15/07/2026
This September, the big man Jim Raw Armstrong will be back in Toon sharing his unique approach to all things martial arts/self protection/movement/breath and just generally be better people. If this is something that is of interest to yourself then let me know and come along. It will be 6 hours of golden material. Anyway, more from Jim below 👇
BareBones Combatives is coming home to Newcastle.
On Sunday 11th October, I’ll be teaching a one-day BareBones Internal & External seminar in Newcastle upon Tyne.
This will be a condensed version of the material I’m teaching across two days in Switzerland - with most of the day focused on the Internal side of BareBones, before we take those ideas and apply them physically during the final part of the seminar.
We’ll begin with the human being behind the skill.
Your balance.
Your structure.
Your breath.
Your intent.
Your connection.
Your choices.
Your ability to stay present, organised and able to act when things become uncomfortable.
We’ll use the 5 Pillars, maps, models and principles to explore how you manage yourself under pressure: physically, mentally and emotionally.
Then, during the final hour or two, we’ll move into the External system and apply those same principles through movement, striking, defence and problem-solving.
Because the internal gives you the map.
The external gives you the tools.
Together, they connect the whole thing.
This isn’t about collecting more techniques or becoming more aggressive.
It’s about becoming more aware, more adaptable and more capable when things go wrong.
For martial artists, self-defence instructors, coaches, and anyone interested in practical self-protection and personal development.
📅 Sunday 11th October 2026
📍 Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
If you'd like more details or to sign up please contact Graham at: Email [email protected] or phone 07734105074
One day. One system.
The human behind the skill.
The skill under pressure.
