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Total Body Defence Systems Seminar

Aug 2008 20

Wed 8:00 PM

Location: PING PONG CENTER

12792 W. Colonial Drive
Ste. 120, (Behind POUNDS)
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-766-1779

Estimated attendance: 12 people attended.
5.006
Who organized?
Bill Clark and Brian

Price: $5.00 per person

Total Body Defence Goshinkwai’s founder and chief Instructor Alun Williams will be offering a tailored seminar for us. This will be Alun's first seminar in the U.S. exclusively at our Meetup.
Having consistently trained and instructed within Martial Arts and Self-Defence systems for over 20 years, Alun offers vast experience within this field, having trained hundreds of students and helped coach numerous Dan grades.

Alun trained predominantly in the Goshinkwai Ryu Yawara Renmei system, Alun was
granted special dispensation to run his first club at only 2nd Kyu. At grade 2nd Dan, he was formerly invited to train under his most influential Instructor, Soke-Dai John Warfield. This furthered his progression and he attained 5th Dan in this system. Alun is now the Chief
Instructor and founder of the Total Body Defence Goshinkwai organisation and has been
received Internationally as a Martial Arts instructor with published articles in major
Martial Arts magazines, as well as being featured in television programs, radio and numerous newspaper media.
This highly innovative style is rooted in some of the most ancient of combative forms. It incorporates principles of striking, grappling & footwork and is a pure combat/self-defense.

Many of his students have progressed to run their own established classes and some have gone on to train some of the worlds most elite forces including the renown S.A.S. Alun's professional approach to his training and running of the organisation has been reflected in the outstanding quality of his first Instructional DVD release, which won DVD of the Year at the Seni2008, Europe's largest Martial Arts Exhibition as well as numerous high-level reviews and offically endorsed by John Mac, ex-SAS Veteran.
Alun just recently made 7 pages of Martial Arts Illustrated this month, the UK's leading MA magazine, which is also sold worldwide.

Take a look at Alun's video's here: http://www.youtube.co...

Here is a link to his website advertising our Meetup: http://www.totalbodyd...

As an added bonus Alun we be bringing us some DVD's and prizes for our group.

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Posted Aug 29, 2008 7:50 PM

Alun Williams

Thanks for all the comments guys. It was a pleasure to meet and training with you all, great attitude of open mindness towards the techniques and principles. Great effort also in attendance despite a tropical storm!! Special thanks to Bill and Brian for their hospitality I look forward to future US seminars. Alun
Pre-Meetup comments below
Posted Aug 17, 2008 9:53 AM

Brian

Founder, Orlando Martial Arts Meetup Group

Oops-Did I say England? I didn't mean that OTHER country in the UK. Be it known that the exceptionally well-timed Alun hails from Wales...
Posted Aug 17, 2008 3:54 AM

Mark Broom

Alun, the ultimate accolade!!! You are officially an Englishman (Ha, Ha) Brian, be careful, or you may find Alun's timing is out slightly!!! Have a great session
Posted Aug 16, 2008 10:34 AM

Brian

Founder, Orlando Martial Arts Meetup Group

LOL! For all you wondering about the spelling of "Defence" (have had a few comments), note that the founder of the technique, Alun, is from England--so chalk that up to a cross cultural variation... Hope to Cee You All There!
Posted Aug 7, 2008 7:44 AM

Alun Williams

Hi All, I will be bringing some DVD's over with me, so please let me know if interested in purchasing one, they are normally $40, but if you attend the seminar, you can have discount to $30. The DVD contains over 2hrs of material with a unique interactive format, being able to see each technique detailed in 5 different camera angles, also too many extras to mention! It won DVD OF THE YEAR at europes largest exhibition this year in the UK. See you all soon, Best Regards, Al
Posted Jul 26, 2008 7:24 AM

Mark Broom

Guy's I would love to be, there for an extra session with Alun but unfortunatly there is a big pond between us!! Don't miss this great opportunity to train with a truely amazing guy. Alun is a really amazing teacher with a great wealth of knowledge. The Goshinkwai really is the REAL DEAL, no messing around, real workable defence. Have a great session Enjoy Mark
Posted Jul 25, 2008 6:27 PM

Alun Williams

Hi all, just to say I'm looking forward to meeting my US fellow Martial Artists and hope you will all enjoy and learn something from the seminar.

Who attended?

12 attendees
- Bill Clark
  
  “ It was great having an opportunity to train with Alun, his techniques were intense and street effective, exactly what you need in a real confrontation. ”
- The Murph
  
  “ Very well done. The instructors excitement was infectious! A no-nonsense art that seemed refreshing to me. ”
- Rob C
  
  “ Alun was fantastic, passionate, and full of energy. The training was very different from what I have experienced before, but also very effective. I would encourage anyone to look into this form to gain a new perspective on methods of attack and defense. ”
- Brian
  
  “ Basically learned how to give someone a good old fashioned (and painful!) a#* kicking if you're attacked on the street. Very cool techniques--agressive stuff. Alun was a teriffic instructor. Scared me to see how much the women were enjoying this one... ”
- Alun Williams
- Alex
- Kara Clark
- anne