5th March 2010 - Boxwood Foundation Event - Chesham
Long time client Boxwood Consulting Ltd from central london kicked off their year with another foundation event for new members of staff this week.
On Tuesday 2nd March Christopher Allen Chief Instructor was joined by newly appointed instructor Peter Willmore to deliver a cracking Kickboxing session which saw the Boxwood group learn how to kick and punch, and then apply the techniques learnt on our range of striking equipment.
Chris and Peter returned on Friday 5th March 2010, to take the group outside for an envigorating Tai Chi session. At 7am with the sun rising the temperature was a balmy -4°C.
On past events the group were able to stick out the cold, but today the wind chill got the better of everyone and the last half of the Tai Chi session was finished inside.
We are looking forward to future events with Boxwood Consulting, we just hope it will be warmer next time.
10th February 2010 - Corporate Tai Chi - The Langham Hotel, Central London
Chris Allen and Peter Willmore, Instructors at Corporate Martial Arts were joined by new assistant instructor Hannah Marshall to teach 150 members of staff from an international petrochemical company. The event was organised by a new client for Corporate Martial Arts, Brook Green UK.
Brook Green UK, said, "the client was extremely happy with the tai chi session". Brook Green UK is a destination management company based in London.
Due to conditions in our contract we are unable to name or photograph any of the delegates from the company.
10th November 2009 - HBOS Aylesbury Forum
Today saw the end of the first ever Tai Chi class organised by the staff of HBOS head office in Aylesbury. The new term starts in January and is open to all HBOS employees.
The Tai Chi class was organised by the staff, as a way to help them unwind and cope with the very real stresses of their workplace.
Six members enjoyed 8 weeks training with Master Chris, who is 6'5" tall and isn't standing on stilts!!!
We look forward to January!
11th and 14th August 2009 - Boxwood Foundation Course
We were delighted to once again be working with the Boxwood Company, this consulting firm has really supported us over the last two years so it was a real pleasure to take 8 new employees through the Kickboxing and Tai Chi experience as part of their enrolment week.
"I find it really encouraging that Boxwood are still employing new staff, it seems to me that they always choose the best individuals to represent them and this was proven to me at our sessions. The new staff members were highly focused and took up the Kickboxing and Tai Chi activities in a very positive manner", said Chris, Chief Instructor of Corporate Martial Arts.
The foundation course took its usual format, a challenging and energetic Kickboxing activity lasting one hour from 7am on the 11th August. In this activity, the team learnt how to throw correct punches and kicks, "we even had time for a Reverse Round House kick, which is quite a complex kick and to address some self defence issues, we trained a classic Krav Maga (military) gun dissarm which they found challenging and fun", said Chris.
The Tai Chi activity always takes place on the last day of their foundation course, its a great activity which helped the team
re-energise and focus on the last day of their training. "I was really pleased to see how the new employee's and the course conveynors (Chris and Derek who have attended a few previous events) got on with the form. The Jade Mountain 8 Step form is short enough to be learnt within 30 minutes using our progressive teaching system. The delegates learn quickly and then we repeat the form enough times to ensure they can remember it. Form cards are available, and the Boxwood team certainly used theirs", commented Chris.
We are looking forward to working with Boxwood again in the very near future.
29th July 2009 - New Client - Moorhouse Consulting, London
The instructors of Corporate Martial Arts were thrilled by the invitation to teach a new client and its employees Tai Chi within the grounds of the beautiful St. James park in London. Flanked by Buckingham Palace, 16 consultants from Moorhouse arrived for a two hour tai chi session.
Christopher Allen, Chief Instructor and Peter Willmore, Assistant Instructor took the team through the Jade Mountain Short Form. "I must admit I was a little nervous about performing in such a popular park, and we did attract quite alot of attention, mainly due to Peter and I wearing our traditional outfits. Fortunately, the attention we received from other park users was complimentary and many tourists were even taking photographs of us, which I found quite amusing!", commented Chris afterwards.
The Client said,"The UK Martial Arts team did a fantastic job in leading a tai-chi session for us. Their flexibility and professionalism in arranging the outdoors event was excellent. During what was a really fun session, Chris and Peter were extremely helpful and enabled us to reach a standard that none of us thought possible after only one hour. Who knew that parting horse's manes and carrying tigers up mountains could be so entertaining?"
The Moorhouse Tai Chi activity, London.
3rd June 2009 - New Clients - HBOS Aylesbury Forum and Spirit Health Club at the Holiday Inn (Aylesbury)
Corporate Martial Arts are celebrating the news that the staff from HBOS in Aylesbury and the Spirit Gymnasium within the Holiday Inn, also in Aylesbury will be new clients for Corporate Martial Arts. The staff from HBOS in Aylesbury have booked a series of workplace Tai Chi sessions starting in September 2009 with a one off introductory session taking place on Tuesday 30th June 2009.
Spirit Health Club based at the Holiday Inn near Aylesbury have booked Corporate Martial Arts for a one off Tai Chi event to take place on Wednesday 1st July 2009, with a view to offering more Corporate Tai Chi and Corporate Kickboxing sessions to hotel guests and local members.
