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Krav Island 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by garryattheacademy

Well it was a pretty intense two days at Krav Island this year. This is an event started by my friend John Miller, Director of Institute of Krav Maga Scotland, just over 5 years for about 30 of his students … Continue reading →

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Conflict Research Group International

Posted on June 10, 2014 by garryattheacademy

Its OFFICIAL, CRGI website now open for your enjoyment. Conflict Research Group International is the result of an alliance of individuals with very different viewpoints and experiences but a common commitment to expanding awareness, insight and options related to all … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated

Posted on May 12, 2014 by garryattheacademy

Where did the rest of March go, and where the hell did April go for that matter. Blimey, time certainly flies when you are having fun. Well much of March was spent working in various schools, preparing for the Rory … Continue reading →

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Wake up and Smell the Coffee

Posted on March 11, 2014 by garryattheacademy

March, it is mad hare time, the nights are getting lighter and there is the scent of spring in the air. I have been doing a lot of cycling lately since the wet, wet winter weather broke a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Time for a New Order

Posted on January 19, 2014 by garryattheacademy

Well back home in the New year after a lovely 2 weeks in Playa Blanca, Lanzarotte enjoying the lovely sunny weather. My wife and I walked miles each day for the fun of it, enjoying the sunshine and breeze, loving … Continue reading →

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Your Own Personal Lionel

Posted on November 25, 2013 by garryattheacademy

Sometimes I feel like giving up, throwing in the towel and taking a good long walk. Sometimes. Rarely though, we have all been there at some point when it gets tough, life, and we wonder why we bother. We think … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2013 by garryattheacademy

Well here is a turn up for the books, sat on the 9.27am train for St Pancras, London as I am of to teach two private clients in Westminster. Tickets booked last night after car battery began to play tricks … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive – Part 1

Posted on September 12, 2013 by garryattheacademy

Well much has been written about the use of the term ‘survivor’, not least by my friend Marc MacYoung, and I agree with him it is a much misused and manipulated title that people use for all sorts of conscious … Continue reading →

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Words Fail Me

Posted on August 15, 2013 by garryattheacademy

Well I thought I had seen it all with the snake oil salesmen, thought my last critique was enough to scare off the scam monsters but no, who am I fooling, certainly not little old me for sure. This morning … Continue reading →

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Riding the Heat Wave

Posted on July 16, 2013 by garryattheacademy

Well things are really nice at the moment as we enjoy that rare thing, a heat wave in the British Isles, both my daughters 21st and grandson’s 3rd birthday parties were glorious occasions as a result. It is interesting too … Continue reading →

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