Garry

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by GarrySmith, Nov 15, 2016.

  1. GarrySmith

    GarrySmith New Member

    Hello all, Garry Smith 4th dan in Applied Ju Jitsu (Ruko Ryu), trained for 18 years, I passed this on Sunday 6th November just gone.

    I run the Academy of Self Defence Ltd, edit Conflict Manager Magazine and am Chief Executive of the Conflict Research Group International.

    Happy to provide links or you can just google.

    Other hobbies include walking the dog, our Puggle Bertie, when I have time, reading, browsing the net, family, the latter being the best.

    :D
     
  2. Knee Rider

    Knee Rider Valued Member Supporter

    Welcome :)

    You have any association with Trevor roberts and martin clempner?
     
  3. GarrySmith

    GarrySmith New Member

    No I have not met either of them but know of them. I trained and taught with Abbeydale Ju Jitsu Club part of the BJJA until summer 2014. I then incorporated it into my company AoSD formed in 2008 and called it AJJ, later I realised this was the same name that Trevor uses.

    We are now Part of the BCA who I joined in 2008. I work closely with Rory Miller and Marc MacYoung.
     
  4. GarrySmith

    GarrySmith New Member

    Ah I tell a lie, I did a seminar with Martin at Georgie Georgiev's place in Cheshire, nice guy and a giant.
     
  5. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    So. Many. Acronyms.

    Welcome to the forum!
     
  6. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    Fixed
     
  7. Travess

    Travess The Welsh MAPper Supporter

    Welcome to MAP Garry

    Ahhh, I thought I recognised your name - I usually see FB posts relating to your updates, popping up on the pages of Bunkai Bash, Kevin O'Hagan (or the like) or even from Rory or Marc themselves.

    Travess
     
  8. GarrySmith

    GarrySmith New Member

    Cool. Yes I came and did a couple of sessions on the 2015 Bunkai Bash, was discussing preparations for Rory being here in Uk 2017 with Andi today. Marc should be over next year too.

    John Johnson popped by here a couple of weeks ago to pick up a load of books for a charity event he runs for Stoke Mandeville. I am still in touch with a few of the guys from the Bunkai Bash, good people, I like what they do.
     
  9. Knee Rider

    Knee Rider Valued Member Supporter

    gotcha

    well slap my **** with a kipper! I stand corrected :D
     
  10. Mitch

    Mitch Lord Mitch of MAP Admin

    Welcome to MAP :)

    Mitch
     
  11. Dan93

    Dan93 Valued Member

    Welcome to MAP!
     

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