SENSEI
GRAHAM FURNISS
Founder of Shoshin
Self-defence System
Mobile: 07412 653 405
Email: G.Furniss@hotmail.co.uk
"I currently hold the grade of black belt in karate and I continue to train in Kyokushinkai (full contact karate) and Eskrima (Filipino combat system). I teach and train with an open mind and look at what works for individual students and what is practical as self-defence. We aim to teach students correct striking, punching, kicking and blocking techniques, develop flowing foot work, awareness of surrounding’s and avoidance.
Shoshin (初心) is a concept in Zen Buddhism meaning "beginner's mind". It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when studying a subject, even when studying at an advanced level, just as a beginner in that subject would. The term is especially used in the study of Zen Buddhism and Japanese martial arts. The phrase is also used in the title of the book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by the Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki, who says the following about the correct approach to Zen practice: In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few. Shoshin also means "correct truth" and is used to denote a genuine signature on art works or to refer to anything or person that is genuine.
If you wish to find out more then please contact me via phone or email or better still come down and take part in a class."
Shoshin Self-defence is based on practical self-defence using the disciplined structure of a traditional karate class but focusing on what works in a street environment. Students will benefit from fitness, confidence, concentration and respect. Shoshin Self-defence runs two types of class. A family class which is open to anyone from 6yrs upward and an adult only class which is for 16yrs and above for more intense training. Beginners are always welcome – regardless of experience and fitness levels.
There is a one off registration fee of £20 that is to be paid on your second training session.
Family class ( children 5 years plus )
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
£ 5.00 per person
16 years plus
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
£ 7.00 per person
Starting Wednesday 1st February 2012
No advance booking needed
More classes to come - keep checking...