MAFMH

We would like to invite you all to attend a ‘Martial Arts for Mental Health’ event. This seminar dedicated to raising funds to support wellbeing and good mental health. The event is organised by LB Posture Training. The money raised from the event will go to support the work of The Welcome Project in Waverley. The Welcome Project is a part of Catalyst, a non-profit organisation and registered charity which works with people across Surrey struggling with issues around drugs, alcohol and mental health. The Welcome Project works in partnership with other organisations and volunteers to provide a variety of activities, support, guidance and opportunities for people who feel isolated, have lost their focus, suffer from anxiety or need a change of direction.

Key Event Details:
• When: Sunday 9th of April, from 10:00 to 15:00.
More detailed timings are as follows
o 09:30 doors open
o 10:00 morning session (prompt start)
o 12:00 lunch break
o 12:45 regroup
o 13:00 afternoon session
o 15:00 finish

• Where: Surrey Sports Park (SSP) (for details on how to get there please visit their website here: http://www.surreysportspark.co.uk/guestinformation/howtofindus/)

• Cost: Entry donation is £10 or more (if you are feeling generous)
Please note that if you are unable to attend this event but would still like to contribute you can do so via our JustGiving page here:

http://www.justgiving.com/MAFMH

• Booking: As space is limited we would really appreciate it if those who are planning to attend either select ‘going’ on the Facebook event or let us know via email at les.bubka@lbposture.com.

• Important notices:
o SSP have a policy of not permitting any food or drink to be consumed on site unless purchased at SSP. Please note that there is a Starbucks and Sports Bar onsite for refreshments.
o Please do not take photographs as we require a SSP permit to do so. If you would like photographs of the event please ask us to take them on your behalf (using our camera).

Martial Arts Represented:
There will be a variety of Martial Arts presented at this seminar including Aikido, Karate and Jiu Jitsu. There will also be a demonstration of Taiso. We are extremely grateful to those who have offered their time to support this event. Please find details of the instructors below.
Confirmed styles and instructors:

Aikido with Hanshi Roger Payne
The Way of Spiritual Harmony. The Aikido we practice includes throws, joint locks and immobilisations, all carried out in a ‘Self Defence’ manner.

Jiu Jitsu with Renshi Jim Rooney
The Myo Shin Ryu Jiu Jitsu system places emphasis on throwing, pinning, and joint-locking techniques.

Jardine Karate with Sensei Matt Jardine
A pressure tested practice covering stand-up, clinch and ground fighting. A synthesis of arts, styles and experiences aimed at helping students define and design their own answers to their unique martial arts needs.

Shin ai do Karate with Sensei Les Bubka
Shin ai do Karate is an all-round full-contact style that inherits from Karate schools such as Goju Ryu and Kyokushin.

Further Information:
If you would like to learn more about the causes we are supporting please visit the links below:

http://www.catalystsupport.org.uk/

http://www.welcomeprojectsurrey.co.uk/

If you would like to know more about the instructors that have dedicated their time to support this event please visit the links below:

http://www.msmas.org/

http://mcsda.co.uk/

http://www.jardinekarate.com/

http://www.lbposture.com/

http://www.shinaidokarate.com/

If you have any further queries about this event, please contact Les via les.bubka@lbposture.com.

Link to the event below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/699556546858450/

About the author: Les Bubka is an experienced martial artist, personal trainer and therapist who specialises in posture, mobility and Karate.  Les works with a wide variety of clients including martial artists and athletes as well as those suffering with postural dysfunction or those who wish to improve their fitness and wellbeing.