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MASTER TODDY'S TUFF GIRLS SUNDAY 20TH JUNE
Thank you for your support and attendance on Sunday 20th June for Master Toddy’s TUFF Girls Finalist Fights. The ladies put on a fantastic show for us all. They have tremendous heart and courage; some have taken on fights with as little as 1 hours notice!
Thank you to our Special Guests Grand Master Toddy, Mark ‘The Hammer’ Castagnini, Our MC Mr Perry Cale, ISKA Australasian President Mr Rob Murdoch and his team, ISKA President Mr Paul Zadro ISKA Head Referee Mr Kip Stavrou and Bathurst Mayor Cr Paul Toole and Councillors.
Checkout some photos of the event here!
THE FIGHT RESULTS
Louise Bryan vs Joanna Walsh (Demonstration - Non Recorded Contest) Thank you Joanna for stepping in with less than 2 weeks’ notice after Carina Salvemini withdrew.
Sandy Furner vs Serin Murray (Demonstration - Non Recorded Contest) Thank you Serin for stepping in with less than 1 hours notice. Nadine Champion originally withdrew with less than 3 weeks till the event and we were unable to find another opponent for the Feisty Sandy. Fantastic show ladies!!
Kathryn March vs Shelly Doble (Demonstration - Non Recorded Contest) Thank you Shelly for stepping in with less than 2 weeks’ notice after Jodee Smith withdrew. Great Fight!
Laura Rossi def. Annalisa Bayot Thank you Laura for stepping in with only 4 days notice. It was both ladies first official Muay Thai Fight. Fantastic fight ladies!
Natasha O’Neil def. Jenny Lau Both ladies taking on the fight with just over 1 weeks’ notice. We hope to see you both back here again.
Main Event:
Sarah George def. Sylvia Schiavoni Fantastic Fight Ladies! We would love to see you both match up in the future!
This event has been filmed for the first episode of MT Tuff Girls. Best of luck once again ladies, and may your careers become as successful as those from the previous Fight Girls Series. This was an ISKA Sanctioned Event. Thank you to our clothing, equipment and medal sponsors Sports Master Athletics International. The four Australian girls selected for the show will have their return flights to Thailand sponsored by Pollet’s Martial Arts Centre.
Thailand Tour
MASTER TODDY’S TUFF GIRLS NOW ON YOUTUBE
Go to: MT Tuff Girls Promotional (Keep checking for more updates each day!)THAILAND TOUR 7th – 15th AUGUST PROMOTIONAL TUFF Girls Accommodation & Training Specials:
Accommodation: only 4,500 baht for the week (converts AUD$155.00)Training: 4,000 baht per person for the week (converts AUD$140.00)
Return Airfares : Approx: AUD$900.00
Travel Insurance: AUD$120.00
TOTAL Average costing per person AUD$1315.00
Accommodation and training at Master Toddy’s Ultra Fight Gym. Everyone will have their own fully-furnished private room with air-conditioning, hot water, wi-fi internet and laundry service. Meals not included. Training will be with Master Toddy and his professional team of Muay Thai Masters and Trainers. You will get to watch the Grand Finals live and have the opportunity to appear on the show. Thailand is an amazing place to visit and very cheap! A meal and drink will only cost around AUD$1.50 at the restaurant around the corner from Ultra Fight Gym.
Time is running out to join the Thailand Tour. Please contact Angelique on 0414 940 703 or email Angelique@pollets.com.au if you would like to attend. Tour Dates may be extended from 1st–15th if requested.
Pollet's National Club Tournament
Sunday 5th September 2010
Commences at 9am sharp
Bathurst will once again be hosting the annual Pollet’s National Club Tournament. Students from all 14 Pollet’s Dojo’s across Australia will be competing, plus invitation is extended to any other Martial Arts Schools across Australia wishing to attend. We welcome you all!
This year the tournament will be run in the traditional Okinawan style. This will mean in kata divisions competitors will have to compete directly against another participant, moving on to the next round if their kata is judged the better out of the two. Competitors will have to alternate between kata’s in each round, as they cannot perform the same kata consecutively.
In an exciting twist, the top place winners will have the chance to compete against each other for the title of Champion of Champions, the Grand Champion trophy and cash prizes.
The following divisions are eligible for entry into Champion of Champions competition:
Kata:
Junior divisions (first place winners only): 12-13yrs mixed, 14-15yrs female, 14-15yrs male, 16-17yrs female and 16-17yrs male
Senior divisions (first, second and third place getters only): 18yrs + female and 18yrs + male
Weapons:
Top three place winners from both the Junior and Senior divisions.
More information and tournament forms will be included in upcoming newsletters, closer to the event date.
If you wish to compete, the competition (as always) will be of a high standard so begin your preparation now.
Tournament Events
Divisions to participate in include:
Kata
Synchronised Kata with Bunkai
Weapons
Koshiki
Showmanship
Jiu Jitsu
Weekend Warriors Boot Camp
Hanshi taught a wide variety of techniques, and participants learnt some of the finer points of the martial arts. Karate, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Traditional Weapons and Mixed Martial Arts were all practiced over the 2 days with all participants seeing improvements in there skill sets. It was great to see students travelling from Orange, Dubbo and the Forbes Dojos, and some as far as Harrington Park Dojo for this event.
If you are interested in attending a Pollet's Boot Camp, please contact enquiries@pollets.com.au for more information.
KARATE KID MOVIE & DEMONSTRATION
Sunday 1st August Demo Commencing 1:30pm Bring a friend into the Dojo today to trial a class and receive your ticket FREE!! *See Below
Pollet’s Martial Arts are holding a club screening of the NEW Karate Kid on Sunday 1st August 2010 at the Odeon Cinema, Orange, at 2pm. There will also be karate demonstrations prior to the movie at 1:30pm - see your instructor today if you would like to be part of the demo team. If you bring a friend into the dojo for a FREE lesson this week and they come with you to the movie, you will get your ticket ABSOLUTELY FREE! All ticket purchases are only $9.00 (normally $15 – that’s a saving of $6!).
There are limited seats, get in quick this week and reserve yours at the dojo today!! Event Coordinator: Rob Nixon at Orange Dojo on 6363 1900 or (m) 0428 277 662.enquiries@pollets.com.au. Check back soon for more details.
THE PASSING OF A TRUE GRAND MASTER
PROFESSOR BARRY BRADSHAW
10th February 1939 – 12th July 2010 Kancho Barry Bradshaw, 10th Dan, Chief Instructor of Australian Federation of Instructors, was a husband, father, Hanshi Ian Pollet’s Mentor and much loved friend, sadly passed away at 71.
Professor Bradshaw began training in the martial arts in 1946. He built a strong reputation nationally and internationally as a superb martial artist and teacher. His achievements are far too many to list in such a small space, but include holding the ranks of 10th Dan in Jiu-jitsu and Judo, 9th degree in Chinese Boxing (Kung Fu), 6th Dan in Judo-do and Ido, 1st Dan in Shotokan Karate; he was head of the Australian Jiu-jitsu, Judo and Chinese Boxing Federation of Instructors and director of the Australian Shihan Kai.
Professor Bradshaw’s close friendship with Hanshi Ian Pollet has seen the Professor travel to Orange and Bathurst many times over the years to run memorable seminars and students have never failed to be amazed at his skill. Professor Bradshaw will be remembered not just a dedicated martial artist, but as a caring, friendly, loyal and wise man who had a great sense of humour. He always took the time to talk and laugh with students, regardless of grade or walk of life.
Professor Bradshaw, you will be much missed and we hope your next journey is as fulfilling as this one.
