THE UK’S NUMBER 1 MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE

Andy Crittenden’s

MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE

Multi Skilled Martial Arts was founded in 2007 by Andy Crittenden. It became a recognised and accredited Martial Arts system through The Self Defence Federation (UK) & Cobra Martial Arts Association. Fundamentally, it is a blend of Martial Arts systems trained by the Founder in his 20 year Martial Arts journey.

The system incorporates an ITF Tae Kwon Do base with Kick Boxing, SDF Self Defence, Kenpo Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Hybrid Kick Boxing, Weaponry & Grappling added in order to give the style more depth and increased popularity.

The style will develop its students to be  greater all round Martial Artists as any other system around. The styles main attributes will be that it is so well rounded. There is a lot of emphasis on real self-defence and will focus on increasing the students health and fitness. The styles involved are:

Tae Kwon Do

Traditional Korean Art invented in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi. The styles speciality is Kicks but it also prides itself on strong basics and good strong patterns. This is the base Art of MSMA. Andy Crittenden was 5^th Dan in TKD when founding MSMA.

Kick Boxing

Kick Boxing is a sport incorporating the Kicks of Karate with the punches of Boxing. It has become a very popular Art of its own, with most countries having their own form of Kick Boxing. The style we teach is UK/US influenced. Andy Crittenden was 4^th Dan in Kick Boxing when founding MSMA.

SDF Self Defence

SDF is a Reality Based Self-Defence Art founded by Dave Turton 8^th Dan. It is 100% dedicated to surviving a Street situation and is based on real life experiences and pressure tested techniques and principles. Andy Crittenden was 1^st Dan in SDF training towards 2^nd Dan and on a training course to become a SDF Master of Self-Defence when founding MSMA.

Kenpo Karate

Kenpo Karate is a striking and kata based Art. This style is a Hybrid form of Ed Parker’s Kenpo modified by Greg Silva 8^th Dan in Florida. Andy Crittenden was 1^st Dan in Kenpo when founding MSMA.

Ju-Jitsu

Ju-Jitsu is a Japanese Martial Arts mainly focusing on Throws and Takedowns but also involves Striking and Ground Fighting. Andy Crittenden was 3^rd Kyu in Ju-Jitsu working towards Black Belt when founding MSMA.

Hybrid Kick Boxing

Hybrid Kick Boxing is a mixture of different forms of Kick Boxing from around the world as mentioned earlier. Mainly influencing this part of the system are Cobra FMA, Western Boxing, Panantukan & Muay Thai. Andy Crittenden was 4^th Kyu in Cobra FMA (one of the systems influencing HKB) when founding MSMA.

Weaponry

There are many different weapons involved in our system including Single & Double Eskrima Stick, Bo-Staff, Nunchaku, Knife & Kama. Andy Crittenden was 4^th Grade Green Sash in Filipino Martial Arts (one of the main influences in the weapons section) when founding MSMA.

Grappling

Many systems of Grappling are involved in our style, as with Kick Boxing most countries have their own system of Grappling or Wrestling. Our main influence is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which Andy Crittenden held a Blue Belt in when founding MSMA and has studied a few different Wrestling styles.

By blending these styles into one unique style our students will become as well rounded as any Martial Artists in the UK. It will give them a large skill base and create more longevity in their training with the diversity of styles.

The style is for kids & adults with a separate but similar syllabus.

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