The Chushin-Do Federation and the Filipino Kyusho Association

The New Forest Summer Camp 16th, 17th and 18th July 2010 Write up

Grand Master Angelo and Master John are so proud to have put on thier second
summer camp. This is a fantastic yearly event drawing in participants from Europe and all over the UK. Offering quality Martial Arts training set in the beautiful location of the New Forest.

Training at the camp

Master John explains Pressure Points in depth

Participants arrived in the new Forest in plenty of time to put up thier tents on
on the Friday night, some people opted to stay in brick tents (cheating a little) It was great to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. The wonderful thing about the Martial Arts is that it is like one big family. It is now the second time Grand master Angelo has put up a tent and it doesnt seem like he is getting any better although Master John must have been in secret training or it could have been Lorraine guiding him, the Jury is out on that one.

Our first training was on the Friday night with Master John taking us through our paces with the Abaniko Tres Puntas basics. Always looks easy but as Master John explained the key is in totally relaxing to get the flow going.

To finish our first night training we were treated to the Small Circle Ju-jitsu principles by Master Angelo, it was explained just by obeying some basic principles such as Fulcrum, Lever and Base, it makes the technique you are using so much more effective.

Pizzas, Beer and chatting in the marquee was a welcomed end to the evening.

Lorriane and Claire keeping us all going with the bacon rolls in the mornings a great start to the days training. Thank you ladies

Master Parisi and the Spanish guys Manuel and Tom

Master Barry going through take downs

GM Bob Curruthers being presented with his 7th Dan after 40 years of dedicated study, the wealth of knowledge GM Bob has is outstanding and his promotion is well over due

After a restful sleep Saturday morning came quickly. Although George the boxer (Adams dog not a Martial Artist) was snoring a bit. We were going to nudge him but thought better of it as he is bigger than most of us. The girls got us off to a good start with bacon rolls which got people stirring with the sound and the smell of sizzling bacon.

Dan coaxed us into doing a gentle morning warm up. Good job it was gentle as some of us couldn't remember where we left out zimmer frames.

Master Barry started the days training with an impressive display of not being there when your opponent strikes and his explanations of spacial awareness made everyone take note of these simple but effective concepts. Master Barry will be doing and showing some special Ninjitsu training on next years camp with the weapons used from that style. (can't wait)

Next up was Master Pip. Everyone loves his gentle and most modest manner he conducts himself in, and his brand of Aikido leaves you in no doubt who is in control. Always done with a smile and good humour. Master Pip stressed how many principles we should be working to with our Martial Arts. People were shouting out the answers Though not many we may add. Then out from his Gi he produced a till roll that seemed to stretch for miles. He stated that there was at present over 200 principles and things you must take note of when doing any technique. No one expected that there were that many and you could see everyones jaw drop in disbelief.

Sultan Bob with a ballon hat coupled with a camping light inside, Ingenious, Thats why he is a GM

We asked Steve to ask the horse why the long face, he told us its because he couldn't get into the camp. Well security does look tight.

We were very pleased to welcome some fabulous guest instructors, first to enthrall us was Master Tong of Combat Wing Chun with a stunning display of speed and grace. He went around the participants inviting them to see if they could block him before he struck them on the chest. After giving them all a head start with distance people were failing badly but still laughing as that is what the camp is all about, learning but still having fun!!!

Thanks to master Parisi for introducing his powerful style of Qi Kwon Do. Its nice to see the pads being utilized for training and not just hitting fresh air and many thanks to Adam Illidge of Real Life Combat.

After the guest instructors Master John took us through Pressure Points, he explained them in a simple manner without the Mystic Meg stuff or confusing terminology which plagues the Martial Arts today and anyone who wants to add them to thier system. His warm and friendly manner had everyone absorbing the information fully even after some buzzing up of the head. Fortunately Master John took us through the head ache recovery which got everyone back to thier natural state. So many instructors just hit the points to show them in an egotistical way, so its a refreshing change to have an instructor who shows they work enough without doing any damage and also cares enough about the students to do the correct recovery so that no-one goes home injured or hurt. Thank you Master John.

The day seemed to fly by, and after dinner and a break to visit the forest and seaside, Abaniko Tres Puntas was the order of the day, this is a beautiful flowing art, done with grace, speed and power. Master Angelo showed the many flowing drills of the style, from long range to short then incorporating empty hand applications. After a whole days training you could see people heads were getting fried and not just from the sun.It was all done in good humour and even though people were tired the knowledge gained made it all worth while.

Saturday night was finished with a BBQ and drinks with DJ Stevo spinning the discs, but to our dissapointment no Agadoo, maybe next year. Stevo also revealed to us another one of his many talents by making all the kids and adults blow up ballon shapes, which ranged from alien hats, giraffes, Dogs, Swords and a number of other shapes we couldn't possibly mention. It was really funny watching GM Bob taking on all comers with his fighting hat.

Thanks Steve for all your hard work..

Master Pip showing his unique brand of Aikido

Master Angelo going through knife defence

Sunday came quickly and after what was becoming a tradition of the bacon sandwiches, Dan got us going with a warm up and some great stretching to relieve some of the soreness of the previous two days training.

We had 3 hours training on the Sunday and we managed to cover more Pressure Points, Aikido, Taijitsu and Abaniko knife training, Wow it went fast!!!!

Everyone recieved a course certificate and the highlight of the day was the presentation to GM Bob curruthers after 4 decades in the Martial Arts recieving his 7th Dan award. It was well deserved and he continues to be an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations.


Thanks to everyone who came to the camp Master Angelo and I really appreciate it and to all those who put in the hard work behind the scenes to ensure the camp ran so smoothly.

Next years camp will feature GM Rene Tongson of the Phillipines, GM Angelo and Master John, with more special guest instructors. As well as the seminar we will be having Archery, Stick fighting and much more.

On the site will be the facilities of shower blocks, toilets, water and bacon rolls in the morning, what more can you ask for.

Look out for more details on this site soon.


Thank you and we hope to see you at the camp again next year!!