On October 2017, Maul Mornie returned to Cambridge Academy for a two day seminar covering aspects of the Silat Suffian Bela Diri system. Thirty CAMA members and friends attended the seminar. On the first day, Maul focussed on training with the knife for spatial awareness and perception of movement.
Morgan takes Bronze in the World Championships in Croatia
Morgan Alexander, an Instructor at the Academy, recently competed in the 2016 Savate Assaut World Championships and Canne de Combat World Championships. Forty countries participated in the championships, which were both held in Varazdin, Croatia.
In Savate Assaut, the objective is to make contact with ones opponent, using a variety of kicks and punches, ideally without the opponent scoring against you. Assaut bouts are judged on demonstrating superior technical skills and ability, including scoring points by making contact.
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Viking Cup 2016 Champions!
Cambridge Academy was honoured to host the first Viking Cup, over the weekend of 7th/8th May 2016. Four Viking countries participated in this international event: Finland, Germany, Great Britain and Ireland, including members of nine different clubs.
Maul Mornie Seminar : Silat Suffian Bela Diri : April 2016
On 24th April 2016, Maul Mornie returned to Cambridge Academy to teach knife and kerambit skills. Maul is from Seria, a small town in Brunei, where he began training at 12 years of age, under the guidance of his grandfather and great grandfather. He is now a world-renowned master of Silat Suffian Bela Diri, in constant demand for seminars.
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Cambridge Open – 21st Feb 2016
Cambridge Academy hosted an Open Savate Assaut and Duo competition at St Bede’s Sports Hall on Sunday 21st February. The event was open to both novice and experienced fighters, and also included training for new judges.
Morgan takes Silver in the European Championships
Continuing her successful year, Morgan Alexander has gained the title of Vice-Champion in the European Savate Assaut Championships in Budapest. Competing for Team GB, she took 2 victories and a draw to win through to the final of the F-70kg category.
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Rick Faye Seminar 2014
Cambridge Academy is proud to announce the return of Rick Faye, of MKG International, for a seminar on 25th October 2014. Rick Faye is currently considered to be one of the top instructors in the JKD & Kali family world wide.
Silat Buka Lingkaran Seminar
Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts is proud to present Alvin Guinanao to teach a 5 hour seminar, in Silat Buka Lingkaran, on 20th July.
If you are into South East Asian arts or want to try something new this seminar is for you.
Stick, Knife & Empty-hands Seminar
This was an opportunity too good to miss! On 16th December, Ollie Batts taught a masterclass in stick, knife and empty-hand techniques from a range of arts including Eskrima, JKD-Kali-Silat, Panantukan, Combat Sambo, Hapkido, Savate Defence and more.
Frans Stroeven Seminar, 14/15th April, in Cambridge
“A fantastic training opportunity for members at all levels of ability.”
Since founding Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts® in 1989 we have tried to provide the finest in multi-cultural and multi-discipline martial arts training possible – a diversity of training opportunities not easily found elsewhere. Over the years we have hosted some of the highest level practitioners for our members to attend training sessions and seminars with.
We now have Frans Stoeven, who conducts seminars all over the world, coming to Cambridge to conduct a stick, knife and empty-hand, Filipino martial arts seminar. I believe that those attending this seminar will be getting the chance to train with an individual who is close to the pinnacle of his art.
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