About Us
Spirit Combat International
Spirit Combat is a modern martial art based on traditional teachings. The Basis of our art are ‘Forms’ that start relatively simply and become more complex as you progress through the grades. The ‘Forms’ & techniques involve throws, so breakfalling in a safe correct manor is taught. Also blocks, strikes, punches, kicks, sweeps, locks & submission skills are included.
Spirit Combat was founded by Grand Master Brian Dossett as a refreshing alternative to the rigid fixed disciplines, that did not allow for any adaptation from their original style. By contrast Spirit Combat encourages adaptation & variation to suit the physical abilities of individual students, always evolving to keep pace with what is needed for today.
Spirit Combat Uxbridge
John Eyles joined Spirit Combat in 1980, and after 3.5 years he was awarded his black belt. John founded Spirit Combat Uxbridge in Feb 1984 and the club has been a regular fixture at Watts Hall, Christ Church, Uxbridge ever since.
John started teaching children in 2008 when his son (Alexander) expressed an interest in Martial Arts, Alexander is now the Assistant instructor and Junior Grading officer and a 1st Dan Black belt grade.
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John was promoted to Kancho for England in 2019 and other than practising Spirit Combat, Kancho John has a passion for Aikido, Weapons, Viking Combat and MMA groundwork, but above all he has boundless enthusiasm for teaching students and encouraging them to get the most out of themselves, both physically & mentally.
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