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		<title>Mike Diaz Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar – May 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 4th – 5th 2013 saw Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford host Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association 2nd Degree Black Belt Mike Diaz on is first ever visit to the UK.]]></description>
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		<title>Sifu Francis Fong Seminar &#8211; February 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 11:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 21st-24th 2013 saw Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford host Sifu Francis Fong on his second ever visit to the United Kingdom.]]></description>
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		<title>Jun Fan Gung Fu Black Belt Grading &#8211; September 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford held another of it’s regular UK MASDA Jun Fan Gung Fu Black Belt Gradings on 1st September 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Jun Fan Gung Fu JKD Seminar &amp; Black Belt Grading &#8211; June 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 9th June 2012, Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford held one of it’s regular Black Belt Jun Fan Gung Fu Gradings]]></description>
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		<title>Lapunti Arnis de Abanico Seminar &#8211; May 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 12th May 2012, Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford once again hosted Guro Simon Wells. Unlike previous Guro Simon seminars focusing mainly on Muay Thai, during this session seminar attendees worked exclusively on a type of Filipino Martial Art, Lapunti Arnis de Abanico.]]></description>
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		<title>Yoga and Shiatsu Seminar &#8211; May 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday 11th May 2012 we were lucky enough to have Master Tutor Michael Powell return to our Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford, for a Yoga and Shiatsu seminar.]]></description>
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		<title>Sombo Seminar &#8211; April 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 14th April 2012 Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Essex, hosted another outstanding Sombo seminar, given by John Clarke and Collin Carrott of the IBF.]]></description>
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		<title>Grading Graduation &#8211; January 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.blackbeltmartialarts.co.uk/blog/grading-graduation-january-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 21st January 2012 the Marconi Club in Chelmsford was host to the latest UK MASDA Grading Graduation. The event, as ever, showcased the dedication and success of those people who have worked hard towards their martial arts goals.

We were lucky to have in attendance Ex-English Cricketer and current Talk Sport host Ronnie Irani giving an impassioned speech on the benefits of martial arts.

Throughout the event Emma Elmes, of World Champion display team Silver Dragons, entertained with an amazing array of kicks and flips.

Members who had successfully graded since the last graduation received their certificates artsarts that we offer; for example, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Kali, Kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai. Presentations were also made to those that had achieved rank as an Instructor.

Congratulations to everyone who received certificates; it shows as testament to the high level of both students and instructors the academy possess. The next ceremony is scheduled for later this years; see you there!]]></description>
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		<title>Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – January 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.blackbeltmartialarts.co.uk/blog/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-january-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[14th January 2012 saw Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and European champion David Onuma return to Laurence Sandum‘s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford Essex, to deliver another high quality BJJ seminar.

The seminar started out with warm up drills, before taking a look at variations of the side body position, how to get into them and how to get out of them.

Thanks to David Onuma for taking the time to come to the academy and we look forward to hosting him again in February 2012. Please get in touch for further details.]]></description>
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		<title>Japanese Jiu Jitsu Seminar &#8211; January 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.blackbeltmartialarts.co.uk/blog/japanese-jiu-jitsu-seminar-january-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 7th January 2012 started a jam-packed year off with a bang when Sensei Tom Starling came to Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Chelmsford to give a seminar on Japanese Jiu Jitsu.

The day started with the very basics of the system and continued to build as we were worked methodically through the IBF Jiu Jitsu syllabus.

Interestingly, there was a clear similarity to techniques seen in other forms of martial arts taught at the academy; including Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), and Jun Fan Gung Fu.

Immediately after the seminar, a small group, pictured above with Sensei Tom Starling, took a grading examination, in which all were successful.

Thanks to Sensei Tom Starling and his assistant Sensei Hayden Michaels for travelling to the academy and delivering an outstanding seminar.

Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy is looking to host hosting Sensei Starling again in 2013. Please get in touch for further details.]]></description>
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