30 January 2012

Running - the most effective way to keep fit

As a martial artist, you need a lot of endurance and physical power. I keep it with the legend Bruce Lee. He said, running is the best way to stay fit. It not enough just to do the regular martial art session. If one wants to be fit, the easy way to do so is, go out and run.

That reminds me again of the "Bridport Harriers". No evidence to find, they seem to be gone. I really liked the way they used to run together. Is it more than 15 years ago? We all met up and had a good workout. So, I thought why not reinvent this good procedure? If anybody interested to have some rounds together, come and join me. Regular time 6pm, every Monday, start at St.Swithun's Corner shop, North Allington. Full round will be one hour and beginners can stop after 30 minutes.

23 January 2012

Self defence becomes more important

Photo: Selection of training knifes as used in Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Training.

Since I arrived in lovely old Bridport, times have changed a lot. As there was hardly any fighting 25 years ago, it is nowadays quite common to get unwanted involved into any form of aggression or violence in the streets of Bridport. But one fact has to be looked at in particular. The kind of street fighting known in bigger cities has obviously arrived in Dorset. I am talking about the use of illegal weapons, especially knifes.

As a teacher and black belt holder in the German radical self defense style of "Anti-Terrorkampf", I know what I am talking about. Attacks with knifes and knife like objects are not only severely dangerous, it also requires a lot more to defend yourself against this specific violence.

You only need to have a look at our local news papers and you find reports of recent knife attacks on members of the public.

The news paper cut here on the left is from the Bridport News two weeks ago, but I guess everybody knows what I am writing about. It is a big concern in the community. Well, personally I do not favour to get more armed as the crime is growing around us. But as an expert on self defence and a Martial arts teacher for meanwhile 23 years, I like to offer you answers to this unpleasant development. The answer is: Learn the art of self defence and stay safe. What I mean is, as better you are prepared against a situation which might risk your health or even life, as less likely it will be, that such a situation can harm you. In my Jiu-Jitsu lessons held at Loders Village Hall every Tuesday at 7 pm and in Bridport at the British Legion hall 7 pm you will learn these skills. Beginners very welcome! Age up from 16 years upwards.

17 January 2012

Something I do not quite understand

Tonight is the restart for the Jiu-Jitsu this year in Bridport. After a short break of nearly four weeks I look forward to a good session of Fitness training, a bit of wrestling and grabbing and of course work on some Jiu-Jitsu techniques.

What makes me thinking is the fallen number of students over the years. And very contrary to this development I notice the change in the streets. When I came first to Bridport in 1988, there was hardly any, or better said, no fighting at all in the streets or in the pubs of Bridport. And now? About 25 years past? Nearly every Saturday the kids perform some aggressive and sometimes violent action. Mainly around East Street and late night. But as there were many people interested in studying Martial Arts in the old days, today it looks like they can't be bothered.

Instead, I was asked to teach the doormen crew of a popular pub some knife defense techniques.Ok, that can be done, but it would be better, teach the folks the same. The first thing a Jiu-Jitsuka learns: The best fight is the one which never happens.


This was an article in the Bridport News from April 1993, when I moved to Symondsbury near Bridport and started teaching Martial Arts in Bridport.

07 January 2012

New course for Jiu-Jitsu starts soon


New course for Jiu-Jitsu will start in 10 days time with Master Horst Lindenau at the Loders Village Hall.
Date: 17.01.2012
Time:  08.15 pm
Where: Loders Village Hall, Loders, Bridport
Booking or any further information:  Tel. 01308-459781


This class is held by Master Horst Lindenau. He is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt holder and Master of 5 other Martial Art Styles. This will guarantee you the very best knowledge and tuition for self defense, fitness and Budo. Horst is a teacher for Meditation and Yoga too. As a sports teacher with a German diploma you can be sure, you are in the right hands.

The Jiu-Jitsu class offers traditionell teaching and will include self defense techniques from the German system Anti-Terrorkampf. This is a radical and straight forward combat system. Horst Lindenau is a holder of the second Dan in this school.

The class is suitable for everyone who is fit for sports in general. All ages older than 18 years are very welcome. And even if you haven't done anything for ages... Horst will sort you out.

One lesson costs Pounds 5.00 and if you join the group your first lesson will be refunded. There is an insurance cover with the AMA. You need just some loose clothing to start with.