CLUB GRADING ON THURSDAY 9TH FEB 2012 - NO CLASSES ON THIS DATE
CHRISTMAS DATES:
LAST ADULTS & CADETS CLASSES BEFORE CHRISTMAS IS TUESDAY 20TH DEC.
CLASSES BACK TO NORMAL ON THURSDAY 5TH JANUARY 2012.
OFFICES & SHOP CLOSED FROM 23RD DEC. RE-OPEN ON WED 4TH JAN 2012.
Dan Grading Promotions
Promoted to :
3rd Dan Black Belt
Sharon Hopwood
2nd Dan Black Belt
Peter Dawson
1st Dan Black Belt
Steve Hart
A fantastic achievement after a gruelling examination day! Well Done!
Newly Qualified Instructors
Cadets (Junior)
Daniel Heathcote
Daniel Webber-Goldsby
Ryan Cadman
Gregor Leckie
Adults
Steve Hollick
Steve Hart
Sam Stansfield
Rachel Burrows
Results of Club Grading
Promoted to:
8th Kyu Cadet
Nathan Stopps
7th Kyu Cadet
Corey Cripps
Jake Farewell
Luke Schofield
Maxim Cooper
6th Kyu Cadet
Joe Ryan
Connor Ryan
Sam Wicks
Lucas Darby
Ben Woodfield
Chloe McMillan
Christopher Savin
5th Kyu Cadet
Jacob Genner
Harrison Genner
Thomas Pearson
4th Kyu Cadet
Megan Hacklett
Arabella Gorl
3rd Kyu Cadet
Nathan Russam
8th Kyu Adult
Calum Slater
A terrific grading - well done everyone!
OCTOBER 2011
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SEPTEMBER 2011
RESULTS OF CLUB GRADING
Promoted to 8th Kyu Cadet
Jake Farewell
Joshua English
Maxim Cooper
Promoted to 7th Kyu Cadet
Ben Woodfield
Chloe McMillan
Connor Gates
Promoted to 3rd Kyu Cadet
Bertie Kamara
Promoted to 2nd Kyu Cadet
Max Cadman
Promoted to 1st Kyu Cadet
Ryan Cadman
Gregor Leckie
Well done everybody!!
THE NEXT CLUB GRADING IS ON TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2011.
JUNE 2011
Black Belt training session Sunday 26th June 10 am - 12 noon. Classes are on as normal.
Junior grading Tuesday 28th June 6pm - 7pm. No cadets class
AWARDS EVENING 2011
We are delighted to announce details for the bi-annual Awards Evening to be held on Friday December 16th 2011 at the Spadesbourne Suite, Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1AA.
This will again be a family event and we will see awards and recognition given to the many worthy and commendable Instructors and students within the Academy.
The evening will be a very special occasion and will include a full buffet and entertainment, as well as the Awards with presentations during the evening for the coveted Student of the Year and many other Special Awards.
Ticket prices will be Adults £15 and Children £10; these will be strictly limited on a first come first served basis secured by a non-returnable 50% deposit please.
Please see an instructor to reserve your place / s or
Email: sharon_hopwooduk.com
Tel: 01527 578243
Yes - we know it's only June - but it'll soon be time to party - so get it in your diary!
MAY 2011
No Black Belt session Sunday 22nd May - classes are as normal
Adults grading is on Tuesday 24th May - there is no adults class on this date BUT THERE IS A CADETS CLASS AS NORMAL.
Cadets grading is on Tuesday 28th June - there is no junior class on this date BUT THERE IS AN ADULTS CLASS AS NORMAL
APRIL 2011
There are no classes on Easter Sunday 24th April 2011.
MARCH 2011
It's been a busy month with lots going on - and we are stepping up the social networking side of things! If you haven't already then click the link to Andy Hopwood's new facebook page - there will be lots to follow on this page during the next few weeks!
The next one day workshop is on Saturday 7th May - book your place here. Or if you prefer a weekend of training then book on to the Masterclass weekend 22nd & 23rd October here - these are super events and places are filling up fast!
We've had three Dan Gradings so far this month - watch this space for the results!!
Next club grading is Tuesday 5th April 2011.
JANUARY 2011
RESULTS OF CLUB GRADING 15/02/11
Promoted to 8th Kyu Cadet
Charlie Seymour
Dominic Lee
Promoted to 7th Kyu Cadet
Lucas Darby
Samuel Davis
Promoted to 6th Kyu
Ian Dunkley
Promoted to 6th Kyu Cadet
William Lawrie
Thomas Pearson
Harrison Genner
Jacob Genner
Promoted to 5th Kyu
James Steel
Promtoed to 3rd Kyu
James Johnston
Promoted to 3rd Kyu Cadet
Kimberley Darby
Jared Darby
Promoted to 2nd Kyu Cadet
Ella Mansfield
CONGRATULATONS TO ALL!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Next Club Grading is on Tuesday 5th April 6pm prompt start - no classess that evening.
