News 2005
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Double Gold for Daniel
Congratulations to HCKC/TCA member Daniel Hayes on becoming ECKA Light-Continuous National Champion and Freeform National Champion.
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Dave wins at Grapple & Strike
Academy Coach Dave Coles becomes Welsh Amateur Grapple & Strike Light Heavyweight Champion. Full report and photos >here
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MMA Universe Launched
MMA News, Events, DVD's, Video and much more.
Click logo for details
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Fighter Profile Added
Lee Emmett. NJJKC British Open Bronze Medallist fighter profile >here
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Teemu
Good luck to Teemu who is returning to Finland. The boys say goodbye >here
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Video Clip Added
Combat Academy Juniors Caitlin and Jack battle it out in an end of lesson game >here
See more Video clips >here
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Fighter Profile Added
Richard Baker. NJJKC British Open Silver Medallist fighter profile >here
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NJJKC British Championships
"Members of Hereford's Combat Academy travelled to Worcester to compete in the British Open Ju-Jutsu Kumite championships and returned with 3 British Champions, 3 silver and 2 bronze medallists." Full story and photos >here
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Ju Jutsu Kumite & No Gi Groundfighting Championships
Sunday 18 December 2005 details >here
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London Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships
Congratulations to Combat Academy fighter Neil Preedy on his Silver Medal in the London Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships 5 November 2005.
Full story and pictures >here
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Groundfighting Results
Report, results and photo from The Combat Academy & Hereford Contact Karate Club Groundfighting Competition, 30 October 2005 >here
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New Date
The Combat Academy & Hereford Contact Karate Club Christmas party will now be held on Sunday 18th December at Saxtys.
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Sensei Ross Iannoccaro awarded 7th Dan
President and founder of The National Ju Jutsu Kumite Council, Sensei Ross Iannoccaro has been awarded 7th Dan Tai Jutsu Kai, by Soke Tanaka. Congratulations from all at The Combat Academy.
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Important Date Change
The following were due to take place on Sunday 11 December 2005, due to circumstances beyond our control both events will be rescheduled:
Ju-Jutsu Kumite Competition.
The Combat Academy & Hereford Contact Karate Club Christmas party.
A new date will be announced ASAP.
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Combat Academy Grading:
Sunday 16th October 2005
Details of grades awarded and scores >here
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'Fighters'
British Open Submission Fighting Championships
Sunday 9th October 2005
Five members of The Combat Academy travelled to Worcester to compete in the 'Fighters' British Open Submission Fighting Championships..... Report and photos >here
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Class Photo
The Combat Academy senior class photo September 2005 >here
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gold
Congratulations to Combat Academy Coach Dave Coles on his medals in the World Masters Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships held in Rio De Janeiro Brazil. August 27 & 28 2005.
Under 91kg Gold Medal
Open Weight Bronze Medal
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Bristol Open Karate Competition
Congratulations to the following Combat Academy / HCKC members on their success at the ECKA Bristol Open Karate Competition. Saturday 24 September
Dan Hayes Gold Freeform
Bram Roberts Bronze Light-continuous
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Karate Grading
Congratulations to the following Combat Academy / HCKC members on their success at the ECKA Karate grading under Ray Hoffman. Sunday 25 September
Pat Baker
Blue Belt
Blue BeltEmma Baker Blue Belt
Blue BeltJack Richards Blue Belt
Jack Densley Red Belt
Red BeltGertie Densley Red Belt
Danny McKwan Red Belt
Bram RobertsWhite Belt
White BeltFull Results >Here
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Groundfighting Competition
Sunday 30 October 2005 Details and entry forms >Here
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Combat Academy Grading
Sunday 16 October 2005: See Dave or Simon for details.
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No Training
There will be no training at The Combat Academy on Tuesday 30 August 2005.
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BJJ World Championships
Congratulations to Braulio Estima who competed in the CBJJ World Championships held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil 28-31 August 2005. Braulio took the Silver medal in his weight category and a Bronze in the Absolute.
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Seminar Report
Report and photos from the Braulio Estima seminar at
The Combat Academy July 3 2005 >Here
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Amateur Grapple & Strike
Round 2 of the Welsh Amateur Grapple & Strike event >Photos Here
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World Masters Title for Hereford Judo Coach
"Hereford based Judo player Andy Morris travelled to Canada to compete in the 7th World Masters Judo Championships. The event which attracted over 1200 competitors, was held over four days at the Hershey Centre Mississauga, Ontario." Full story and photos >Here
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NJJKC Midlands
"Olly Bohn was looking to retain the title he lifted at the event last year in the under 26kg category." Full report on The Combat Academy fighters at the NJJKC Midlands Championships. >Here
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Semi-contact MMA Grand Prix:
Current Rankings
The Combat Academy & Hereford Contact Karate Club semi-contact MMA grand-prix consists of 2 ground-fighting, 2 Ju-Jutsu Kumite and 2 Karate events. The top five after 3 events are as follows:
(1) Kristian Evans Falcons 17pts.
(2) Matthew Morgan Falcons 14pts.
(3) Olly Bohn The Combat Academy 13pts.
(4) Carl Edmunds Falcons 12pts.
(5) Becky Hayes The Combat Academy 10pts.
The full ranking list can be viewed >here
Remaining Events in the MMA Grand-Prix
30 October Ground-fighting
27 November Karate
11 December Ju-Jutsu Kumite
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Guess Who's Back??
News of a very special seminar..... >Details Here
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Ju Jutsu Kumite Championships
"In the boys and girls open category Becky Hayes produced an outstanding performance, defeating all four opponents without conceeding a single point to take the gold medal." >Read More
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Seni
Members of The Combat Academy visit the Seni Martial Arts Show at Birmingham's NEC >Here
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Braulio Website
Gracie Barra Birmingham Instructor Braulio 'Carcara' Estima
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Amateur Grapple & Strike
Round 1 of the Welsh Amateur Grapple & Strike event >Read More
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Groundfighting Championships
"The mens under 90-kg category had 9 competitors split into two pools of 5 and 4, so all fighters were looking at 5-6 fights for a medal." >Read More
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2005 Welsh Ju Jutsu Championships
"The current National Champion in the under 30 kilo category, Olly Bohn stormed his way to another Gold medal with a variety of striking and grappling techniques....." >Read More
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Photos of Combat Academy coach Dave Coles with some famous fighters.
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Groundfighting
Results & photos from the November 2004 Groundfighting competition >Here
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2004 Student of the Year Awards
"For the second year running Kate Bishop was named The Combat Academy overall student of the year. A dedicated martial artist....." >Read More
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London Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition
Photos from The Combat Academy trip to the 2004 London Open >Here
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Details, entry forms and rules for the forthcoming Ju-Jutsu Kumite events hosted by The Combat Academy and Hereford Contact Karate Club
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Details, entry forms and rules for the forthcoming Groundfighting events hosted by The Combat Academy and Hereford Contact Karate Club
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2005 Calendar of Events
Dates and links for Ju-Jutsu Kumite, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
Karate, Judo, Seminars and MMA events. Includes dates for
2 Ju-Jutsu Kumite, 2 Groundfighting and 3 Karate events hosted by
The Combat Academy and Hereford Contact Karate Club. >Details Here
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