frank raud
Master of Arts
Here in Ottawa, we have an annual martial arts convention called Capital Conquest. I just got back from it. I was unable to attend the Friday night events which included a series of kickboxing matches which culminated in exhibition fights between Bill "Superfoot"Wallace and Wally Slocki,and Jean-Yves Theriault vs Ben Ladouceur, a current kickboxing champion. Saturday's seminars started with a stretching seminar by Bill Wallace followed by opportunities to train in karate, judo, BJJ, Krav Maga, jiu jitsu, Chi Gung, a variety of weapon arts and more. I did some knife work from FMA, several styles of jiu jitsu and some judo.
Saturday night was demonstrations of a variety of schools showing off, and some pretty crazy breaking with busting baseball bats with shins, etc.
Sunday was more training. Took a seminar with former Air Marshall trainer Charlie Moore, and another with Andy Elliott from Australia. I finished off my day by training with Roberto de Juan from Spain. Great weekend to re-connect with old friends, meet some new ones, and have an opportunity to train with instructors from around the world.
Saturday night was demonstrations of a variety of schools showing off, and some pretty crazy breaking with busting baseball bats with shins, etc.
Sunday was more training. Took a seminar with former Air Marshall trainer Charlie Moore, and another with Andy Elliott from Australia. I finished off my day by training with Roberto de Juan from Spain. Great weekend to re-connect with old friends, meet some new ones, and have an opportunity to train with instructors from around the world.
