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Mann Family School of Kung Fu (Ip Man Wing Chun)

mann family school of kung fu (ip man wing chun)

5.0(5)

Brigg

Being a teacher of Wing Chun is a big responsibility and one I am proud to have. I feel it's important you know a little about my family and my background, as we all have our own stories to share, and it explains the reason I started training and still train today. 8 years old I started training with my dad. My Father was a complicated man, he was in the army for 28 years during which time he was involved in many conflicts ranging from Ireland to the gulf. Starting as a rifle man in 3 RGJ Royal Green Jackets, he joined at 15 years old by lieing to the recruitment office and geting away with it. He quickly moved through the ranks and became an SAS soldier, British Army boxing champion and left the army as a captain and intelligence officer. My Father also helped train Andy McNab who later became famous for an SAS operation called Bravo Two Zero where he was captured behind enemy lines. The chief of general staff (CGS) and commander of the British Army's land forces Sir Richard Dannatt attended my Fathers funeral and he was cremated with full military honours and regiment bugalair, I was very proud as you can imagine. My dad, having an interest in boxing was also attracted to all types of martial arts. At the beginning of some time in Borneo he told me he met someone after seeing them training Qigong just outside a town on the edge of the jungle. I don't know much about this other than what I remember my dad telling me but I know the person he trained with was old not young and very powerful, but I don't know what his lineage was. After training Iron Shirt Qigong during his time in Borneo it had an impact on his life that changed him forever and his outlook on Kung Fu and Qigong. By the time I started training with my dad he held instructor qualifications in karate, boxing, judo and western sword fighting (fencing) but also was training and a teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong because of his influence in Borneo and continued development there after in these skills, in fact he stopped training all other skills to focus on Tai Chi and Qigong for the rest of his life as this had the biggest effect on him and most benefit in his opinion. After this time and because of the high skill level he had developed through his training he was also invited and asked to become a coach for the British Bob-sledge Team. Under his guidance they won bronze in the 1998 winter Olympics training traditional methods along side modern methods to develop more power and speed when getting the bob-sledge off the track. Despite all of this and many other opportunities to become well known due to his past he kept himself to himself. He was actually a very thoughtful and quiet man who generally liked his own company and to be by himself if not with family. Until I left school I would train with him most mornings. Sometimes boxing, sometimes Kung Fu and 18 Qigong exercises as well as just talking strategy or just about life in general and how the arts connect to this. He used to always say to me that I was a second generation of our family to study martial arts and this was very important to him. He would say, like him, I must keep up training and studying my whole life so these skills can be passed down my family and every generation would get better and achieve more. This is one of the reasons I' ve worked towards achieving this, besides my love for this art form. When i left school i started to follow in my dads foot steps and became a out door instructor and fencing sword instructor, i moved to the island of white to teach full time, however it wasn't till i came home before also joining the army i came across Wing Chun Kung Fu for the first time.

International Bible Training College (IBTI)

international bible training college (ibti)

4.6(10)

Burgess Hill

Our purpose is to advance the Kingdom of God through training and teaching people from all over the world. CORE VALUES  Community As a residential, cross-cultural community we provide a framework for growth in all areas and encourage the students to be Christlike. While fellowship between students and staff creates a close mentoring and nurturing environment. Christ Centered Jesus’ leadership was characterised by service as well as integrity, excellence, faith, hope and love, so we don’t just teach them to preach about Him but to imitate him and develop a servant attitude too. Connected We have always been aware of and responded to the needs of the nations and these international connections ensure that we continue to network with missions worldwide. While the students’ involvement in local churches gives opportunities to form connections within the UK. Complete The school believes that the key to preparing the next generation for effective ministry is a programme with a good academic curriculum taught by passionate, experienced and competent lecturers together with a strong vocational component, so this is our holistic approach. VISION &  GOALS The IBTC’s vision is to empower a young generation to effectively function in Christian service. This vision is accomplished by welcoming students from many parts of the world, training them into mission back home and abroad. THROUGH OUR TRAINING WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING THEM: * Discover their vocation if they have not yet done so. * Define their already present vocation in areas where they lack understanding. * Develop their vocation and their gifts. THROUGH THEIR TRAINING THEY WILL BE ABLE TO: * Create a culture of learning by supporting local churches and other Christian vocational schools and organisations worldwide. * Evangelise throughout the world through missionary trips, community projects, discipleship programmes etc. * Relieve poverty across the world by meeting people’s needs in a holistic way.

Bristol Kora

bristol kora

Bristol

The creation of unity and a cohesive community togetherness among members and wider community Promoting peaceful co-existence to be strengthened by regular community activities and social get-togethers. Organising social forums to enlighten our members particularly the younger generation on the values that are championed by the BKA To create a solid centre of regular social interface as a mean of advancing the social wellbeing of our membership. To promote the values of good citizenship as members of the wider community on those cardinal tenets the holds our society together, i.e. law-abiding, tolerance of diversity among others. Support Community Institutions both financially and morally as permissible by the terms of this very constitution. Shall collaborate with other like-minded sister organisations to support such ventures deemed worthy by our membership. MEMBERSHIP Membership to BKA is open to all adults over the age of 18 who share our values and aspirations. A person’s membership shall be recognised only after completing a mandatory membership form and upon receipt of confirmation from the Secretary-General (SG), through text message, email, or phone call. All members shall commit to a regular contribution as agreed by the General membership and subject to periodic review. The Executive Committee shall reserve the right to reject the application of an individual but only if such action was taken solely to the best interest of the association.

Martinex

martinex

4.4(111)

Martinex is a Finnish family-owned company that designs, manufactures and imports games, toys, clothing and accessories, and household goods. Martinex was established in 1986, when Risto and Tuula Muinonen decided to seek their dream; Risto had been working for Brio the toy company for a long period but an idea and an ideal of entrepreneurship and being an entrepreneur had grown strong from the seed that already had been planted at his childhood home At first, Martinex worked in the novelty and household goods business that still today plays an important role in the company and continue to be close to heart to the whole family. Gradually the long days and hard work paid off and Martinex established itself as a manufacturer and as a wholesale business. The business caught on to the next generation as Riia and Jenni, Risto’s and Tuula’s children, started working in the company with different tasks, gradually absorbing the entrepreneurial spirit that is the driving force in a family business. Year 1992 was a milestone for Martinex: the cooperation with Moomin Characters began. The company grew fast; as the company got bigger, the significance of the family as a source of strength was further emphasized. The years went by and in August 2001, it was time for the second generation to take over the company they had learned to know and love. Riia Sandström was appointed as the managing director and Jenni Jalava as a business area manager. Martinex continued to be guided by strong visions, ideas and courage, and in 2003 the company acquired the whole gaming business are of Peliko, a well-known and established Finnish manufacturer of board games. The warm and engaging company culture contributed to the growth of the company as did further acquisitions. In 2013, a Swedish manufacturer of board and card games, Mindtwister, and a Finnish manufacturer of educational card games, Emmi-tuote, became parts of the Martinex family. During the same year Martinex also entered the mobile gaming market. After a bit over 30 years, Martinex is currently an international company, with export to over 50 countries. The company has a credit rating of AAA and become a household name. Martinex currently employs over 40 people. Martinex story continues to unfold. We continue to provide retailers with household goods, textiles and toys and games the majority of which are designed in Finland, prioritizing local sourcing and production. We value traditions but always seek the new, such as this store of our own. Martinex designs, manufactures and sells beautiful and functional products that make everyday life cosier, easier and more fun. Products from the Martinex family to yours.