Dave HedgesJun 24, 20132 minGood Reads, Rapid Response, Armour of War and Falling Asleep in a Toy BoxWell, how was your weekend? For my house, it was chaotic as Son no 2 celebrated his second birthday, so we had a house filled with kids a...
Dave HedgesSep 14, 20091 minJust a reminder – 2nd ound of the Irish Padded Stick Fighting Competition2nd Round of the Irish Filipino Stick Fighting Competition 19 September 2009 Im pleased to say that Pat White will allow us to hold anoth...
Dave HedgesAug 21, 20092 minThe Art of the MastersWhats the most fundamental skill a martial artist must develop? The skill that is a common thread regardless of the individuals style or ...
Dave HedgesJul 12, 20082 minKnives part 2So last time we looked at the numbers of murders involving a knife or edged weapon in Ireland, and saw the percentage of deaths had prett...
Dave HedgesMay 1, 20081 minSelf Defence, Blade Awareness & Security TacticsThis is the last call for anybody interested in the escrima concepts seminar this weekend at Dublin’s Martial Arts Academy, Magennis Plac...
Dave HedgesApr 10, 20081 minIrish Council of Eskrima Kali Arnis InstructorsIn 2006 3 people got together and formed a non political umbrella organisation in the UK in order to promote the Filipino martial arts an...
Dave HedgesApr 4, 20083 minThe Wrong End Of the StickI often find that peoples view of the Filipino Martial Arts is somewhat inaccurate. I hope here to put it right. FMA otherwise known as E...
Dave HedgesApr 2, 20081 min3rd British Filipino Martial Arts FestivalThe last two FMA Festivals were incredible, this one promises to even bigger and better again. To be able to get 16 of the top Filipino M...
Dave HedgesMar 25, 20082 min80% of Fights End Up On The FloorTrue. But don’t forget that 90% start on the feet. The truth is, if you’re awareness has failed and you find yourself in a situation that...
Dave HedgesFeb 18, 20082 minEscrima Concepts Semiar – ConfirmedEskrima Concepts Seminar Martial Art, Self Defence, Security & Sport with Master Steve Tappin Sat 3rd May, 11am – 5 pmSun 4th May, 11am –...
Dave HedgesJan 8, 20081 minEscrima Concepts SeminarQuick note, Steve Tappin of Escrima Concepts has confirmed he will be coming to Ireland to teach a seminar for us. If you’re an eskrimado...
Dave HedgesDec 21, 20073 min12th Anniversary of the Black Eagle SocietyPost taken from the Rapid Arnis forum site, view the original posts here ———————————————————————————————– The Black Eagle Society Formati...
Dave HedgesDec 17, 20071 minBritish Council FMA FestivalWild Geese Martial Arts have a close affiliation with the British Council of Kali Escrima Arnis Instructors (http://www.bckeai.co.uk/) an...
Dave HedgesDec 17, 20071 minWild Geese Mexico & CubaPaul Cox, co founder and chief instructor of Wild Geese Martial Arts was recently in Mexico and Cuba. It was a few years since Paul and I...
Dave HedgesDec 17, 20072 minNew Class openedWe’ve just opened a new class due to special request. A few of the lads I work with on the door had just seen the Bourne Ultimatum and we...
Dave HedgesDec 17, 20071 minIrelands First Doce Pares Black BeltA big congatulations are owed to Paul Cox, instructor at Wild Geese Martial Arts. Paul was awarded black belt status by Grandmaster Danny...
Dave HedgesDec 17, 20071 minQuick IntroductionWild Geese Martial Arts are are the Irish Reps for Rapid Arnis, Guba Doce Pares and Doce Pares “Original” Eskrima. Although we love all F...