Instructors

Gary Quinn - 6th Dan Shotokan
Jon Stokoe - 6th Dan Aikido
Fred Minns - 5th Dan Jiu Jitsu
Peter Oxley - 5th Dan Jiu Jitsu
Richy Bevens - 4th Dan Kickboxing
Mark Longstaff - 3rd Dan Kickboxing
Ricky Fletcher - 3rd Dan Self Defence / Pressure Point
Jason Park - 3rd Dan TaeKwonDo
Stuart Gavin - 3rd Dan Kempo
Geoff Aisbitts - 3rd Dan Aiki Jitsu
Steve Youngman - 3rd Degree Freestyle
Gary Glover - 2nd Dan Shotokan
John Pickering - 2nd Dan Judo
Christine Jones - 2nd Dan Wado Ryu
Rick Burns - 2nd Dan Tempest Karate
Marc Jary - 1st Dan Kickboxing
Kris Ord - 1st Dan Kickboxing
Mark Graham - Wing Chun
Steve Kurlej - Hoshin Sool
Paul Tennet - Black Sash Northern Mantis
Jimmy McAvoy - Capoiera
Peter Grufferty - Blue Cord Capoiera

Sunday 24th February saw well over 100 students being taught different styles by the Instructors listed in a jam packed full day training session at Jarrow Community Centre.
After a few introductory words and a warm up by Steve Youngman it was straight into the action.
First up was an excellent display by Paul Tennet and the Moi Fa Lion Dance.
The students were divided into 4 groups and allocated an Instructor.
Every 35 mins the groups were each given an Instructor of a different style.
Half way through the day during the lunch break saw 2 demonstrations given. One led by Jimmy McAvoy and Peter Gruffert demonstrating Capoiera followed by an Aikido demonstration by Jon Stokoe 6th Dan.
After the break and back into learning new techniques from more styles.
Raffle tickets were sold during the day and prizes donated by various Instructors and sponsor Faze 101 were to be had.
Finally, an auction was held for the last three items which had been donated including a Kick Shield from Sensei Rick Burns and a hand carved sword from Sensei Peter Seth.
A repeat from last years event whereby everyone had an excellent day, once again, no politics or ego's and old and new aquaintences were made.
More importantly almost £1000 was made on the day in support of Cancer Rearch UK.