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| Instructors Profile |
John has been traning in martial art for 12 years, he trained in several styles of karate, until stumbling in to Lau Gar about 8 years ago, and realised it was the style he had been looking for, as a Student of Mr Steve Newby one of the Guardian of Lau, John still trains regularly with steve in both the traditional Kung fu and kickboxing syllabi.
John is a professional full time martial arts instructor and runs the kickboxing organisation for Mr Newby in the scottish region of the SJN martial arts academy's, a lot of his time during the day is devoted to promoting martial arts in local schools and community groups doing introductory courses in kickboxing, kung fu and self defence
Still a regular competitor on the scottish competition circuit, john has now trained several scottish and british title holders, taking the Raptors team to compete in many open competitions, and is building the reputation of the team through the open competition success.
John currently holds a 1st deg black sash in lau gar Kung fu and 2nd black in kickboxing,and is a qualified coach and referree
John's view's on lau gar
" personaly i find the style has something for everyone, with it's roots firmly based in a traditional family style and the high standard and traditional values maintained by Master Yau, the style has proved it's self on the open competition circuit as one of the most practical styles around, the kickboxing classes produce winners, but also provide practical self defence and promotes fitness and confidence in a safe and friendly enviroment.
the traditional classes have the same benifits as well as the insight into the culture and history of kung fu, it excersises the mind as well as the body
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