There was a time when people who are into sports preferred track suits over nudie jeans, sneakers over moccasins, and jerseys over t-shirts. But those days were long gone because today, athletes are making a scene in the fashion industry. Thanks to their ability to look stylish whether in a pair of kickboxing shorts or [...]
Aside from being great fitness workouts and spectator entertainment, various combat styles also make excellent protection against attackers who make unreasonable or unlawful aggressions against you, your family, or even strangers. If you are interested in learning self-defence methods, here is a list of some of the best martial arts to consider. Kickboxing – This [...]
“Sport not only keeps children fit, healthy, and active, but it also builds their confidence and social skills.” – Direct Gov. However, a large percentage of kids quit sports by the time they reach their teenage years. While there are many other reasons that cause their discouragement, it may be safe to say that some [...]
Massive thanks to everyone who came down to help support the fighters who took part in the Shaolin Tigers Rising Stars Armature Fight Night (sanctioned by BIKMA) at St Crispins Leisure Centre in Wokingham on Sat 12th November. We would also like to thank everyone who helped orangise the show. We will post some more [...]
There was a time when people who are into sports preferred track suits over nudie jeans, sneakers over moccasins, and jerseys over t-shirts. But those days were long gone because today, athletes are making a scene in the fashion industry. Thanks to their ability to look stylish whether in a pair of kickboxing shorts or on an Armani suit. Let us take a look at some athletes who were able to strike the perfect balance between sports and fashion. For many people who love basketball, Wade is a hero and a superstar. He entered the professional league in the 2003 NBA draft, in which he was chosen as the fifth overall pick by the Miami Heat. Then he was named the Sportsman of the Year by Sports illustrated in 2006 after he led his team to their first ever championship by winning 4-2 on their series against the Dallas Mavericks. But aside from his undeniable prowess on the court, Wade has also made it big in the world of fashion. He captured the hearts of critics with his impeccable sense of style. From tailored suits to signature hats and his love for Louis Vuitton and Gucci, this man has really hit the three-point shot when it comes to dressing up. Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. or Tom is a quarterback for the New England Patriots in the NFL where he was picked during the sixth round of the 2000 draft. In his first ten seasons as a starter, Tom, together with his squad, has made several trips to the prestigious Super Bowl. He also won two MVP awards in the same tournament, and he has the most touchdown passes in the history of the professional league. But Brady’s success did not only stop in the world of sports, because he has also gained several endorsement deals from fashion brands and a couple of magazine covers. Many people say that his unique style could be credited to his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen but, one thing is for sure, Tom really has the best of both worlds in his hands. Finally, if there is one athlete who is popular both on and off the field, it would definitely have to be David Robert Joseph Beckham. Born on May 2, 1975, he is an English football star who began his colourful career with Manchester United in 1992 at the tender age of 17. During his stint with the team, they took home the prestigious Premier League title six times. He then signed up for Real Madrid, and finally signed a contract with his current squad, the Los Angeles Galaxy. But aside from his long list of achievements as a professional athlete, Beckham is also one of those few who, according to Marcelle d’Argy Smith, is good-looking enough to be a woman’s dream, a teenage idol, and has the sports brain and talent to make hard men weep.
Aside from being great fitness workouts and spectator entertainment, various combat styles also make excellent protection against attackers who make unreasonable or unlawful aggressions against you, your family, or even strangers. If you are interested in learning self-defence methods, here is a list of some of the best martial arts to consider.
Kickboxing – This concentrates on making distracting and fast-paced punches, kicks, and knees aimed at available openings. Hence, although an attacker may have a gun within reach, a person skilled in the sport actually have more weapons, namely his or her head, elbows, knees, feet, and hands. And with knife crimes becoming more of a concern these day, some knowledge in hand-to-hand combat can certainly make you feel more secure.
Karate – Giving special emphasis on attack deflection, the fists are often used to defend and make a counterattack. Punches, however, are often directed on the soft spots of the body, which are then twisted to incapacitate the aggressor.
Aikido – An immediately recognisable technique, it works on the principle that when a person strikes, some parts of his defence are left vulnerable. Since the same philosophy also applies to the one defending, there is no point in resisting the attack. Instead, use the aggressor’s momentum against himself.
Wing Chun Kung Fu – Yip Man taught the legendary Bruce Lee this art. However, the student rebelled against it after it proved insufficient in his famous duel with professional martial arts expert Wong Jack Man. The technique’s signature punches include extremely fast and rapid-fire punches to the chest, specifically to the solar plexus or sternum.
Jiu-Jitsu – A true hybrid that incorporates various elements of joint locks, biting, choke holds, eye gouging, hard striking, and grappling, it is one of the easiest and most effective martial arts style on this list. In fact, even a 100-pound woman can do it conveniently to a 250-pound man.