"I am obviously very pleased with news and am looking forward to welcoming our new clients to Corporate Martial Arts", said Christopher Allen, MD of Corporate Martial Arts.
29th May 2009 - Chief Instructor Promoted to Master
On the 29th May, Christopher Allen our Chief Instructor was awarded the rank of Master by his teacher Shihan Jon Alexander (9th Degree). Along with the title, Christopher was also awarded a 5th Degree in Tai Chi and a 6th Degree in Oriental Martial Arts by the National Council for Oriental Martial Arts, Christopher is one of only 4 people in the UK to have been awarded such recognition.
"Christopher is an exceptional teacher, his understanding, knowledge and teaching ability is second to none, and we felt that this promotion was rightfully deserved. I am so proud that he has been able to develop his martial arts tuition into a full time occupation which is something I have enjoyed for the last 40 years". stated Jon Alexander after the presentation.
15th May 2009 - Boxwood Foundation Course
Another successful course took place on the 12th and 15th May 2009 at the Latimer Conference Centre for Boxwood International. The staff took part in a great session of Kickboxing followed by Tai Chi in the grounds.
"Once again many thanks for providing a fantastic compliment to our foundation training course, a great balancer to the intensive hours that the delegates experience. Everyone has said how much they enjoyed both the Kickboxing and the Tai Chi", commented Paul Oakes from Boxwood.
26th February 2009 - Tring Women in Business Network
This morning Christopher Allen attended the Tring Women in Business Network meeting and presented a demonstration and talk on Womens self defence. Sandy Moretta, the organiser of the group said, "many, many thanks for your session Chris. It was really, really useful, practical and helpful. I very much hope to attend your next course".
25th February 2009 - Corporate Martial Arts Exhibition & Demonstration
Christopher Allen attended his first corporate exhibition today in Welwyn Garden City.
The business exhibition was hosted by Archant one of the largest publishers in our area and was featured on Herts FM radio. The majority of businesses exhibiting and their representatives were all dressed in suits and ties, so you can imagine the interest gained by Chris as he was dressed in his white Tai Chi suit. "It was a long day but we had alot of interest from companies especially for self defence training for their staff", commented Chris.
Chris was also interviewed by the Hertfordshire Business Independant and Herts FM Radio.
Corporate Martial Arts was founded in September 2007 and has grown considerably since then. "We got a call from a company in London who was looking for someone to teach their executives Tai Chi during the day, we were booked for the first session and since then, Corporate Martial Arts was born", comments Christopher Allen, Managing Director of UK Martial Arts Ltd.
1st December 2008 - New Tai Chi Client - Pulse Chartered Accountants
David Mitchell, pictured here with Chris Allen, Chief Instructor of Corporate Martial Arts as they embark on a Workplace Tai Chi session.
19th September 2008 - Boxwood Foundation Course
Corporate Martial Arts, finished another action packed week with Boxwood at the Latimer Conference centre in Chesham. "They were another great group of people took part in Kickboxing and Tai Chi workshops" said our Chief Instructor Chris Allen.
9th September 2008 - T Mobile Kickboxing Class
UKMA instructor Chris Allen travelled to T Mobile in Hatfield today to start the new staff kickboxing class. This class was the brain child of Gina Marandola, who used to attend TMA on Wednesday nights. With the assistance of her and T Mobile, UKMA set up this afterwork class and it has proved exceptionally popular, "we opened on the first night and the class was completely full with a staggering 24 students, and a waiting list of around 10 people", commented an overjoyed Chris after the first session, "they really worked hard and it was a pleasure to teach them".
6th, 7th & 8th August 2008 - Boxwood Consulting Ltd - Company Tai Chi Event (60 members of staff)
It was a pleasure to be working with the Boxwood team again, this time we won the contract to teach the entire company Tai Chi at their annual training academy which was held at the beautiful Ashridge estate in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Working alongside Chris Allen, the Chief Instructor of UK Martial Arts / Corporate Martial Arts, was Peter Willmore and Stuart Miller, both qualified assistant instructors with UKMA.
As Tai Chi is best practiced outside and to accommodate the numbers we had decided to use the beautiful South lawn, with an impressive view of the main house. Thankfully the weather was fine on all three days and my team and I were able to teach the group a short form style of Tai Chi. We were even able to get everyone in touch with their Chi through some really energizing Chi Kung (breathing) exercises”, said Chris.
"They concentrated very well, listened intently and their focus was considerable even at 7am in the morning”, commented Peter Willmore, “I agree with Peter, “added Stuart, “the whole team seemed positively enthused by their practice and I was surprised as to how keen they were to get the form right”.
Juhi Srivastava, part of the organising committee from Boxwood commented after the event, “Chris and his team were great, they took 60 complete novices and gently introduced us into the world of Tai Chi, (no easy feat at 7am!). It was an enjoyable and energising start to our demanding 3 day programme”.
