Practical Combat Methods

22/10/2026

SINGLE STICK FUNDAMENTALS — 5 WEEK COURSE

No experience needed, absolutely anyone can join!

Ever wondered about those stick-fighting systems from the Philippines: Arnis, Escrima, Kali? Curious but not sure where to start? This course is exactly what you’re looking for.

YOU WILL LEARN
✅ Confident grip, stance & movement
✅ Powerful, controlled strikes that actually work
✅ Essential blocks & defences
✅ Partner drills to develop coordination, timing & spatial awareness
✅ Solid Self-Protection basics
✅️ Introduction into Padded Stick Sparring

It’s great exercise, sharpens your focus, and gives you practical skills. All in a fun, supportive environment. No egos, just good training.

COURSE DETAILS
📅 Dates: 9th Nov to 10th Dec (5 weeks)
⏱ 2 sessions per week — 10 x 1 hour sessions total
💷 Only £80 for the full course

WEEKLY SCHEDULE -- you attend BOTH sessions each week:
📍 Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
• Bayside Fitness Club, BH15 3SY
📍 Thursdays 8:00-9:00pm
• Mackenzies Gym, BH11 8NX

This course runs across two evenings per week, and attendance at both sessions each week is expected. It’s an intensive pace, great for fast progress!

All you need is a bottle of water and comfortable clothes, sticks are provided for use. Perfect for total beginners who want to dive in and learn properly.

⚠️ LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Spots are strictly limited. Secure your place today!

📞 Contact Rob Jones - Course Instructor

📱 WhatsApp: 07877 495224

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website:

Join our FMA - Filipino Martial Arts Training in Poole and Bournemouth. Master Escrima Arnis Kali and Dirty Boxing with personalized Private Tuition and Public Classes.

31/07/2026

We are now 4 weeks into our 10 week Self Protection course and skills are building fast.

Missed the start? WHO CARES.

£10 A SESSION — PAY AS YOU GO.
Jump in any time. No catch-up stress. No experience needed.

No belts. No trophies. Only what works when it counts.

Train to keep yourself safe. And the people who matter most.

The world doesn’t play nice. Don’t be a victim — be ready.

EVERY THURSDAY AT 7PM

Mackenzies Gym Unit 7C Francis Avenue, BH11 8NX |

Contact Rob on 07877 495224 via WhatsApp to secure your spot

21/07/2026

Brain cooked after a weekend with this lot, for the first module in a 3 part course of Rapid Arnis Kuntao. Learning the principles that make everything work. Combat geometry, structure, footwork, targeting, workspace, measuring, empty hand striking tools, and anti grappling. Lots to process and digest.

Simple but deep.

Thanks goes out to the big chief GM Pat O'Malley and assistant chief Andrew Janson, and the other attendees.

09/07/2026

🔥🔥 Starts tonight at 7pm!!! 🔥🔥

Mackenzies Gym

24/06/2026

🔥 New Timetable! Starts 9th July 🔥

📲Get in touch if you want to get involved in any of our classes

📞 Contact Rob Jones

📱 WhatsApp: 07877 495224

📧 Email: [email protected]

practicalcombatmethods.com

Bayside Fitness Club

Mackenzies Gym

22/06/2026

🛡️ LEARN TO PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR LOVED ONES

10 Week Self Protection Course

We all want to feel safe in our daily lives. With rising concerns around personal safety in our local area, as far as I am concerned, there has never been a more important time to learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe should violence ever come knocking on your door.

Each week I receive a ton of messages from people requesting training in Self Defence/Self Protection, as they no longer feel safe and some of them have already experienced this new wave of violence first hand.

Rather than having the occasional workshop for those that can't afford private 1 to 1's, I have decided to run a 10 week Self Protection Course, that will be focused on simple, quick to learn methods, that will help the everyday person restore confidence and improve personal safety.

This course will build skills, provide exposure and clock up flight time dealing with various problems that can occur.

📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

✅ Situational Awareness
✅ Target Hardening
✅ Empty-Hand Striking
✅ Defence Against Weapons
✅ How to Deal With Multiple Attackers
✅ Real-Life Scenario Drills

This isn’t about learning complicated moves, it’s about building practical skills, gaining experience, and knowing how to react when it matters most.

👥 WHO IS THIS FOR?

It is suitable for anyone over 16, regardless of fitness level or physical ability. No martial arts experience required. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are a seasoned martial arts veteran, this course will benefit you. I strongly urge everyone to attend.

📅 COURSE DETAILS

🗓️ Starts: Thursday 9th July
⏰ Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Mackenzies Gym
📆 Runs every Thursday for 10 weeks
💷 Cost: £80 total

⚠️ LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

Spots are strictly limited — don’t miss out on your chance to learn life-saving skills. Secure your place today!

📞 Contact Rob Jones - Course Instructor

📱 WhatsApp: 07877 495224

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website:

Join us for Martial Arts Training in Poole & Bournemouth. Learn Filipino Martial Arts and more with personalized Private Tuition.

01/06/2026

Another great 3 days at this years Rapid Arnis Summer Camp. As always, some great scraps, loads of good technical material, and lots of laughs. I was being assessed this year for my Red Belt (Senior Instructor) and I passed it, with great feedback from the other seniors and the big chief himself.

Proud to now stand along side these high level Arnisadors as a Senior Instructor in Rapid Arnis.

Hard work pays off! Keep pushing, never give up.

💀⚔️👊

14/05/2026

Classes tonight from 7pm at Mackenzies Gym

19/02/2026

Master the Art of Filipino Combat 🇵🇭⚔️

Ready to level up? Practical Combat Methods is bringing the best of FMA to Bournemouth and Poole.

What we do:
⚔️ Edged & Impact Weapons
🥊 Dirty Boxing
⚡ Combatives

Your first session is 100% FREE.

📍 Monday (Poole): Bayside Fitness Club BH15 3SY
• 7:30pm: FMA Weapons
​• 8:30pm: Dirty Boxing

📍 Thursday (Bournemouth): Mackenzies Gym BH11 8NX
• 7:00pm: FMA Weapons
​• 8:00pm: Dirty Boxing
​• 9:00pm: Fight Class

No gear or experience needed—just show up and train.

Comment "READY" or DM us to book!

practicalcombatmethods.com

16/02/2026

Master the Art of Filipino Combat 🇵🇭⚔️

Ready to level up? Practical Combat Methods is bringing the best of FMA to Bournemouth and Poole.

What we do:
⚔️ Edged & Impact Weapons
🥊 Dirty Boxing
⚡ Combatives

Your first session is 100% FREE.

📍 Monday (Poole): Bayside Fitness Club BH15 3SY
• 7:30pm: FMA Weapons
​• 8:30pm: Dirty Boxing

📍 Thursday (Bournemouth): Mackenzies Gym BH11 8NX
• 7:00pm: FMA Weapons
​• 8:00pm: Dirty Boxing
​• 9:00pm: Fight Class

No gear or experience needed—just show up and train.

Comment "READY" or DM us to book!

practicalcombatmethods.com