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LINDSEY JAMES

Black belt - 1st dan

I originally started training in Goshinkwai Yawara with Alun Williams back in 1989 at his Ebbw Vale club, but due to work commitments and several house moves, my training was sporadic until 3 years ago. I returned to the Ebbw Vale Club after a nasty incident, which initially knocked my confidence, but not for long! Since the reformation of the club to Total Body Defence (TBD), my training has become more and more exciting. I can't get enough of it!

I train at 3 of the TBD clubs throughout the week and attend Aluns's monthly women only seminars, as well as weekly core-strengthening classes with Carl Grant plus the celebrity/guest seminars with the likes of Maul Mornie, Joey Ansah and Chris Crudelli - There is just so much going on and the training atmosphere is so accommodating and friendly! I've even been lucky enough to atend Gun Defence classes with my main instructor Rob Pascoe and Matt Hall.

Lt to Rt: Paula, Joey Ansah and Linsey

I especially enjoy the female only 3hr classes held once a month, which includes sections where we strike, kick and punch pads in combinations, a great de-stressor and helps with the fitmness also!

With the senior TBD Instructors at Seni 2008

I've managed to cram in an incredible amount of training in the last few years, which was entirely due to being encouraged by a great team of friendly, kind hearted and generous people. That's why I love training in Total Body Defence because it's an all encompassing system for everyone; man, woman or child.

I attained my Black Belt on 31st Oct 2009