Boxwood Ltd. 8th & 11th April 2008
Boxwood Ltd contacted UKMA about organising an activity to support their New Employee Induction Week that was taking place at a local conference centre near Chesham. With a Kickboxing session planned for their second day at their induction, the new employees arrived fresh and left fired up for a full day ahead. Chris Allen led the group through some basic punches and kicks, then finished off with some self defence techniques. For an early start, the Boxwood group certainly put their all in!
Chris rejoined them on their last day for a Tai Chi session which took place on a cold, crisp sunny morning outside the Latimer Conference Centre.
Following some very late nights and hard work, the boxwood group turned up on time for their Tai Chi session and were eager to get started. Chris felt sure that one or two of the participants would start Tai Chi practice on a regular basis.
Chris commented afterwards, "These people we're so friendly and positive, they relished the Kickboxing session and even after a late night on Thursday they were up for Tai Chi practice and eager to get out there and experience it for themselves, I really enjoyed working with them"!
What the client said
"Integrating exercise into our foundation training course has been under consideration for some time. The aim being to give new recruits an active lesson in the need to maintain a work life balance, starting with the training course. Chris Allen and the team at Corporate Martial Arts provided us with two very professional early morning sessions, Kick Boxing and Tai Chi , which saw the delegates arrive in the training room enthused and charged with energy having tried something new. Chris complemented the sessions by recording a video and photographs of us all in action, which has been a great reflection and memento for the team. We are now planning to use Corporate Martial Arts at a company wide event later in the year. Many thanks for a great energy booster!" Paul Oakes Programme Manager
Long time client Boxwood Consulting Ltd from central london kicked off their year with another foundation event for new members of staff this week.
Today saw the end of the first ever Tai Chi class organised by the staff of HBOS head office in Aylesbury. The new term starts in January and is open to all HBOS employees. 
We were delighted to once again be working with the Boxwood Company, this consulting firm has really supported us over the last two years so it was a real pleasure to take 8 new employees through the Kickboxing and Tai Chi experience as part of their enrolment week. 
The Tai Chi activity always takes place on the last day of their foundation course, its a great activity which helped the team
Christopher Allen, Chief Instructor and Peter Willmore, Assistant Instructor took the team through the Jade Mountain Short Form. "I must admit I was a little nervous about performing in such a popular park, and we did attract quite alot of attention, mainly due to Peter and I wearing our traditional outfits. Fortunately, the attention we received from other park users was complimentary and many tourists were even taking photographs of us, which I found quite amusing!", commented Chris afterwards.
Corporate Martial Arts are celebrating the news that the staff from HBOS in Aylesbury and the Spirit Gymnasium within the Holiday Inn, also in Aylesbury will be new clients for Corporate Martial Arts. The staff from HBOS in Aylesbury have booked a series of workplace Tai Chi sessions starting in September 2009 with a one off introductory session taking place on Tuesday 30th June 2009. 
Spirit Health Club based at the Holiday Inn near Aylesbury have booked Corporate Martial Arts for a one off Tai Chi event to take place on Wednesday 1st July 2009, with a view to offering more Corporate Tai Chi and Corporate Kickboxing sessions to hotel guests and local members.
"Christopher is an exceptional teacher, his understanding, knowledge and teaching ability is second to none, and we felt that this promotion was rightfully deserved. I am so proud that he has been able to develop his martial arts tuition into a full time occupation which is something I have enjoyed for the last 40 years". stated Jon Alexander after the presentation.
Another successful course took place on the 12th and 15th May 2009 at the Latimer Conference Centre for Boxwood International. The staff took part in a great session of Kickboxing followed by Tai Chi in the grounds.
Corporate Martial Arts, finished another action packed week with Boxwood at the Latimer Conference centre in Chesham. "They were another great group of people took part in Kickboxing and Tai Chi workshops" said our Chief Instructor Chris Allen. 
UKMA instructor Chris Allen travelled to T Mobile in Hatfield today to start the new staff kickboxing class. This class was the brain child of Gina Marandola, who used to attend TMA on Wednesday nights. With the assistance of her and T Mobile, UKMA set up this afterwork class and it has proved exceptionally popular, "we opened on the first night and the class was completely full with a staggering 24 students, and a waiting list of around 10 people", commented an overjoyed Chris after the first session, "they really worked hard and it was a pleasure to teach them". 
It was a pleasure to be working with the Boxwood team again, this time we won the contract to teach the entire company Tai Chi at their annual training academy which was held at the beautiful Ashridge estate in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Boxwood Ltd contacted UKMA about organising an activity to support their New Employee Induction Week that was taking place at a local conference centre near Chesham. With a Kickboxing session planned for their second day at their induction, the new employees arrived fresh and left fired up for a full day ahead. Chris Allen led the group through some basic punches and kicks, then finished off with some self defence techniques. For an early start, the Boxwood group certainly put their all in!
Following some very late nights and hard work, the boxwood group turned up on time for their Tai Chi session and were eager to get started. Chris felt sure that one or two of the participants would start Tai Chi practice on a regular basis.