Typical
class could include an Education in; Wrestling
kick Fighting Boxing
Balance Coordination
Stick Fighting Knife defence Strength
Endurance Adaptability& Problem Solving.
Mission
Statement
Present
a more realistic view of what the Martial Arts are about, i.e. teamwork,
communications, decision making, rather than technical skills in isolation.
Allow
the Instructors to take the role of facilitator so that the students take
more responsibility for their own development, learning and growth
Develop
thinking players who can solve problems
Promote
an enjoyable and safe environment.
Cater
for variations in each participants abilities.
Formfighting
is a Martial Arts system that conceives the Martial Arts as a generic
whole. Formfighting, has a set syllabus but is flexible enough to allow
a student to be judge on his or hers individual capabilities according
to sex, age and body type.
However one needs to note that the most
important aspects of Martial Arts is the way of thinking and the
character of the person. At the start of their Martial Arts training
their attitude or temperament may not be considered quite right to be an
Martial Artist but as they continue to study, grow and learn this may
change.
Formfighting
is a Martial Arts concept developed by Mr Phill Zdybel. Mr Zdybel's
personal philosophy is the way of Balance, Flow and flexibility in
body, mind and spirit. Phill has not wasted time & energy or
numerous amounts of dollars in training overseas, although he has been
involved in the Martial Arts and the Security industry for well over
the last seventeen years. During which time he has gained Dan
certification with the WTF, ITF, GABB and attended numerous cross
training seminars conducted by recognised Australian Martial Artists.
He has worked in the security industry at a national level within and
outside of Australia. He has also been employed at various venues,
nightclubs and hotels within the Sydney, Melbourne and their
surrounding metropolitan areas, as a crowded controller, security
guard and also has a personal bodyguard. Often these places of
employment where " Hot spots " and combined with his years
of study in the Martial Arts came about the development of
Formfighting, based on real life situations and principles.
Australian
Formfighting has certain standards which must be adhered to and
hopefully these standards are in line with general social ethics.
Formfighting
does not claims to be the ultimate Martial Art as each style of
Martial Art is unique in its own way, as is each Instructor, but
emphasis is placed on the student learning rather than the acquisition
of belts and grades, on a balance between the soft and strong. Plus
the ability to be able to manoeuvrer between the two.
There
is a very misconceived idea that a black belt is like superman, to
obtain a black belt under a style that has a grading system does not
mean that a person is a expert, but by far they have just completed
their basic training and although Martial Arts movies and displays are
good for the promotion of the Arts they as yet have a lot to answer
for. The best Martial Artist will perform demonstrations of what they
are capable of and to achieve the end result of what is required of
them to perform these feats takes years of training, practice, self
discipline and sweat. A black belt is not gained overnight, in weeks
or months but takes years to earn.
The aim
of the Australian Formfighting Organisation is not to put up the walls
within the different fields of Martial Arts. But that of which is to
unite Australian Martial Artist and make them realise that we have a
lot to offer Australia and the rest of the world.
The time has gone where we have to rely on the
overseas influence to maintain our standard, but must realise that we,
as Australian Martial Artists have a lot to offer the world, to help
them maintain theirs
Simple,
Formfighting is what I believe to be a very effective Martial Art that
is very street wise and self defence orientated.
In
relation and what some of you may be wondering where does Taekwondo fit
into all of this? Well I believe this is to do with my first official
recognisation came from TKD but also I feel that it is valuable to us for
a sporting aspect within our martial art. It will give you all the
opportunity to compete at state, national and international level.
Not to
worry the Formfighting grading syllabus will not change. But on the same
lines you will also have the opportunity if you wish to undertake
official TKD recognisation.
In all nothing affects us at Formfighting but is more
to our advantage.
AUSTRALIAN FORMFIGHTING ORGANISATION
WELCOMES ALL GENUINE AND SINCERE INQUIRIES FROM INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO
BECOME A MEMBER OR WISHING TO FORM AN AFFILIATION FROM THROUGHOUT
AUSTRALIA. EmailAustralian@Formfighting.com.au
Wrestling