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In reverse chronological order;

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December, 2008

International Wing Chun Seminar in Holland, with Sifu Paul Smith

Sifu Paul Smith will be giving a seminar in Holland. Please refer to the seminar flyer for more information.

UPDATED! Sunday 23rd November & Sunday 7th December, 2008

Wing Chun - Dummy Form & Chi Sau Seminar with Sifu Paul Smith

Sifu Paul Smith introduces the dummy form and its applications in Chi Sau over two seminars.

This will cover both the dummy form and its applications, and is a rare opportunity for those students yet to encounter the Wing Chun dummy, to train with the apparatus. The seminars will help to improve footwork and Chi Sau skills as well as introducing a form which many will not have seen or practiced before. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and students of all levels will benefit from attending.

Time: 12 PM - 5 PM (with break) both days

Venue: Pilmeny Youth Centre, 44 Buchanan Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8RF - map link.
The hall is adjacent to the large church on Dalmeny Street, with access down the alley where the Pilmeny centre sign is. Parking available on surrounding side streets, or the large Scotmid car park at the foot of Leith Walk. Any bus going down Leith Walk or Easter Road will stop very close by, e.g. Lothian buses: 1, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 25, 35, 49. The venue is also approximately 25 minutes walk from Waverly train station.

Cost: £40 both days, £20 one day (either day)

For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
0750 201 2227

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September, 2008

Rapid Arnis Seminar

Tuhon Pat O'Malley and Tuhon Lucy O'Malley

The O'Malleys have trained with many of the leading lights in FMA, both within and outside of the Phillipines, and with masters of many other miss this opportunity to train with two masters of their art.

For more information on Rapid Arnis and the O'Malleys, please visit http://www.rapidarnis.com/ .

Time: 12 noon to 5pm (both days)
Cost: £50 2 days, £30 one day.
Venue: The Gym At Longstone, Longstone Centre, 81 Inglis Green Road, Longstone, Edinburgh, EH14 2EZ - map link

The Lothian Buses 34 goes past the the Longstone Centre. The 44, 4 and 35 also go nearby, in order of most convenient stop.

For further details email: cgr703@aol.com or call
Scott Marshal on 0751 001 4047

Saturday 30th August, 2008

Wing Chun Seminar in Holland, with Sifu Paul Smith

Sifu Paul Smith will be giving a seminar in Holland. Please contact Combat Arts Scotland for more information

Sunday 27th April, 2008

Wing Chun Seminar & Grading

Sifu Paul Smith returns for a Wing Chun seminar and grading. This will cover Chi Sau, and will include an opportunity to ask Sifu Smith any questions you have about your training or the system.

Time: 12-5
Venue: Pilmeny Youth Centre, Buchanan Street, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com

Saturday 9th / Sunday 10th Febuary, 2008

Wing Chun Seminar & Grading

There will be a Wing Chun seminar with Sifu Paul Smith on the Saturday, followed by a grading on the Sunday.

More information to follow.

Time: 12-5 both days
Venue: Pilmeny Youth Centre, Buchanan Street, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December, 2007

Wing Chun - Basics And Beyond, with Sifu Paul Smith

Sifu Paul Smith is visting Edinburgh and will be giving a wide-ranging Wing Chun Kung Fu seminar over two days.

This cover both traditional and non-traditional use of Wing Chun, covering chi sao, drills for improving speed and reactions, and incorporating locks. Further, Sifu Smith will be covering ground fighting chi sao, and sparring in Wing Chun, and its use in an MMA arena.

This event will be a tour de force in the Wing Chun system, and its use to the modern-day fighter. This seminar represents a rare opportunity to learn from a martial arts master and champion fighter.

Time: 11 AM - 4:30 PM (with lunch break) both days

Venue: Pilmeny Youth Centre, 44 Buchanan Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8RF - map link.
The hall is adjacent to the large church on Dalmeny Street, with access down the alley where the Pilmeny centre sign is. Parking available on surrounding side streets, or the large Scotmid car park at the foot of Leith Walk. Any bus going down Leith Walk or Easter Road will stop very close by, e.g. Lothian buses: 1, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 25, 35, 49. The venue is also approximately 25 minutes walk from Waverly train station.