Next Black Belt training session is on Sunday 6th March 10.30 am - 12 noon. No cadets or adults classes that day
DECEMBER 2010
GRADING RESULTS DECEMBER
Dan Grading
Promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt
Pete Whitehouse
Promoted to 1st Dan Junior Black Belt
Connor Hopwood
Daniel Heathcote
Congratulations to Pete, Connor and Dan on a fantastic achievement!!
Club Grading
Promoted to 8th Kyu Cadet
Samuel Davis
Promoted to 7th kyu Cadet
Megan Hacklett
Promoted to 6th Kyu Cadet
Nathan Russam
Arabella Gorle
Promoted to 5th Kyu
Luke Stafford
Promoted to 3rd Kyu Cadet
Gregor Leckie
Well done everyone!!
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
We are closed from 18th December 2010 and re-open 3rd January 2011.
Chief Instructor and Founder, Andy Hopwood has a feature in this months Women's Fitness magazine - out 3rd December. Check out page 83 if you manage to get your hands on a copy!
NOVEMBER 2010
The next Club Grading is on Tuesday December 7th 2010. There are no classes on this date.
OCTOBER 2010
Results of Club Grading 19th October 2010
Well done to everybody who passed their grading!
Promoted to 7th Kyu Cadet
William Lawrie
Thomas Pearson
Isobel Juggins
Amber Juggins
Harrison Genner
Jacob Genner
Promoted to 4th Kyu Cadet
Max Cadman
Bertie Kamara
Promoted to 3rd Kyu Cadet
Ellis Lawrie
Samuel McNally
Teddy Cowland
Joseph McNally
Ryan Cadman
Promoted to 7th Kyu
Ian Dunkley
Promoted to 6th Kyu
James Steel
Promoted to 4th Kyu
James Johnston
NEXT DATE FOR HOPWOOD STAY SAFE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR COURSE IS 15TH NOVEMBER - 18TH NOVEMBER 2010 - BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW BY EMAILING OR CALLING US ON 01527 578243.
HOPWOOD STAY SAFE SYSTEM IS IN THE NEWS A GREAT DEAL AT THE MOMENT - if you are interested in running your own Hopwood Stay Safe System classes then please do give us a call for more information on 01527 578243.
Become a HOPWOOD Stay Safe System Instructor
Our objective is to make the 'Hopwood Stay Safe System' a household name. What we offer to the marketplace gives us the competitive edge. With our vast industry knowledge and experience the Hopwood Stay Safe brand is without question the most practical and comprehensive self protection system available to the general public. It is our intention to expand our network of Hopwood instructors and make the Hopwood Stay Safe System readily available to anyone interested in realistic self protection. This is an exciting time for the Hopwood brand. We are looking for open-minded, go-getting individuals who enjoy a challenge and who wish to share this goal with us. We are pioneers in this exciting new arena!
Now you too can teach realistic self defence that works!
Being a Hopwood Stay Safe System Instructor gives you an opportunity to run self defence classes of your own with the backing of a respected quality brand and an established company.
You don't have to be a martial artist but you do need to have some experience in the fitness industry, have an exercise to music qualification and have a passion to teach simple, easy to learn self defence techniques - that work!
The Hopwood Stay Safe Instructor course provides all the training that you will need to teach a system that promotes a healthier and fitter lifestyle with an ability to Stay Safe in an ever changing world. So, if you are a qualified exercise instructor - get in touch for more information - we'd love to hear from you!
Further information can be found on our notice board or please email us for more information or call us on 01527 578243.
We also welcome enquiries from Health Clubs, Gyms and Leisure Centres
The next Club grading is on Tuesday 19th October 2010. IF YOU ARE GRADING ALL COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE IN BEFORE MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER.
Black Belt training on Sunday 17th October from 10.30 am - 12 noon. CLASSES ARE ON AS USUAL THIS TIME DUE TO THE GRADING ON TUESDAY.
RESULTS OF THE CLUB GRADING 7TH SEPTEMBER 2010
Well done to you all - what a super grading!
Promoted to 8th Kyu
Megan Hacklett
Christopher Savin
Promoted to 7th Kyu
Nathan Russam
Promoted to 4th Kyu
Gregor Leckie
CADETS GRADING ON SEPTEMBER 7TH AT 6PM - NO CADETS CLASS. ADULTS CLASS AS NORMAL.
The next BLACK BELT training session is on SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER 2010 - 10.30 am - 12 noon. There will be no Academy classes at the Bromsgrove club on this day.
We are proud to announce that we are supporting the world record
attempt at creating over 100 miles of BRA'S and in the process raising funds for WOMAN'S AID, BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER AND WORCESTERSHIRE BREAST UNIT CAMPAIGN. We are an official 'Bra drop off point' - so what are you waiting for - bring in any old bra you can find! Any condition , size or colour!!
RESULTS OF ADULT CLUB GRADING 3 AUGUST 2010
Promoted to 8th Kyu
Ian Dunkley
Promoted to 7th Kyu
James Steel
Super grading results - well done !
LICENCE NOTICE
Please can everyone please continue to bring their licences to class. It is your responsibility to ensure that your licence is kept up to date. Licences can be renewed up to a month in advance of their renewal date. Lapsed licences will incur a penalty charge.