Even as you are in your bike clothing and manoeuvring your bicycle on the street, you will never know when an armed stranger would come to do harm or deprive you of your property. Thus, it pays to be proactive enough in learning self-defence skills whenever you can.
“Sport not only keeps children fit, healthy, and active, but it also builds their confidence and social skills.” – Direct Gov. However, a large percentage of kids quit sports by the time they reach their teenage years.
While there are many other reasons that cause their discouragement, it may be safe to say that some of them leave because they feel that they cannot succeed in the field they have chosen. If you are a parent and you have a child who feels this way, it can also be quite frustrating for you especially if you do not know the best way to reach out to him. However, there are means you can use to alleviate the pressure they face on the playing field, whether their game of choice is skiing or kickboxing.
1. Determine your little one’s own goals and focus on them. Too many times, a parent can get too carried away in the competitiveness of a sport that they begin to transfer their own dreams on the child. For your little Peter or Jim to succeed in the field of martial arts, he must be able to enjoy what he is doing.
2. If he fails or commits a mistake, do not allow him to dwell on his error. Talk to him and make him understand that even if he did something wrong, there is always a chance to make up for it or to improve on his game. Address his problems and use them as learning tools that can help develop his sportsmanship.
3. Encourage effort, not winning. As much as possible, you should refrain from telling your kid that he is a great athlete. While it may initially seem like a positive way to encourage him, it can create future problems—at the moment that he faces a crisis, he may no longer think that he is “great”. Instead, tell your young one that you are proud of him because he practices and works hard.
4. Involve yourself in his skill development. Attending his training sessions and tournaments can make your child feel that you are interested in what he does. However, keep yourself from excessively advising him. Learn to trust his instincts.
Fully supporting your youngster in his athletic endeavours also means making sure that he has all the equipment he needs. For instance, if he interested in kickboxing, you should get him the necessary defensive gear crucial to the sport. Likewise, if he has a passion for skiing, you should buy him kids ski helmets and other essential accessories.
Massive thanks to everyone who came down to help support the fighters who took part in the Shaolin Tigers Rising Stars Armature Fight Night (sanctioned by BIKMA) at St Crispins Leisure Centre in Wokingham on Sat 12th November. We would also like to thank everyone who helped orangise the show. We will post some more videos/pictures of the event on here shortly.
The next BIKMA Armature Fight Night will be in March. We will post more info on here nearer the time.
Click on the You Tube link below to watch the fight with Dan Eden (Shaolin Tigers) v Dave Hannay (Malvern Martial Arts Centre).
Pic of Dan Eden after referee Chris Day annonces him as the winner in his fight against Dave Hanny.
Dan Celebrating with a jump spinning round house
Click on the link below to watch Joe Baggs v John Cooper fight video:
Danny Sukwong pic
Stuart Simpson Fight Night 12th Nov
Stuart Simpson
Steve McKane
BKMA was founded in 1982 with the Amateur Contact Karate association and later expanded to include other martial arts. Now BIKMA is one of the largest martial arts associations in the UK. BIKMA is also active on the international scene with many members and associate members from many foreign countries.
It is primarily a traditional multi-style association but it is recognized as being the front runner of the growth and development of kickboxing in the UK. It is run my martial artist for martial artist. Our aim is to provide a complete service including Insurance, licensing, certification, events and courses.
BIKMA is controlled by an amateur executive committee with a general secretary, a president and vice president as well as a technical committee.
Enhanced C.R.B checks (if required) sanctioning of events for novices to World Championship events. We cover Light, Semi and Full Contact Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, Escrima stick fighting, Viking combat, Boxing and Wrestling.
BIKMA Cage Brawl Show
BIKMA Event at the York Hall, Bethnal Green
Many styles co-exist within BIKMA some follow the traditional style and some have combined to form new ways. This is quite valid as long as the rules and regulations are adhered to.
As well as the amateur executive the amateur rules for contests is that no prize money of financial inducement may be awarded. Professional and proprietors are welcome in BIKMA but may not vote on the Executive committee.
Purposes
Professional Instructors
These are welcome in the association, subject to the rules of the constitution
New Clubs
If you are a new club, we can provide you with all your insurance requirements to include top quality licence books, certificates, badges (if required). The standard cover includes public liability, instructor liability and member to member liability as well as all the advice you need.
Established Clubs
If you are an established club and would like to replace you current license provider then we can make the transition as easy as possible for you. Our insurance is the best on the market for martial artist of any style. We factor in discount for clubs with over sixty students. Our license books (if required) are hardback with gold block emblem to include space for your grades, courses and achievements as well as the insurance slip. If you only require the license then we can also arrange that. See license pic below:
