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With violent crime seemingly forever on the increase, more and more people are taking the option of learning how to protect themselves and their loved ones by learning self defence.
With over 30 years award winning martial arts experience under his belt and several years as a special forces instructor, Andy Hopwood is the UK’s leading combat expert. He is renowned for developing his self defence system, The HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy ™ , which specialises in teaching simple, practical techniques that are effective in today’s society – regardless of experience, size or strength.
Andy founded the system in 1995 and the Academy has since gone from strength to strength. Now based in an established HQ in Worcestershire, this explosive and practical training programme is now a large part of the community.
We have always believed that what we teach is a last option. If you can talk your way out of a potentially violent situation then you should, if you can walk away then walk away, if you can run away then run away! But if you are left with no option and your life depends on it – do what you have been taught to do knowing that it is in pure self defence.
Our training caters for all levels of fitness and experience. Everyone is treated as an equal, we don’t do ego at our sessions, and everybody is made to feel welcome. The training is structured and will teach you relevant skills from beginner level all the way through to the coveted Black Belt.
This is without question the most practical and comprehensive self protection programme available to the general public. The sole intention of the HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy™ is to teach people combat techniques that actually work in real life situations.
We offer:
CLASSES
PRIVATE TUITION
We train private clients Monday to Friday. This is a structured training programme usually taught 1-1 or 2-1 if you want to train with a friend. If you are interested in our combat system to get you fit, but do not like the thought of contact, then the HOPWOOD Fighting Fit System™ has been designed especially for you.
ADULTS
7.15pm - 9.15pm
11.15am –- 1.15pm
4.15pm –- 6.15pm
CADETS
6 - 7pm
10 -11am
3 - 4pm
DAYS
Tuesday & Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Andy Hopwood hosts several combat workshops throughout the year, which attracts people from all walks of life, from the novice through to the experienced martial artist.
ONE DAY WORKSHOP - to be announced shortly
This is a full day's intensive training in Andy Hopwood's renowned street self defence methods. Practical self defence at it's very best! The HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy ™ techniques focus on using methods that are devastatingly effective in today's all too often violent society. All techniques are tested under pressure to maximise memory and reaction. Click here to book online or for details.
A MASTERCLASS - 22nd & 23rd OCTOBER 2011
This is a full weekend of training in Andy Hopwood's renowned street self defence methods including defence against typical street attackers, assailants with weapons and multiple attackers. This is without question the most practical and comprehensive self-protection programme available to the general public! Click here to book online or for more details.
SPECIAL OFFER
Join our Adults Class in October and enjoy a month of unlimited training for HALF PRICE!*
*Conditions apply. Offer available to new starters only and age 15 years and above only.
A month’s unlimited training is £20 (usual price £40) Under 18’s must have parental consent. Booking essential as places are limited.
Alternatively contact us for more information.
What do our students say? Click here to find out!
THE HOPWOOD INTENSTIVE TRAINING PROGRAMME ™
If you are interested in becoming a Black Belt with the HOPWOOD Free Fighting Academy ™ but don’t like the thought of attending classes and taking years to achieve your first Black Belt, then our private Intensive Training Programme might be for you. This intensive course takes approx 16-20 months and is taught privately. Prices upon request.
HOPWOOD CORPORATE ™
HOPWOOD Corporate ™ provide bespoke training courses in practical self defence advice to a wide range of professional bodies. Our clients range from the Royal College of GP’s, Education Authorities, NHS Primary Care Trusts through to a diverse range of corporate clients from the building trade to airline staff. We specialise in organising fun team building sessions or structured advise / training programmes made to the clients specifications.
Please use the contact page to contact either Andy or Sharon Hopwood direct to discuss potential training requirements, without any obligation.
What do our clients say? Click here to find out!
Hopwood Flexifit
This is the ultimate low-impact workout, providing a strong foundation to improve muscle control, flexibility, strength, co-ordination and tone. The essence of a Flexifit workout is core control, strengthening the deep abdominal and back muscles. This workout is recommended to aid and correct posture problems, to increase and enhance existing sports performance whilst generally reducing the risk of injury.
Flexifit applies our proven combat conditioning principles with yoga based techniques and develops with the individual during each workout to ensure participants gain maximum benefits.
Increases in muscle strength, toning, stamina and flexibility can usually be seen after 4 to 6 weeks.
Flexifit is suitable for all from the complete beginner to the experienced athlete.
For more information please telephone 01527 578243
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