pm-6pm.

Morning crew and those planning to train mornings next year, we’re having an informal meeting on Thursday 7th December at morning class time 7am, to discuss training goals for next year – including fitness, BJJ & Wing Chun goals. From this we will start working on the class plans for next year, so that when you come in to train, you’re coming in for more than just a quick workout before work, you’re coming in to take one step closer to achieving your desired outcomes.

Lastly, Summer Grading is coming up on the 9th December. Get your names down and grading practise in. (BJJ grading is Thursday prior). Red Stripe grading is Friday December 15th – this is open to all Black Belts and above only. Damien’s Gold Belt grading is on the 16th December starting 10am – friends and family welcome – it’s a fantastic day. Afterwards is the end of year party including end of year awards.

So please get those dates in your diary! And get your names down for all events that you are attending!!

Thanks!!

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SIFU IN ALL DAY!

 

Another quick shout out.

Sifu is in all day today and hopes to see you all as he’s flying out first thing tomorrow morning to begin his end of year seminar tour in QLD and then NZ next week. He’ll be back for the Sunday Weapons Workshop and next Monday’s classes. End of year grading isn’t far off and he wants to give us all as much time as possible so let’s give him a great send off!

AND the picture says it all, but we have a new Champion in the family, Rhiannon from Tracey’s school in Tassie won Saturday night’s Brace Women’s Bantamweight Championship! After dominating the first 4 rounds she finished the 5th with a RNC.

Well done Rhiannon and team!

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SHOUT OUT! WEAPONS WORKSHOP THIS SUNDAY.

 

Weapons workshop this Sunday at 10:30 – baton, sticks and nunchaku. The ultimate seminar on blunt force trauma. 10:30 start, $60 for the workshop, if you would like a practise set of nunchaku add $55. All can be paid online here:

WEAPONS WORKSHOP

Platinum level Red Boat University members can look forward to seeing this Workshop on the growing list of resources at redboatuniversity.com

Latest offer is 25% off Platinum membership with coupon code REDBOATPLATINUM25

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