July 2010
RESULTS OF DAN GRADING 18 JULY 2010
Promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt, Geoff Johnson, with a pass mark of
76%! Congratulations to Geoff on this terrific achievement!
NEXT ADULT CLUB GRADING
Tuesday August 3rd 2010
NEXT CADET CLUB GRADING
Tuesday September 7th 2010
****NEW****MONTHLY COMPETITION LINK BELOW - OPEN TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE LAST CLASS OF EACH MONTH.
BIG NEW START DAY!! SATURDAY JUNE 12TH 2010 8am - 4pm
Many thanks to everybody who took part in the Charity Open Day here at Hopwood Fighting Fit on Saturday. We had a super day and a massive 'well done' to the Black Belts who took part in the 8 hour charity combat challenge! We raised a massive £1,000 for the children's charity MAX APPEAL! A huge thank you to all of the local businesses who contributed to the raffle prizes. You can check out our pictures on our FACEBOOK page.
What a fantastic day - so what's next then - any ideas?
RESULTS OF HOPWOOD FREE FIGHTING ACADEMY CLUB GRADING ON 8TH JUNE 2010:
Promoted to 8th Kyu Cadet:
Nathan Hood
Nathan Russam
Harrison Genner
Jacob Genner
Lewis Sanders
Corey Cripps
Promoted to 7th Kyu Cadet:
Arabella Gorle
Promoted to 5th Kyu Cadet:
Gregor Leckie
Max Cadman
Promoted to 4th Kyu Cadet:
Teddy Cowland
Ryan Cadman
Promoted to 3rd Kyu Cadet:
Ella Mansfield
Promoted to 6th Kyu:
Luke Stafford
Promoted to 5th Kyu:
James Johnston
Promoted to 3rd Kyu:
Craig Rooke
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO'S OF OUR PREMISES REFURBISHMENT
BIG NEW START DAY!! SATURDAY JUNE 12TH 2010 8am - 4pm
Have you been wondering what it is we do here at the Hopwood Academy? Well here's your chance to find out! Join us at Hopwood Fighting Fit to celebrate our official re-opening.
There will be classes and workshops taking place during the day including an 8 hour continuous combat charity challenge to raise funds for the local charity 'Max Appeal'.
The official cutting of the tape Re-Opening by Double British Touring Car Champion Matt Neal is at 11.15am. Come and meet one of the UKs top racing drivers! We look forward to seeing you!
NEW BRANDED HOPWOOD GEAR AVAILABLE TO BUY ONLINE AND AT CLASS. VISIT OUR LIFESTYLE SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION!
LOTS OF HOPWOOD GOSSIP CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE HOPWOOD BLOG SITE. Click here to find out more.
REVIEWS FROM GMTV, THE SUN, RED, HEALTH & FITNESS......
LUCY SPEED TALKS TO GMTV ABOUT 'STAY SAFE'
JUNE 2009
Former Eastender and The Bill star, Lucy Speed talks to GMTV about her DVD 'Stay Safe with Lucy Speed' and her training with Andy Hopwood and The Hopwood Free Fighting Academy. Click here to find out more.
What' RED Magazine' said about Hopwood....
'Join the real fight club'
Martial arts expert Andy Hopwood has invented a workout that not only gets you fit, but also teaches you self protection. Hopwood Free Fighting is incredibly empowering and a great way to burn off agression'.
Brigid Moss
Red Magazine March 2009
What 'Health & Fitness Magazine' said about Hopwood....
'A boredom-buster'
'When asked to try Free Fighting...I must admit I was sceptical. Fighting? Was I going to get hurt? In the end all my fears were unfounded. I had great fun and an even better workout. I became instantly aware of my own body language and left the class confident and eager to pass on the moves I'd learnt.'
Sian Lewis
Health & Fitness Magazine March 2009
What 'Women's Fitness Magazine' said about Hopwood....
'GIRL POWER!'
'Lucy Speed reveals how learning self-defence has improved her confidence and her fitness. After Andy (Hopwood) had devised his method of freeform fighting, he wanted a small, slight woman to become involved and asked me if I'd be interested. I'd done a bit of self defence at school but it seemed to depend too much on strength. Martial arts also take too long to master. What appealed to me about this programme was that it was so practical and logical. It's a great boost to any woman's confidence to discover that she can throw great big guys around. As women, we don't have to be vulnerable'.
Lucy Speed talking to Jill Eckersely about 'Stay Safe with Lucy
Speed DVD'
Women's Fitness Magazine March 2009
What 'The Sun' says about Hopwood...
CHARLOTTE GETS FIT THE FUN WAY!
The Sun reporter Charlotte Martin is on a mission to shape up the nation the fun way. She joined the BFFA for a day.
'Thanks to the guy at the top of Hopwood Free Fighting, Andy Hopwood, keeping safe couldn't be easier....And the moves we were shown to free ourselves (from an attack) focused less on force and energy and on working the unexpected - some parts are weaker than others, regardless of shape or size - which means we can all be safe. After an hour I walked away more confident of my ability to stay in control in the face of an attacker..'
Charlotte Martin
The Sun, November 2008
Feature date: November 3rd 2008.
