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COMBAT: Peter Consterdine, centre, imparts his self defence wisdom on Gareth Griffiths, left, and Christian Mayers
DOUGLAS’ Clear Mountain Mixed Martial Arts club welcomed well-known former karate international and security mogul Peter Consterdine to the club for a seminar and practical demonstrations.
The 9th-dan black belt has acted as a bodyguard for high-profile clients around the world, published several books and served as a consultant to the UK Home Office for police and prison guard training manuals.
‘My particular skill set is impact development, and how traditional martial arts works in the streets. I also make sure students are familiar with the law,’ he said.
Does a place like the Isle of Man offer any unique self defence issues? ‘This was my first visit to the island, but I have worked in 30 countries, and really the problems are all the same. Wherever you are, most people will freeze in confrontational situations.’
The Clear Mountain club’s new South Quay Industrial Estate facility opened earlier this year.
‘The dojo is absolutely fantastic,’ observed Peter. ‘It’s an international standard facility, what martial arts should be delivered in.’
Even poor weather couldn’t temper Peter’s visit. ‘I used to live in the west of Scotland,’ he laughed. ‘So I’m well used to the rain!’
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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