Hi, I remember there being a JKD class in Stoke, I think Tunstall, but I can't find their website. Does anyone here happen to know about them, if the classes are still running and a contact number?
https://m.facebook.com/pages/McGovern-Academy/1566299833629379 This seems to be the offspring of impact JKD. I believe Dave Carnell may of passed way.
Sadly Dave Carnell did pass away this year from Cancer. Edit. I'd contact Kwoklyn to see if any of his guys are in that area. http://www.urbanmartialarts.com/#!bruce-lees-kungfu/c1yws I'll send him a message via Twitter. Edit. Done. Check out the Twitter feed on the homepage to see the Tweet.
Sad to see the senior instructor passed away. But thank you for the help, it looks like there's even a class on tonight so I'll try and make it
I trained there in the late 90s. No idea what it's like now, but it was a good school. I believe Simon McGovern takes the classes these days and you're in good hands there; great teacher and nice bloke. My mate does BJJ there and is very happy with the place. I've been to a fair few martial arts schools both in the UK and abroad. I can honestly say impact is one of the best I've been to, I really miss the place at times. I'd love to hear how you get on there.
Just got a message back from Kwoklyn. Simon McGovern is still teaching in Stoke. His school is called McGovern MMA Strike, Grapple and Clinch. https://twitter.com/tubarao5950 https://www.facebook.com/fightfactoryuk/posts/241877839218700 http://www.cagewarriors.com/forums/showthread.php?54787-McGovern-Academy-Impact-Martial-Arts https://www.facebook.com/pages/McGovern-Academy/1566299833629379
A bit of an old post but I've only just seen this. I train BJJ under Simon and can vouch for the quality of coaching. Absolutely top notch. Get in touch with Simon or come along. The gym's just moved to Roundwell Street but still in Tunstall.
On tuesday night my 34th birthday i was searching for dave carnell impact because i'm looking to get back into jkd after a 17 year break. I went with my father in 97 to 98. And then i found out dave had passed away, i was completley gutted, i went primary school with his son lee carnell. I tried to find simon mcgovern acadamy on wardle street tunstall but thats closed, i did go around to roundwell street but i couldn't find anything. I hope simons not closed it all. You guys have any info where he's gone. Best regards james
We trained in the room on the right by the windows, infront of the wooden dummys.. We use to train next to two guys the smaller guy gave up and stopped coming.. I went to si's place but thats closed / for sale and so is daves place. I've emailled nigel tropman to see if he knows. I remember a woman from hartshill broke her nose at impact. I hope your well.
It's still open and is on Roundwell St, Old Court House. Look for the dance studio under the arch, through the courtyard to black door in corner. I'm currently training BJJ there. Classes are: Mon: 6:30 BJJ nogi Tue: 6:30 Thai, 7:30 BJJ Thur: 6:30 BJJ, 7:30 Thai, 8:30 Kali I'm there on Mon. See you there!
Thank you stevep. I had a reply from nigel tropman he's such a great guy, such a pleasure to communicate with I drove passed there and i thought there was something with that building, kind of like something was telling me. I'll have to call in and have a chat to simon. I'm 6'1" 16 stone (don't look it) and have long hair and a beard. kind of like jackson from bloodsport Jkd warrior I really need to get back to 13&1/2 to 14 stone, i'm starting to dislike how i feel my legs slightly bigger etc, all the stress of my business has reached event horizon and is affecting my health.. I think jkd will get me back to normal. The more i think about it, the more i loved impact, i'm kicking myself for not going back sooner and for not knowing about dave. A birthday supprise alright, i thought it was a mistake.. I'll try to personally thank you.
Get yourself down there. There's a really good group training there, all top lads and lasses. I'll look out for you. I'll probably be in blue gi bottoms and black Venom rash guard on Mon. I'll come say hi if I see you.
There's no specific JKD class on at the moment. It's BJJ, Thai, Kali all under Simon's Strike, Clinch, Grapple.
I visited simon in october watched a few lessons, and havent been back since Well i attended the kali session but it was cancelled si wasn't their dan ran the 2nd hour of striking.. I'm in the process of renovating and selling house so this is why i've not been back, I missed a jkd workshop :bang: Hopefully he'l get a jkd session running again (we all secretly know jkd is the best ).