Cost: £80 both days, £50 one day (either day)

For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
0750 201 2227

Saturday 24th November, 2007

Black Eagle Society Meeting

There will be meeting of the Black Eagle society at the following location, for more full-contact no-holds-barred stick-fighting. For more information about the society, see the Black Eagle section in the Rapid Arnis Wikipedia article.

Time: Starting 12 noon
Venue: "The Gym", Inglis Green Road, Longstone, Edinburgh, EH14 2EZ - map link
For further details email: Cgr703 at aol dot com.

Sunday 19th August, 2007

Wing Chun 6 ½ Point Pole Seminar with Sifu Paul Smith

This seminar will teach the Luk Dim Boon Kwun, or "Six and A Half Point Pole" form.

Attendees must bring a suitable training pole in order to paricipate. While a proper 7-8 foot pole is best, any wooden pole at least 6 foot long is fine. Please try to avoid overly thin / weak poles, as training drills may break them!

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Venue: Gorgie Dalry Community Centre, McLeod Street, Edinburgh (See venue details)
Cost: £20
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
Paul Smith on 07799 737 493

Sunday 29th July, 2007

Wing Chun Butterfly Knives Seminar with Sifu Paul Smith

This seminar will teach the Baat Jaam Do or Butterfly Knives form.

A set of knives is required for this seminar. For purchase information, please contact Sifu Smith at the information below.

Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00pm
Venue: Shandon Leisure Centre, Slateford Road, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
Paul Smith on 07799 737 493

Saturday 30th June / Sunday 1st July, 2007

Rapid Response / Rapid Arnis Seminar
    with Tuhon Pat O'Malley and Tuhon Lucy O'Malley

Saturday 30th June:

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Knife crime is on the rise in Scotland. 5 hours could make all the difference.

Master Pat O'Malley introduces his

RAPID RESPONSE: Knife Fighting System

A one-day, 5-hour course. Come and learn simple, effective defence against knife attacks.

Call or e-mail in advance to secure your place!

Sunday 1st July:

Rapid Arnis Seminar: The O'Malleys have trained with many of the leading lights in FMA, both within and outside of the Phillipines, and with masters of many other styles, and have condensed their knowledge into the Rapid Arnis system. Don't miss this opportunity to train with two masters of their art.

For more information on Rapid Arnis and the O'Malleys, please visit http://www.rapidarnis.com/ .

Saturday 30th June: Rapid Response: Knife Fighting System
Sunday 1st June: Rapid Arnis

Time: 12 noon to 5pm (both days)
Venue: Gorgie Dalry Community Centre, McLeod Street, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
Paul Smith on 07799 737 493

Sunday 17th June, 2007

Chi Sau Workshop with Sifu Paul Smith

This workshop will cover "Chi Sau" (Sticking Hands) practice.

Chi Sau is a fundamental Wing Chun practice that improves sensitivity and reactions, and reveals the true spirit behind the art. Suitable for all levels. Some general information is available on the Wikipedia page on Wing Chun.

Time: 2:30 pm to 5:30pm (subject to change - check back for updates!)
Venue: Shandon Leisure Centre, Slateford Road, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
Paul Smith on 07799 737 493

Sunday 27th May, 2007

Chi Sau Workshop with Sifu Paul Smith

This workshop will cover "Chi Sau" (Sticking Hands) practice.

Chi Sau is a fundamental Wing Chun practice that improves sensitivity and reactions, and reveals the true spirit behind the art. Suitable for all levels. Some general information is available on the Wikipedia page on Wing Chun.

Time: 2:30 pm to 5:30pm
Venue: Shandon Leisure Centre, Slateford Road, Edinburgh (See venue details)
For further details email: questions@combatarts-scotland.com or call
Paul Smith on 07799 737 493

Sunday 29th April, 2007

Multi-Style Wing Chun Day

For the first time ever, four of Britain's top Wing Chun instructors come together on one day;

  • Paul Smith
  • Alan Gibson
  • Alan Orr
  • Shaun Rawcliffe

See http://www.wingchunday.co.uk/ for further information and booking contacts.