GJJA and SSJJA Seminar

Saturday 11th July

An invitation to attend a seminar organised by our affiliated  members at SSJJA was accepted by Kyoshi Karl Fitzsimons director of  GJJA.  A warm handshake welcomed us to the venue for our first joint  seminar. We had arrived early and were able to help with some  setting up of the 1st of two huge dojo's for use on the day. The  venue was perfect for our needs and with the laying of mats and  preparation of the tuck shop completed on time, we were able to  change and await the arrival of students. 50 junior students of various ages soon started to arrive and  around 20 adult students. These were followed by a large number of  mums and dads all looking forward to seeing plenty of action from  all those taking part. The seminar was to be held in two parts, with Sensei Peter Calaeta  taking the children in the first half and myself being given the  task of teaching the adults. New techniques and concepts where  being shown to students for the first time and all appreciated the  simplicity and effectiveness when applied in the right manner to a  potential attacker.

Far to quickly, lunch time arrived. A welcome break for some  refreshments of which the children really enjoyed. I myself was  kept busy with the signing of certificates before the start of  the second half of the day.  This time around 50 children lined up. A short warm up after the  lunch break and then back into full swing. Starting with some  fairly basic techniques in order to give the children confidence.  Kyoshi Karl Fitzsimons then moved forward with some more  demanding techniques and with the very able help of his  assistants on the day, Joe and Sean, was able to help all those  in difficulty without any problems.  The day ended with group photos, presentation of the much sort  after seminar certificates, lots of happy faces and a genuine excitement.

>> Kind regards
>> Kyoshi Karl Fitzsimons
>> Global Jujitsu Association
>> Global Jujitsu Academy Ltd