2011 Good Start

I've been told by most coaches, starting a martial art group is tough but rewarding. I have to admit it is tough but nothing outweighs the satisfaction of seeing students make what you teach work for them.
Starting in the fourth term of the year was a gamble but if anything was a good practice run and reality check.

I know now I will need to aggressively promote Guardant Ju-Jutsu as a Martial Arts class. Merely starting a new grappling team and hoping people will join who have shown interest in the past has had average results.

My own training in 2011 has been amazing. Being graded to Green belt in Judo by Maurie Staples was a highlight as was winning the trophy for "Best Technique Seniors" at the club championships for my "Osaekomi" or pinning technique.
I have to give credit and thanks to my friend Bryan for training with me twice sometimes three times a week in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as traditional Ju-Jutsu. He has kept it real and kept me honest catching me with a couple of sneaky "Hadaka-jime" or rear naked chokes.

So bring on 2012 whatever it throws at us, zombie apocalypse, burning rain, alien invasion who knows.
One thing is for sure, it will be a big year with plenty of new developments for me and the Guardant Team.

Merry Christmas everyone. Take it easy over the break and be safe so we can all train hard when we come back.

HERE WE GO!

There's a new Martial art school in town ''Guardant Submission Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu.'' The first classes will begin on 24/10/11

 We have plenty of room to grow in the Napier Judo Club's Dojo at 13 Peddie street Taradale Napier. Kids from 5 years old can join in the fun on Mondays at 6:00pm to 6:30pm where they will learn fundamental techniques and play grappling specific games.
Adults train Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm till 7:30pm
Bring shorts and t-shirt or rash top. Wear a Gi/grappling uniform if you want.
Your first session is FREE and you have no obligation to join. Hope to see plenty of new faces on the mat. Positive people, willing to learn & share welcome. Bring a friend if you want to. Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch.

Starting Anyway

I was supposed to be teaching kids & adults classes in submission wrestling beginning of the term but it seems there has been issues with the premises I want to use. Apparently it's not available anymore or at least not just yet. So unfortunately the kids program will have to begin at a later date.

I can however continue with the adults program from 6:30pm to 7:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays in my garage. Space is very limited so contact me for details at waynemperry@hotmail.com or call/txt 021 2563770

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ON TRACK

Things are looking good for opening sooner than I thought. I can't say much yet but I should be ready to start running Kids & Adults classes from the start of the next school term. Thank you to those of you who have encouraged me to run Kids classes. We will have a blast! OSSSS!

SUPPORT

So far I have had nothing but overwhelming support for my goal of starting a school. All from people I personally hold in high regard.
I understand not everybody will be happy with me doing this but I have to.
Thank you all for your words of encouragement, help with ideas & positivity.
I feel humbled and will give it my all. OSSSS!

GUARDANT

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Thinking about moving out of the Garage Dojo?

I think it's time to move out of my single garage Dojo and rent a local hall in Napier a couple of times per week. I have twenty square meters of 40mm thick mats for grappling on...stacked away. And I only bring out six at a time.

So now I'm thinking about it seriously after my trip to Auckland. Training with martial artists from all different styles made me think about of how much I have enjoyed my journey so far. How every art you have trained in is a part of you. Even if you don't like it anymore, or it's not the in thing now. You are at least aware of it.
I will post updates on where I'm at with this venture. I have some good contacts in the New Zealand martial arts scene who I'm sure can help me out with planning putting a school together. So it should be fun.

That reminds me of something one of my instructors used to say. "Martial arts is very very serious, so it's very very important that we HAVE FUN!"

1st Post Ever...Samurai Camp NZ 2011

It's been a long week for a short week having taken Monday off to recover from the Samurai camp in Auckland over the weekend. We had some great instructors from different arts sharing techniques. Everyone had something to gain, getting a taste of different styles. Some very different to their own. We had Karate, Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Te-Jutsu and Ju-Jutsu. A good mix of striking, grappling, throwing and weapons training. All in all a fun weekend with authentic Japanese food and like minded people. Thank you Soke Ray Porter for organizing the event and having me as part of it.