The International Savate Federation has been accepted for membership of SportAccord (AGFIS). This is a big step along our route towards Olympic recognition for Savate.
Swiss adventure
A few days before the celebration of its 25th anniversary, March 23rd, the International Savate Federation (FISav) sent a delegation to Lausanne (Switzerland).
What people say about us
Here’s a small selection of the messages we were delighted to receive in July 2009 when we celebrated the 20th birthday of the Academy:
Rick Faye, Chief Instructor, Minnesota Kali Group:
As far as Ollie Batts goes…that horrible man – He has only been one of the truly solid pillars of martial arts in the UK for as long as I have known him. His knowledge is vast and his ability to communicate and inspire students has helped thousands.
I have grown a deep respect for Ollie (and Julie as well) over our years of association. His attention to detail and ability to use new information has kept CAMA on the forefront of this field for many years. I have always looked forward to my trips to Cambridge and I hope this year’s is as good as always.
Deepest Respects and best wishes
Opportunities to train with the best!
Over the last 25 years (since 1989), Cambridge Academy has put on many Martial Arts seminars, training events, and competitions.
As well as those conducted by our own highly-experienced and highly-qualified staff, we have also hosted such events with some of the finest martial arts and combat sports people in their field. Included in the list of people who have taught at Cambridge Academy are:
Philippe AGUESSE – (France) – Master of Canne de Combat & Grande Baton
Salem ASSLI – (USA & France) – Savate, Canne de Combat, Filipino Kali & JKD (Jeet Kune Do)
Terry BARNETT – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto
Steven BENITEZ – (UK) – Pencak Silat (highly-qualified to teach several different systems of Silat)
Bob BREEN – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto
Richard BUSTILLO – (USA) IMB Academy – JKD (Jeet Kune Do), Kali, Western Boxing
Martin CLARKE – (UK) – Russian Sambo/Sombo – Former World Silver Medallist
Garry DERRICK – (UK) – Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
Rick FAYE – (USA) – Minnesota Kali Group – JKD/Kali-Silat & Panantukan
Terry & Cathy GIBSON – (USA) – Gibson Martial Arts – JKD (Jeet Kune Do), Kali, Silat
Alvin GUINANAO – (UK) Silat
Ingrid GRAZIANI – (France) – Savate – Former World & European Champion
Danny GUBA – (UK & Philippines) – Doce Pares Eskrima Grandmaster & Former WEKAF World Champion (several times)
Larry HARTSELL – (USA) – Kali & JKD Grappling legend
John HARVEY – (UK) – Kapatiran Arnis – Former WEKAF World Champion in Eskrima full-contact stick fighting
Laure IACONO – (France) – Savate Champion
Reda KAROUM – (France) – Savate Champion
Florent LAZARE – (France) – Savate Champion
Jean-Pierre LAURE – (France) – Canne de Combat specialist
Virginie LESCURE – (France) – Savate Champion
Gilles LE DUIGOU – (France) – Savate – Former Champion & now a top international trainer
Amri MADANI – (France) – Savate Champion
Smael MAYOUF – (France) – Savate Champion
Maul MORNIE – (Brunei) – Master of Silat Suffian Bela Diri
Marc McFANN – (USA) – JKD, Kali, Hapkido & Mande Muda Silat
Olivier SABAN – (France) – Canne de Combat specialist
Paul SAWYER – (UK) – Sambo/Sombo & various other styles of Wrestling (a Champion many times)
Frans STROEVEN – (Netherlands) Doce Pares Eskrima
Florence SUIRE – (France) – Savate – Former Champion
Mo’ TEAGUE – (UK) – Street Functional JKD (Jeet Kune Do)
Tim THOMAS – (UK) – Sambo/Sombo & Freestyle Wrestling – Sambo/Sombo Champion
Rick YOUNG – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto, also Judo & BJJ instructor
About half of those listed above have conducted more than one seminar for us. Some of them, such as Rick Faye, Salem Assli, Danny Guba, and the late great Larry Hartsell, have returned regularly and taught several seminars for us over the years.
CAMA Spring Camp
Cambridge Academy will be running a Martial Arts & Combat Sports Spring Training Camp on 27th & 28th March. We are also pleased to announce that Sports Specialists, Core Cambridge, will be with us on Day 1 to deliver a session on Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Core Cambridge are cutting-edge professionals in Sport Science, and they work with many leading sports performers in this country.
European Canne de Combat Championships
CAMA has been chosen to host the next European Canne de Combat Championships in September 2010.
The competition will run over 2 days at the Leys Sports Complex, and we expect to see the top European Cannists in action there. We are beginning to plan for this event – we hope many members will want to be involved – if you are willing to volunteer in any capacity, please contact Senior Instructor Julie Gabriel . We are also looking for sponsors/partners, so if you have any ideas, please let us know.
Best Attendance 2009
Members with the best attendance records for 2009 (mondays – thursday evening classes) are being rewarded with a new club t-shirt. The winners are:
Mondays – Elijah Leo-Jacobs (35/44)
Tuesdays – Tom Nix (37/52)
Wednesdays – Kaye Li (42/52)
Thursdays – Iain Collinson (35/49)
Overall – Rafal Tichanow (111/197)
Well done everyone! Dedication brings results!
Savate Double
Senior Instructor Julie Gabriel has had two trips to international Savate Events in as many weeks. The first trip was to La Coruna, Spain, where she represented Great Britain in the European Savate Assaut Championships in the 52-56kg category.
Rick Faye’s Minnesota Kali Group
Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts® is extremely proud of its long association with Rick Faye and his Minnesota Kali Group (MKG).
Our very first seminar in Cambridge with him took place in November 1990 and, since that time, he has been back again almost every year – in fact, he visited us twice in one year, at least, which effectively makes it an unbroken run.
Both Ollie Batts and Julie Gabriel are recognised MKG International Instructors under Rick Faye. Ollie was awarded his Level One Instructorship in JKD – Muay Thai – Silat in November 1998, his Panantukan Instructorship in November 1999 and his Level II (incl. Panantukan) Instructorships in February 2004.
To visit the Minnesota Kali Group website, please click on this link: http://www.mnkali.com/
Rick Faye Seminar
As part of our 20th year celebrations, Sifu Rick Faye visited Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts® in October. Cambridge Academy is extremely proud of its long association with Rick Faye and his Minnesota Kali Group.